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I'm 48 and have been in menopause for 2 years as a result of a total hysterectomy. I started on MFP in November 2014 because I was sick and tired of being sick and tired. It is possible to lose the weight but it takes a longer time. I'm almost halfway to my goal of losing 50 pounds but it's taken me 9 months to lose 24…

Are you drinking enough water during the day? When I first started out I drank 8 to 16 ounces of water before each meal so I felt fuller faster.

I weigh every morning as well before I go to the bathroom and after. I like to see how my food choices from the day before affect my weight. Some days I "gain" two pounds if I ate a lot of sodium the day before, but it's usually gone in a day or two. I like to see the trends. I don't keep a spreadsheet or a log of my daily…

Just turned 48, have lost a total of 23 pounds so far, almost halfway to my goal. Lifetime of being overweight, was at my highest in November 2014. Now I'm so close to being under 200 for the first time in 15 years. Feel free to add me. I log daily, currently at 256 days and counting :)

I tried it once, and unless you like staying close to a bathroom, I'd avoid Alli altogether. If you eat more than 15 grams of fat per meal you will have some nasty side effects. Read about them in this article: http://www.thewvsr.com/alli.htm

LOL Some new mom somewhere is deciding whether or not to name her newborn "Plexus" or "Riley." :D

I've been logging since November 2014 and I'm on a 254 day streak. I've lost 23 pounds by watching what I eat, and exercising 5 to 6 times a week. It's become a habit to wake up and log my food on MFP. Here's some advice I can give you from experience and from reading the forums: 1. Log everything, everyday, even if you…

I'm 48 but I feel and look younger than I did ten years ago. Currently lost 23 pounds since November 2014. It's been a slow, steady race for me because I did not want to feel deprived and wanted to finally stick with a plan that worked for me. I exercise about 5 to 6 times a week and have so much more energy than I ever…

Yes. Under Armour swooped in and took away some basic features without warning. :s

I limit my bread intake to once or twice a week just because too much bread makes me feel overstuffed. Haven't eliminated any foods just use smaller portions and make healthier choices.

Hi all, 5' 4 1/2" current weight 203.8, starting weight 227 (heaviest I've ever been!), goal weight 175. Been on MFP since November 2014 and have lost 23 pounds so far. I'm 48 so I'm a little older than some of you. I log every day even if I've done horribly. It does get easier every day. Mornings don't feel complete until…

This pic of myself and my daughter taken August 2014 really got me to take a good look at myself. Daughter looks really pissed at having to stand next to me and it hurt a lot. HOWEVER, look at me now, 23 pounds lighter:

^^This. It's a new way of thinking, not just about food but about your well being. You have made the first step towards a new, healthier you. Congratulations! We are all here to support one another.

Unless it's got a lot of calories I'd just log it as water. I haven't consistently logged my water for months as it's become habit to always have a bottle of water within reach.

Feel free to add me. I've lost 23 pounds in 8 months on MFP and would have given up after a month if not for all my great friends on here.

Had this experience over the weekend when I went to buy new clothes for work. My mind still says I am an extra large in tops but the reality is that I can fit into large and sometimes medium tops. In my current profile pic I am wearing a medium top! I still think I will see that fat person in the mirror but when I look now…

I cut out all sodas about 8 months ago when I first started using MFP, which was a drastic step and I regret doing that in hindsight. Maybe if you have a plan to eliminate one serving a day and gradually back off it would help. I switched to water flavored with Mio or Crystal Light which did help a lot so I didn't feel as…

When you've decided what you are going to eat at the restaurant by using their website menu, only to find they no longer have the dish available, and every other non-fried or healthier option is made with ingredients that you are allergic to. Grrr!

OP, I'd suggest overriding the calorie allotment from MFP. You can do this in your settings. For me, I started out at 1700, went to 1500 and now am at 2000, which was over a six month time span. I'm 48, have a desk job, exercise about 5-6 times a week and I've lost 22 pounds since November 2014. I never felt like I was…

I get really pissy, snippy and tired when I'm really hungry. My bf says I can go from nice, normal Karen to Evil B**** Queen Karen in 10 seconds flat if I get too hungry lol. So he always makes sure I've eaten before we go anywhere. Always been this way, been tested and am not diabetic or hypoglycemic. Need to eat about…

Just turned 48 and I feel fabulous!

Bigelow Vanilla Chai black tea works for me when I want sweet but don't want to undo all the good I've done during the day. You can get it in the tea aisle at your local grocery store.

"I don't have time to make my lunch the night before..." "I can't plan meals in advance..." "I'll be the only odd one not having pizza (or hamburgers or chips, etc.)..." But I have the time to go on the computer, talk on the phone, text friends, go shopping, etc. So I tell myself it's all about priorities. I CHOOSE to make…

I love Quaker Popped mini rice cakes in just about any flavor. Plus one serving = 18 mini cakes and only 130 calories. Still not an exact substitute for potato chips but they have a satisfying crunch and really do taste good.

I found if I plan to go out, I decide what I will order ahead of time, and log it before I go. If I do order or eat anything extra, I log it as soon as I can. It's all about planning. That being said, I did struggle for the first 45 days with logging and eating smaller portions. So here goes my story (long post) I had…

I'm 205 lbs. (down from almost 230!) and I wear size 16 pants and large in tops in general. These are US sizes. But it depends on the clothing manufacturer too. If I shop at Old Navy sometimes I can get away with a medium top and size 14 pants or shorts. But if I shop at Macy's or Boscov's I usually have to get XL tops and…

Totally agree. Even if it's flavored soda water like Sparkling Ice or Aquafina Sparkling Water, you're still drinking water.

Hi, I'm Karen and I've been counting calories for 241 days now. Lost 22 pounds so far, almost halfway to my goal of losing 50 pounds. Feel free to add me. I couldn't have gotten this far without the support of MFP friends.

My motivation was a really scary doctor's visit where he warned me if I didn't change my eating habits he was going to put me on cholesterol medication. I have heard horror stories about cholesterol meds causing heart valve problems and poor circulation. I even know of an otherwise healthy woman who died from a heart…