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Good for you!!!! Hard work pays off. Remember this feeling and this look. Let it keep you inspired to stay on track and be healthy.

Down a pant size!! I was convinced I would never lose weight at my age (63) so I got rid of all my "skinny" clothes. Had to go out and buy pants and some new tops. So excited to be down a size--actually between smaller sizes. In the past, I was always shopping for "larger" sizes. Good Bye Women's size!!!!

I'm trying to focus less on the food and more on the plan that my son, DIL and grandson are coming for a visit. More of a focus on family and conversation, less on eating so much that I am concerned about the calories. Focusing on being thankful that I even have food to eat. That is how I am approaching the holidays this…

discipline over motivation---Get back to the discipline of tracking and measuring and weighing food. Make sure you keep some space for a snack if you need it. I need one in the afternoon so I allow some calories for a snack. I have found for myself that motivation fails me every time. The only thing that keeps me focused…

Brittaney--I am so sorry for your loss. I understand fully what you are going thru with the miscarriage. I too have experienced that loss. I can understand your lack of motivation and your upset and your sorrow. It is difficult to go thru what you went thru and not be depressed and frustrated and angry. That said, perhaps…

What are you afraid of? Are you afraid of losing weight? What's holding you back? Baby steps--one foot in front of the other. Start by making healthy choices and cutting your portions back a bit. Try moving--gentle walking. Your time of excuses has to be over. It's so easy to "dream" and say I want, but unless you do…

really just beginning this journey of counting calories and eating healthier than I was before. It's not easy to keep track everyday and log food, but I have noticed that I am losing weight at a reasonable rate. Stick it out. Do this as a life style change--it's not a "fad" diet but a proven way to be healthier and feel…

Finding for myself anyway, that it's a change in lifestyle from unhealthy to healthy--some of it has to do with liking oneself and caring for self enough to change. I have done the "unhealthy" and have lost weight but never kept it off. I have wrecked havoc with my body. I am nearly 63 and finally waking up to the fact…

I've used L-Carnitine to support healthy heart function. I had a diagnosed heart murmur (not serious or life threatening) and taking the L carnitine helped reduce it. I wouldn't recommend it unless checked with a Dr for that. Don't know if it does anything for reducing fat or anything like that. I do know that getting…

Welcome Sarah--Keep up the good work. 9lbs in a month is wonderful!!!! Di

((((((((HUGS)))))))) Melanie---You are in my thoughts. I am sorry that you and your daughter and family are going thru such tragedy. I am glad that none of the grand children nor your daughter or son in law were lost. YAY for pictures being saved.

Beautiful pictures, Heather!!! I bet you do miss them. time will fly!! been off line for a few days--remodeling back bedrooms. Husband got the computer running in the living room and I feel better now! :) Got so used to tracking food on line that it took me 2-3x as long trying to look everything up in my calorie book and…

Glo--so sorry about your loss. ((((HUGS)))) Well--both picnics are over--Thank goodness!!! No one eats healthy as is reflected in the food choices in both places. glad i brought veggies!! I didn't do as well today with eating tho--they had strawberry jello pretzel dessert which is one of my favorites and I ate 2-aprox 4"…

OK--logged last night's meal and by eating only half and bringing home LO's, I really didn't do too badly. I know that matching isn't really accurate, but I had some exercise calories so I did pretty well. Hopefully I can do that well at the picnic today..... Di--PA

Well, Ladies, I had a wonderful time last night and a great meal! Ate too much I think, but it was worth it. I rationalized saying i don't do this every day (thank goodness) and am planning the picnic calories better. I am making a vegetable salad that is healthy and tasty. Seems to be filling and folks seem to like it. I…

@cityjaneLondon asking for double veggies is an idea. might do that. usually they cook them nicely. with picnics on Sat and Sunday, I will have to find time to do some exercise---another high cal weekend AAAAUUGGGG :s

Going to this restaurant is always special--especially for BDs and anniversaries :) I looked up the menu and looked up the two chicken dishes that sound good. both will be about the same in calories and fats. half will come home. If I decide on the one with the side of rice noodles, I will ask them to make half a serving.…

thought about tonight and eating out--I will eat half the entree. Left overs will make a great lunch on Monday!!

Thanks Karen--might work. I will take a good look at the menu tonight and see what is there. It's a relatively fancy place and the food is wonderful. I already decided NO dessert and NO wine. Those are usually on the choice when we have gone before. That will kick out some calories. lol! I will let you all know what goes.…

Heather---guess I better join that "new" exercise class at the gym so I can enjoy my down time. LOL Going out to dinner tonight for our anniversary--44 yrs. Going to one of our favorite places. Don't know what to get, they don't have a nutrition count for their meals. I love the almond crusted goat cheese for…

Karen---Have to adapt all the motivation and reward to humans....good behavior hmmm--can chase a ball for fun after doing sit and stay----get a bone for heeling---I will work on motivation for us ladies--perhaps after a weight loss we can get a manicure or pedi? but a new outfit or sit and relax with a good book and glass…

@cityjaneLondon You have a good point... :o Never thought about it. But now that you mention it, i think it is a great idea--only thing is, I won't use food as my motivator LOL Could use some clothes tho and a size down would sure be great!!!! welcome marion431. I just really got started, but this seems like a good group.…

@Miriamwithcats thank you for the hints. I try to eat the meat and some days I do well. I do like liver but it is hard to find GOOD liver. You seem knowledgeable about this. Thanks again. Did about 45 minutes of pulling weeds. That's my day's work--45 min of Silver Sneakers and 45 min of pulling weeds. Time for a break.…

Thank you Karen and Miriam. I guess I should try to find out what is causing the anemia. I will see my Dr again in 6 mos--February. I may e-mail him before then and ask him. I don't take iron supplements. Maybe I should. Anyway--today I went to Silver Sneakers class. Judy, our instructor, really got us moving--considering…

Just came back from my class--down to 179.6 from 182 (Dr office this past monday) doing something good i hope. Trying to process all the things we are learning. Carbs, proteins, fats...AAGGGHHH!!!! Not getting enough whole grains or veggies. Have to really look and plan better so I am better balanced. Dietitian recommended…

Good afternoon ladies!!! I am going to my LifeSmart nutrition class in a little bit. That is what got me started logging food and exercise. I have been doing fairly well. Keeping around 1200 cal. Had some "over eating days", but back on track. Been so tired. Bld work came back with low Red Blood count--forgot to ask the Dr…

Thank you for all the welcomes!!! I really appreciate it. @frankiesgirl21 I don't have AC in my house and this humidity is AWEFUL!!!!! Is there an end in sight???? @darvit207 Nice to meet you too. I hear you about motivation. It's hard when it is so hot and humid and rainy. Sunshine IS coming I hear. Hold out for a sunny…

I've been on lexapro and abilify for a very long time. I don't dare stop taking them. I have clinical depression and anxiety disorder. Both help tremendously. Yes, I hve gained weight while taking them--BUT even tho they are what my Dr says are "weight gainers", I noticed, now that I am tracking and trying to get some…

I'm 62 and 5'2". I would never be able to get down to my "ideal" weight without major exercise and not eating more than 1000 cal a day---I am now at my highest weight ever--180, and am looking to get down to 150 to start with. I am hoping for that. The body is just too tired to go thru all the work it will take to get too…

MIchele--love your Sea Turtle!!!!! What a good job of painting you did! :) would love to see your snail when that is done also. Di in PA