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  • What an inspiration to me to not give up! Great job! You look fantastic and so much younger!
    in Today is my 1 year !!! Comment by barbm04 September 2016
  • NicoleMichael62, I had the same experience with workout pants! XL down to L feels great!
    in So, I went shopping and... Comment by barbm04 September 2016
  • I am glad to read your posts because I get so discouraged that I have lost 21 lbs but still in 16's! They ARE looser but thought I should be in a 14 after 21 lbs. so now I feel better and know it will probably take at least another 10 lbs to get me there. I can really see a big difference in my body though and that keeps…
    in So, I went shopping and... Comment by barbm04 September 2016
  • Good for you! That's a lot of changes....but as you can see when you look in the mirror......worth it! Congratulations!
    in 5 months progress. Comment by barbm04 September 2016
  • Congratulations! You will get a lot of support here!
    in Quietly celebrating Comment by barbm04 August 2016
  • How long did it take you to reach 140? I started at at the same weight you did. I am now 192 and want to get to 150. Congratulations! I worry about the skin too. I am 67. I am doing weight lifting for my arms. Not sure what else to do. Can we see some pictures? Keep up the good work!
    in I'M STILL DOING IT! Comment by barbm04 August 2016
  • I'm sorry. Anything going on to make you feel upset or discouraged? We all have struggle days. Don't be too hard on yourself. Best wishes to you!
    in Today is a struggle Comment by barbm04 August 2016
  • When trying to firm arms, is it better to use 2 lb or 5 lb weights for triceps and biceps? I am a 67 year old female. Thanks?
    in Cardio and/or weight training during weight loss, thoughts needed Comment by barbm04 August 2016
  • Lanela69 and Jennifer..... I'm with you for support and encouragement! I will start my walking tomorrow! Thank you!
    in Let's support each other! Comment by barbm04 August 2016
  • I have done the same thing Jennifer. I have had ups and downs for over 20 years. I am now 67 years old and I don't want to go into my old age (No I don't want think I'm there yet!) with being so overweight! I have high blood pressure and arthritis and losing this weight would help the Dr says. I have lost the same 30 to 40…
    in Let's support each other! Comment by barbm04 August 2016
  • I am 67 and have gained over 60 lbs in the last 20 years! I am so disgusted at myself for allowing this to happen! My highest weight was 209 lbs and I am only 5'2" tall. I've lost the same 15 lbs over and over again in the last 10 yrs, but I've never stuck with it. I HAVE to this time! I am now at 194.4 and I don't want to…
    in The 60 plus thing Comment by barbm04 July 2016
  • Glad you got started! I have limited ability to exercise as well, but like you, do what I can. I need to push myself more! I HAVE started to lift 5lb weights for my arms. I do 3 sets, 15 repititions for my tri-ceps and bi-ceps. I do them every other day. I've done the exercises 6 times and my arms already feel stronger. I…
    in Hi everyone! Comment by barbm04 July 2016
  • You all had ideas of being in great professions! Me? I wanted to be a taxi driver! Omg! Lol!
    in What did you want to be when you were a kid? Comment by barbm04 July 2016
  • I went through the same thing with coworkers when I got down to 139. People told me that I looked sickly. They are jealous!
    in Hurtful comments towards my appearance. Comment by barbm04 July 2016
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