Hi.. I also just started MFP January 1, 2013. I am 69 yo, fairly active and trying to lose 20-25 #'s that have crept on over the last 10 years. I am having trouble keeping up with the net calorie load, but it seems that is the reason I have not been able to lose weight previously - even with the exercising that I do. I cross-country ski at least every other day and adding 1,000 calories to my BMR with healthy foods has been really difficult. When I can keep the calories for a day or two, I will drop a pound. If I don't, I plateau...so I think MFP's approach is appropriate for me, but...

Is anyone else having this type of experience?

Hi everyone! I have been using myfitnesspal on my own for a while now. I have been faithful about tracking my foods eaten and having that goal helps me keep myself in check whether I eat over the goal or under it. I decided it was time to reach out to others who find many of the same challenges I do in my continuing struggle to get healthier and more and active. Warning: I'm not the rah-rah type. I plod along and try to keep moving in a positive (or in terms of the scale, "negative") direction. I am scheduled for a total knee replacement on October 21, so I am endeavoring to improve my overall health as much as I can prior to surgery. I'm looking forward to getting to know you! Thanks for listening. - Gayle

Hi everyone! I am fat, out of shape and totally bummed, because in the summer of 2012, I was in the best shape of my life. I had total knee replacement this past summer. Finished physical therapy, but then started a crazy job in September, and haven't been able to get back to the gym to redeem myself. Want to swim a mile for an event in July, and make some sense out of my eating plan. Still on the post about going vegetarian or not. Looking forward to "meeting" everyone!