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  • Thanks everyone. Guess I knew that, but had to succumb to the pity party momentarily. I love the comparison between a SUV and a mini. We used to drive a Suburban, but now drive a mini. The SUV required more fuel, but operated on regular. The mini requires high test. I am interpreting that to mean that I'll get more mileage…
    in How is the calorie allotment determined? Comment by MR_STRATTON June 2015
  • Thank you - I'll give it a try beginning tomorrow.
    in Fitbit flex Comment by MR_STRATTON June 2015
  • I'm 68 years old and topped out at 380 pounds. I lost over 200 pounds 4 years ago but have allowed a little over 100 to creep back on. I know it's possible, although very hard. This program is easy compared to the one I followed before. I know that people will advise you to "take one day at a time" but that didn't work for…
    in I can't do it :( Comment by MR_STRATTON June 2015
  • Well, I have a little more to lose than you do, but always ready to offer support. I lost over 200 pounds 4 years ago, but have slowly and steadily put over 100 of them back. I didn't lose using this program, but the program I did use was very difficult, although very successful. I just can't force myself to go that "whole…
    in Hey I just joined on the recommendation of my nutritionist! Comment by MR_STRATTON June 2015
  • I'm Peggy. I live part-time in SE Washington and part-time in NW Idaho. I !love both. I am married - will celebrate 50 years in September. We have three children and 5 grandchildren. My goal for June is to learn to plan my daily food intake in such a way that I have a balance between calories and nutrients. So far, I'm…
    in WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JUNE 2015 Comment by MR_STRATTON June 2015
  • I plan my food for the entire day in the morning with my first cup of coffee. I add the foods that I would like to have and if I am way over in one area, I modify my menu to adjust. For example, the other night, I wanted a yam for dinner, which put my sugars way too high. So, I changed to a rice\quinea mixture which…
    in What do you all do to strengthen willpower??? Comment by MR_STRATTON June 2015
  • I am new to the program and have enjoyed this conversation. I, too, have bad knees. No surgeries yet, but am scheduled for a consultation in a week. I also have hip pain and nuropothy (I have no idea how to spell that) in both feet. I have to lose 100+ pounds. I have always been over weight. I gain rapidly, but when I…
    in Exercises for those with knee problems. Comment by MR_STRATTON May 2015
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