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Lost 6 lbs in the last 3 weeks! Other little improvements: getting into truck is easier; can get up from chair easier; have a little more energy. DD will be teaching English and literature at a university in southern China. Her main reason for going is to do mission work. She's been wanting to go for about 6 years. Things…

Haven't been able to read posts for awhile. DD is moving to China August 15. This is intended to be permanent. We are having a moving sale tomorrow. I have been logging and exercising. I lost 6 lbs in 3 weeks, have a little more energy, and can step up into our truck without lifting my leg with my hand. Will try to read…

Finally caught up. Thanks for the encouragement to exercise at home. I did about 30 min of different walking activities. Doing well at eating the extra calories and carbs prescribed by dietician. Have more energy now. Now, off to bed. DebbieTX

Relate to stories about twins. I have twins. While still in hospital was asked if they were identical. I replied that they were a boy and girl. Then asked again if they were identical and this from a nurse's aide. I refused to say no. Just kept telling her I had a boy and a girl. Fortunately, my twins were late in…

Prayers and hugs to all. Congrats to those with victories!! I did enjoy the chocolate from DH bday. Was able to eat 1700 cal without pushing it today. DebbieTX

Went to dinner for DH bday. Had the strawberry pecan salad. YUM!! Needed more calories so ate some of his chocolate dessert. First dessert inn 3 months. DebbieTX

Ate 1800 cal yesterday but had pinto beans as a snack to get in carbs. Not something I want to do again. Today is DH birthday and DD is taking us out where they have a salad I love. It fills me up so it's all I eat. Guess calories will be down today. Did walk at the gym for 35 minutes and was tired but not exhausted. Am…

Barbie, Thanks for the advice. I love bananas and peanut butter so will use that as a treat.

Afternoon everyone. Went to dietitian today and have lost 2 lbs in 10 days! I have been eating between 1200 & 1500 cal per day. She says to eat at least 1800 cal, including, 200g of carbs. She is concerned because I am exhausted after 30 min of walking. It feels like I will have to ignore low calorie vegetables to get in…

Felt really bad today. Wanted to eat! Anything!!! But I managed to only have an apple. Yeah for me! Cleaned out closet and bath for DD. Tomorrow will hang the clothes left lying on the bed. Since she is having a garage sale, I am trying to purge my house of stuff. Exercise routine starts Monday. Good to see all the pics.…

Starting an exercise routine Monday. Walking MWF and strength training TTh. Daughter moved all her stuff in this week. She moves in Sunday after a weekend with my son's family. Last visit before going to China. She has been going to gladiator camp so I am having her help with the strength training. Thanks for the good…

Thanks for all the good wishes for DH during heart issues. Heart is more enlarged and not pumping as well. Nothing can be done as this is just progression of his heart disease. I feel blessed to still have him around. First heart surgery was in 1985. Know that sleep is important to my wellbeing. I really need about 8…

Did well eating this weekend even with DH in hospital. Only exercise has been walking from pking lot to hospital room and walks with DH around the halls. He is having a stress CT tomorrow with contrast. Hope it shows a reason for his chest pain.

Just finished reading all of today's posts. Congrats to all successes and prayers for those who need them. Was prepared to grocery shop and go to the gym. DH got dressed, then told me he was having chest pains. So off to ER. Did not have a heart attack, but has a long history of heart problems. Morphine took care of the…

Good afternoon. Wickglamgirl and Susan: Welcome! I found that logging my food has been the most helpful in keeping to my eating plan. Read posts and ask for help. The women here have great suggestions. Cheri: Sorry about the rental change. But welcome to TX! Janetr: Glad your husband's surgery went well. Prayers for a…

Am walking on clouds today! I lost 8 lbs in June!! Now I just need to get the exercise on a schedule. I have to say that logging all food has made it easier to stick to my new eating plan. NOT a diet!! Daughter got her China work visa today, so she is all set to move in 6 weeks. Will be moving in with us the end of July.…

June goals: did well with all except the exercise. Need to work on that. Will not know about weight loss until Wednesday. I don't trust my scale so I only weigh at the Dr office. July goals: Log all food Exercise 3+ times/week Start body weight training Lose 5 lbs Collect unused items to sell Manage time better Daughter is…

Still having problems. Will post goals later.

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Just caught up on reading posts. Vacation with family was great. Enjoyed every minute. Stayed with my eating plan. Resisted homemade ice cream and cookies.

Having a great time with my family at the lake. Went swimming twice today. Nothing strenuous, leisurely moving and visiting with daughter and sister. Sticking to my eating plan. Yeah! Going to bed. Will try to check in again soon. Debbie in TX

Katla: Love the quotes! Just finished making lists of things to do/pack for our family week at Lake LBJ in central TX. There will be about 25 in an 8 bedroom house right on the lake. We take turns cooking evening meals. The plan is for cereal/sandwiches for other meals. Since I choose not to eat those foods, I will be…

Husband wanted Mexican food-I was worried about this. Did well. No chips; had fish, beans and some avocado. Tasted great. Son was here last weekend. Had tea party with granddaughters (2 & 4). The older one was so excited to use a real tea cup with flowers on it. Will see daughter later today. She just got back from a…

I enjoy reading all posts. There is always good info that helps me on my weight loss journey. I have made a lifestyle change and am committed to it. I saw the dietitian today and she suggested that I eat more calories and carbs. So I am moving from 1500 to 1800 daily. Going to gym 3 times a week for walking ( can't deal…

I enjoy reading all the posts. I find encouragement here daily. I have more energy since making protein about half my calories. Thanks to whoever gave me the suggestion. I have lost 17 lbs since April. Just need to do more walking. Debbie in TX

Thanks for info on water. I was confused about how many ounces in a gallon. I am not drinking too much water. I am trying to eat more protein. Appreciating the feedback. Debbie in TX

Kim: MFP puts me on 1750; I decided on 1500. I drink at least a gallon of water each day. To drink half my weight would be over 2 gallons a day. Not sure I could do that and still eat enough calories. I am full and really can't eat more than I am. Becca: Glad to hear from you. Do take care of yourself!! I know it's hard…

I need some help. Am exhausted after only 30 minutes of very slow walking, even taking a shower and getting dressed is hard to accomplish. Am eating 1200-1500 calories a day and getting enough macros. I have cut out sugars, bread, pasta and processed food. Am seeing Dr Tuesday and dietitian on Friday. Has anyone else had…

Charleen and Paulina congrats on the weight loss. I'm taking it slow on the walking. Having balance issues, trouble concentrating and muscle weakness. Seeing doctor and dietitian next week. I may be eating too few calories. Am staying under 1500. And I'm not hungry at this level. Thanks for the feedback. Debbie

Michele. Thanks for the concern. No damage. Just really hard to get up. Debbie