dianemcmurtrie Member

Hello lovely. You are a busy mum. ( Take a deep breath). It is okay to fall over. You are human. Forgive yourself. Life doesn't come on nice neat packages. It's messy, chaotic and challenging. It is important to remember you can't do everything. Maybe start by doing one thing at a time. Planning some nourishing meals in…

Hi Steph. My name is Di. I have more than 60 kilos to lose, with 37 kilos down in 22 months. I can not exercise due to a stroke. ( 2 years ago ). I have had enormous thighs all my life. ( I am 51 ). Believe it or not. My vegetarian diet has actually reduced my thighs, enormous bottom and stomach. It has been the only…

Welcome. Alice is right. MFP is a wonderful and useful tool. The abundance of insightful and informative information has helped me immensely. I am an MFP veteran. ( 665 days). The daily blogs offer recipes, tips and tools. The community forums offer a wealth of knowledge. I have a lot of weight to lose and are more than…

Hi.

Yummo!!!! Vegemite!!! ( I am Australian! )

Sock puppet

Rhinoceros

Yum. Roasted eggplant!

Hi Stephanie. My name is Di. I am in my 50's and an Aussie girl. I have been on MFP for 665 days. A plus size girl. Was a size 24. Just fitted into my first pair of size 16 skinny jeans. Still have a long way to go. This is a daily walk.

Get a life mate!!! Or for the love of God... Ring one of those numbers that charge several dollars a minute!! We are here to get healthy and support each other.

' THE JOURNEY OF A THOUSAND MILES BEGINS WITH A SINGLE STEP'!.....! Hi there. My name is Di. One could say I am a veteran MFP user. ( 665 days). Though my weight loss battle has been my entire life. ( I am in my 50's ). Your battles aren't new and are shared and understood by all of us here in the MFP community. This is a…

Hi Jennifer. Definitely any type of dried beans, peas and lentils. Canned Tomatoes can be added for soups/ stews and sauces. Frozen spinach/ peaa/ beans have some protein also. Search Google for lots of different recipe ideas. Di

Hi Kelly. My name is Di. Firstly. I am so sorry for your loss. There is nothing I can say to you lovely, that can ease your pain. What I can do is tell you that I am an MFP veteran (670 days). 130 pounds to lose, with 70 down. I know how tough it is. I am willing to walk with you Kelly. Sending you a friend request now.

Beg to differ with Tiffani's reply on the 23rd of June. A sluggish thyroid most certainly affects metabolism and the way our body metabolises and uses the food ingested. If you are eating a Vegetarian Diet ( Yes I am one and also suffering hypothyroidism), and eating largely a plant based diet, then you will lose weight.…

This journey is a daily walk for the rest of your life.

Hi there. I am veteran MFP user. 650 days and counting. 70 pounds down and 60 to go. This is a lifelong journey. A way of life not an an...' All or bust' program. I have done that. It doesn't work. You are now part of a beautiful and supportive MFP community. I have a lot of experience to share. Feel free to add me. :)

Hello beautiful lady. No words can ever possibly express the deepest and cruelest pain of all. The loss of your child. The entire order of life alters. We aren't meant to bury our children. I am so sorry for your loss. That following depression doesn't allow us to focus on us. How do I know this? I too lost my precious…

Hi Ray. You are not alone. You are part of a large MFP community who fully understand how difficult this journey is. I have 150punds to lose with 70down. Feel free to send a Friend request.

Take heart Lucinda. You are not alone:) You are part of a large MFP community who completely understand. I have 150 pounds to lose. 70 down!! I have been going for 22 months. So it's a life long journey. Feel free to add me if you need advice and support.

Sorry I'm in NSW

NSE

A good tip to remember is; Your plate should be 50/25/25 50% Vegetables 25% Lean protein 25% Whole grains Eat the rainbow with your veggies. Use wholemeal pasta/ noodles/quinoa/brown rice Make your own vinegarettes and tomato based sauces. Use fresh herbs and spices.

Hi Bron. I am a vegetarian and have practiced 'Clean eating' for 12 months. I have researched it well and put it into practice without become fanatical. Basically it is exactly as you said... Nothing processed. My diet consists of 85% fresh fruit and vegetables. (Organic where possible). Raw and steamed or stir fried,…

Every failure is just one step closer to your goal. Our mind is the most powerful organ in our body. Once we can control the negativity we can work on us. Social media have so much to answer for in what we should lokk like. Act like. Wear. Eat and act. No wonder we struggle with weight and self esteem issues. You are…

Hi there