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My name is Judy and I'm a Diet Coke-aholic. I usually start drinking Diet Coke after my morning coffee and can continue right up until I go to sleep. My resolution beginning in January is to not start drinking Diet Coke until after 12:00 noon. So far, so good! I've even noticed I am drinking less Diet Coke during the day.…

Meanwhile, down here in Texas. I haven't tried this, as I drink only Diet Coke. My son-in-law drinks Dr. Pepper, so I'll have to buy him one to try. :)

I need to look at MFP more often - I just found this thread! AHHHH!!!! I'm in!

This big, bad boy... or girl... at Brazos Bend State Park - southwest of Houston, about 15 miles from my home.

I'm in the same boat! We did it once (or many times!), we can do it again!

mmmm... rice and ketchup!! :) :)

Great Job! I look forward to hearing of your continued health success!

I was at a wedding this weekend when one of my friends mentioned how her brother-in-law was "mean" since he lost weight. He was no longer fun because he doesn't eat/drink like he did before. Another friend suggested he was mad because he didn't eat/drink like he did before. It kinda irked me that they would rather have him…

Awesome, Chris!!!

I'm so sorry to hear this. All 4 of my friend's children have Chiari and have been dealing with headaches, surgeries, shunts, etc. for the past 10+ years. I'm praying Heather, you and your family remain strong through this.

Cold Shot by Stevie Ray Vaughn

So awesome! I love that you are doing it your way!

When you're running late for work, because you set the alarm clock to go off at 5:15 p.m. NOT a.m., and you realize you forgot to get gasoline in your vehicle last night.

I can't do cottage cheese. I've tried, but no.

Awesome!

I'm glad you were finally diagnosed with the right condition! And good for you for your improving health! I'll send you a friend request.

AWESOME!!!!

Congratulations on your weight loss! Yep... be proud! Sexiness is both an inside and outside reflection!

I did the P90X program once and hated every.single.minute of it! I hated being inside, I hated that I had to do what they told me to do, and I especially hated that I knew I would never continue it when I finished the program. Now, I bike and I walk whenever, wherever and how ever long I want to. I also enjoy the…

I worked hard for too many years to lose weight and maintain. So this year - - this 53 yo chick - is gonna rock a bikini!!! :smiley: OK... but I'll wear a cover-up when I'm not laying/sitting around. :wink:

Fabulous! Love how your eyes "opened" -- both figuratively and physically!

Fabulous! How amazing!

WOW!!! Sensational!!!

Awesome!!

That's great news! This is a great reminder for us to pay attention to our body and when something is not in our norm (weight, activity or other), we should seek medical advise. So often we dismiss it as "getting older", so I'm glad you sought out help. Good luck to you on your journey to health!

Going through menopause sucks! But, there is light at the end of the tunnel! Because your body is going through changes, you may want to get your thyroid checked. In addition to what workinonit1956 mentioned, weigh and measure EVERYTHING! I was amazed of the difference between an actual serving size and what I thought was…

1200 is the recommended minimum, which is what MFP said for me - 50 yo, 5'7", starting weight 175, office worker, elliptical 45 minutesx4 days. Most days, I was slightly over that amount, even after eating back exercise calories. Some days, I was slightly under. I was losing an average of 5 pounds a month. I suggest you…

Pretty much what everyone is saying... eat less calories than you burn. My greatest tools are a food scale, my heart rate monitor and MFP. This morning I'm at my lowest weight since maybe 7th grade!! I now have to struggle to eat more so I don't lose more. Who'da thunk?? I'm a post menopause, hypothyroid and have a desk…

I pray you stay safe during this time and that flooding will not be an issue for you. As for your stress level, first take a moment to be in awe of the power of the hurricane. It is always calm before the storm. Don't worry about your food intake at this time - you have enough stress going on. Get back with us when this…