Stef1959 Member

Hi Sandy I remember you. I got lost at Christmas and am just starting back... Haven't even weighed in!

Hi Audrey and welcome to our little group. Congratulations on the 11 pounds. I've only lost about 8 but I'm very excited because I think I can really stick with my plan this time. It's now or never at our age.

Hi Memere and everyone! I'm still hanging around here and have been losing about a pound every week so I'm pretty excited. I am starting to see the difference in the way my clothes fit and have joined a walking group. I only get to go every week or two, so I know it's not much exercise, but it's better than nothing. We…

Hi and welcome Kim! And welcome back katnip - I was wondering where you were...I wouldn't worry about the cruise.. Vacations are expensive and should be enjoyed in every way... It's what we do in our everyday life that really matters.

Sorry about the coffee @SeriousPC..... :( I know I drink way too much of it but it's the one thing I love that doesn't have any calories....I guess I'm lucky that I prefer it black. Have you ever tried it with a tiny bit of cinnamon? I'll have a cup of the unsweetened flavored coffees sometimes in the afternoon at work...I…

I'm still very new at this....but for me, it's mainly about eating more fresh and frozen fruits and vegetables and eliminating processed foods as much as possible. I am especially trying to stay away from any preservatives, high fructose corn syrup, which seems to be in everything, and also msg, which goes by many…

I have been off of sugar, high fructose corn syrup, and all sugar substitutes for a little over a month now. (I am limiting my sugar intake from all sources to 15grams per day for now, so the little sugar I do eat is mostly from fresh fruit) The cravings for anything sweet are now gone completely. I can drive by the bakery…

We need a "like" button!...and recipes! Pretty hen! My dogs just killed my 2 little barred rock hens who were just getting ready to start laying...grrr....so I gave my other 5 hens and roo to a friend.

Hi Robin and welcome! This is a new group so we are all still getting acquainted here. I'm Stef. I'm 56 years old and a part time pharmacist. I have 1 grown son and a grandog. When I turned 50 I weighed around 120 but topped the scales at 178 earlier this summer. I live with my boyfriend who lost his transplanted kidney…

Hi memere- That's a good idea also. I knew you could get grilled chicken on the salad, but they serve the meat ice cold and I don't really care for it. I didn't even realize there was an option to get the nuggets grilled. Thanks!

Thanks - I will give it a try next time. As much fast food as I have eaten over the years, I have never eaten at Wendy's except for their oatmeal which is very good also.

Ulrike, I love what you said in another post awhile back about asking yourself WHY you are eating, especially before snacking. I thought that was a great idea and have tried to incorporate that thought into my snacking process. From your photo, it looks like you might be on the road a lot, so I'm sure that makes it extra…

Katnip - I'm only about a week ahead of you on my diet...umm I mean lifestyle change. :) I've had days where I stepped on the scale only to find I had gained a pound or two back also but I think we're headed in the right direction if we even give this half a chance. I guess we need to think more long term....even if we…

Congratulations on the 40 pounds memere! I'm glad you've been so successful - I'm also trying to get back to basics with the food I eat and stay away from added sugars, sugar substitutes, MSG, and preservatives as much as possible.

Hi! Yes, I know what you mean about the mantra. I am constantly talking with other overweight people in my life about dieting. I am determined this time not to even talk about this diet - except for here. You guys are going to be my support system this time. In real life, I am just going to try to make the right choices…

Hi and welcome! Just sticking with this for 3 months is a great accomplishment in itself! Is the plan working for you?

That's a great start to your journey!

Yes, pizza is a tough one because you can't cook just one slice....Good job on the exercising though!

I guess I'm doing both....I'm just eating a lot less simple sugar than MFP allows and avoiding all artificial sweeteners and also avoiding preservatives as much as possible. My DH is on dialysis and that is a very strange diet, so I have to find foods that work for both of us. ....and my physician is the one that suggested…