WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR NOVEMBER 2014
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hi fellow fitness buffs! i belong in this age group (54yo) and i would like to share experiences as I've led an athletic life these past 5 years since I got into running. Endurance activities (marathons/ultramarathons) are goals that I set every quarter to ensure that I maintain my "economical" weight. Lately, I seem to have plateaued and had to add spice by developing my core and biceps thru weights and workouts. I know I'm a bit of odd-man in my age group but workouts are already a part of my daily routine and I would feel week if I dont have my dose of endorphins on a regular basis. Hope I've touched some sensitive chord among you....happy logging!0
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Looks like Christopher Banks is getting their winter clothes out for sale now. I also got some 40% coupons in the mail. So now I can get some more sweaters. I bought one earlier and I don't like it. after I bought it and wore it once I realized that I had bought one like it last year in a larger size and it doesn't keep it's fit at all. My sister was really wanting one but the gift certificate and the money she had allotted herself wouldn't allow her to buy it. It doesn't fit like a large at all and it just hangs on me. So I think I will give it to her. I talked to the choir directer about what we should be wearing for our Christmas cantata and she said red, green or white. She couldn't believe it when I told her I don't have clothes in any of those colors. So I will now get me some pretty red sweaters!
Whew, it's over, votes are counted and now we will see how our country can work with this new change.
Joyce, Indiana0 -
11639 steps by 4.30pm Wednesday.
Dr well pleased with weight loss.
New breakfast:
Cereal plus stewed fruit
Granary toast + egg + bacon (oh goody bacon again)
Small green salad
Lunch is still salad + tinned fish (alternating salmon, tuna and sardines)
Dinner is meat and steamed veg
She on holiday now and see her after New Year
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Good morning everyone!
Meg, still thinking of you.
Not much news here. More annoying work today, but probably also a visit from a friend I haven’t seen in months.
Haven’t seen the painting guy for several days. He said the painting would be done this week, though, so he’ll have to show up sometime. It’s only a couple of windowsills etc. at this point.
Go Spot!
Hope everyone has a good day.
Cynthia :flowerforyou:
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Hurrah my bike is repaired.
My daily step target is 20,000 yesterday I did 22,854
Weekends tend to be my rest days.
Meg I'm so sorry to hear about your dad. Take care of yourself xx
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My bad. I've been MIA from the group for a while. I have elderly parents who have been struggling lately, especially my dad who has had a few falls this past week.
Seeing as, despite my good intentions, I didn't make much progress ditching my last 3 kilos in October, I will be persevering again this month. I have re-jigged my MFP macros to increase my protein, increase fat a little, and decrease carbs. I'm not carbo-phobic by any means, but I feel fuller with more protein.
I hope everyone is well, and are enjoying healthy eating. I will catch up on everyone's news tomorrow.
Cheers,
Deb in Melbourne
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morning everyone~
Meg~ so sorry for your loss,you sure are in a pickle your emotions must be every which way.. my sincerest sympathies on the loss of your dad, I lost my mom almost 15 yrs ago and it never easy, but I just remember the wonderful times I got to spend with her.. and grandchildren change your life completely.
go into work at 10:30 so am getting dressed and will go for a walk, and rake some leaves, I have laundry in and have to get the DH dinner and lunch together..
I dont know what is with me, I and starved at nighttime now and I eat, the large scrub pants I bought earlier this year are tight, and I will NOT get a larger size, just have to get back into an exercise routine..
one of the girls I work with his a year younger than me, and we are both at the point that , all this is just getting old,
she has given up fridays so only works 3 days a week, she makes good money because she is a hygienist, and her husband is a college professor,
Me ,I keep on going, and going and going, no stopping.. doing doing.. would love to have time to do what I want to do, but we have bills to pay,so if and when we get to retirement, it will be nice.. I have nothing to fall back on,DH has his 401k and investments...
