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  • SuzyH
    SuzyH Posts: 196 Member
    I'm so happy to see all of you being so strong! Having a hard time this week. My head knows all of the right things to do, but... Worst time of the day is, you guessed it, the evening. I don't know what happens, but I seem to start eating and can't stop. Errrrr!
  • Fozzyspotts
    Fozzyspotts Posts: 50 Member
    Still accepting members? I keep trying this and losing some, then getting frustrated. I am at the 50 plus a bit end of the scale. Really could use some MFP buddies to keep me on track
  • Just_Ceci
    Just_Ceci Posts: 5,926 Member
    Welcome, Fozzy!

    I'm posting the link to the group again, just in case anybody's looking for it!

    Fifty Plus (or so) Support Group
  • butbygrace206
    butbygrace206 Posts: 394 Member
    Fozzyspotts wrote: »
    Still accepting members? I keep trying this and losing some, then getting frustrated. I am at the 50 plus a bit end of the scale. Really could use some MFP buddies to keep me on track

    Welcome !!
  • butbygrace206
    butbygrace206 Posts: 394 Member
    SuzyH wrote: »
    I'm so happy to see all of you being so strong! Having a hard time this week. My head knows all of the right things to do, but... Worst time of the day is, you guessed it, the evening. I don't know what happens, but I seem to start eating and can't stop. Errrrr!

    What about "skinny" popcorn? 3.5 cups at 130 calories? Eat it while drinking a bottle of water. Or maybe , a fiber bar with a cup or 2 of almond milk? My new fav, light "silk" almond milk :) 40 calories a cup. :) Can still snack but fewer calories.
  • beachgal0626
    beachgal0626 Posts: 1,912 Member
    Glad you're here, Fozzyspotts!
  • smithsonorozco1960
    smithsonorozco1960 Posts: 3 Member
    Would like to join.
  • HappyTrails7
    HappyTrails7 Posts: 878 Member
    Welcome to the group smithsonorozco1960!
  • SuzyH
    SuzyH Posts: 196 Member
    butbygrace206 wrote: »
    SuzyH wrote: »
    I'm so happy to see all of you being so strong! Having a hard time this week. My head knows all of the right things to do, but... Worst time of the day is, you guessed it, the evening. I don't know what happens, but I seem to start eating and can't stop. Errrrr!

    What about "skinny" popcorn? 3.5 cups at 130 calories? Eat it while drinking a bottle of water. Or maybe , a fiber bar with a cup or 2 of almond milk? My new fav, light "silk" almond milk :) 40 calories a cup. :) Can still snack but fewer calories.

    Such good ideas! Thank you! I love popcorn and you can just put it in a paper bag with scotch tape to keep it closed!
  • SuzyH
    SuzyH Posts: 196 Member
    My strategy this evening is putting nail polish on!
  • 607sara
    607sara Posts: 31 Member
    Good idea Suzy H. Helps to keep the hand out of the popcorn. Lol
  • butbygrace206
    butbygrace206 Posts: 394 Member
    SuzyH wrote: »
    butbygrace206 wrote: »
    SuzyH wrote: »
    I'm so happy to see all of you being so strong! Having a hard time this week. My head knows all of the right things to do, but... Worst time of the day is, you guessed it, the evening. I don't know what happens, but I seem to start eating and can't stop. Errrrr!

    What about "skinny" popcorn? 3.5 cups at 130 calories? Eat it while drinking a bottle of water. Or maybe , a fiber bar with a cup or 2 of almond milk? My new fav, light "silk" almond milk :) 40 calories a cup. :) Can still snack but fewer calories.

    Such good ideas! Thank you! I love popcorn and you can just put it in a paper bag with scotch tape to keep it closed!

    I measure out my 3.5 cups and out the bag away. Another thing I thought of is Ocean Spray diet juice. It's awesome. 5 cal a cup. Yummy and satisfying.
  • Mick1127
    Mick1127 Posts: 451 Member
    SuzyH wrote: »
    My strategy this evening is putting nail polish on!

    I've never tried that strategy. Probably shouldn't start now. :)
  • butbygrace206
    butbygrace206 Posts: 394 Member
    Mick1127 wrote: »
    SuzyH wrote: »
    My strategy this evening is putting nail polish on!

