BlondeTheHardWay Member

Oh Jesus yes! I had one very trim pretty lady examine how my hips hung over the edge of a chair by a couple inches. I asked her if she had lost something ( like her mind). My hips now hang over a whole lot less! I was 272 not too long ago. 231 is real progress. 175 will be my goal. You know, it would have been nice if she…

The whole calorie in, calorie out thing is too much for me personally. I get about the same amount of exercise each day and maybe more on weekends. I take in about 1,250 to 1,400 calories and no more (I hope, allowing for mistakes!) Be reasonable with yourself. When we are too strict we just set ourselves up for disaster.…

....translation? Perhaps you are just coming off as a bit too complicated for the men on here. I get a feeling that these weight loss forums are meat markets (dating sites) for a lot of us. Just lose the ALL CAPS thing and stay relaxed....you'll do fine honey!

"Vegetarian", old Indian translation: Bad hunter. It's possible as long as he doesn't smell like that stuff you put on ourself to attract deer.

I get about 1,200 calories on days that I'm not really hungry or very very busy. The most I consume is 1,400 and I measure very accurately.

Ok. Lost 4 pounds since joining. I am real encouraged. Journaling my food and calories. It's working.

I lost a whole lot more than I am working on now a bunch of years ago. My surprises were that I found bones I didn't remember having. Collar bones for one, hip bones were another and I actually went to my doctor to ask him what that bump was. God, how weird! Young guys, guys 10+ years younger were really noticing me too. I…

Me too! I need to get 50+ off and I am totally determined to do this by New Years 2017!

I lost a lot years ago and got to where weight was not an issue for me. Being much lighter I just had the drive to exercise more and get out and do more things. I kept a diary and just recently FOUND that diary! I felt really jazzed finding it too! I had forgotten just HOW I accomplished my weight loss! Now I'm going by my…

Hi! Ok, I will!!

I take a caffeine drink before workouts plus some soy protein powder. Two droppers full of B Complex liquid also. Add some tart cherry extract which helps reduce inflammation and follow every workout with ice bags on the specific joints which I am strengthening. What a help! When all is done I feel great!

Wash and cut up in chunks. Steam for 25 minutes or until very tender. Peel. Mash up with just a small amount of honey. Enjoy just like that!

New sandals! A night out at the movies where I bring my own snacks! I also buy Gold. Not jewelry....I exchange a portion of my pay for gold and put it away. Smart move.

Cheese. I've stopped buying it.

I agree. You must be first diagnosed my a doctor who can test and understands what it is.

Serving size is supposed to reflect a 2,000 cal. a day plan. I just measure out what I want and keep it under my calorie limit for my day. I'm too busy to make a science out of this.

Sounds good!

Active, every day and looking for friends.

Only by myself, in private, after looking both ways......

Look them up online. I did just yesterday. Needed a low sodium salad dressing and found one! I ran out for greek yogurt, buttermilk, mustard, balsamic vinegar and some Feta cheese.

Victoria's Secret can help you!

Life is tough. It's even tougher if you're stupid. John Wayne

I have a 24 oz bottle which goes everywhere with me. I also keep one gallon bottles all over the house. If I need to fill up, it's right there.

Outdoor type!

Body glide saved my thighs! Then I got compression shorts and they help a lot too. When you get that chafing and the skin turns RED and it feels like you are losing your skin, I use A&D ointment AFTER I apply Ace Cold Compresses to the chafed area. Believe ME!! You need to take the HEAT out of your skin and reduce the…

I weigh on Fridays in the morning. Same jammies, before I go drink my first glass of water.

You can do yummy things with chocolate, peanut butter and ice-cream. If you are trying to lose or gain. Just watch portions.

Anyone else needing to lose 50+ pounds can add me. We need all the support we can get. Let's do this!!!!!