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I outwit my brain this way: I trade. Do I want 1/2 bag of crappy potato chips? Or do I want a steak dinner with an ice-cold martini? Do I want that stale muffin? Or do I wait for my favorite sweet treat - Key Lime Pie. Knowing that I can pass up something "meh" and just wait for what I REALLY want helps. I don't feel…

I am an extremely fearful person. So I have spent my entire life pushing myself and intentionally doing things that were scary to me: bungee jumping, back-packing alone through Europe, bicycle racing, boxing lessons, running a 10K, performing on stage, taking an art class when I can't draw a straight line, taking French…

One summer when I was a teen, I worked part-time in a family-owned donut shop. I helped make the donuts in the early mornings, then served coffee and donuts to customers on their way to work. As a perk, I could eat and/or bring home all the free donuts I wanted. At first it was a bit of a free-for-all. Then, they slowly…

It's OK. Would not pick it as one of my foods if I were stuck alone on an island though....

I remember when I was a kid (well, a kid compared to now )- my mom went on a 500 calorie/day diet to lose weight for her 25th high school reunion. Her hair fell out. She passed out at the reunion. But she looked great in her dress..... :neutral: *sigh*

I'd rather have the crust and cut the bread part out. The crust is the best part IMHO. ;)

Lil Altoid

Kuala Lumpur

Yup...been trying to lose my last 5 lbs for a year now....

Exercise!! I have found that working up a good sweat, getting my blood flowing, challenging my body and mind with new types of workouts (boxing, yoga, running, calisthenics.....) works wonders. Followed by a nice, invigorating cool shower - I am ready to face anything - with rosy cheeks to boot!! This is just my own…

I have been logging for over three years. Every day. Except when I go on vacation. Yes, sometimes I find it tiresome. But it is working for me - so I just suck it up. ;)

Between 250 - 300 calories...

You make a good point that I actually never thought about lauragreenba... Exactly!! I think one would be more apt to work out if the clothing choices are more than just a pair of sweat pants and a baggy tee!!

Three things helped "tone" my inner and outer thighs quite noticeably: jumping jacks, jumping rope and yoga.

I have been working on the last five for about a year now :( Close, closer, almost there, oops...further, a bit further, close again....I have to laugh sometimes. I think the universe is ****ing with me.....

1. Keeps me toned. I am 64 y/o. Stuff is starting to go south :( 2. Keeps me sane. Relieves a lot of stress - puts me in a good frame of mind and keeps me mentally sharp! 3. I like a challenge. Like to push myself to do new things: yoga, boxing, running... 4. Need to burn more calories. I'm short - so only burn about…

First thing I thought of when I hopped out of bed this morning: It's Fathers' Day!!!! And my Dad, a WWII vet, is STILL HERE at 94 y/o. XOXOXOXOX Dad!!!

I know I'm just a looser. Been called a "lose woman" among other things. But I truly believe I should "use it or loose it". After all, lose lips sink ships.....

I can't cook. I don't cook. I hate to cook. In short - I suck at cooking in every respect. So...hands down - a chef! I've often dreamed of winning the lottery and hiring a full-time, live-in personal chef, a personal trainer and a masseuse. Which I guess means that I would also have to get a bigger house with my winnings.…

Two pounds in three weeks is very good actually!! A reasonable, sustainable weight loss. I don't know your height/current weight/activity level - but I am 64 years old 5'4" and this is what worked for me: I REALLY upped my activity level. Like, A LOT!! I realized that as I aged, I unintentionally became less active. I…

"Someone should do something about this." Um...how about YOU!!???

My point exactly!

I think there is something wrong with me. I had never heard of perimenopause. I must have gone through it - but didn't notice anything different. Then one day - I guess I hit menopause. Had my period regularly and then one month - BAM - nothing. I was done. For good. And that was it. Kept waiting for all the horrendous…

I think if I knew the answer to that question - I would be a billionaire!! The steps for success I think are different for every person. For me personally, the answer was: exercise! Once I started working out faithfully and rigorously - not only did I begin to feel better physically - but my mental outlook improved…

I don't especially like running. But I sure feel really damned great when I'm done!!! :smiley: :smiley:

Don't give up!!!!! Will be 64 in a couple of weeks. :/ Been on MFP for about three years and anything is possible!! IMHO - it's harder at this age because we move less. That's it. Period. A slow half-mile walk won't do it. So, got off my *kitten* and started boxing, running, weight training. This improved my mental outlook…

Congratulations!! Great news!! It's always a huge plus when you can stay off those meds!! :)

1. Found this site, starting tracking calories. Could no longer hide from how many calories I was taking in each day. 2. Got a FitBit. Starting tracking how many calories I was really burning everyday - and was shocked how few I was burning! 3. Realized I would have to "up" my activity level - so set up a home gym. 4.…

WOW!! I remember more French than I thought I did. :)

I also think running is helpful for toning thighs. I also noticed a difference in my INNER thigh area when I added jumping rope and jumping jacks to my workouts.