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No great advice here, but as someone who is 5'1" and 1/4" -- and I count the 1/4 --, I hear you about extra weight on a small frame! Wishing you well!

What in the hey-diddley is a hunyucker?

My little legal beagle is on a prescription diet (Royal Canin). I substitute boiled chicken and/or canned tuna for 1/4 of her serving in the morning because otherwise she won't eat it.

Walked the dog, but only for a half hour today...she seemed to want to come back in early, maybe because of the rain. Thankfully, it has cleared up, and we have a social-distance walk planned with my dad this afternoon, so that should be nice. Planning to squeeze in some arm exercises, as well.

Awesome job! I hope I can post before and after pics like yours someday!

Yes. I'm Italian-American, so pasta and bread have been my life. Shifting away from them is hard. I don't have the self-control to just eat small portions of pasta. Bread...switching to whole grain has helped. I don't love it as much, so I don't binge on it. I like your breakfast muffin idea @Steve25k . Maybe I will try…

This is my first really tangible fitness gain: I can finally do a bridge again! I used to be able to do these in Olympic gymnast form as a kid, no problem. I did them right up into my 30's. Imagine my chagrin when I went to do one for the first time in a long time a few months ago and couldn't. I couldn't get off the floor…

I'm so sorry for your loss, and wish you many fun adventures with your new friend!

WOW! What an inspiration! ( And I love your matching tops and All-Stars!)

I'm a busy mum, too. Looking to lose about 40-50 lbs. at this point. Also have some health stuff going on. But like you, I'm trying to make lifestyle changes, and surround myself with similar folks, so feel free to add me if you want!

I've been hovering in a plateau for a month, hovering 1-1.5 lbs above 160, and I really want to get and stay under 160 lbs., comfortably, by the end of September.

7/20 - 163 7/27 - 164.5 8/3 - 161.5 8/10 - 159 <-- and I was psyched to be here! 8/19 - 160.5 8/24 - 161

I am trying to re-work how I eat to support my increased exercise. I've had some days when my new, added workouts have left me feeling muscle-weak and shaking and feeling like I might pass out. Looking at my macros, I think maybe I need more protein. It's typically less than 25% of my caloric intake. But I've been trying…

My doctors told me not to exercise this weekend; all I am allowed to do is walk the dog until Monday. I took her for 15 minutes last night, and even though I felt like hell and did not want to get out of be, I did and took her for half an hour this morning. Steve25K, I hope the Loire valley is every bit as lovely as it…

I'm still here!

Yard work definitely counts as exercise! Where in France? So exciting!

I missed a weigh-in yesterday. And I'm too scared/stressed to do it today. I see I'm not alone. Better luck next week?

What ninerbuff said, but also? If you can, do stuff known to produce longer, leaner lines. Pilates, ballet, swimming, yoga...

I also only get one good day out of my curls. When I work out, I have to put my hair up because it's long and thick and way too hot and annoying to keep down. Day 3, if I'm not gonna do a full treatment, I have to at a minimum give my scalp a good rinse and massage, and then moisturize again.

Awww! What a handsome boy!

I'm in the US and have access to a community gym I could use, but don't feel safe using yet. I also have a Pilates studio I love that has reopened, but I just don't think it's safe. I keep being shocked by reading that there are folks in parts of the US just going to the gym as usual. Be well, everyone!

All y'all feel free to add me as well! I'm trying to make lifestyle changes, so appreciate all the encouragement and inspiration I can get, and I'm happy to try to reciprocate!

I have needed to buy successively larger pairs of shorts each summer for five years, including this one. But since May, I've dropped a size, and today I pulled on a pair of old shorts and they are comfortable!

7/20 - 163 7/27 - 164.5 8/3 - 161.5 8/10 - 159 <-- and I am psyched to be here!

Welcome, Patti!

My current goal is to practice at least 3 times per week. I'm just always happier and healthier when I do!

Here's what jumped out at me:* I'm not sure whether you're eating too many calories, or not getting enough. When we don't eat enough, our bodies go into conservation mode and hang onto whatever they can instead of letting us lose weight. Either way, I agree with everyone else that you should get a food scale and weigh your…

Daisy and I walked for an hour. I wanted to stop after about 20 minutes, but pushed myself to keep going, and it ended up working out pretty well. How are all of you doing?

My AirPods fall out all the time. I actually have to wear a headband over them to keep them on. I'd love to find some earbuds that stay in, even if I'm running, jumping, or if I'm going upside-down.