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??? 75 minutes? I do 3 minutes of them as part of an overall 15 minute workout that has other exercises included. It's an app I use on my iPhone. I can't even imagine doing 750??? Maybe I read that wrong.

I think a heart rate monitor would be more useful for me. Trackers do not track effort, I do a lot of hill walking and jogging not to mention HITT type workouts and Fitbit's, Vivo's don't track those. I gave up on wearables but saw the Rhythm mention above and will be ordering one of those, the reviews are outstanding.…

wow, I found this group by accident! I am struggling with losing weight. I have 30 to lose. Post-Menopausal and was very slender before I had a hysterectomy. I am trying to cut out processed foods. I would love some weight loss friends from this group. I had a bunch of men friend and really young women. I would like women…

I agree with everyone else here. I also suggest drinking iced lemon water, it helps to get rid of bloat.

I love tuna, shrimp and white fish. IF I bring it to work, I sit outside. The CEO of the company where I work, routinely brings in fish dishes, microwaves it in the office. So the rest of the day, our office smells like a fishes b*tt hole. It's disgusting. Do your colleagues a favor and eat it outside the office/break room.

Hello All, I am in San Diego. Weather's been really hot except for today, nice and cool out! Good day for a run.

oh my gosh does this sound good My go to lunch has been: 2-3 cups of arugula 1/2 cucumber 1/2 avocado 4 sliced strawberries

I am here for you too, hang tough and go for it! :)

I approve of this thread! :D

I walk three days a week and use my iPhone for counting my steps. I also Spin and use an elliptical. I love running but 30 years of it has taken it's toll on my body. I need to lose 18 pounds so I may have to step up a little bit and jog on a treadmill. I love walking! :smiley:

A year ago, I talked to my doctor who eats a "Clean Diet" about going Vegan to help manage my 20 lb weight gain from menopause. He told me not to, he said most vegans he sees are overweight from eating processed vegan and gluten free packaged food and "mock" meat. However, if this is a path that you want to choose for…

Sorry but I tried the whole squash spirals thing and it was disgusting and mooshy. I use whole wheat pasta and limit it to twice a month max. One thing I can tolerate is spaghetti squash, that's actually pretty good.

I am really sorry to hear what happened. You scared me, I was diagnosed with that after a colonoscopy. I was told to take a fiber supplement, eat a lot of fruit and veggies ( which I always have), I stepped up my game and I am trying to eat a veggie rich salad every day. Also, I added veggies, brown rice and beans to my…

I usually throw something healthy in my crockpot and share it.

Brian Wansink's "Mindless Eating" -- I am going to look into this. What has helped me is telling myself that I need to make a lifestyle change going forward and to write about my feelings when I feel like over indulging. It's helped but I need to re-enforce that behavior. Hang in there!

@lauranorr so true!

I love all the pictures posted on here. I jog, walk and spin. I really enjoy longer walks of 60+ minutes as they relax me. Walking unfortunately has not helped the scale budge but I still enjoy it.

I am not losing weight but I know why. On a positive note, I put on a pair of pants I have not worn in a month, they slid off my hips. I can't wear them without a belt any longer so I lost inches but not weight. hang tough, you will get there!

HAHAHA! love that Richard Simmons pic! I guess I am the odd ball. I work out with Jillian Michaels who has an amazing bod as do her buddies and it does not faze me in the least - however, I am over 45 so I know that body is not achievable due to my age. So I don't care. I am there to work out not to feel bad about myself.

I have a tofu press that I got for 10.00. I squeeze the water out of it, bake it or stir fry it into rice. I also use it in soups and chili's for my vegan friends.

Definitely "In", I am on an 8 days of fitness challenge which ends on Sunday. This is 8 straight days of exercising for an hour or more each day. Walking, yoga, spinning, gym.

you look great! thank you for the inspiration!

Struggling to lose 25 pounds for the past year, I am getting depressed at times about it as I exercise, spin, run and walk 5 - 6 days a week. I had my uterus removed at the age of 47 and that's when my metabolism slowed to a crawl and now menopause. I am so glad I found this forum for women in my age group!!! I am hoping…

My doctor. I have to lose 20 pounds. It's taking forever, I don't think he understands how hard it is when you have menopause.

I love this thread. I need this info. For me: protein and a lot of fiber such as a big green salad with a ton of veggies

HI there, to keep it off: 1-2 lbs a week is good. :) best wishes to you!

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I will take the bait. Here is my low cal, low sugar shake. My a1c is up so my doctor told me to watch it: 1) Half scoop of Sprouts Vegan Protein 2) Half a frozen banana 3) Half a cup of frozen blueberries 4) Quarter of a cup of Plain lowfat Greek Yogurt 250 calories and I stay full until 10:00 at which time, I either eat a…

True Story: I gained five lbs in one day after my birthday. It took four weeks to get it back off. I am glad they only come once a year.

Definitely me, going to put on my game face now. :D :#