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  • If I can do it, you can too. I started at 197 and am at 133 now. It's been 5 years and I still struggle to keep it off, at times. Some years are better than others. My first year, I didn't use MFP even though I signed up for it. I ate a lot of almonds, apples with peanut butter (peanuts only), bananas, soy milk (I…
    in Reality and Weight Loss: A journey with No Clear Map Comment by mjcall2013 November 2016
  • After my nurse sister said, "Cereal just makes your *kitten* big," I quit eating it! LOL, that was about 4 years ago. I've since then lost 70 lbs. I find that a banana and a handful (20-25) of dry roasted unsalted almonds is easy to eat on the go, in the car or walking to work. Good luck on the clean eating. For me that…
    in Is special K alright to eat if you're eating clean Comment by mjcall2013 March 2016
  • Hi there-sorry this is so long! :) Try not to give up. I lost 60 lbs in 18 months, then gained 24 back. I was feeling like I just couldn't get restarted. All it took was a Dr visit where I was told to lose 12 lbs. I don't know why, but I decided I was going to do a workout every day instead of 4-5 a week recommended. If I…
    in Need some inspiration and motivation Comment by mjcall2013 May 2015
  • :) I'm going to be 60 in June, so I feel ya! You can do it! I did, but it takes a while. Try to be patient and learn to like, what I call, real food. You'll be amazed after about 2 months how much you enjoy eating "better for you" food. When you have that occasional "cheat day" you'll realize that the old food is not as…
    in Over 50 and getting accustomed to not eating what I want Comment by mjcall2013 April 2015
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