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Hi everyone... I am so happy to see everyone doing so well <3. Great job on the weight loss Rachel! WOW :) I am finding it interesting that Connie has massively upped her calories and hasn't been gaining...... I just have to shake my head at this whole thing. I have worked my way up to 1250 calories this week and am up…

I am back again as well..... I have actually figured out this time though it really only takes an extra100 calories a day to pack on an additional10 pounds a year :/ So for me, I am going to continue being diligent and keep it off this time. Much easier than the hard work required to lose those same sneaky pounds. Good…

I started with 30pounds to lose at Christmas..... I am now one teeny tiny half pound away from my goal :) Best advice you can get is to weigh and log everything you eat, stick with it even during the periods you feel like the scale won't budge an ounce, take your measurements and pictures along the way to help you see the…

I am 4'11 and change so I can only go by my own numbers..... Converting to pounds, 131places me in the overweight category, but I was happily At that weight for a number of years, wore a US size4-6 and attracted a few handsome fellas along the way ;) Healthwise as you age being in the overweight category may bring problems…

I discovered for my height and age, a mere extra100 calories a day results in about a10 pound gain in a year..... So pretty much just a little extra here and there over what I needed did it for me :/

Well I have been checking out the class descriptions and think I have settled on trying Fit for Life.... A mix of stretching and strengthening appropriate for all fitness levels apparently ;) They are M-W-F, and I can still do swimming the other 2 days. I have a feeling tomorrow I am going to want to die LOL. But, I have…

I love dressing up :) I actually went shopping all day yesterday in an effort to find some new clothes that fit. Unfortunately I am at a really weird place size wise so today I am tailoring a couple outfits from my closet in an effort to have something to wear at two functions over the next couple of days..... So…

I'm 4'11 3/4" on a really good day :)

I usually love your advice rabbitjb, but my mom was far from overweight and diagnosed as prediabetic????? Which she has successfully managed by diet choices.... Although her mom(my grandmother) was full on diabetic. Just questioning?

Well sweet Rachel, you are due for a good surprise on the home front ❤ sending good thoughts your way! There is no way in my neck of the woods realtors would get away with that more than once, let alone what you have experienced. Insofar as the flood insurance is concerned, be aware it was brought on to recoup the huge…

Since I started my new lifestyle earlier this year, there have been many many times I got discouraged and was ready to throw in the towel, but I continued to log every single day, and move a little more each month. I am a carbaholic too :) One interesting thing I learned was if you only change your habits by 100 calories a…

I started swimming again earlier this year.. Twice a week for 90 minutes.... I am now within 2 pounds of my goal weight, but the swimming has made a huge difference in my overall body composition. If you enjoy it, go for it :)

Yummly has a function to automatically upload the recipe into MFP.... And it includes recipes from all the above sites, nutrition info and is easily searchable

Happy Monday misfits :) This weekend was my birthday so I was a little leery to weigh in this morning....... But I sucked it up and discovered the evil scale gave me a 3 pound loss over the past few weeks!! An extra1.5 over what I was flirting with last week :) Not quite sure how THAT happened B) but I am officially 2…

Go to Progress where you can update changes in weight or inches

I am a certified member of the slow losers club too :) When I was within5 pounds of reaching "normal" BMI this spring, my losses came to a screeching halt and it took forever to finally hit that magic number..... I have slowly made my way down another3 pounds eeking out 0.5 lbs every 2-3 weeks no matter what I try :/ Still…

OUTSTANDING :) Congratulations!!!!!

Morning everyone <3 I was so delighted to see all the beautiful pictures this morning!!! Rachel, you are a tiny bit of nothing :) Terrific job on your grades and finding a fun job for the summer!! Sending good vibes the perfect house finds you! Esther, so happy that you hit 50!!!! Yay you!!! You look amazing and have been…

I am sorry to hear everything going on in your life right now, but you are making great strides just by taking the first steps and figuring out how to get the weight off to improve the parts of your health you can. I second having your doctor send you to a Registered Dietician who specializes in your health issues. There…

Height, stride length and weight are the calorie burn factors for walking/steps. I am right under5', so at my current weight for instance, 13,500 steps comes out to 356 calories burned. I would have to guess that is the difference between the two of you. All I know is it stinks to be short where walking is concerned ;)

Long time low back issues for me including a bulged disc. Get a referral to PT to learn the best strengthening and stretching exercises for your condition and ask your doctor if he would approve swimming or pool exercises. I have staved off surgery for years doing the exercises from my PT, and earlier this year I finally…

Happy Tuesday Misfits :) Started off this week on a good note foodwise so I am hopeful I keep it up all week.., looking forward to swimming tonight!! I think it has really made a difference in my stamina and has helped tons with my low back problems :) @CALIECAT ... Congratulations on your 2 pound loss Marie!! Your…

Happy Sunday everyone <3 So sorry I have been MIA the past couple of weeks but life keeps throwing me curveballs. I did finally get on a roofers schedule but only if I did the roof repairs myself, so I have been hanging off the second story roof since last Sunday tearing off the roofing, tearing off and replacing 10 sheets…

I have not heard that particular factoid, but have to say I think going on a 6 month break when you are only 2 months in would possibly lead to you regaining rather than revitalizing. Are you just wanting the extra calories or do you think there is some special effect you will derive from postponing your goal? You lost…

I have5 pounds left and my loss has reached a turtle crawl with about half pound every couple of weeks or so :( It definitely affects the sticktoitness quotient for me as well. At this rate it feels like I won't even reach my goal by Christmas LOL. Swimming has been my go to exercise and I am getting toned from it. What I…

Happy Birthday Vicki <3. And Happy Mother's Day Everyone!!! I'm going to lunch with my boys in a little bit :) I love spending time with my two favorite fellas in the world !!!!

My mom was put on that plan when she was diagnosed as prediabetic..... But she worked with a registered dietician, and it did correct her blood sugar levels. It is my understanding you concentrate on lower glycemic index fruits and veggies, no white bread or white rice but grains, oatmeal and Brown rice are okay, lean…

I recently downloaded the Yummly app..... Good recipes and a lovely"share" button to directly upload the recipe to MFP. You can search by food like chicken, fish, apples... Or things like low carb, gluten free. I also get a lot of recipes off Pinterest, skinnytaste, inspiralized. Lots of options out there to shake things…

Can you Google the manufacturer for Angel Jeans? Maybe there is an online source?? I personally have found the Ann Taylor Curvy Girls to fit great at my current size.... At not quite5' , I genetically have muscular tree trunks for legs, so even when I am on the thin side, my legs are a muscular problem..... Now that I am…

So there :) that is exactly what fueled my so far 24 pound weight loss, except mine was a lovely LBD.... The Little Black Dress ;)