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Meg ... so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family. Praying too that your daughter's deliver goes well. Hoping you'll find moments of peace (and joy too) in the next few days.0
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Good morning all! Day 3, going to try to keep count just for a little while to get back in the routine.
Meg, OMG!!! As someone else said, your emotions must be going every which way! Once everything is over and settled, you can sort things out again and begin to heal yourself. You need to take care of yourself to get through it all. Remember that!
I love dogs and enjoy the stories on this thread. I would have adopted Spot too.
Alison, I am right there with you only I have a small 401K and no investments or savings to speak of. My DH has nothing put away and only his disability coming in each month. If I don't work, bills don't get paid.
My workout yesterday had me with a trainer. Boy are my elbows sore! Kept waking me up all night! The muscle just behind the elbow is sore and cramps. Otherwise, the rest of my body feels great.
Well, back to work.
Prayers to all who need them, encouraging thoughts to all!
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Hi I am new to mfp and interested in finding some support. I am 51 and need to lose 90 pounds. I have been told by people that because of my age there is not a chance in *&#! I will be able to lose any weight and just learn to live with it. I want to prove them wrong. I need all the help I can get.0
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Hello Ladies!
I'm still getting used to this new system. Today I did lower body strength training and some treadmill. I am doing well at maintaining.
Welcome to all new ladies!
Meg, big hugs for you. I'm so sorry about your Dad.
Alison, I agree with DeeDee about DH.
Sylvia, beautiful soup bowl! You are so talented. Co graduations on keeping Spot.
Katie, best wishes being sent to your hubby.
Here is the latest pic of Brian, if I can figure out this new system.
Hugs,
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Good morning, ladies!
Weak sunshine here, in the low 60's. DD went to the gym with me this am and ran the track while I was in class........downside was she wanted McDonalds after and of course, I got sucked in.......... She's off to one of her barn jobs shortly for the day. Tonight we have a meeting for one of the volunteer horse support groups.
Heather..........YAY for your ice blue KitchenAid; I was hoping you'd go with that color. Enjoy!!!
Sylvia.........Your bowls are gorgeous!
Cynthia.........Sorry about your mom; hoping she has improved by now and that people on this side of the pond communicate with you more effectively.
Katla..........Hope your DH is feeling better. Glad you are enjoying your company!
Rita.........Very nice to see you back!!!
Cindy..........Love Brian's pic, so alert and intelligent looking! Bet he hangs on your every word.
Hello and best to everyone!
yanniejannie
mid-Atlantic
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Michele, I honestly don't remember seeing the pic of Lexi. Was it after the big switch to the new format? Before I could only post little pictures and now I can post big ones. Too big sometimes.
Meg, put on your own oxygen mask before you try to help others...
Heather, I LOVE my kitchenaid! I bet you will too. And Ice blue! Mine is just white and goes with anything, but it's a little boring. Hubby gave me mine for Christmas about 20 years ago and it's still like brand new, even though I use it all the time. I love making french bread in it.
Cathy Martin, welcome! I'm so glad nobody told me there was no chance I would lose weight after 50. Well, I did have a cardiologist tell me it was guaranteed to come back, but I didn't believe him.
Cindy, great picture of Brian! I am truly still looking for Spot's real family, but it seems that nobody is looking for him at all. He's all over social media, in the newspaper, stapled to telephone poles, on bulletin boards, posted at vets offices and animal shelters. I think I've done everything humanly possible. It has only been a week though. Still, we are very happy that he's in our little family, even if just for a little while.
I discovered last night that Spot likes to chase balls. If Molly will let him. All balls automatically belong to Molly, after all. I'll go play with him in the side yard later so she can't get to him. Molly has decided to be the "fun police". When Bruno and Spot are wrestling and rough-housing she will run in and break it up. It's kind of funny.
I am in a pit of despair over the election. Bad results right down the board. I might as well have stayed home. The future does not look bright for those of us in Kansas.
Well, have to get busy. Drafting work to do today! At least it pays. Take care everyone!
