Hi I am new to the group. I have been using the program for a couple of weeks now and I think it is very helpful. I quite smoking on 11-11-11 and have been gaining weight steadly. It started before I quite so I don't think it is totally due to that. I have type 2 diabetes, fibromyalgia and thyroid issues so am dealing with lots of issues. Any suggestions or experiences you have to share would be great. I look forward to getting healthier with you and lighter please God!

Just curious - how much is 2 stone?

I feel like I hit the jackpot here. I felt I was the only one having issues with everything I did before to lose weight is not working. Something had to change. Something has to give. Two weeks ago my doctor called me with results from blood work that were not as good as I would have hoped. Cholesterol is high & I'm in a "prediabetic" status! What?! I feel so young! How can this be???!
So, I started a low cholesterol diet & exercising more -- which is rough working 40 hours a week with 15 hours of commute time thrown in. Yes, really. 55-60 hours a week dedicated to work alone. Leaves little time for workouts. Sedentary job does little to whittle my waist.
Stated eating better, reading food labels & walking at lunch (outside when the weather cooperates). Lost 5 pounds! Pretty much close to 100 more to go, but 5 lost!! Baby steps.
Looking forward to hearing more from this group!! Have a positive day!!

Hi everyone, am new to this group and I'm thinking I'm going to like it! I think 2 stone is roughly 28 pounds.

I love the idea of baby steps, I need to learn that as I'm one that wants everything yesterday!!! I have to overcome that and take it day for day and many days instead of giving up in 2 weeks etc!

Nice meeting all of you :-)

Hi All, new here, just joined today. Going on 44 this month and have battled weight since my early 20's. Been up and down like a roller coaster over the years. Had worked really hard and lost around 50 lbs or so, but over the last year since I moved and started a new busy lifestyle, I've gained half of it back Just can't accept this, not after all that hard work I did! I get very depressed about it, and am very self conscious, so I need to be happy with myself again. My first goal is to lose the 25 lbs I gained back... then after that I'd like to lose at least 15 more to hit my ultimate goal. Have tried every diet under the sun, and the only thing that ever worked was counting calories and keeping it under 1200 a day, as well as working out several times a week. I focus on low fat, low cholesterol, high fiber, whole grain foods as much as possible. I lowered my cholesterol years ago by losing weight, so I need to do it again to avoid needing cholesterol meds. I want to drop the weight for my health and my looks, so I can feel more confident in public. So far I'm loving the myfitnesspal iphone app, and it's super quick & handy to scan in my foods with the barcode scanner! Hopefully this will help me get back on track. It's nice to know there are others in the same boat to get support and encouragement from too. Good luck to us all!

I also drink wine, it's kinda hard not to after such a long frustrating day at work. I'm new to fitnesspal but i'm having a really hard time at 52.

I feel your pain!! Turning 40 has definetly been a milestone in my weight gain journey. I dread turning 50!! I am just hoping to set small goals and achieving baby steps!! Good luck to you!

I started this group on a whim. I was thinking, hey it would be great to connect with some people who have some of the same issues I do. WOW! I went to bed and now there are over 100 members! Yikes! That was really fast.

I'm glad were are all here together. I am already getting ideas for workouts and stress reduction.
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I'm 45 and have been struggling with my weight for the past 10 years with the most significant gain in the past 5. I'd almost given up but thought I'd give it one more try. It's day 3 and so far so good. I'm really glad I found MyFitnessPal. I think it'll really help.

I'm 51 and had gastric bypass 10 years ago just a couple of years the weight creeps up. Just had blood work see the Dr Friday and go from there. Glad to be here.