Apparently, I need friends on this thing...No Rockys Balboas, please!

JenGigglesGray

I would love to find supporting friends also but I also seem to have issue figuring out how to unless they send a request.

I have rejoined MFP almost a year ago now. I've lost 40lbs so far and would like to loss a total of 30 more.

My goal is to be a healthier me. I'm not into caring if I'm skinny however I had put on way to much over the years. Also my cholesterol and blood pressure are up ( got down a little bit.)

I'm in my late 40's. Have hit the "wonderful " ( not) M for women. I'm married, a mom of grown children and a grandmother.
I have a few physical obstacles at make some exercises a challenge so I do what I can. ( previously had back surgery and this year learned I have arthritis in knees and some in back) .

Oh yes, I'm not on any strict diet. If I want a treat well I'll have one however I've learned portion control and I record every bite I eat so I take account for. Sorry I'm a food stress eater, I'm just learning and working on healthier foods instead of a pint of ice cream or bag of chips or candy bar. However if I need a treat it's now a serving size per package.
Grocery store checking out is my biggest enemy, they don't just put treats on one side anymore. No no it's on both so you can't even turn around and not look at Urgh!!!

I will return the favor by supporting you on your journey.

I do have a few MFP friends who have found me and are wonderful. I've had a few friends join me that seem to not be here anymore.

If you ask me questions I'll answer your questions.

browneyedgirl749

I'm glad this thread got bumped up or I would have missed it. Although it seems some people haven't been active for months!! I rather enjoyed the comments and read through them all.

I believe that no one should completely cut their favorite foods/drinks. If you want a beer with dinner on a Friday night, have one! If you want mint chocolate chip ice cream, have some! It's all about moderation. The key is logging it. There is no way I could give up 5 Guys burgers and will log it every time I have one.

I have my diary open to friends. Do I feel bad completing my food diary when I log that I ate a snickers bar? Not one bit!! I want people to see that being human and slipping up once in a while is perfectly fine!!!