Sylvia
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Today's joke of the day:
A very successful businessman had a meeting with his new son-in-law. I welcome you into the family,” said the man. “To show you how much we care for you, I am making you a 50-50 partner in my business. All you have to do is go to the factory everyday and learn the operation.”
The son-in-law interrupted. “I hate factories. I can’t stand the noise.” “I see.” replied the father-in-law, “Well, then you’ll work in the office and take charge of some of the operations.” “I hate office work,” said the son-in-law. “I can’t stand being stuck behind a desk.” “Wait a minute,” said the father-in-law. “I just made you half owner of a money-making industry, but you don’t like factories, and won’t work in an office. What am I going to do with you?” “Easy,” said the son-in-law. “Buy me out.”
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Happy hump day!!
Went to the lab,the echo report looks good from what I can read.
Dr appt fri.
Thanks for all the well wishes.
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Sylvia - like the joke!
- it's a funny thing about the KitchenAid - a few years ago I made exactly the same roulade for a Christmas dinner party and was so proud of it, using a hand mixer. I even took a photo of it with my phone.
I swear the one I made yesterday is twice the size! ! ! ! All that airy whisking!
Thoughts are with all the strugglers and the troubled.
Today we made our third attempt to get down to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. I swear it is jinxed as this time the train was delayed by 30 mins because of a power failure! :grumble: Anyway, we made it, on a lovely, cold, blue sky day and went round the Mary Rose, a warship that they lifted from the silt where it had lain for over 500 years. It was Henry VIII's special flagship. 500 men died when it sunk in minutes while the king was watching. So many artefacts as well as the structure. A whole story of Tudor life aboard ship.
Then we went round Victory, Nelson's flagship and the place where he died at the Battle of Trafalgar.
Both terrific sights. Our ticket enables us to go back any time in the next year and see the rest of the exhibits, including a submarine, a Victorian iron battleship and a gun ship.
Good to have a day out and do something completely different.
Tomorrow I will be making sour dough bread with my KitchenAid. It is already bubbling away in the kitchen.
I also had a delivery of edible silver leaf to put on my Christmas byriani. :laugh:
Did well on exercise today as I got up up at 6.30 to do my strength training, then did my machines and then did quite a bit of walking and stair scrambling while we were out. 668 cals. Even the Millionaire Shortbread I had at the Mary Rose didn't make too much of a dent in that. Mushroom omelette for dinner. Extra potatoes for DH. Me green beans.
Love to all. Happy Heather in cold Hampshire UK
Fireworks tonight. I can hear the first ones in the distance. It's Guy Fawkes night, the chap who tried to blow up the king and parliament in the 17th century. People burn his effigy on a bonfire. :ohwell:0 -
Good afternoon.Can't think of a a thing to write about.Yest we had smoked chicken for supper.We both thought it was dry.When DD gets it out of the smoker,very tender & juicy.Ours had only been froze a couple wks.Bone in chicken breasts.
Tonight it's smoked pork chops from Fl.DD loves the smoked meat & seafood shop,not far from where she lives & brought us a nice box.....the chops & fish....we all like their smoked fish spread.
Having salad & creamed broccoli to go with.
We voted yest at 9 am,only saw one other voter.I agree about political ads.By the time it's over,few ppl care who is elected,as long as the TV ads/ ph calls stop.
Have Dr appt at 8:15 in the morn.Seems silly just to get mammo appt at the hospital.I would think his office help could take care of that.0 -
Again,my note was cut in 1/2............name included.Iwould think MFP could fix that? grrrrrrrrrrrr0
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Hello Everyone! I signed up on this site over 2 years ago. I never really gave it a good chance-shame on me-and moved on. Not a good idea at all! I still have the same weight issues and I do good some days and awful others. I know I need support, but I also know I have to be willing to accept support, as well as give support. I would say I need to be ready, but to be honest, if I wait for that to happen, it may never come about. So, I believe I just need to take it one day at a time and try not to over think everything.
