Lost Five Pounds

@AmbiePam (122959)
United States
July 15, 2026 2:26pm CST
I don’t know how many of you are trying to lose weight, but it seems to be a common thing. I weighed this morning after I ate, and I had lost five pounds since Sunday. Unfortunately, I’ve been sick since Sunday. I feel fine today, so I’m sure drinking that water, Gatorade, and Ginger Ale will put it back on me. Is anyone trying to lose weight?
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@teamfreak16 (44393)
• Denver, Colorado
15 Jul
I was about to say "Great job!" but that's not a very fun way to lose weight!
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@AmbiePam (122959)
• United States
15 Jul
I’ve lost 50 in about 8 months. Steroids put it on me, and hard work took it off. Until this weekend, of course.
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@AmbiePam (122959)
• United States
15 Jul
@teamfreak16 Thanks!
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@teamfreak16 (44393)
• Denver, Colorado
15 Jul
@AmbiePam - There we go. Great job!
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@toniganzon (77797)
• Philippines
16 Jul
Losing weight because of being sick isn't good at all. I'm trying to gain weight. It's difficult of me to do so even at age 48. I can easily lose weight without doing anything though.
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@AmbiePam (122959)
• United States
11h
@toniganzon That’s good. We must keep you healthy!
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@AmbiePam (122959)
• United States
16 Jul
I have a cousin who does that too. She drinks protein shakes because she can’t keep weight on easily.
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@toniganzon (77797)
• Philippines
15h
@AmbiePam Protein shakes didn't work for me and my sister I was taught by a cousin who's a doctor what I should do to gain weight and it was way more effective than taking supplements. But with my busy schedule now, I couldn't seem to follow the same routine so I lose weight when I missed a meal. But I watch my weight nor more carefully so that I won't drop less than 50kg.
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@GardenGerty (170081)
• United States
15 Jul
I am not going to do it that way. I was thinking you sweated it off while the electricity was out and you had little or no access to a/c.
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@GardenGerty (170081)
• United States
15 Jul
@AmbiePam I hope you are recovering well from your stomach ailment.
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@AmbiePam (122959)
• United States
15 Jul
No, I lost 50 the right way, and hopefully fifteen more the same.
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@snowy22315 (210709)
• United States
15 Jul
Perpetually..How much weight do you want to lose?
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@AmbiePam (122959)
• United States
15 Jul
I want to lose 15 more for a total of about 65 pounds. I’ve lost 50 since they took me off the steroids.
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@AmbiePam (122959)
• United States
15 Jul
@snowy22315 Thanks, I’m pretty sure I can do it.
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@snowy22315 (210709)
• United States
15 Jul
@AmbiePam Good luck with the final 15.
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@Juliaacv (56888)
• Canada
15 Jul
That is a good mix of liquids to bring your body back to where it should be.
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@lovebuglena (52658)
• Staten Island, New York
15 Jul
I don’t even weigh myself. I don’t want to be bothered by the number. Sometimes people tell me that I’ve lost weight but I am not on any diet or anything. Hope you feel better.
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@AmbiePam (122959)
• United States
15 Jul
Thanks, Lena.
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@lovebuglena (52658)
• Staten Island, New York
15 Jul
@AmbiePam You’re welcome!
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@dodo19 (48322)
• Beaconsfield, Quebec
14h
As nice as it is that you lost weight, I know it's not the way many want to do so. I do hope you start feeling better soon.
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@AmbiePam (122959)
• United States
11h
I started to feel a lot better last night. Thank you.
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@dodo19 (48322)
• Beaconsfield, Quebec
10h
@AmbiePam I'm glad to hear that!
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@FourWalls (87704)
• United States
16 Jul
No, I never recommend sickness for weight loss. I lost quite a bit on the covid diet in 2020, and given the options I’d rather have kept my 60 pounds if that was the only way to lose it. Praying for your recovery!
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@AmbiePam (122959)
• United States
16 Jul
Thanks, Karen. I’ve lost 50 pounds since you saw me! But the right way, no worries.
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@DaddyEvil (175695)
• United States
16 Jul
Pretty and I are both losing weight. I step on the scales once a week and it is steadily going down. I'm sorry you weren't feeling well this weekend and hope you're feeling much better today.
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@AmbiePam (122959)
• United States
16 Jul
I’m so glad for you guys! I’m better today. I’d do better if I were getting an IV to rehydrate, but surely in a few days I’ll quit seeing stars.
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@AmbiePam (122959)
• United States
16 Jul
@DaddyEvil I’m guzzling it. I’m wondering if my magnesium got too low since I couldn’t keep the supplement down since Sunday.
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@DaddyEvil (175695)
• United States
16 Jul
@AmbiePam Thank you! I've lost over 60 lbs since last November. You'll need Sadie to remind you to drink more water...
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@Traceyjayne (12187)
• United Kingdom
4h
Oh Amber , you know I am ( again )....well ....should be , ( again ) It seems I can resist everything but temptation ! It also seems calories love me......my body is a happy place for fat .
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• Rupert, Idaho
15 Jul
I'd say that is good to lose 5 lbs since then, but if you have been sick...then that's not so good. I will be trying soon...I got over 100 to lose :(
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@AmbiePam (122959)
• United States
15 Jul
I know you can do it.
• Rupert, Idaho
15 Jul
@AmbiePam Being on insulin is going to make it very hard because that stores fat. But we'll see...
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@MarieCoyle (60450)
15 Jul
After the initial big loss, my aim is to maintain, so that's what I strive for. I never want to go back to where I used to be. I am a firm believer that weight loss, and maintaining it, comes with a lifestyle change concerning food. I didn't use any special diets or medications, etc. For me, it was all changing the mindset and counting calories and less carbs. What can I say, at last I found something that worked for me.
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@AmbiePam (122959)
• United States
15 Jul
You should be very proud of yourself. I’m so glad!
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@MarieCoyle (60450)
15 Jul
@AmbiePam I just wish I would have arrived at what worked for me earlier than I did! Thanks!
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@eLdav1s (678)
• Nigeria
15h
Am seriously trying to loose weight, i wanted to ask how you did it in a very short amount of time until i saw where you said you have been sick. So sorry to hear that, hope you are feeling better now though?;
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@AmbiePam (122959)
• United States
11h
I am feeling better, but before this, I did lose 50 pounds in 8 months. I drank a lot of water, and greatly limited my sugar. Because I’m addicted to Coca Cola I made sure to keep away from any other sugar.
• United States
15 Jul
I’m sorry you’re not feeling well
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@AmbiePam (122959)
• United States
11h
Thanks, Loo.
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• Philippines
8h
Congratulations. I am just maintaining my weight.
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@sallypup (69472)
• Centralia, Washington
16 Jul
You take good care of precious you. Yes I need to lose some tub.
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• Torrington, Connecticut
14h
Good for you
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@Ronrybs (21719)
• London, England
17h
I keep forgetting. Only casually loosing at weight loss since I've cut down on sugar and other over sweet goodies
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@aninditasen (18210)
• Raurkela, India
12h
I do yoga to lose weight.
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@thelme55 (79755)
• Germany
9h
That is good that you lose weight but not that you were sick. Yes, I am trying to lose weight but it is hard.
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