Hi Lisa,
I feel your pain! I also have health issues (knee and back problems) that have made it hard for me to exercise and be active like I used to... For a long time I made excuses for myself. What I've realised is that it comes down to creating healthy eating habits and small, daily successes. I'm learning to not beat myself up about lapses or mistakes. Look at the positive! You have managed to lose and keep off 20lbs!! I salute you in continuing despite some setbacks. Hopefully we can help each other with words of encouragement!
Danielle

Hi all. Lisa, I have had a similar history of weight issues for all of my adult life. Up and down, over and over. Every time I start to get on the right track something seems to happen to derail me. The latest was developing plantar fasciitis two weeks after getting into a healthy food and walking routine. So I haven't been able to hike or go on my daily walks for 2 months. I am lucky though that I am able to burn calories on the stationary bike. I don't enjoy it like I do walking and hiking but at least it's exercise. I know it's a cliche but I find it helpful to try and take it one day at a time. Also, finding a healthy breakfast/lunch routine has helped a lot so I don't have to think about it every day when I'm in a hurry getting ready for work. Good luck with the tracking! You can do this!

Hi ladies. I'm Annemarie. I successfully lost 10kg with weight watchers a few years ago. But as I stopped following the program everything and a bit more came back slowly. At that time I also didn't do any sports.
Then last year I started with mfp and I was also quite active. In May I was diagnosed hyperthyroid and as my Body was craving for a lot of crap I let it happen. First I lost weight, as my metabolism worked like crazy. Now with the medication I'm back to a normal metabolism, but my eating Habits were still not good. I was also no allowed and not able to do sports for the last half year.
Now, as my medication is good, I try to get back in shape. I am not following a certain diet, but I try to have my 5 veggies/fruits a day and cook quite healthy. I also try to do at least 3 times Sport/week.
This way I'd like to lose 15kg (33lbs). But I want to do it with a Routine that I can Keep even when I'm not counting calories anymore.

I'm happy to be at this Group. I'm sure all of us can do this!

Hey Ladies, loving the support and sharing of ideas in this group. Let's keep it up!! xx

Hi Ladies,
I am a breast cancer survivor and have struggled losing weight between decreased ability to be active and some medications. It is definitely about consistent, small changes. And realizing that one bad choice doesn't have to ruin all the good choices we've already made.