My goals are pretty simple this month. I plan on getting out of the house EVERYDAY-which entails getting off my butt and walking. I want to make some new friends, try to be supportive, and keep track of what I eat, my activities, and how I feel. Baby steps!
I would really appreciate some simple ideas from you all and some new friends. Not only do I need these things, but I want them. I have not read all your post yet, but intend to look them over today. Thank you for sharing and caring about yourselves and others!
Mel
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Happy Wednesday. Well I am working another 12 hour shift today as co-worker is still ill. Yesterday afternoon I broke out in a rash on my neck and upper chest. Today it is still there and on my hands and lower arms. Not sure what is going on, have not done or ate anything different. It does itch like crazy. Looks sort of like I have the meales. Co-worker called in already for tomorrow so I will work. I am to old for 4-12 hour shifts in a row. Overtime will be nice.
Went and voted after work last evening and this morning I see the one I voted for mayor got it. I just think we need someone fresh to try and get something done.
Heather--Glad you are enjoying your new kitchenaid. I know the waiting on money game. The man is to come out this afternoon to check and see why our furnace is not working. It is only a year old so hoping this will not cost us.
Sylvia--Those bowls are beautiful.
Robin--Hugs and hope you feel better soon.
Joyce--We still have the paper ballots for voting.
Cynthia--Boy can I relate!! I learned I had to call my dad every couple days and ask certain questions to find out what was going on. Hugs and prayers to you and your mom.
Katla--We are on the do not call list and still get all kinds of calls. I asked one time and was told they are computer dialed. So what is the point of the list. Our cable-tv system has when the phone rings it will come across the tv the number and name calling. So if it is some number we don't know we don't answer. Hope DH is feeling better and did not do more harm.
Cindy--thanks for sharing the picture of Brian, he is a fine looking puppy. Looks alot like my Toby.
Mel--Welcome, come back often and get to know us and us you. This is a great group and so much support as we do this lifestyle change of being healthly.
As the day has gone on the rash is spreading. Not as dark so maybe it will go away. DH is home meeting with the guy on the furnance. I sure hope it is a easy fix. Take care ladies and remember we are not in this alone.
Blessings, Vicki GI NE0 -
Hi all,
Just flying by and trying to keep up with you all. Today is better than yesterday. That's all I can really hope for.
Robin, Bodi and Ritter.
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Sylvia: if someone wanted Spot back badly enough you would probably have known it by now. He has it great with you!
(Love how the whole board has decided you are keeping Spot!
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Oh Allison, you sound so down today. I wish I could be there to give you a physical hug
Cindy, I absolutely love that picture. I really don't like short haired dogs, at least their hair. I love the feel of that fluffy hair. He looks like a joy to have around
catjymartin, welcome and just go kick their butt! You can look at several peoples tickers and see how some of us has defied the odds. I have lost 60 pounds and I am 64. Now granted, I am stuck at that weight.
2muchofmomma, it sounds like you have your basic steps right. 'Get moving', that's a big part of it. Use the diary here to see what you are doing wrong then make a plan of how to correct it. You will get many ideas of how to change your eating. For me, my philosophy is moderation. I still eat a lot of the things I use to eat just in smaller portions. Well, I don't eat red meat much at all. Eventually your stomach and your mind will be trained to not desire some of those things that you shouldn't eat. A lot of us have some kind of pedometer. Good luck, come back often and chat with us.
Not much luck in getting my contracters out to give me estimates on my water problem. The first one just left, I had to call him to ask where he was since he was 45 minutes late. But once her got here I could tell why he was late. He is a talker!!! He has a a plumber he likes to work with at a plumbing company here in town and will have him come over and look at what needs to be done. Charlie would just love to have everything capped off in this awfully designed bathroom we have down there and use it as an extension to our storage room. I would love to be able to use the bathroom. My oldest daughter and family sleeps down there when they come here to visit. They all have to come upstairs to use the bathroom up here. But this would allow them all to have their own bathroom. Also when we have our family gatherings here it would be so nice to have a bathroom to use.
