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Name: Donna Age: 58 Height:5'1" Start Weight (March 1): 183.8 Goal Weight (April 1):175 Weigh ins (week of...): March 4: March 11: March 18: March 25: April 1: Weight -/+ this week: Weight -/+ this month: Successes/struggles this week: Get started back exercising for 1 hour at least 5 days per week. Getting back into my…

Well, I was devastated by the bag of caramels at my bedside last night. Ate 15 of them sucker, which was 480 calories, so it blew my calories for the day. At least it was only 15, brought the rest of the bag to work with me this morning and gave them to my secretary!!!! Didn't get up to walk this am, going to set my alarm…

Didn't make it up this am to walk, so I plan on walking again when I get off work. I did stay in my calorie range yesterday. So, Just for today 1) Walk for at least 3 miles after work 2) Drink 8 glasses or more of water today 3) Maintain a positive attitude today 4) Stay within my calorie range. 5) Get up in the am and…

I'm Back!!!! Gained 12.2 lbs in the last 4 months, so gotta do better. So I know this works!!! So, just for today: 1) Drink 8 glasses of water 2) Take a walk after work 3) Stay within my calories of 1200 4) Get up in am at 6:30am and go walk.

Joan: sounds like you did more that 30 minutes of exercise! Had a good day. Lost 1.6 lbs this week after doing damage control for Thursday through Sunday last week. So just for today. 1) Stay at or around 1200 calories 2) Enjoy my evening. 3) Get my run in, going out in a few minutes 4) Relax and do some crochet this…

Yes, bri170lb! LOL, wishful thinking, I'd say. But a good one. Had a good day yesterday and met my goals and jogged at lunch. Didn't make it to the gym later due to running around with my girls but only had a Subway turkey sub for dinner, so all was good. Just for today! 1) Hopefully not get pranked too badly! 2) Get in a…

Did terrible Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Got back on track yesterday and did walk 2.7 miles. I did stay in my calorie range, but ate some of my exercise calories. so just for today: 1) Get in more exercise, did 1 hour this am, plan to walk at lunch. 2) Stay at or under 1200 calories 3) Keep a positive mindset 4)…

Had a great weigh-in today. I have been super meticulous all week on my eating and trying to get in anywhere from 1-2 hours of cardio a day. I haven't been eating back my exercise calories, but once I finish this weight loss challenge at work (which ends 5/1/15), I'm going to start putting some in. I can always use more…

Tasteven2 Congrats on the weight loss. Your probably going to change up your routine. Get your heartrate up to burn more calories. You may also have to be more vigilant in your calorie counts. Just suggestions which you may already have tried. Donna

Denise and Randi: Thanks for the friends requests. I always like to see ladies at my age and trying to get healthy. Randi: Hope you get over that bug soon. I understand last week I didn't feel good for a few days and didn't exercise or make good food choices. I always like comfort food when I don't feel at my best. Don't…

Why is is SO easy to get off track --- easter bunny peeps calling my name and they are winning LOL, I understand Joan, but the Peeps are not your friends! Hope you can stay away from them.

I started out at 250lbs 2 years ago. I'm down to under 170, my official weigh in is tomorrow. I'm 5'2" I'll be 58 this year. I'm small er than I was in High School too! I've got about 35 pounds I want to lose, then I'll see how I look and feel at 135 lbs. Feel free to add me

I agree Joan, it really helps to keep going and coming in here everyday! Glad you got your backyard taken care of and glad you are back. Got my 4.5 miles in yesterday afternoon. My goals for today are: 1) Get another walk in this afternoon 2) Drink 6-8 glasses of water 3) Stay at or under my 1200 cals 4) Get some me time…

Was able to achieve my goals yesterday and even went to the park and jogged 4.5 miles in 70 minutes which is about 15.5 minutes/mile. Great for me as I am a slow jogger. Goals for today: 1) Go to the gym and get in 60 minutes-done 2) Go to the park and get in 4.5 miles jogging 3) Keep at/slightly under 1200 cal 4) Drink…

You know what I realized? I haven't felt GUILTY about my eating in a couple of months! Not that I haven't screwed up and eaten the wrong things, but focusing on positive goals and moving on each day has taken away a sense of guilt that I have been carrying for a really long time. I wonder how much 40 years of guilt weighs?…

Completed my goals for yesterday Goals for today 1) stay under 1200 2)drink 6-8 glasses of wate 3) stay away from snacks in the kitchen 4) try and get in a 30 minute walk after work if I'm not to tired Everyone have a great Sunday and keep putting down those goals!

Trying get a cold. Met my goals yesterday. Goal for Saturday 1) go to gym twice- done 2) drink 6-8 glasses of water 3) get my eyebrows waxed- vanity lol 4)stay under 1200 5) Work on crochet Hope everyone has had a great day! Keep up the motivation!

I love the previous post! How positive we can be when we try! I was able to attain my goals for yesterday except for doing some relaxing crochet. By the time I got home from work, went to the gym for 1 hours, then took one of the girls boyfriend home and got me something to eat it was 9:30p, so I just started watching a…

Wow! Awesome! Congratulations!

I just want to say thanks to everyone for logging your good days and your not so good days. It makes me feel that I am not alone in this struggle. Thanks again!!

Joan and Rae: I totally understand. I was in a slump all week. Didn't feel good, got on the scale this morning and had gained 1.6 lbs. If I begin eating, it's like a complete downhill slide. I logged what I ate yesterday and it was a complete wreck. I decided that those days don't define me or that I'm a total loss because…

Great goals everyone! Well, I had a pretty good day yesterday. I did eat back some of my exercise calories, but stayed under what MFP gave me. So it's all good. Thanks Ruby for the encouragement! It made me feel really good. Just for today 1) Get in work out in am (did 30 minutes treadmill, 30 minutes stationary bike and…

Wow! You look awesome! I bet you feel like a new man!! Keep going!

Rae: I do agree, we have to love ourselve first! Thanks for sharing!!!

The reviews on the Haribo sugar free gummy bears are hilarious!! I suggest try them, what's the worst that can happen! lol

You look great!!! I like your hair dark too!! Congratulations!

I weighed today and lost 3.2 lbs since my last official weigh in on 2/26/15. I went under 170 to 169.4 lbs. I'm so happy!!! Happy dance going on here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Anyway, it has really helped putting my goals down her and logging on here everyday. I also try to put my calories in everyday and my exercise, though…

Congratulation! Very inspiring! I agree you can do anything if you want it bad enough!

I was able to make my goals yesterday!!! Woo-hoo!! Keep it up! We do our weigh in tomorrow, so I guess I will see what the results from the eating over the weekend did. But I think it will be ok. Grandma Jackie: What are you crocheting? I just finished a large afghan with my neice's favorite colors and now I am working on…

I try to go at 5:30am in the morning. I don't eat before I go, but I do drink a large cup of coffee with cream and sweet and low. I don't want anything heavy on my stomach. After the work out, I drink a bottle of water. I don't usually eat until about 8:30 or 9.