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I have lost 80 pounds over the last 3.5 years and am now 140 pounds (5'6, 51 years old). I am definitely getting a tummy tuck in January or February and am also thinking about getting my arms done. I got a breast reduction 3 years ago, which my insurance paid for, and have been really happy with that.

I think it would be impossible for me to get to my high school weight because I grew two inches after I graduated!

Progressive. Will do!

Thanks @cqbkaju. I have been contemplating joining our local gym. I just sent a message off to one of the personal trainers there. I guess I better get the ball rolling, or weights lifting!!

I do strength conditioning at home. I have slacked off the last 5 weeks because I started back to teaching and have been exhausted, but for 6 months prior was regularly using my weights at home.

Thanks for that link @kshama2001 I will give it a try. I just tried a body fat calculator. My measurements put me at 22.36%. I know it isn't completely accurate, but I am not sure the best way to get it tested.

Again, thanks for all the comments. I forgot I had said it was my birthday in my post. I am 20 pounds lighter than my profile picture. I love being considered too thin! Such a change! My mom is always telling me I will look old if I keep losing weight. And my Fitbit Charge HR hurts when I wear it at night now, which makes…

My droopy is loose skin. I am pretty muscular. Just droopy belly and underside of my arms. Doctor has already confirmed it.

Thanks for the comments everyone! And @RoxieDawn, do I know you???

My BMI is smack in the middle and everything I read says 135 is ideal for my height. It is so hard to tell because I am droopy! Lol!

5'6. 51 years old, tomorrow.

@Sabine_Stroehm That's me!!! What is your goal weight? I am currently at 141 pounds. Was at 220 January of 2013. I really want to get down to 135. I was telling my friend last night that I better find a man soon because I am never going to be able to stay this thin and I REALLY want to pig out!!

I went on a 7 day cruise with my mom to Bermuda at the end of June and then spent two more weeks on Cape Cod with my mom and the rest of my family ( They live there. I live in Oregon). I am 50, 5'6, and worked my butt off to get to my goal weight of 145 before I set sail (I started at 185 in January). I tried to be careful…

@Cyndiaquino The insurance companies have a ratio that determines whether or not a breast reduction is a medical necessity. The first step is to get into your regular medical charts that your large breasts cause you issues, such as neck or back pain, yeast infections under the band, not being able to exercise because of…

I don't log diet soda or the spinach I put in my egg scrambles.

Awesome job @Cyndiaquino! I understand about the belly fat. I started at 220 and am down to 145. I never thought I would see that number again. I, too, want to get down to 130 because of my stupid belly. 145 was my original goal. I also wear size 4 pants and medium tops. A breast reduction (insurance paid) helped with the…

I am allottted 1200 calories a day, so I eat back a good portion of my exercise calories. I am set at lightly active, even though I am usually highly active. I use a Fitbit Charge HR, but also track runs and intense walks with Runkeeper. This way I know that my burned calories are very accurate. I do not sync Runkeeper to…

Walking completely helps with my diet. I walk 5.5 miles, very quickly (4 mph), and burn at least 500 calories each time. I am then able to eat make some of those calories.

@capaul42 I was thinking of doing that very thing! Wear it under my wrist. I have become curiouser and curiouser with my heart rate as I move into my newly fit persona. I feel my resting heart rate is pretty low (Didn't use to be), so I am wondering if that is because of my accomplishments. It is at 48 when I wake up. 54…

I bought the Fitbit Charge HR. My only concern, so far, is that when I am out in the sun I can't see the display. I have searched for a way to make it brighter but no luck. Does anyone else have this problem?

Thank you for all the "expert" opinions! I will probably go with the Charge HR! I am not a watch wearer, but can adjust to the size, I am sure. :smile:

@cushman5279 One more dumb question... Normally when we check our pulse it is on the underside of the wrist. The Charge HR must detect it from the top of the wrist, right? That's why I wonder about the accuracy because it doesn't sit on a nice big vein.

@cushman5279 How does the Charge HR even keep track of your heart rate?

I always prep for the work week on Sundays. During the school year I always eat a huge salad for lunch. My students are always jealous because it looks so good. I chop all my vegetables and store in separate containers. I came up with a Big *kitten* Salad recipe and use those same measurements each night as I get it ready…

Thank you, @laconsentida408. The size thing is the issue for me, and I really like how the Alta looks. The Flex has been a lifesaver, but I am looking forward to a digital read out.

I am 5'6 and 50 years old. Three years ago I was at 220. I got down to 155 in 9 months. Slowly added on some weight so started losing again in January. My goal was 145. I got down to 144 in June then went on a week long cruise and then 2 more weeks in Cape Cod. Now I am at 150. My true goal is to be 135. I still have belly…

You can eat your exercise calories back at any activity level. I am set to lightly active. I just don't earn any calories back until I have exceeded that setting. After 2500 steps I start seeing calories added. If I am set to sedentary I just see extra calories sooner. Same thing if I am set to active, seeing the extra…

I am set to Lightly Active. I am a teacher. If you are using a step tracker, I don't think it actually matters what you set yourself to. As soon as you hit the MFP expectation for your activity level you start earning calories back. If I set myself to Sedentary I start with fewer calories to eat (1200), but quickly hit the…

Mine actually made it through the whole field trip. I switched to tracking steps with my phone, just in case, but switched back when my Fitbit hit 10,000 steps. My phone is what ended up dying. :'(

I have curly hair and wish it was straight. I also lost 70 pounds and my boobs were still a G cup. Insurance paid for a breast reduction. Best thing I ever did, aside from losing all my weight initially.