Well that's enough just rambling on about nothing!!1 Joyce, Indiana0 -
MEG sorry for your loss.
CATHY I am 66 and would punch anyone out who said I could not lose weight. Bah to them. keep going.
Had my first toast with bacon and egg followed by 1 weetbix and mango. NO room for salad will try tomorrow. OH I LOVE my doctor for allowing bacon for breakfast again after 2 weeks salad and egg, oh my! Keep my food cals between 1600 and 1900 and all will be well. Today is 1833 and fibre at 27 so OK
She said I certainly could do Jeannette's 6 week challenge again - HOORAH. BUT I was still to walk 1 hour every afternoon as well.
Today I am doing JJ's Bikini boot camp cardio camp and her belly blast. Walk this afternoon, short doggy walk round our paddocks too. Logged exercise cals at 537.
Got in 12193 steps yesterday, windy during walk but kept going, may have to walk early morning soon as temps climbing for summer.
Doctor is going back to Bangladesh to see her mom and I see her after New Year. She is expecting big things from me. Best keep training then.
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Good Evening Friends,
Newcomers. Glad to see others are finding us. We missed you.
Meg agree with the voices of doing the best to take care of yourself in this difficult time. Prayers. Hope all goes well for our daughter.
Cindy your Brian puppy is a doll.
for all the friends reaching their health goals.
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Meg- so sorry about your dad. My prayers are with you and family.
- Brenda from Md
Cathy- I'm 56 and lost 50 lbs since Jan 4th, yes it takes longer but is doable.
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Good evening beautiful ladies :flowerforyou:
Rita Sounds like a really good deal at the gym!
Meg So sorry to hear about your dad! My mom died about 8 hours after being in hospice. It`s always hard, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family! Hope DD had an easy experience today and now you`re holding a brand new addition to your family !
Vicki Hope things get better at work, stress is not good for any of us! That rash sounds awful, could it be stress? I break out in hives when I`m under a lot of stress. Hope it goes away soon!
Sylvia I think Spot chose you ! Beautiful bowls!!! Noel`s favorite toys are balls, we have a gazillion on them :noway:!
Heather I`m so glad you choose the ice blue KitchenAid! I think that color suits you! As much cooking as you do that thing will get a good workout too! I bought my sis in law one for her birthday a couple years ago, she loves to bake cakes, she calls hers “big daddy” :laugh:.
Robin It`s just good to see you here! I hope things will continue to improve and you`ll be good as new soon!
Juanita It`s always good to see your post!
Joyce I was always absent for the dissecting, I could have never been a Dr. or a nurse :noway:!!! Hope you get your house taken care of soon!
Cynthia Oh dear, your mom probably didn`t want to bother you, I tend to not want to call my daughter when something happens with me :blushing:. Now you`ve opened my eyes and I will be more considerate of my daughter! Stop banging your head on the wall, sure way to get a headache :sick:!
Katla Hope DH takes it easy, his surgery wasn’t that long ago! I hear you on high maintenance; my youngest granddaughter is a Diva !
Terri Congrats on the smaller pants…woo hoo!!!! Enjoy the concert and the time with your friend!
Lesley Congrats on the weight loss!!!! Sounds like you have a really good Dr.! How is Mildred beagle?
Barbie I love that apple pumpkin soup 
, it`s getting cold enough for me to make a pot of it…yum! I bet the fur babies are hoping something accidentally falls on the floor, they would be happy to clean it up for you! I once dropped my calcium pill on the floor and Noel swooped in and ate it :huh:, she was like a little vacuum cleaner, I had to call the vet and make sure she would be okay. I tried dropping her heartworm pill on the floor to see if she would swoop in on it, didn`t happen :laugh:.
Sue in SD Hope your knee is feeling better!
Barb I`m not fond of winter either :noway:!
