pattywedge Member

Thank you viv

I have updated my profile to lose 47 pounds because at 37 pounds my BMI is still to high. I really want to be in a healthy range so 145 pounds is my weigh loss goal and I am 5' 5".

Thank you Ruthee.

I walk 5 miles a day and do Aerobics 3 to 5 times a week.

Yes I tend to get around 1,000 calories or more a day in exercise and I don't eat them all back every day but occasionally I will. I have around 17 pounds to lose and so it is getting harder for me to lose my weight.

Oh so we want our Net to equal the calories we are allotted for the day?

Thank you

Hi I'm Patty! I'm 47 years old and will be an empty nester in 2 years. I started my healthy regimen in March of this year. Changes are going on in my Body and I need to get control of it. I use to count points with Weight Watchers but now I count calories and nutrition with MFP and I love it! I walk 5 to 7 Miles a day and…

I do leave the calories for the day but depending on what I eat I will still end up with 500 or more calories. Plus I don't like eating after 8:00 pm.

Awesome! I love it too when I discover something fits that I haven't been able to wear.

Malibu if the Net is higher does it mean you will lose more weight?

You are doing Awesome!

Ooh Ya I do that also if I want to eat something and really need the extra calories I get more exercise :)

I have been using MFP for a month now and I don't feel like I need a cheat day. I can eat anything as long as I fit it into my calories. It is Awesome!

I like Pacer app on my IPhone. I am tracking the steps I take and if I get other exercise I use MFP to track it.

Taking Before and After Pictures help me to see how I have lost weight. I don't see it just looking in the mirror.

I love reading all the comments. One problem I have is I think I have to eat a snack even if I am not hungry and when I have drank my water it seems to keep me feeling full.

Thank you everyone, you helped a lot.

You look Amazing and are Truly an Inspiration!!! Thank you for sharing your story.

For me I am considered large frame so when people look at me they don't believe I weigh 186 lbs. I have always looked smaller than I am.

Thank you everyone!!! I just wanted to make sure. I lose better walking every day and it helps me to get relief from any stress I am feeling plus I enjoy it.

Awesome!!!!

Okay I have changed my goal to 1 pound a week, I will see how I do on that. Thank you for all the input it has been very helpful.

I do have an office job. I am 5'5" 47 years old and pre menopausal. I am walking at least 1 hour a day and I do use some of my extra points. I have noticed that some fruits are very high in sugar and don't eat them, I look for low point fruits. I also try not to eat after 8:00pm.

Why is 1200 calories not enough?

I have been on 1200 calories for almost 3 weeks now. I have lost 6 pounds so far. My goal is to lose around 1 to 2 pounds per week. I have 39 pounds left to lose.

I have really enjoyed this conversation. You guys have helped me out a lot!

I have 42 lbs to lose