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March was horrible for me. I didn't meet my goals at all. what could go wrong did, from having my hours at work largely increased, which so far they will not be declining till the last week of April, so any plans on being on track this month went poof, but I have successfully made it to the gym at least 1/2 the week and…

I try to avoid it as much as possible, but it isn't always avoidable and when it isn't, i place it in my food log.

3/4 - two 15 minutes walks at work 3/3 - one 15 minutes walk at work 3/2 - 30 minute walk on the treadmill one 15 minutes walk at work 3/1 - two 15 minutes walks at work3/5 - 120 minute walking around neighborhood 3/6 - 30 minutes walking on treadmill 15 minute walk at work 3/7 - 15 minute walk at work 3/8 - 15 minute walk…

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I don't have the steps...but do have times and for how long, since I try as much as possible to use my 15 minute breaks at work to go for a walk around the parking lot. 3/4 - two 15 minutes walks at work 3/3 - one 15 minutes walk at work 3/2 - 30 minute walk on the treadmill one 15 minutes walk at work 3/1 - two 15 minutes…

I'm up for it, at least to give it a try...does walking on the treadmill count or only those walks around the neighborhood? sometimes its a bit challenging to actually get a solid walk in on those nights that I work, but will try if the weather cooperates.

i cut all soda from my diet, stay away from sweet treats as much as possible, when craving something sweet I reach for a sweet piece of fruit. I still drink some fruit juices, but trying to cut them too and stick to non-sugary drinks and food.

I go now at 4am....for the most part it is monday thru friday....missed only one day so far this week due working late

just stopping in to say HI, and wondering if anyone has any tips for someone whose feeling frustrated with themselves, and finds themselves beginning to lose motivations to keep trying. I just seem to lose one week and then gain the next. my son says its cuz of building muscles but I just don't know.

Name: Ellen Age:47 Height:5'6 Start Weight (March 1): 207.6 Goal Weight (April 1): basic goal 202 - max goal 197 Weigh ins (week of...): March 4: March 11: March 18: March 25: April 1: Weight -/+ this week: Weight -/+ this month: Successes/struggles this week: just struggling to balance work, sleep, eating healthy, and…

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A healthy weight loss amount depending on amount of exercise and not cutting calories (I take in between 1300 to 1500 daily) too severe it should be between 1 lb to 2 lbs a week for a safe realistic goal at least in my opinion. I have set small 5 weeks goals for myself with the minim being at the 1 lb mark and the max mark…

Connecticut here

Clerk in a food warehouse second shift

not sure if this is the correct, but I have just been logging how long I do the machines all together under Strength Training

Hi....Looking for a few friends to offer support and encouragement. I'm 47 married with 3 adult kids, and one of my children, my son convince me it was time that I seriously try to get in shape and to get healthy, and he's doing it with me. Of course we just started going to the gym 3 weeks ago, and he is helping me a lot,…

Congratz! :)

i have gotten something down to schedule so hoping that will help as much as it can. I get sleep between 7am -1:30/2pm....getting ready for work and have a breakfast,; work from 4pm to at least 1230am sometimes its more like 230am..but on nights I get out at 1230....I start dinner about 1am and eat within an hour or so…

Thanks for the advice evrryont

sleep is really tough to get enough off, especially if I get off work very late....spending 15 hours at work, doesn't leave much time for anything....but will try to do better with fitting it in.

Had a great workout this morning once I got out of work, which was really late; however I think I over ate a bit yesterday since I couldn't eat anything before we went to the gym.So instead we stopped out for breakfast...what would be better choices to pick when one eats out for breakfast? what you anyone suggest or…

Hi..I'm 47 and a mother of 3 adult children, my youngest is 20 and one adorable energizes grandchild. I'm hoping to lose a total of 75 lbs and I know its tough to stay motivated, i could use all the help i could get.

Sadly tonight's a *kitten* night at work, a very long one....hoping I get out before it's too late to make it to the gym, another 2 1/2 hours before the gym opens, but if I get off later then 5 am, just doesn't leave much to get enough sleep before I start work again. Sometimes there just doesn't seem to be enough hours in…

Michele in NC : Thanks....and i wish planet fitness was open 24/7 it would make it much easier, but sadly not the one here and the gyms in the area that are open 24/7 have fees that so far out of my budget that it isn't helpful, with it be winter its tough to spent too much time outside.

Thanks for the tips and the suggestions. Good luck to you too.

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"Welcome, you sweet young thing. Best tips: Measure your food portions and count calories in and calories out. You can earn extra treats by moving more. My biggest problem was portion size. I always chose healthy foods; I simply ate too much. I've learned to take smaller amounts, and use measuring devices to be sure of…

I am hoping to lose 75 lbs over the course of the coming year and I'm just started out., but its tough right now in the throws of winter season and working nights, which by everything I read so far; is a tough shift to lose weight on.

I'm 47 live in CT, USA and have my son's assistance in losing weight, but its still a daily struggle to be motivated and to stay on track. It's difficult to stay energize on my work schedule due to lack of sleep; 7 hours is the max most days, but since I started I've lost 5 lbs but I like to lose another 75 lbs. I could…

Hi...I'm not 50 yet, only 47 weighing 212 lbs (wanting in the next year or so to be down to 135) but due to some health issues in the last few years I packed on a lot of weight, which I am currently working on decreasing and getting into shape along with my 21 year old son who is assisting me and getting fit for himself as…