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I think I'm gaining weight from the stress.

I've already lost about 5lbs since I got my top braces in last month.

It's been almost 7 weeks and I've lost 7 lbs. Maybe more since its been a week since I stepped on the scale. I don't own one, so I can only weigh when I visit my mom at her house. I think it's because I'm eating less in general because my teeth get sore quickly and I'm not snacking as often. I don't want to brush that much! I could do with 10 or so pounds gone, but Probsbly not much more than that or I'll start to look ill.

I was hoping to lose the extra pounds I've gained after my injuries, but braces so far haven't helped To be frank I wasn't eating any junk before braces, so the foods I had to remove from diet were pretty much zero. I even placed a bet with a coworker just right after getting braces to see who is going to lose 10lbs first. I was almost certain braces will help me win, but to my disappointment they didn't. How do you people lose weight because of braces?! I'm afraid I will end up gaining weight by the end of my treatment.

I'm 3 days in and have dropped a few pounds! I have Inman aligner so it's a pain removing for snacks

I'm two days in and my diet has definitely changed!! Having different kinds of soup every day. Looking forward to branching out in several days. I sure could benefit losing 10 pounds!!