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I feel for you. Hang in there. What to do about cravings? I had a big sugar craving and I honestly just avoided sugar for a few weeks and really it stopped the cravings about 90%. I have a friend who loses weight without exercise. Increase your fiber to help you feel full. Know how many calories you are allowed in a day.…

Greek yogurt! I do the Dannon Light and Fit Greek Yogurt strawberry. Mmmm. It has some fat, which is good fat, has good amt of protein, and tastes good. I can't stomach regular plain yogurt taste. Under 100 calories. I lost 15 lbs and ate it as a snack when I needed a little something.

You can do this! What I told myself that helped is that it won't happen overnight. I wanted to lose 50. I'm down 6 but it was hard work. The pop is a big thing. If I drink one sugar pop a day I can gain 1-2 lbs a wk, so giving it up will really help you, congrats. I got used to Diet pop. Another thing that may help is to…

Welcome! I'm post menopausal and 52. I couldn't lose weight for anything and found this site. It's still hard but I exercise 6 days a week and watch food intake and find encouragement from watching others lose. It motivates me. I've lost 6 pounds but not overnight, it's a lot of work but worth it to see scale move even a…

That's the best comment I've heard in a while! :wink: Hang in there, it will eventually come off, sometimes it takes more time then we expect. Add me as a friend if you'd like. I'm from Minnesota.

For those who don't believe in a plateau, do some research. It happens. Just because you don't plateau doesn't mean the rest of the world doesn't. I've had doctors say it's normal. I've had weight stuck for weeks. I did learn to switch up my routine. Some bodies get stuck eating the same foods or doing the same workout…

Sent you a message about my experience. I was on strict protein diet and lost 44 lbs. BUT my cholestrol skyrocketed and it gave me high blood pressure. Both were perfect before the diet. That was 1999 and I still can't get off the bp meds. The American Heart Assoc said that women should avoid high protein/high fat diets…

Add me to the list! Was thin until my 30s, then gained. Lost 45 lbs once but 30 lbs came back. After hysterectomy and turning 50, it's been so tough. I've worked hard but it's slow going. That said, I'm very committed to losing this. Let's motivate each other ladies! If you want a person to encourage you as you encourage…

Hang in there. I noticed once I dropped most sugar from diet, I didn't crave it at all. Binging is tough, I had to stop letting sugary snacks in the house. It's so true that eating more sugar causes more cravings, it's a vicious cycle. I've had my share of insensitive docs too, try a new one if you can. My suggestion would…

I really like my PF location. It's quiet and I don't really need any assistance, we'll see how it is in January though. If you have problems, definitely speak up. It's not worth the cost if you are unhappy. I am on a month to month so I can quit any time and love that option. Hoping to use it more this month.

You can add me! I need support as well and I like to offer it too. I need to lose about 40 lbs but it's been a slow process even working at it. Not sure why but I won't give up. I want results. :wink:

I'm in. New year, new me. Send me a request if you want to encourage and be encouraged. If you tend to only 'like' someone's logs once in a blue moon, probably best if you don't friend me. I want to really get to know people and talk about the issues that affect our weight and help each other LOSE weight this year!…

Thanks Gals, I sent you a request! ;)

Hi all, I sent you friend requests, all you have to do is accept and we'll be on our way to help each other out!

Add me too. :)

Feel free to add me!

Last try at finding someone in the area. Anyone?

Send me a friend request. I'll be on your team too! :wink:

Hi Cathy, feel free to send me a request. Maybe add more about yourself, where you're from, how much you want to lose. Helps to let people know more about you. :smiley: Never give up!

Add me. I'm trying to lose the same. Let's do this!! :wink:

Try Vega bars, they are so delicious. Can't believe they are high in protein and just 200 calories. Very filling, has fiber. HyVee store had them and someone mentioned how good they were and I tried them. I bought the box so it's cheaper that way. Non GMO. Plant-based. Chocolate caramel is amazing.

Don't starve yourself or your body will fight you and keep the weight ON. Eat sensibly with 3 meals a day. Don't snack much. Drink lots of water and keep moving.

Eating more proteins and fiber will fill you up and keep you satisfied longer. That does work. Drug type suppressents can be dangerous over time. Quick fixes don't keep it off long term. My dr. said 'get distracted' when you get hungry. The cravings will be less and less the more you focus on something else. Hope it helps.…

Would love to be friends with other women in their 50's so we can work together and encourage each other on this journey. It's a tough age to lose weight, but I know it's doable. I really want this time to be successful and long-lasting! Let's do this. B)

What helped me in the past was watching what I ate after dinner. That's the time of day where calories like to stick with you. Stick with mostly proteins at those times. Drink lots of water. Lastly, get enough sleep. Stress from not sleeping well often makes people overeat. Best to you with your goals! You can do it! :)

Thanks Orphia. I had heard bad calories (sweets etc) even within your limit will eventually add to fat later. Wasn't sure and interesting that you've had success. What I've learned in the past is that the body reacts differently for everyone. I had success with protein diet BUT had bad side effects where many have good…

Hi ladies, I sent you both requests for friends. Looking forward to working on this with you! Stay strong! We CAN do this. :wink:

Hi Kristin, I hear you about food. That's seriously 1/2 my battle. I have heard often that it's about getting distracted with something else. That's true, I lost 30 pounds just not sitting in front of the tv at night. I am trying that again. Also, drink water when you get hungry, it's supposed to help fight the craving. I…

Hi, I'm in too, female and 50. My goal is to drop 40 lbs by May. I lost 15 pounds in the spring and got stuck. Didn't have the support to push through the plateau. I gained a lot back when I fell in June and hurt my leg. Was hard to workout. I tried to find people locally who wanted to work together, but that was very…

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