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My mom is 80 and step-dad 86. They go to the gym 5 days a week to either swim or use the elliptical. They have a pretty scheduled life - wake at 4:30, gym at 5:30, coffee, breakfast, daily chores, lunch, rest, reading, happy hour at 5, dinner at 6, TV then bed by 9 or 10. While I tease them about how regimented they are I…

Spoiled, very spoiled. - an Aussie and a Beagle.

I'm sure there will be some who disagree, but I think age is also a factor. Personally, my metabolism has slowed. (Yes, I know - not true for everyone but very true for me.) At 58 I have to be super tight and accurate in weighing and logging to stay in a deficit. One restaurant "blow-out" meal can ruin a whole week for me…

Some great advice here! I also suggest not buying the dress quite yet. Spend time looking at dresses and make a vision board with ideas. When you get closer to the wedding there will still be time to find a lovely dress. Work on yourself and your weight loss for the next few months and see how it goes. Buy an outfit or two…

I love snacking, so try to make really healthy choices. Some of my favorites: Half an apple with peanut butter Celery with peanut butter or laughing cow cheese Baby carrots and cucumber slices with hummus Boiled egg String cheese

Clean out the fridge (or freezer) soup. I grew up eating this often thanks to a thrifty mom and it's always a staple at my house. Whenever I have leftovers (even small amounts) I put in a ziploc bag and stick in the freezer. There's really no recipe, just use what you have on hand. Start with broth. I use bone broth I've…

I normally don't work hard enough to get serious DOMS, but when I do then I just embrace it as proof that I pushed myself a bit and move on. Fibromyalgia complicates things, so the prior advice to not overdo is very sound. You can still get quite fit without additional pain. Do you have access to a pool? My regular cardio…

This is so wonderful! Imagine how many more happy years you have ahead of you now! :heart:

Three glasses of wine. Father-in-law took us out to dinner but wouldn't spring for the alcohol. :confounded:

A roasted chicken goes really well and is super easy. Just put the chicken in to roast at 375 and then about 20-30 minutes later put in the squash halves. They are done at about the same time. I usually pair this with a green salad or steamed veggie like broccoli. Since acorn squash is a bit higher in carbs I normally…

On the rare occasion I eat McD's I always "special order". Extra pickles, hold the mayo or no cheese. Whatever. They make it fresh and you're guaranteed it hasn't been sitting in the holding tank for however long their protocol allows. To OP and the cake discussion - be nice to your mom. She's the only one you've got and…

No offense to WW members who have been successful, but my experience has been the opposite. I tried both previous point systems. Just when I got the hang of it, they changed it. Then they did that again. I got annoyed, frustrated and quit. Now with the freestyle program it just seems like another gimmick. They want your…

You might also consider researching natural remedies. My colonoscopy revealed diverticula, which I've read is a pretty common occurrence. It also explained symptoms I had been having off and on over the years. I've only had mild flare-ups (nothing severe enough for hospitalization). I decided to look into what I could do…

You don't have to eat 3 meals a day either. It all comes down to personal choice and what works best for you. Personally, I eat 4-5 meals a day but my husband only eats 2. We're both pretty healthy.

Glad I'm not the only one! I don't really love bananas, but I know they're packed with potassium so I eat them once in awhile. I tend to buy the smallest ones I can find (for around 70 cals) or only have 1/2 of a medium one. Other high potassium foods like watermelon are a lot less calorie dense. Re: restaurant meals - I'd…

Eating all the foods I like and drinking all the drinks, but paying attention to portion size and calorie burn. I believe there's no point in restricting your diet unless there's a health reason to do so.

Salad dressings are ridiculous, but have discovered some decent low-cal ones. OPA yogurt feta-dill is very good at 40 cals per 2 tbsp. I try to only use one, but sometimes you just need two if the salad is big. Lower-fat potato chips. The Ruffles 65% less fat chips are still 120 cals for 11 chips. I might as well go for…

LOL! Since I "clicked" maybe that means I should drink less wine. LOL :drinker:

As others have said, you can go back and complete any day that you didn't finish (or edit if needed). I miss doing it the time. Because I eat dinner quite late in the evening, I often don't log/close my food diary until the next morning. The only aggravation for me about that is it doesn't post on your newsfeed when you…

I have always had that mid-afternoon slump whether I worked out or not. It's just a low point in the day for me, even when I was much younger. Everyone's circadian rhythm is a little different and the spin class may have nudged yours into a slightly different direction. Is there any chance you can take a break and a quick…

Hey there! You can do it! I'm on here daily and need to get back to daily logging to keep myself accountable. Sent you a friend request!

You can still make better choices even if you're eating take-out. Most fast food restaurants have at least one or two health(ier) choices like a grilled chicken salad or wraps. Even a small burger with a side salad is better than the huge double pattie with everything. All the bacon, cheese and mayo on burgers add a lot to…

I think the "custard-y" texture in recipes comes primarily from the yolk, but I'm sure egg white will change the texture somewhat. When I was still eating wheat, I used to add a whole beaten egg to my cream of wheat and it was delicious. I've never done it with oatmeal, but I'm game for being a guinea pig!

I'm in the mixed up camp. For poached or fried, it's the whole egg. Scrambled is usually with a bunch of low-cal veggies (mushrooms, peppers, zucchini) so I do 2 whole eggs and 3-4 egg whites (enough for a couple days worth). I cook up the yolks in a separate pan and keep in the fridge to add to my furbabies kibble. Not…

I appreciate this thread for the great suggestions. I had several pairs of the store brand from Roadrunner that I really liked. Sadly, the washer/dryer trolls have eaten at least one of each pair. I went back to the store for more and they didn't have the same kind. I dubiously bought a 3-pack, but hate the fabric and they…

There should just be a reply/comment field at the bottom of the thread where you type your response. Then below that a button that says "POST REPLY". It looks a little different on the phone app from the computer, but basically works the same. Sometimes you have to scroll down to see it.

Lots of healthy options for eating this way. While I usually CAN eat a normal sized meal, I always feel ill if I gorge. Holidays like Thanksgiving are always a challenge because I really hate feeling overstuffed, but it's almost inevitable. This is also why I avoid all-you-can-eat buffets. I never feel like I'm getting my…

Tracking calories is a good place to start. I don't think anyone really eats intuitively until well after it has become learned behavior. For me that has taken several years to get there. I really do know what I SHOULD eat and how much, but I still like to eat all the foods and drink all the drinks. Therefore, tracking my…

I had the opposite problem. I was very, very thin when I got married and my rings were tiny. When I gained weight I was too vain to have them sized up, so I didn't wear my rings at all for the past 10+ years. My husband (of nearly 40 years now) also lost his band somewhere on our property, so neither of us was wearing a…