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  • Oh and how do I send friend requests?
  • Oh this is perfect- I was looking for something that started today!
  • Jb You are so right it is about habit change! And it is the old habits that scare me. . . Bcavel Welcome! Keep us posted on your progress Canevagirl welcome also!
  • Hi Beth Congratulations on keeping yourself on point, great work! Thanks for checking in with us. I feel really good about having achieved my goal of losing a total of 10lbs over the five weeks I have been doing MFP, despite a few calorie dense days in the holidays. I feel hopeful for the first time in a long time that I…
  • Okay, I am back from visiting the folks and I did what I said I'd do which is keep track of what I eat which helped a lot I think. I ate a lot less than I usually do and am amazed at how many calories a holiday dinner with no extra helpings can be. Wow. No wonder I have had so much weight gain. It was really nice not to…
  • Great self analysis jb, I can relate. I struggle all the time with old habits!
  • thanks for the encouragement jb--it helps!! I like your resolutions, good job. Your dogs will be happy! Welcome jdadki!
  • Wow, beautiful dogs, jb! How's everyone doing? I have been a little up in calories but feeling good about my choices. Up one pound which is not great but not bad either. Leaving tomorrow for a visit to my folks up north. I am a little worried cuz I have had trouble staying on plan up there in the past as well as getting…
  • Happy holidays all! Let's keep it together and keep in touch!
  • Hi all Over a little in cals today but not too bad, had plenty of veg so that is good. Plus roasted a turkey breast for me and hubby and it was delish. I have some nice healthy protein for the next few days. My strategic plan is to stay conscious and keep track of what I eat, enjoy healthy food with a little treat here and…
  • Jb so sorry to hear about your loss. That is so hard. I think small changes work really well. Also something to keep me occupied. I knit so that keeps my hands busy.
  • Im with you Hwara--I have been doing really well with my program and want to stay within my calorie allowance thru the holidays!!
  • Oh, and Teach, my birthday was on the 16th. We are giving ourselves a wonderful birthday present by doin this!
  • Hi all. Just turned 57 and started MFP on Dec 1. At first I was concerned that starting at the holidays was going to be a bust but now I think it was brilliant. 7 lbs down so far a and I eat anything I want Xmas treats the whole deal, just in small quantities and log every bite. So far down 7 lbs and have 53 to go. Huda:…
  • I started Dec 1. I wondered if I was setting myself up for failing by doing it at the holiday season but I now think it's brilliant. I have lost 7 lbs so far using MFP. I eat whatever I want, just smaller amounts. I have enjoyed holiday treats and instead of gaining a bunch of weight I am losing. For me the trick is to…
  • Thanks, Liz. I agree. I like this site, it is helping me a lot.
  • Okay, I need this. My goal is to not eat after dinner except for carrots or apples. LNS: 1 Me: 0
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