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Thanks, I just added you @Zoe678 Here's my link if anyone wants to add me on Fitbit https://www.fitbit.com/user/3F77VZ

Yesterday's I just realized I forgot to hit post What day of your challenge are you on? 1 Did you track your food today? Working on it :smile: Did you Work out today? Yes What type of exercise was it? Walking What was your high and low for the day? Low...getting on the scale High...joining this group Mood on a scale of…

Click on the link she posted above and then hit the join button....should be top right

I have a Fitbit. I love doing the challenges.

This sounds great....I definitely need to recommit to myself

Time to get back on track....eating right and exercising...and feeling better :smile:

I need this

Welcome back Gail. And congratulations on becoming a grandma! My 7th grand made his appearance about 4 weeks ago. They are my inspiration for getting and staying fit.

53, female, Virginia USA

I'm 53....about 5'2" 1/2. Due to physical limitations I can't do anything high impact, but I do love walk at home videos and some other home workouts. Have a Fitbit and try to get in over 10,000 steps a day. Started my journey last summer at almost 190 and now I'm around 141-143. Would love to get down to about 125, if I…

Welcome Jacki! You could be my twin! We have a lot in common :smile: I am 53, mom to 5, grandma to 7. I homeschooled my last two kids and homeschooled 2 of my grands for preschool. I love to cook and bake and I also do cake decorating. I had been teaching kids cooking lessons in my home up until this year. I loved it and…

Thanks...it really does help to have a place where I feel safe to share. I appreciate you all for just being here. Hope you all are having a great day. Hugs and prayers to all..especially anyone who is struggling today :heart:

Good morning everyone! Sorry I have been MIA lately. Sometimes life just moves so fast it's hard to keep up. So here's a bit of an update: My son is finally starting to do better. He is bipolar and his wife left him and took their son. His life was in such turmoil, but he managed to do the right things and it seems to be…

I'm a 53 year old mom and grandma. I'd be happy to support and encourage you on your journey

Welcome Joy! Glad you have taken a positive step to a healthier you. That's awesome that you have a fitness background. It should definitely help you on your journey....Linda

I agree with @Makingachangeforlife Pool exercise is best, warm water is definitely better. Upper body exercises can even be done sitting down and there are some exercises you can do that won't put any strain on your knees. Look for some ideas on YouTube and then go slowly. I have pretty bad arthritis in my knees, hips,…

Nice to meet you, Melissa. Thanks for your honesty. Life does get pretty interesting as far as weight loss for women after 40. Daily logging definitely helps a lot as well as having some friends or a group on here that help you be accountable. And making this journey a new way of life and not a diet really helps. Just make…

My this group has become quiet! How the heck is everyone doing? My life has become even more stressful than before. Lots of family drama going on right now. It's hard learning to parent our children as adults. And having to watch them go through hell and know you can't fix it for them. It was tough enough watching them…

Good morning Audrey, welcome to the group. Congratulations on the new grand baby coming. My 7th will be arriving any day now...I'm just as excited as when the first one arrived. You have a wonderful outlook on life. And with your attitude I'm sure you will be successful. Yes, our journey towards a healthier life has more…

@katnip40 lady are you crazy...a cruise with 3 kiddos :smiley: I can barely keep it together some days with them all at the house! Eating is difficult enough when I'm in a controlled situation, put me in front of a smorgasbord of yummies and I probably would have put in at least 10 pounds. I'm finally starting to get back…

Have a wonderful day!

I'm in Virginia....about an hour south of Washington DC

My go to food is oatmeal with chia seeds, blueberries and cinnamon...I eat that for any meal. It's really nice at the end of a long day watching the kiddos. I also love an apple with some peanut butter. My biggest issue lately has been stress and lack of sleep..makes me want to grab something quick and I always reach for…

Nice to meet you Robin, welcome to the group. I'm Linda a 53 year old mom to 5 and grandma to 6, living in Virginia. Some days are easier than others convincing myself to get moving. I have some health issues and I'm supposed to only do low impact exercises so I usually do indoor waking and other things at my house. Been…

If I have to get something and I'm not in the mood for salad, at chick Fil a I will get grilled chicken nuggets and a fruit bowl

Welcome aboard. Glad you have joined us in this crazy journey to being healthy. Together we can make it happen.

@TS054 so happy things are going in the right direction. Having support at home is going to be a big help. Here's to many more days like today :smile:

I would not be using the work bathroom

Way to go! I'm proud of you too! You are an encouragement to others. Keep up the good work :smile: As far as logging your calorie burn on MFP, maybe look up a calorie counter online and see if any of the exercises are listed, then go on MFP and find an exercise with about the same calorie burn. I usually don't log…

Shilton01....this group will be a great place to find accountability. It definitely makes you think twice about cheating when you have friends pulling for you :smile: