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Do you do any strength training? That should help and yes try to change your workout. Also, I have read a ton of articles that say not to decrease your calories too much. The body goes into "starvation mode" and will not let go of anything. Try to increase to 1200 or 1300 even and see if that makes a difference. Anything…

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It is a lot different to try losing weight when you are in your 60s than in your 30s 0r 40s. Much damage has been done to your metabolism from the yo-yo dieting. I have done this in the past where I would lose a ton of weight and then regain it. Dieting does not work you are all correct about that. You have to change your…

I just started the Fast Metabolism Diet 6 days ago and have lost 3 pounds. I don't believe in diets either, steam,but this is more of a repair job for the metabolism and organs. I think instead of "diets" we need to change our eating habits and make it a way of life. I have learned from this that I can eat food that I like…

The Fast Metabolism Diet is not really about dieting so much as repairing your system (28 days) so that your body will start letting go of the fat. And you sure will not be hungry! Yes there are some restrictions but the plan is only for 28 days. And at the end, hopefully you will have taught your body that you are not…

I checked it out and joined. I think it will be a good place to find recipes according to my nutritional needs. Thanks for the info Charlie.

barnbord, Do you like to dance? I find if I just put on some music I start dancing and that counts as exercise but is fun and the time flies by. A good way to burn calories. Use upbeat music of course. Hope it works for you too!

Wow grandmother...that is excellent. You must feel very proud of yourself and be very happy!!

Welcome all newbies! I am pretty new myself and really like this group. I think the smaller ones are friendlier and easier to keep track of everyone. I will be happy to accept friend requests also. We all need all the support and help we can get. I think it helps to journalize our food and exercise. I have not been doing…

Sounds like you have found something that works for you. That is great!!

It is an off day for me today. Had to drive my husband 60 miles to go get a colonoscopy this a.m. Just got him home to bed and think I will take a nap also. Kind of unusual for me to do this, but really need one!!

Love my Ninja Pro and I also have he NutriBlast machine. They are an extractor. I like that I am using whole fruits and veggies making it easier for me to meet my daily requirements. I have noticed that my hair and nails grow much stronger and look healthier. And it is very easy to clean!!

I use a Ninja pro. 2 cups spring mix lettuce or fresh spinach, 1/2 cucumber, 1/2 banana, several sprigs of cilantro (optional) one sccop protein powder, water or cooled green tea and several ice cubes. some times I will add frozen blueberries too. Extract and enjoy!! You can add any fresh fruit that you would prefer. Just…

Hi fw and welcome. It can be hard to exercise so how about dancing to some fav music? It won't feel like exercise that way and the time will fly by. I found in the past that after I got started working out, I would be doing 2 workouts a day for an hour each time. I think I got addicted but I lost 80 lbs. It is good that…

I am not big on sweets, potato chips, or most snacks. My downfall is pasta. Any form of macaroni and spaghetti noodles. And I can eat a HUGE bowl. I really think I am addicted to the stuff. I get real cravings for it. I know it is bad to eat such a huge amount but cannot stop myself. This usually happens about once a week.…

Thanks Jean! It is sunny but chilly here in Idaho today but plan to get out for a walk. Hope you have a great day! Ginger

Thanks everyone for the warm welcome! I too have a Leslie S walking video I use. And I just started doing some of Jessica Smith's workouts I found on YouTube. I am anxiously waiting for the weather to warm up so I can get out and do some walking. We have a very nice trail here for walking and biking. I love to ride my bike…

No this is not a blender. It is an extractor and works completely different. You don't have to cut up most of the fruits or veggies with some exceptions. This machine does things a blender could never do because of the high powered motor. One example of the differences...I do not think you could put an unpeeled apple or an…

I have both the Nutri Bullett and the Nutri Ninja. They both work great. They extract the nutrients so your body can absorb them better. I do believe you would get more fiber eating the veggies/fruits as whole foods though. I do notice that my nails and hair grow very quickly when I use my machines for a b'fast drink. I…

Hi! I just joined this group because I thought it might be a good group, small, that help keep me accountable and motivated. I know also how easy that weight can creep up on us. I was doing good and then my husband lost his job and everything changed. Depression set in and I just let myself "go" for a year and a half. Then…

Hello everyone!! I just joined mfp today and was reading through some of your posts. I am 61 years old living in north central Idaho. I grew up north of Seattle and have had a weight problem all my life. When I was 30 I started exercising and got addicted to it, I think. I would work out for an hour every am and again 1…