    I've never tried that strategy. Probably shouldn't start now. :)

    Ha ha ha , let us know if it work!
  • auntannette1
    auntannette1 Posts: 14 Member
    My strategy is a glass of water on weekdays and promising myself it can turn into wine on weekends.
  • Mick1127
    Mick1127 Posts: 451 Member
    We're about to leave on a 5 day trip to watch Monday's practice round of The Masters golf tournament. The trip will include 12 hours of driving there and 12 hours driving back home. I wonder how this will go with the delicious trail mix we make for trips like this as well as 5 days of eating in restaurants. I doubt I'll have the opportunity to weigh myself during this time so I will be in for a surprise when we get home. I'm hoping it's a pleasant surprise and I will not have gained more than a pound or two.
  • butbygrace206
    butbygrace206 Posts: 394 Member
    Mick1127 wrote: »
    We're about to leave on a 5 day trip to watch Monday's practice round of The Masters golf tournament. The trip will include 12 hours of driving there and 12 hours driving back home. I wonder how this will go with the delicious trail mix we make for trips like this as well as 5 days of eating in restaurants. I doubt I'll have the opportunity to weigh myself during this time so I will be in for a surprise when we get home. I'm hoping it's a pleasant surprise and I will not have gained more than a pound or two.

    Have a great time! I'm sure you'll do fine. Remember we are watching you Ha ha ha
  • scottA216
    scottA216 Posts: 5 Member
    Please add me to the group, I can use any suport I can get. I am 52 and was at 348 Lbs in January. I have made it down to 301 almost to my intial goal of 298 by the end of April. The weight loss has gotten slower lately which makes it harder to stay motivated but as long as the number goes down on the scale each week instead of up I tell myself I am doing good. I have about another 75 Lbs to loose to get to my long term Goal of 225Lbs.
  • HappyTrails7
    HappyTrails7 Posts: 878 Member
    auntannette1 wrote: »
    My strategy is a glass of water on weekdays and promising myself it can turn into wine on weekends.
    I like that strategy. :)
    Mick1127 wrote: »
    We're about to leave on a 5 day trip to watch Monday's practice round of The Masters golf tournament. The trip will include 12 hours of driving there and 12 hours driving back home. I wonder how this will go with the delicious trail mix we make for trips like this as well as 5 days of eating in restaurants. I doubt I'll have the opportunity to weigh myself during this time so I will be in for a surprise when we get home. I'm hoping it's a pleasant surprise and I will not have gained more than a pound or two.
    Mick I hope you have a fantastic trip, enjoy the tournament and the time away. Have you been to a Master's tournament before or is this something to cross off your list of adventures?
    scottA216 wrote: »
    Please add me to the group, I can use any suport I can get. I am 52 and was at 348 Lbs in January. I have made it down to 301 almost to my intial goal of 298 by the end of April. The weight loss has gotten slower lately which makes it harder to stay motivated but as long as the number goes down on the scale each week instead of up I tell myself I am doing good. I have about another 75 Lbs to loose to get to my long term Goal of 225Lbs.
    Hello Scott and welcome to the group. Please don't loose heart on your journey, you are doing incredible. Ups and downs are to be expected, the important thing is to just moving forward. I have found the people, discussions, and challenges on MFP have helped motivate me. Check out the Fifty Plus (or so) Support Group and join in with the conversations when you feel comfortable.
  • PegJens
    PegJens Posts: 59 Member
    edited April 2015
    butbygrace206 wrote: »
    Mick1127 wrote: »
    We're about to leave on a 5 day trip to watch Monday's practice round of The Masters golf tournament. The trip will include 12 hours of driving there and 12 hours driving back home. I wonder how this will go with the delicious trail mix we make for trips like this as well as 5 days of eating in restaurants. I doubt I'll have the opportunity to weigh myself during this time so I will be in for a surprise when we get home. I'm hoping it's a pleasant surprise and I will not have gained more than a pound or two.

