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DaBronx

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3. A nice gift

Reply to efhmc (Original post)

Thu Jul 24, 2025, 05:01 PM

Jul 24

Would be a water bottle and encouragement to walk every day if they are able. Start slow and short distance, then increase as stamina allows.
Regarding diet, hard to say without knowing preferences. The fact that he likes to cook is a great thing. Calories in and energy burned is the magic formula to calculate. Exercise will definitely help.
There is a new app called Cal AI that allows you to take a picture of your food and it counts the calories. People seem to like it and it’s easy to use.
Best of luck to your friend. He needs to have a cheat day when he can enjoy his coke.

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Need help for a wonderful friend who will not let me pay him for the help he gives but is worried about his weight. [View all] efhmc Jul 24 OP

I have a couple of ideas MLAA Jul 24 #1

He is very lucky to have such a caring friend. I am leery of programs niyad Jul 24 #2

A nice gift DaBronx Jul 24 #3

Thank you so much. I will try your suggestions. efhmc Jul 25 #5

Many flavored seltzer waters are unsweetened. Hope22 Jul 24 #4