Michele Your days all sound hectic, I think you would run circle around me! I saw your pic of Lexi, but I didn`t notice she was bandaged up :sad:, she`s so lucky to have you !
Laura Glad your bike is repaired!!! Fantastic steps!
Deb Nice to see you again!
Alison Sending you a hug!!! You do so much for others, what a wonderful person you are 
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Cathy Martin Welcome! You can prove those people wrong, just stick with MFP and this wonderful group of supportive women!
Cindy Brian is so adorable!!!! He is lucky to have you as his mom ! He looks so much like Noel!
Yanniejannie We had some clouds today but the temp was close to 70, it was absolutely gorgeous!
Jane Martin Hope all goes well at the Dr. appt!!!
Pat If I`m on my iPad I only write a short reply, it cut mine off once and I agree…grrrr :mad:!
Mel Welcome! Getting out of the house everyday is a great place to start! Log your food and find out where you are and then take some simple easy steps to change things, smaller portions of what you usually eat, or if you have a problem eating just a little of something, don`t have it in you house! I love popcorn, I eat way to much of it, so I don`t keep popcorn in the house, most everything else I can have just a bite of and be done.
Margaret Hi! Sharing my coffee :drinker: and water :drinker: with you!
I just took a roast chicken out of the oven, for those that don`t know me, I don`t like to cook :noway:, this is a big deal for me! It smells heavenly, hopefully it will taste as good as it smells! I stuffed it with an orange, a lemon and half of an onion and added sage and fresh rosemary. I will put that on top of a big beautiful salad for my dinner, tomorrow night I will have chicken and rice with green beans! I used the convection oven for the first time, my chicken looks beautiful! My mother would be so proud of me :bigsmile:!
Have a wonderful night ladies!
Hugs,
DeeDee in beautifully mild NC
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Auntyfred, you have an amazing step count for someone who also rides a bicycle....tell me about your day and how you fit in all that walking and bike riding.
abeatocampo, this thread has women at all stages of fitness and many with healthy challenges that interfere with exercise.....I love to be active and my family and friends all know that I don't sit still for long and am always seeking an opportunity to be active. I walk my dogs for about three hours a day (in several sessions during the day), attend line dance classes three days a week, and ride our exercise bike while watching TV....I do some strength training at home.
Deb, I am a big protein eater and rarely eat grains.Rita, lucky you, working with a trainer
CathyMartin, do not listen to people who try to steal your dream....there are women on this thread who have lost a lot of weight at your age or older and kept it off
Cindy, Brian is darling
Mel, my suggestion is that you plan ahead for what you'll wear when you walk and where you'll go so you can easily get up and go. I have an mp3 player so I can listen to music and podcasts when I walk....it makes the time more interesting.
Lesley, I'm glad you are happy with your new food plan.
]Meg, I am so sorry about your father....sending hugs to you as you deal with his death along with the birth of your grandchild----two hugely stressful events at the same time.
Jake left at noon for his long weekend away---he'll be back midday on Monday. I've been looking forward to having some time to myself but this will be a really long time. I have a long list of things I want to do with all this time.
Barbie from beautiful NW Washington
The reason most people fail instead of succeed is that they trade what they want the MOST for what they want at the MOMENT.
My word for 2014 is “mindful”
November Resolutions
*walk 18,000 steps a day
*don't let the perfect be the enemy of the good
*strength training twice a week
*put important dates on the 2015 wall calendar
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I am new here too, Ming. Same age and almost same amount to lose. This looks like a terrific group, Terrific facilitator too. Done almost everything to lose weight too, but always regain. This time around I'm getting help with Eating Disorder through therapist and nutritionist. So far, so good. been able to keep the 7lbs off. Tough over Halloween. My goals for November: At least 30 min movements daily, Find a fitness class I like at gym, start YOGA again and complete MFP daily. Hoping with the help of you folks and behavior modifications tactics to do better at respecting sweets. Take care everyone and my best to all!!!
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