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Hi, i've been losing weight slowly since February this year doing ww points plus online but found fitness pal now and have been combining it with the ww for when I don't want to pay anymore. So far they are very similiar and I can see this will work fine. My points and calorie allotment seem to be the same. I've lost 33 lbs so far and my goal is to lose 65 lbs.not sure if thats my final goal or not, as it depends how I look and feel. I average only a half to a lb a week but thats okay because I see what I am eating now at 1350 calories a day or 26 points is basically what I will continue to eat when at goal so I am taking one day at a time and will see where I end up. I have had weight problems my entire adult life and paying for it dearly now with severe arthritis, one knee is real bad and made me take retirement after 30 years, I am 62 and married for 44 years. My husband is a chow hound too so thats always been a challenge. I enjoy reading the posts and looking for encouragement, good recipes, goals, etc. welcome to all us newbies here and hi to those who have been around. Mary0
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Welcome patchworkqiuilter
Sounds like your doing great
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Welcome Mary! You are doing well. Super group here.0
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I'm John and live just south of Orlando. We're still enjoying the heat & humidity of a long summer. I'm 54 yrs young, later this month, and have been steadily gaining weight over a period of the last 5-6 years. I struggled w/ an Achilles injury all summer, and have recently been waking up tired. After work, I come home and hit the couch. I can barely trim my toenails. My pants don't fit. This is just crazy, and this just has to end. Today. My heel has been getting better, and i'm able to walk 3+ miles now w/ minimal pain. But, I need to be held accountable (to myself) on my food intake. I've been planning on attending an OA meeting for the past month, but each week have blown it off. It's gotta be one step, one meal, one bite at a time. I will document and track my food intake, and keep walking. I'd invite any / all to join me. It's my 1st Day on MFP, and i'd love to have my timeline full of motivated and positive comments. Wishing all the best, where-ever you are 0
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Congratulations on making the choice to change your life. It is so worth it, the energy you get back is amazing. You can do this. One step at a time.0
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Welcome to the group! We look forward to getting to know you. Please post a reply and tell us about yourself. Also, feel free to start a new discussion at any time on something you need to know, want to share, or just think might be fun.
Hi, I'm 64 and need to lose a lot of weight, I have had both knees replaced and need to get the weight off of them, would like some friends that will help keep me in line with my goal. I am a stress eater with a lot of stress in my life but I really want to reach my goal . Please helpnikkib0103 wrote: »Welcome! It's a good group and you will find good company, info and encouragement here.
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I am 63 and also a quilter. 3rd year of retirement from teaching high school. We do a little traveling with our motor home and I am active in a water aerobic group.
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Lostinflorida wrote: »I'm John and live just south of Orlando. We're still enjoying the heat & humidity of a long summer. I'm 54 yrs young, later this month, and have been steadily gaining weight over a period of the last 5-6 years. I struggled w/ an Achilles injury all summer, and have recently been waking up tired. After work, I come home and hit the couch. I can barely trim my toenails. My pants don't fit. This is just crazy, and this just has to end. Today. My heel has been getting better, and i'm able to walk 3+ miles now w/ minimal pain. But, I need to be held accountable (to myself) on my food intake. I've been planning on attending an OA meeting for the past month, but each week have blown it off. It's gotta be one step, one meal, one bite at a time. I will document and track my food intake, and keep walking. I'd invite any / all to join me. It's my 1st Day on MFP, and i'd love to have my timeline full of motivated and positive comments. Wishing all the best, where-ever you are
Welcome to our group John
You have made a great decision in joining mfp.. Here you will find positive, motivational support. We look forward to getting to know u
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Hello to all! Happy to find this group. I come to learn from you all on how to achieve a healthier lifestyle.
I was normal weight or even skinny until my mid 20s. After getting married, 2 children and 10 years later, my weight increased from 145 to 170 pounds.
I weighted the 190 lbs this spring. (BTW, I am 51 years old and 5'11") I stared simple walking routines daily and watched the portion of my meals. I lowered my weight to 175 lbs in 3 months with little effort.
Found MFP to help me losing the next 10 lbs. it is working so far thanks to the tighter food logging, knowledge and supports from friends.
