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Hello, been MIA for quite some time. Been a MFP user since 2016 but only utilized this group for a few months back in 2020. The pandemic was not kind to my weight loss journey, so I am starting anew. Glad to see the over 60's still going strong. Have a good evening, everyone!

Hello everyone. Had some really nice weather this week so I was able to get out and bike the Katy Trail three days in a row! Today it is cloudy and colder with rain chances this evening and tomorrow. It is supposed to even drop down into the mid-30's tonight. Brrr! I was hoping we were past those temperatures but looks…

Good evening, 60'ers. Things are really getting green here in mid-MO what with all the rain (and thunderstorms) we've been getting. Today was dry, so I took a bike ride on the Katy Trail and admired all the blooming and budding. I did a little morel hunting while I was out but no luck. I think it is still too early here…

Walked the dog between rain showers. It's a warm and muggy 70 degrees here with thunderstorms in the forecast for tonight. My grandson did grocery shopping for me this afternoon so I didn't have to go after all. Got lots of veggies and fruit - lettuce, cabbage, kale, cauliflower, celery, spring onions, avacados, apples,…

josephinebowman, you are a hoot! I love your posts! I have been offline for a few days, just can't muster any enthusiasm for much of anything. Today was a great day, upper 70s and sunny, so I forced myself to get out and walk the dog. We both enjoyed it, actually. Been thinking about a walk in the woods to look for morels…

Alligatorob, nice pic, love those mountains! You'll get to the top before you know it. AnnPT77, the Tommie Crocus are so pretty. I saw a few jonquils and yellow crocus when I was out earlier walking my dog. We went for two short walks today. It was in the 40's and sunny, so nice to be outside. I also cleaned my deck and…

Down 2 pounds this morning! Yippee! I've been in a holding pattern mostly for the past few weeks. Stayed on track with calories but didn't get much exercise today. From 72 degrees yesterday down to 40 today with a fierce north wind. J29t, love those cherry blossoms! So springlike. My magnolia has started to bloom but I'm…

I believe the first day of spring (today) was early this year. It has been a rainy/stormy one here so no outside walking for me and dog. I went to my usual trail yesterday to walk but the access bridge was under water so had to detour to a more uphill path. Wasn't able to walk nearly as long which means I need to do more…

Dropped .8 lb again, but really can't take a lot of credit although I am very happy about it. Have had sniffles, sore throat and headache last couple of days and haven't really had much of an appetite. Pretty sure it's just my allergies kicking up, so treating it as such. But not going out anywhere, just in case. Soup…

Welcome, bettyjmaurer! Glad to have you. This is a wonderful group, so positive and supportive. I think you will like it here. It is cloudy and cold (40 degrees) here again today but I kept my promise to my dog and took her out for a 2-mile walk. Not many folks out on the trail, partly because of the weather I think but…

Barbiecat, great blanket! You've got talent! I never had the patience for any needlework, I'm sorry to say. I spent (spend) most of my free time reading -- and nothing to show for it. ;) GrandmaJAE, welcome! j29t, keep those pictures coming! It was cold and wet here today, so other than going to the Farmer's Market this…

Lynnchristy, hope your allergies are better and you're feeling good today. Welcome Applevie, glad to see you here. Annliz23, you inspire me to do better! A walk with my dog is in my future this afternoon, but I need to find something else to add to walking/biking. It's a cloudy, cool, dreary sort of day here in…

A dreary day here, but I did get out and walk my dog for a bit. Stayed under my calorie limit but could have eaten healthier. Will try to do better tomorrow since I picked up a few healthier items today. Shelves on grocery stores are a bit bare now, and the University here has closed campus in favor of online classes, at…

Good afternoon, 60-ish-ers! Sadly, the sunshine has vanished here and it's been cloudy and cool with some rain yesterday. I've noticed the weather really affects my outlook on life and everything seems so much better and more positive when the sun is shining. :) Nevertheless, I've promised my dog a nice walk today, so will…

J29t, thanks for the Forward Food day inspiration! Love it! Lynnchristy, you are so wonderful to have a kind word for so many of us. Teresadannar, I'm in Columbia. The weather this week has been so awesome I was able to ride 4 days in a row! I think it will rain a lot next week, so I'm doubly grateful for the sunshine this…

Good day, 60'ers! Sunshine and warmth here in Missouri today, so I'm planning a bike ride this afternoon. (Fractured my tibial plateau about 3 years ago on a 2-wheeler, so now I ride a 3-wheeler! :) JTWoody,welcome and congratulations on your can-do attitude! You will make it happen! So great to read through everyone's…

n2gardens56, I'm envious of your flowers! There's nothing like seeing the first blooms in the spring. Nothing like that here yet, though. Your trip to Italy sounds fantastic! What a great motivator to hit your goal. rseward53[/b], what a nice success story. So inspiring! Lynnchristy, biking sounds wonderful. I have a…

March is here, along with the meterological beginning of spring! Another warm day in Mid-Missouri.Lynncristy, the 3 mile walk yesterday was glorious. Just love being outside with my dog! We did another 2.5 mile walk this morning so we are both happy. Suzywantsitall, grandkids and great-grandkids can be awesome motivators.…

Lois2077, I have also been trying IF (eating only during 8 hours a day, fasting for the other 16). I thought it was helping greatly the first month but results have tapered off this past month so not sure if it is working as well as I'd hoped. So far I've had no issue with low blood sugar but in the past I have felt weak…

Teresadannar, hello to a fellow Missourian! I live in Columbia and am also looking forward to the weekend and the forecasted 50-60's. I took my dog out yesterday for a fairly long walk and the wind was so bitter. I think it will be much better Saturday and Sunday. Fingers crossed!

I've been away a few days and enjoyed reading through the posts and catching up. I especially appreciate the charts/graphs that AnnPTT and Getthebabeback provided. All information is "food for thought" (pardon the pun). Good to see more new members jumping in. I've been having problems with adding food to my diary for at…

Thanks for the ideas, RCPV, AnnPT77 and n2gardens56. I've not considered pea protein powders. I'll have to visit our local health market and also check on some higher protein pastas. I definitely AM a pasta lover! I do eat dairy and eggs and cheese are my stand-by proteins. And n2gardens56 I can definitely relate to the…

RCVP, thanks so much for the additional info. Sounds like something I would enjoy. Plan on giving it a try. And I agree with so many of you -- pre-planning is the key! I like to fill in my food diary the day before so I know in advance what I'm planning to eat and don't go off-track. I have a problem getting in enough…

Hello 60-ish-ers. I'm new, just posted once or twice but really enjoying the discussions. Seems like we all have medical/health related issues that impact our weight loss goals. But it's great having a group of similar age and similar issues that I can really relate to. Prior to my biking accident a few years back, I found…

Annliz23, you are so supportive! Congrats on your 1 lb. loss, keep it going. Retiredandlovingit, thanks for the motivation to keep going. 10 years past tibial plateau is good to hear. Alligatorbob, I always heard that anything below 1200 is too low and could slow your metabolism. Not sure that is true, just what I' ve…

Hello 60's group. 65 here and counting... I've used MFP a couple of times in the past with successful weight loss. However I am a complete failure at maintenance! So I'm back again and glad to find a group that seems so compatible to my age and issues. I'm retired and a couple of years ago I had a biking accident which…