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Tina Cochran, Aug 13, 2009, 8:05AM EDT

Jodie asked me to share my secrect of my almost 100lbs weight loss in 9 months. I found a progam that where I eat 6 times a day, every 2-3 hours. The key is I eat small meals that are a balance of carbs, protein and fats. My cholesterol is down and I'm off my statin drug as well as off my high blood pressure drug. The best part for me is that 5 of the 6 meals are "grab and go" meals and I only have to cook 1 meal a day.

Jodie B., Oct 11, 2009, 4:31PM EDT

Thank you Tina!! I firmly believe in the "mini meal" concept. It keeps your energy level up and your blood sugar more steady all day long as well. Also a great way to avoid feeling super hungry and scarfing down a huge meal in the evening. Congratulations on doing such a great job!!

Tina Cochran, Oct 11, 2009, 4:40PM EDT

Thanks. Since I posted this I have lost more and am now over 105lbs down and the same size I was in high school It feels great to be this healthy at 44.

Gessy D., Dec 8, 2009, 6:58PM EST

Tina you should be proud of yourself. You made a big change in your life. I do hope I get the courage to do the same. I have started but I keep back sliding. I must make a definite decision.

Diane H., Jun 18, 2009, 9:41AM EDT

I am just curious, is there anyone out there who have not been able to take statin drugs to help lower their cholestrol due to side effects, if so what changes have you made to try to lower your numbers without the use of statins. I am looking for ways to lower my cholesterol naturally the best that i can. Any ideas?

Gessy D., Dec 8, 2009, 7:01PM EST

Diane I have been taking drugs to lower my cholesterol but they have made me feel so sick that I stopped. I am just managing without it. I try keep away from fat and try hard to eat healthy. I also walk a lot more these days. I refuse to take anymore of the cholesterol drugs.

Tiffany W., Jun 11, 2009, 3:42PM EDT

Thanks for the invite to your group jodie :) Have a great day!!

Jodie B., Jun 8, 2009, 6:23PM EDT

Wow! Over 200 members already! I hope everybody starts sharing with each other. I'm sure we can learn a lot from one another.

Andrea C., Jul 22, 2009, 10:41PM EDT

Jodie, Love your blog! Better health is about baby steps and changes I can live with. I have just started taking meds for my hypothyroid and am starting to feel better again after a year of thinking I was on the way to my death bed.

I'll be visiting this blog often.

Jodie B., Jun 5, 2009, 4:18PM EDT

I'm so excited to see how many people have joined already!!!

Nancy Biri, Jun 5, 2009, 4:05PM EDT

Thanks for the invite Jodie

Candice(Candy) E., Jun 5, 2009, 3:12PM EDT

HI Jodie, Just Joined The New Group. This Should be a Real Fun & Learning Experience for All !! Just really Cut Back,seriously on Snacks......

M. Bradley McCauley McCauley, Jun 5, 2009, 2:49PM EDT

Just joined, hope we really good members who help each other.

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Created: Jun 05, 2009

Taking small steps towards improving your health? Share your day-to-day accomplishments and challenges here! Whether you made some healthier eating choices, exercised more than normal, smoked less, or drank one more glass of water, even baby steps count!!

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