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This is my 25th day on MFP and I am trying to be more realistic about my efforts. I did too much to begin with and emotionally it set me back. So...making goals Just For Today is exactly what I need. So JFT... 1. say no to pizza 2. say no to diet soft drinks 3. drink only water 4. walk 3,000 steps 5. stay within sodium…

Thank you so much, Toni! My husband was a pastor. You do not know how encouraging your words have been. I like the idea of 'spiritual vitamins' and 'soul food'. I think I will copy some verses tomorrow and put them in an old medicine jar to take as needed. Thank you so much. Praying that all of you ladies have a wonderful…

I hope I am posting this reply correctly. I am still pretty new to all things on MFP and to computers in general... msfazer...when I read your message I hurt for you. I have had people say things like that to me, and it hurt me terrribly. I also have difficulty with emotional eating. I am very sorry that your coworker was…

Hello, Ladies! This is my 24th day on MFP, and I just found this 'thread'? is that what I call it? I know very little about computers, the internet, smart phones etc. I have been very encouraged reading your messages here. I would like very much to join the group. You all seem to be very supportive of one another. I have…

zichab, Thank you so much for the advice and encouragement! Many, many blessings! :)

Okay, now that I have been with MFP for 23 days and have gone overboard on what is realistic for me, I am ready to set my goals for October. I have been trying to walk more and faster than I should be for my health, emotional and physical. So I am only putting down approximates in my exercise log (mph etc.) because I am…

Thank you so much. I have overcome so many of the negative things from my past, but I think you really made me think here. I have avoided dealing with this one. It comes up and I notice it now, but I need to go farther than simply noticing it (although noticing is a big first step). And I so much hear what you are saying…

I am just beginning this MyFitnessPal journey. I would love to have an accountability buddy! Please add me as a friend if you like.

Hi, Birkleigh! I also struggle with depression and anxiety greatly. I have been heavy all of my life and get nervous when I begin to lose weight - I use weight to protect myself. I do encourage you to continue to message here. Just getting daily notes from others who have the difficulties we deal with has helped me so…

Thank you so much for the exercise tip! Great idea! I am going to try that!

I just had a message that my friend request was sent to you - we'll see if I did it correctly!

I believe overcoming emotional eating is a day to day process. And when those rough times happen, my husband passed away almost a year ago, it can throw us for a loop! You have done well, however, because you have not given up! I feel that even though emotional eating seems to get the best of me sometimes, it really hasn't…

You may want to talk to your doctor about your fear of being like your mom. Perhaps she will help you in this concern. Sorry, if you have already done this. If you haven't, I hope this helps you! Will be remembering your appointment tomorrow!

I have used food all of my life for comfort and detachment in difficult situations. That is so cool that you are aware of that. I had been told for many years that I did that, but until I realized it for myself it was difficult to make changes. I still hit the donuts sometimes, and the cookies, and the pizza, but when I do…

I see the last post was about 2 1/2 months ago (I am new to this group) so I hope that things have evened out for you and you are doing well. I, too, am on long-acting insulin and know that it can be very frustrating...esp when I am eating the right food!! The advise to talk to a dietician was great. I find that sometimes…

You are certainly in my thoughts and prayers! Saw that your biopsy was 2 days ago. You are probably still waiting for results. For me sometimes waiting can SEEM like forever. It is so difficult to do at times like this. When I am waiting for such a big thing, I try to remember that if I ruin today by worrying about what…

That is great! Sounds like you are doing well with this. What should the a1c be? I was under the impression that 6.0 - 6.9 is okay. Also wanted to share that my latest a1c was 6.4 - three months earlier it was 8.4! Woohoo! Many, many blessings!

My husband and I used to go to the grocery store and I would push the cart. He would collect items he wanted - candy, chips (what I should not have). He would say, 'Do you like this?' If I said, "Yes, I love that." He would put it back on the shelf. If I said, "Oh, I won't eat that!" He would put it in the cart. People…

2mile per day - walking outside or inside with the DVDs 10,000 steps per day on my pedometer resistance band workout every 3 days Thank you so much! This is my 7th day with MFP and it is very encouraging to find this group! Encouragement to everyone!

Thank you all so much for your replies - such good encouragement and good information - I am very happy I have found this group! Many, many blessings!

Thank you all so much for responding! You are all wonderful!

I am so happy that I found this group! I am actually crying right now after reading the stories. I am 52 years old and have been diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes for about 13 years. I am new to MFP (this is only my 7th day). I have tried so many medicines and even some long acting and short acting insulin. I really don't…

This is my 7th day with MFP. I am about ready to give up like I have so many times when I have tried to do better with my eating/exercise. I am an emotional eater - I am 52 years old and struggled all of my life, dealing with life's struggles through eating. I would be honored to be your friend. We all need someone who…

I am new to MyFitnessPal and to the internet so I apologize if I have placed this message in the wrong spot. If I have done that, would someone please help me understand the correct way to send messages? I am writing, even though I do not know if anyone will see this message, because I know that if you do not ask for help…

I am new to the internet, new to this site, and wanting to give up the 'making health goals and never carrying them through' pattern that I have held to faithfully all of my life. I would very much like to join this 50+ goals thing. I don't have any goals yet and we are half way through Sept so I will work on setting goals…