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How about Grandmoms! I'd enjoy being your friend. I have over 110 lbs to go!! CJ

Hi Yemi! Welcome to MFP! Let me know if I can help. CJ

OH Kiya, I know what you are going thru. 2 of mine did that to me!! Anyway, friend me! CJ

I just wanted to show you all, my total support on here, my monumental accomplishment when I hit the Chinese Buffet today for Dinner... I did order a sprite, old habit and really wanted the lemon water, but when the waiter came by he said, "got ya, tea & sprite!" I felt like I just blew it, but I ate accordingly and did…

I've been watching and liking all the progress on everyone's daily entries and I am sees wonderful progress!!! Way to keep it up everyone!! Hugs, CJ <3

From Tany, "Hi everyone! Blessings to all! I'm glad I found this post,its so helpful! My problem is mainly my knees. They swell and hurt and make everything difficult.I find few exercises really help, swimming does though. Here is what has helped me Cold water showers - make me feel more awake and better. I take them after…

Hi Kirstine! Welcome to the group! I really like your progress! Way to go and you are so inspirational! Thank YOU!! You are so right about the ups and downs. Last wk I gained 7 lbs and this week it is all off! Yeah, starting again, and again, but keeping my head focused ahead and not behind. Your advice is great and I am…

Hi Singing flute lady, Welcome to the group! My younger Bro has Crohn's disease too. He works out but food is not his friend. He has had it since a teen and he 49 now. And they don't have a real name for what I have yet. LOL got them all stumped. It all started the food thing, when I got the Swine Flu in 2009. wiped out my…

Hi Hi Phoebe, I understand eating trouble and I have rapid transit. I have to watch what I eat, and I am also disabled. I loose most of my food about 3-12 hours after eating, so malnutrition is a sever problem with me. I've started a discussion group if you are interested :…

Hi Everyone! Well, today is the TEST!! We head out for the day with the Grandbabies. This is my hardest thing to do. I love to be active, but the pain and exhaustion usually hit me hard. I've been moving more, more activity for the past 3 weeks now. I'll ck in tonight when we get back home. Have a Wonderful Motivated Day…

Hi Kyuui13! Welcome to the group! Wow, Kudos on your weight loss so far! Woooo Hoooo! I know about those disabling days too, and they are no fun. Good Idea about the protein shakes; protein is the hardest thing for me to keep in my system. I do hope today is a good day for you! Add me as a friend! CJ :)

Paul, we are all glad you found us here too! Great about the last 4 weeks! There are some suggestions on page one about what we are all doing which may help you too! Add me as a friend, I'll support your journey like all the others here! Welcome Aboard. CJ

LETS DO THIS!!! A little each day and lots of encouragement! Days and Nights can be tough, but we can do this and we will feel better with less weight weighing us all down!! As BinaryFU says " LETS DO THIS!!!" And have a great Weekend Everyone! CJ

Arwen, sorry tablet thought it knew better and won't let me edit!!!!

Gosh Darwen, you can count on us!! No judging here :-) Thank You for your Service!!! You do have a full plate!!!! And we all here understand very well. I have had PTSD since I was a kid. Bad stuff, and all, I read something another friend wrote, opt out of others stuff, unsubscribe to their craziness!! That helps me a bit.…

Hi Hi Josh! Wow what accomplishments!!!!! Way to get it done!!!! I do hope you have some pain relief in the pool!! Welcome to the growing group! CJ:-)

When I use to be a runner, I would hit weight loss walls all the time. I had to change my routine to make a difference. But there were times that muscle just came on and my weight would increase. Hope that helped. I also use to stretch. I am disabled now, but I was a rock climber, runner, spelunker, and repeller. I was so…

And a fabulous weight loss Goal obtained by BinaryFu today!! CELEBRATION TIME!!!! Wooooo Hoooo!! Congratulations on your goal smashing!!! CJ

"Calories In vs. Calories Out. CI > CO = Weight Gain CI = CO = Maintain Weight CI < CO = Weight Loss Let's do this! I can do this. WE can do this!" Great Idea from BinaryFu ! I think that may be where I fall short. I get the extra calories from doing something and it adds it, so I eat something else. I know this will sound…

! Let's do this!

I have a Prayer/Praise List for anyone who would like me to add them. link: http://prayingtogodjournal.blogspot.com/2016/02/prayers-for-healing.html If you wish you can message me in the IM on my profile. Or just mention it here and I will add you. I am praying for all of you to have good days, healing, restful sleep, and…

Hey everyone, I blogged on the sites I use here is the link http://stylingwithcjdsign.blogspot.com/2016/05/diet-exercise-herbs-and-seeds.html

Hey Happy Auntie, I measure my food, but I think I have a food scale in my storage. Great Idea and great advice!! I'll let you know if it helps me! CJ

Gosh, you have just summed up my days! Yes, my WC Dr. of 20yrs, last year, decreased my Ultram "because I could be addicted to it." What a Crock! Oh and I hate the Lyrica that makes me sleep all the time and veg out when I am awake. I try to medicate as little as possible, hence the legal cannabis in my state. But here is…

You said it right @angel, less weight = less pain. I am currently taking a gel capsule of aloe vera. It is working on the joint pain that I experience. And my big bro has been taking it for the last 5 years and is pain free in his joints. He got me on to it last year. JUST DON"T Drink that thick juice. Take the gelcap!! It…

I thank God for each and every one of you! You are so supportive and I pray I am just as supportive for you all as you are for me!! I just have a quick comment for the end of my day and I want to wish you all a huge success on keeping within your goals for the week. Tomorrow is hump day and then it is the weeks end, so WAY…

Oh happyauntie You are so right! Those non-scale victories are great. I made it up the stairs today without huffing and puffing and caring a load of laundry (over my shoulders) can't lift a basket yet...LOL getting there though!! I am going thru my closet tomorrow...a long intended goal...and getting rid of the size 20's…

Thank You Moobaloo!! Yes, today was better and I did keep going, motivated. And Hubby said that he'll start walking with me (since my darn walker collapsed on me last week! Ouch!) Thank you again for your support! I hope I am here for you all as you are all here for me!! CJ

Hi Crystal! Pain is no fun and depression follows my pain. Yes, water weight is an issue for me as I am also allergic to salt. SALT is in everything!! Even our water here. But I have been walking again without my walker and I do think it could be more muscle. Thank you for you questions, none too personal in that. :blush:

Hi everyone! Well, disappointment on the scales today. I know I am stronger with a hard week of doing "Stuff" last week, but I gained the 3lbs I had lost and 3lbs more! Hummmm. So I'll keep up the hard work, for me, this week and see if there is a change. I've been eating under my calories, but I do think it is…