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gia07, your motivational message to sherrydarling1 so encouraged me! I've been playing with the same 2 lbs for 3 weeks--I think I'm subconsciously sabatoging myself--and your message was just what I needed. Thank you! :smiley:

Me too. Lost 9 lbs so far and would've liked to see what that looked like in terms of my pictures.

Yes, I use anti-inflammatories also (also have chronic bursitis in both hips). Every 4-6 months, the pain is so intolerable, I can't even bear the touch of fabric on my leg--so I get epidurals. Those give me another 4-6 months pain-free. I have decided to join Curves, they have a circuit of resistance machines, and upbeat…

Thank you for that link!

Thank you for that much needed encouragement! Right now, just backing off an exercise if I start hurting, but substitute another!

I would love to swim, but can't afford to join a place with a pool.

Thanks, gothchiq

Thanks, nuffer, sounds like a good program. Good luck to you!

Thanks all, for your input. Gave me a lot to think about. So far, lost 7 lbs in 3(?) weeks, am exercising daily, and feel and look great. Am concentrating on 30 fat grams/day, but am also using an old Weight Watcher's daily "diary", that allots you daily, 2 fruits, 2 dairy, 3 veg, 3 "meat group", 5 "starch group", must…

TriShamelessly, too funny! May wind up having some healthy "joints"!

Yes all, and thanks. My sciatica is caused by a narrowing spinal canal (I'm 52). Surgery is not an option, so I get periodic shots when the pain really flares. Thanks, fireguyChris and joleneee421. I'm thinking of joining Curves, as it is 30 minutes on a circuit of resistance machines. I really don't know how/what to lift…

Hang in, buddy! I've been consciously telling my negative inner voice to shut up for quite a while, and now look in the mirror and think "it'll be great when I can see my cheekbones and just one chin again!" This seems to be a great site all around; for accountability, encouragement, and support. I suggest you practice…

Hi Anna, I'm Elise. I'm 52 and weigh 203 lbs, down from 210 two weeks ago. My reason for getting serious about losing weight is also for health reasons and to feel better about myself. It was just time to get serious (probably way past time!). It WILL be a long journey, but I think if you and I could encourage each other,…

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Hi Deepa, this is Elise. I'm right there with you; rying to eat clean and stay on track. This is a great site.