I think a pound a week is something to shoot for and if you get more it's a bonus.
While losing a pound a week it will take 3.75 months to loose 60 pounds. Just keep in mind how long it takes to put on the weight and give it time to come off .Even the stubborn pounds have to go if you exert more than you take in.
Good luck to you and keep up the great work.. We all have this same struggle!

Hi Jespenski, welcome to the site. I love being on here, it really motivates me and the people are good too. Good luck on your journey, it might take time, BUT, we can do this!

Hi, my goal is to hopefully still be able to walk if and when I am 80 or so. My dad was 88 and had gotten where he could barely stand. He had spine problems and I have inherited the same problems. so I thought, gosh I best lose some weight and start exercising so hopefully I will do ok. Last year In Jan I started on my "mission". Did real good and lost 28 pounds by May, then we went on a cruise and I gained 6 back! Took me 2 months to lose those. Then in Aug my Dad went into the hospital and we made many trips down to see him, eating junk food etc., so the rest of the year I exercised but ate, ate, ate. So this Jan I said GET ON IT. Started again watching what I ate, and then in Feb found out about this site. So here I am.

2 pounds in 5 days is wonderful!

Thanks! I enjoy the fellowship and group support, as well as need it. Losing weight has has been a battle for me for a long time. And, you're right....even a few ounces a week off is so much better than "on". From the looks of your exercise, you won't just lose a few ounces a week! Great for you!!!

It seems that whenever I have been successful in dieting (lost 20 pounds two different times with WW and put it and more back on), I have been "driven." Almost a "convert." Charging down the path with blinders on so I don't get way-layed. For me to begin this diet loss with a "let's see how it goes" attitude is the kiss of death. I'll fail for sure. The second thing I'm doing differently this time is applying a philosophy that we have at work that comes from a speaker, Lou Tice, who explains that to be successful, I need to have a goal (got that) and I have to have the mindset that I'm already the kind of person who will achieve that goal. So, I now think to myself, "not if, but when." I'm already that person who can achieve the goal. I'm already in the progress of reaching the goal (even if it's a loss of 2# so far and 51 to go).
On another note, I made up a batch (6 servings) of roasted vegetables with olive oil, garlic and Parmesan. Is there any way to add this to the list of foods eaten without listing all of the ingredients each and every time?
We're on our way, ladies!!

Too Funny - I think of myself being tech saavy, however, I am now humbled by realizing I did not know how to add a comment so I posted a "new topic" - I am red faced.

I am new - here is what I wrote yesterday to add to the string but in the meantime, I have taken off the gained pounds...this crazy age and metabolism thing is driving me nuts. Would love any and all suggestions...I keep reading and reading but the loss is sloth-esque.

"Really frustrated. I was on Weight Watchers, hit a long plateau, when a colleague recommended "myfitnesspal" because I would be certain I was watching my calorie intake. So, I moved my focus here. No cheating - I have been at or under my calorie allowance along with the daily 60 minutes+ of exercise plus consuming lots of water. Unless my scale was off the first day, I have actually gained a couple of pounds since starting 4 days ago. I can't think of what else to do - I have 60 pounds to lose...Any suggestions?"