just started 11/11/11

I have been here going on 3 weeks and love it. People are very supportive and is so easy to keep track of your food and exercise. Good luck!

Welcome to MFP! It is a wonderful tool and a great place to find tons of support! You made an excellent decision on 11/11/11 :-) We are here for you. There are so many inspiration people on this site, you will constantly be encouraged, challenged and supported. I have not doubt you will reach your goal. Let's go! #TeamFit

me too! ;D woah i ant wait to look slimmer!

Hello there:

I think many woman have a negative self-image (overweight or not) and part of the blame is, at its core, emotional. It doesn't help that women are still evaluated by how they appear thanks to television ads depicting woment who are size 0 and 2. Models are unusually tall, very young, and thin to the point starvation. Not to mention what we see in print ads where women's features may be computer-doctored to the point of absurdity.

The best thing that I've done is to find a doctor who specializes in weight loss issues related to women. I finally did it and it has helped me greatly. There are programs whereby a patient can take as much as 20 pounds off within about 6 weeks with a supplemental dietary foods. See if a specialist is around your area, get with a nutritionist, and keep myfitnesspal a priority. If nothing else, this program tracks everything you eat, how much water you're taking in, and all exercise activites and no one sees it but you. (unless you go public) Also, you might include going to an OA meeting, regularly.

I've been, in my life, on Jenny Craig once and Weight Watchers twice - both of which were instrumental in reaching my goal weight, Except once I stop using these programs as life goes on. If nothing else, keep track of what you eat, establish portion control, and buy healthy foods that don't take you over your required daily intake. Be honest and faithful to it. You are responsible for what goes into your mouth and only you see it on line.

It's terrific that your daughter is doing this with you. You might also get a pedometer and wear it daily and walk with her. Exercise is key to assisting weight control and helping self-image. You'll feel better and begin to see progress if you exercise. I have and you can too! Be healthy and well! I'll be glad to support you. .By the way, I'm 62 years old with 2 grown children who have families including 4 grandchildren. Two boys and two girls. They're awesome.

Gerri .

Hello there:

I think many woman have a negative self-image (overweight or not) and part of the blame is, at its core, emotional. It doesn't help that women are still evaluated by how they appear thanks to television ads depicting woment who are size 0 and 2. Models are unusually tall, very young, and thin to the point starvation. Not to mention what we see in print ads where women's features may be computer-doctored to the point of absurdity.

The best thing that I've done is to find a doctor who specializes in weight loss issues related to women. I finally did it and it has helped me greatly. There are programs whereby a patient can take as much as 20 pounds off within about 6 weeks with a supplemental dietary foods. See if a specialist is around your area, get with a nutritionist, and keep myfitnesspal a priority. If nothing else, this program tracks everything you eat, how much water you're taking in, and all exercise activites and no one sees it but you. (unless you go public) Also, you might include going to an OA meeting, regularly.

I've been, in my life, on Jenny Craig once and Weight Watchers twice - both of which were instrumental in reaching my goal weight, Except once I stop using these programs as life goes on. If nothing else, keep track of what you eat, establish portion control, and buy healthy foods that don't take you over your required daily intake. Be honest and faithful to it. You are responsible for what goes into your mouth and only you see it on line.

It's terrific that your daughter is doing this with you. You might also get a pedometer and wear it daily and walk with her. Exercise is key to assisting weight control and helping self-image. You'll feel better and begin to see progress if you exercise. I have and you can too! Be healthy and well! I'll be glad to support you. .By the way, I'm 62 years old with 2 grown children who have families including 4 grandchildren. Two boys and two girls. They're awesome.

Gerri .