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Great December challenge. Just dropped under 200lbs for the first time in quite a while, it surprised me that I was able to get through the Thanksgiving break without too much difficulty. 15 lb loss over the past three months. Feeling pretty good! Hoping to continue the course through the Christmas holidays.

It doesn't look like this group is too active, however, as I fit the description as skinny fat, I thought I would post to see if there is any interest. I am currently 6'2", and 202lbs, with a BMI of 25.9. I have been working out regularly for about a month now, and making good progress with my fitness level, but really…

Making good progress with my fitness level, but really need to work on my metabolism and flexibility. BTW, my actual age is 66.

I am returning to MFP after a long hiatus. My weight has been slowly creeping up, but more importantly, my cholesterol levels have been elevated as well. I cannot take statins and my insurance company refused to authorize Repatha, so I am forced to control it with diet and exercise. My mini goal is to get my cholesterol…

Best of luck to you @Kehrlimom, I too am returning after a long hiatus. My weight has been slowly creeping up, but more importantly, my cholesterol levels have been elevated as well. I cannot take statins and my insurance company refused to authorize Repatha, so I am forced to control it with diet and exercise. 27 days in…

@AnnPT77 Just read your posts regarding your fall. I am glad to hear that you are doing okay, and wishing you a full recovery.

My week has gone fairly well nutrition wise, brought my protein intake up, and still kept within my total caloric goals while losing a pound. Getting closer to the sub 200lb weight every day (currently 203lbs), which is my goal for November. Wishing everyone a great weekend!

November will be a challenging month for me with a number of family gatherings and international travel disrupting my newly formed habits. My goal this month is to maintain my healthy diet and continue to exercise while on the road and with family.

Thanks all for the welcome to the group. I have certainly missed the simplicity of the old newsfeed, but it is what it is. I do like the improvement in logging and report generation overall. So far so good, I have been consistent for the past 15 days, and lost just over 6 lbs. I am going in to get my blood work done to get…

I agree, it was a wonderful forum to share both successes and challenges. I really miss the camaraderie that was developed with it. It was very motivating.

It certainly seem like a lot of people miss the Newsfeed site, hopefully they will bring it back. Day 5, doing well, hitting my exercise and diet goals. Best wishes everyone!

Welcome Peggy, I am returning to MFP after a number of years away. This sight is very helpful for tracking nutrition. It can be helpful to set up a buddy system for accountability, whether online, or better yet, with a partner or friend. Good luck in your journey!

I have one and it seems to be somewhat low, I am 6'2", and weigh 206lbs, with body fat showing 22.5% on the scale. When I was analyzed by my fitness coach, I was at 34% with their calculation.

Returning to MFP after a number of years away. I can't seem to find the old discussion page and found this. The daily accountability with the old system really helped me in the past, so I would like to find something similar. My main goal this time around is to get my cholesterol levels down through diet as I cannot take…

I feel the exact same way!

Welcome! I wish you all the best in your fitness journey!

Welcome back! I wish you all the best in your fitness journey!

Welcome back! I wish you all the best in your fitness journey!

Welcome! I wish you all the best in your fitness journey!

I would like to introduce myself, I was active with MFP a number of years ago with great success and have been able to maintain my weight fairly well over the past number of years. Although I would like to lose a few pounds, my main goal is to get my cholesterol levels down without statins. I have embarked on this journey…

Congratulations on 20 lbs, it is a real accomplishment! I am coming back to MFP, not so much for weight loss, but to get my cholesterol levels down without statins. There used to be a daily feed when I was active on MFP a few years ago, it appears to have changed and I can't seem to find it. I did have a lot of online…

Good morning all. I am back online after a number of years away. While I have been fairly good with my weight, I am having issues with high cholesterol and unable to take statins. As a result I need to create and maintain a healthy diet geared towards reducing my cholesterol levels. Hope you hear from others. Wishing…

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I can attest to what Paulina has said, I was diagnosed with Fatty Liver Disease in 1998, with my liver enzymes through the roof. My physician hooked my up with a dietitian to help me with my diet, and we jointly determined that vegan would be the best way to go. On a vegan diet I lost almost 100 lbs, turned my liver issues…

I am a 58 yo cyclist and have incorporated a dumbbell routine into my fitness schedule, for many of the reasons you mentioned. For me it is a good compliment to my cycling and really helps to strengthen my core. In addition to the dumbbell workout, I also do planks, pushups and dips. I really do notice the difference, and…

For me there is no "cheat day", or "cheat meal". To me it defeats the purpose of developing healthy lifestyle and eating habits. I watch what I eat, and if I expect to have a large meal, I either workout enough to compensate for it, or reduce my caloric intake prior to, or after the big meal to maintain caloric daily goals.

My company provides cash incentives for reaching fitness goals. $160 for a wellness check, then $60 for various goals, up to a maximum of $400. Goals include reaching a workout goal, drinking water, maintaining a minimum number of step average, maintaining BMI within normal range, We were even provided a Fitbit Aria Smart…

Imported bottom feeder, not the best fish to eat, fried or not.

Hi from a Canadian living in Austin, TX. Born in Saskatchewan, lived in Alberta for many years, went to school in Nova Scotia. Although my heart is in Texas, my soul will always be Canadian! Welcome to MFP!

Good morning everyone, I'm Todd and I'm a 57yo cyclist living in Austin, TX, but originally from Canada. I joined MFP about 9 months ago after being on MapMyRide for the past few years. I was fairly active when I was younger and then slowly packed on the pounds until I reached 270 in 1998 at age 40. After a health scare I…