    Have a great time! I'm sure you'll do fine. Remember we are watching you Ha ha ha

    Mick........Measure out your serving size on the trail mix before you leave! And hit a grocery store once or twice for some fruits and veggies! My husband hates when I make him stop but it always good to just walk around at a rest area for a while also. Good luck and have fun!
  • butbygrace206
    butbygrace206 Posts: 394 Member
    scottA216 wrote: »
    Please add me to the group, I can use any suport I can get. I am 52 and was at 348 Lbs in January. I have made it down to 301 almost to my intial goal of 298 by the end of April. The weight loss has gotten slower lately which makes it harder to stay motivated but as long as the number goes down on the scale each week instead of up I tell myself I am doing good. I have about another 75 Lbs to loose to get to my long term Goal of 225Lbs.

    Awesome job!! Continue your journey. This is a great group for help and motivation. Welcome
  • blissfullychaotic
    blissfullychaotic Posts: 5 Member
    I have 67 more pounds to go and taking it slow. My husband on the other hand has lost twice as much as me. It makes it hard but I want to be sure and cheer him on! I have lost 10 pounds over the past three months which seems so slow but I have done it responsibly. I still go out to eat, I still have beer and wine but I walk at least three miles a day and skip the nightly snacks. I have also given up soda. I am 43 years old and I can't blame it on baby weight since they are almost all in college now. Looking for supportive people to laugh with and motivate as we go!
  • cranor130
    cranor130 Posts: 65 Member
    Men always lose faster...it is frustrating! You are on the right track!
  • butbygrace206
    butbygrace206 Posts: 394 Member
    cranor130 wrote: »
    Men always lose faster...it is frustrating! You are on the right track!

    Ditto! Men! Ugh :). Welcome
  • SuzyH
    SuzyH Posts: 196 Member
    Happy Friday! The warm weather is gone and it's back down in the 30's. Ugh! I always find it interesting how some men lose weight faster. My husband is not one of the fortunate ones. He has a bad back which limits his mobility and most of his weight loss comes from lower intake of calories.

    My nails look great!
  • butbygrace206
    butbygrace206 Posts: 394 Member
    SuzyH wrote: »
    Happy Friday! The warm weather is gone and it's back down in the 30's. Ugh! I always find it interesting how some men lose weight faster. My husband is not one of the fortunate ones. He has a bad back which limits his mobility and most of his weight loss comes from lower intake of calories.

    My nails look great!

    Same weather here! It was so nice and now it's freezing.
    Glad the nails turned out! Don, how did yours turn out? :wink:
  • auntannette1
    auntannette1 Posts: 14 Member
    butbygrace206 wrote: »
    scottA216 wrote: »
    Please add me to the group, I can use any suport I can get. I am 52 and was at 348 Lbs in January. I have made it down to 301 almost to my intial goal of 298 by the end of April. The weight loss has gotten slower lately which makes it harder to stay motivated but as long as the number goes down on the scale each week instead of up I tell myself I am doing good. I have about another 75 Lbs to loose to get to my long term Goal of 225Lbs.
    Great job so far. You can do it.
  • taco_inspector
    taco_inspector Posts: 7,223 Member
    butbygrace206 wrote: »
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    Glad the nails turned out! ... how did yours turn out? :wink:

    Heck, I did my toenails & logged the aerobic attempts as "touching toes previously concealed by fat" :lol:

    Don ? Did'ja?

  • PegJens
    PegJens Posts: 59 Member
    standenvernet wrote: »
    butbygrace206 wrote: »
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    Glad the nails turned out! ... how did yours turn out? :wink:

    Heck, I did my toenails & logged the aerobic attempts as "touching toes previously concealed by fat" :lol:

    Don ? Did'ja?
    Lol.......totally would understand doing something like this since some days it is hard to reach those toes!

  • jules6669mfp
    jules6669mfp Posts: 446 Member
    Hi everyone. I'm 55 soon to be 56 on May 3. I've been on MFP about a month and a few days. So far, I've lost 13 lbs. I have about 50 more to go. I'm so excited to finally taking my health seriously. I'm diabetic and just with this weight loss, my MD took me off insulin!! I'm psyched. I love the support here and all the suggestions and pictures give me so much motivation. I'm looking forward to giving support to others and making friends here.
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