Sorry for the lengthy intro. Please add me if you like. -Mark0 -
Hello Everyone,
My name is Martha, I'm 54 and live in northeast Indiana. I have had high blood pressure for years and when the doctor wanted to add another medicine I said that was enough, I need to lose weight to get healthier. I started using Nutrisystem in February, have been losing weight steadily and reduced one of my medicines already. My husband and I started bike riding this spring. We have a camper and even took two vacations to places with bike trails so we could ride someplace different. I look forward to getting support, advice and motivation from this group.0 -
Welcome Mark and Martha! Smart and supportive people here. Take advantage.0
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Welcome. This is a good place. Nice people, sensible information and suggestions.0
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Welcome aboard 0
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Enjoy it here !0
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Hello everyone. I'm from Washinton, about an hour north of Seattle. I'm 51, 5' 10", married 27 years, two kids. For my 50th birthday my wife an I went skydiving for the first time. I weighed 218, which was barely under the 220 max weight. Not a good feeling knowing your weight may prevent you from participating in things with a loved one. That was my wake up moment. I have been tracking food for 4 month, lost 13 lbs. I am down to 205, with a goal weight of 175. Always looking for additional info to help me along the way.0
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Welcome Kevin! Great group of people here in various stages with a lot of good info.0
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Great to meet you Kevin. Skydiving, that sounds like a blast!0
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I never really thought about a max weight for skydiving but I guess it makes sense. Although it is not on my bucket list I did not qualify before I started mfp but now do so I am going to include that as a milestone. Welcome, Kevin.0
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Hi! I'm 52 and have about 50 pounds I want to lose. I've been losing and gaining the same 10 pounds for about 20 years now and I'd really like to break that cycle. I have a wonderful family, my husband and two kids are normal weight and get terribly bored by me talking about food (or anything else really) so I really need someone to talk to.... It's pretty lonely!0
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Talk away! We are all about food and having it in a healthy way. Welcome!0
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Welcome bbcakes. Much good luck to you. I lost 60 in a year. 'Still have more to go but it is much slower for me now.0
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Welcome all to our group. We are all friends here & are genuinely here to help & support each other. bbcakes talk away, we are all listening xx0
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First, I have to give credit to BRaye325 for his recruiting efforts in the regular forum areas. Without seeing his thread, I might not have found the group.
I'm 52, married, one great 16 year old daughter, and living in Virginia Beach.
I'm nearing my current goal weight of 180, down from 217 early in the year. As I dropped pounds I knew I needed to start tracking things, and joined MVP a couple months back. Once I get down to goal weight I want to get more into recomp mode, leaning out more as I gain some muscle back.
My ultimate end game goal is to be as fit as I was when I got out of the Marines 25 years ago. In this day and age there is no reason I can't do it. I'd like to do some endurance type challenges, leaning more towards the ones that incorporate a big mental game vs purely physical. It's just something I haven't done, and sounds like a new challenge.
Seems like a solid group.0 -
Welcome. You will find plenty of support here,0
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Oh, yes, you will find great support and smart people here. Welcome!0
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On my 1000th day of MFP, I forgot to log in because we were traveling to see my daughter's boyfriend graduate from Boot Camp. He's now a Calvary Scout (in a Bradley tank) - please wish him safe duty!!
So I'm back to Day 1! Which is just as well; I've been having a really hard time with binge eating this last year. A new start now seems appropriate.
Recently, my husband's job moved us, after 17 years, from the DC area to Southern Mississippi. Talk about a culture shock! Relearning everything - stores, things to do, people to meet, etc, is all very overwhelming for me. Not to mention, I had to quit my job to move, now I'm at home all the time.
I would really just like to curl up on the couch and binge eat until I feel sick, but of course that's not healthy at all! I need some counseling for the binging, I know. Finding another counselor, just another stressor!
So right now, I'm trying to lose the 20 lbs I've regained over the last year (I let my guard down at the holidays, and it never came back on track). I am still down 20 lbs from my highest weight, and hopefully I've stopped the backslide for good!
I'm also getting back into the exercise, although that has never been a habit for me - like I said, I'd rather be sitting on the couch! I've tried all the exercises over the years, and have not found something I really enjoy. Not yet, I am still looking and trying!
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Welcome! You have found a good group. Kudos at being determined to tackle this. As a life long yo-yo-er, I still struggle everyday with what I want to eat and what I should eat. "sigh" we can do this.0
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MadDogManor wrote: »
Recently, my husband's job moved us, after 17 years, from the DC area to Southern Mississippi. Talk about a culture shock! Relearning everything - stores, things to do, people to meet, etc, is all very overwhelming for me. Not to mention, I had to quit my job to move, now I'm at home all the time.
It will be different, but it will stay warmer later into the year in Mississippi. Maybe you could enjoy getting out, exploring your new State. Kind of like a new adventure!
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MadDogManor wrote: »
I'm also getting back into the exercise, although that has never been a habit for me - like I said, I'd rather be sitting on the couch! I've tried all the exercises over the years, and have not found something I really enjoy. Not yet, I am still looking and trying!
I am excited about joining a new group, I do need some motivators right now
Do you love animals? Every town I have lived in has shelters that are always looking for volunteers to play with the kitttens and cats or to walk the dogs - good exercise, and a way to meet people in your new town.0
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