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Yup. Doctors have told me "I'm of that age" and will have to work much harder now than I did 20 years ago. They are right. It's not just about the calories in and calories out anymore.

I absolutely love it. At this time in my life, I do have the time to dedicate myself to the time in the gym. I found a groove I really enjoy. A trainer at the gym mentioned over-exercising which is why I asked here. Since asking here I visited my doctor and was told not to change it if I am happy with it.

You are right. I had a *kitten* day. Thanks!

I don't expect to change anybody's mind ... BUT. As I said, I'm not new to exercise and eating healthy. When I was younger I used to work at the gym as an instructor. Before that, I lost 160 lbs JUST FROM WATER EXERCISES. Not one person asked how hard I was working Moderate, light, intense? or what exercises I was doing in…

Thank you for all your comments! I have a few things to improve and change. Hopefully, something will budge soon!

When I cannot be accurate and have to guess, I try to take the higher calorie items listed in MFP. And that apple pie you mention was a bite. I try to overestimate the calories instead of underestimating them. I don't know how else to do it? This is my best guess. How else could I do it?

Yes, that is what my fitbit is telling me I have burned during my workouts. I'll add my workouts to MFP and I always record the lower estimate of my workouts.

done.

I guess for now I will start over in the kitchen and be patient. I have seen an improvement, maybe I'm just not giving it enough time. I get stuck and I compare this time to the younger me when I lost 160 lbs in my late 20's. I KNOW how to do this journey. At least, I know how it worked the first time. This time has been…

I have lost SOME weight over the past year. So it is doing SOMETHING. But the past 2 months I seem to be losing and gaining it right back.

I AM obese. I weigh 230. My doc wants me down to at least 165. And that just gets me into the high end she wants me at. Even according to MFP I can burn 900 calories in a Zumba class. My fitbit is pretty darn close to what MFP estimates. I never eat all my calories back. IF I do eat them, it's only half. So on a…

I'm using a fitbit, I know it's not accurate, but I use it as a guide. I weigh my food.

Feel free to add me! It's nice having active MFP friends for motivation!

I can't wait!! I'm one of those lucky people ... if there is a bad side effect for something, it will happen to me. I deal with night sweats, hot flashes, very moody, cholesterol is up, chronic migraines, and brain fog. In my family, it's known to last up to 10 years. I'm on year 3. Yay!

Good for you! I've tried yoga, it's not for me. But, I love water aerobics. It's awesome when you find something you can do AND like it!!

Charge 2 user. I love challenges and making new friends. Add me: https://www.fitbit.com/user/38949X

Sorry, but I think I'm gonna have to sit this one out. I have been sick and so far it's not getting any better. Keep kickin' *kitten*! I'll be cheering you on.

Weigh in week: Week 1 Weigh in day: Wednesday Previous Week's weight:233 lbs Todays (Wednesday) Weight: 231.8 Have been sick so I haven't been posting. But, I'm here! :)

Username: lydiapassthedonuts Weigh in day: Wednesday Starting Weight: 233

I'll give it a go.

@BarneyRubbleMD WOOHOO!!! You are doing awesome!!! Congrats! You don't have much more to go ... You got this! @happygirlxxx I had a similar relationship with my MIL. Quite awkward. But, you hit the nail on the head ... she gets to see her son. It will mean a lot. Thursday Truth? Okay ... I am so tired, mentally exhausted.…

Holiday Exercise Challenge Name: Lydia Goal: Minimum of 150 minutes of activity per week. My activity will include walking, gym, workout videos, and anything else I can do without injuring myself. November 22: 180 minutes of exercise, pilates 4x, over 10,000 steps 6 of 7 days November 29: 100 minutes of exercise, run 1x,…

Looks like it’s been somewhat quiet around here. Hope it’s because everyone is having a wonderful holiday season and is busy getting their exercise! I’m not good with all the personals. Actually, I really suck at it. But here it goes ... Welcome to all the new folks! @Nikion901 love your photo of all the snow! Looks like…

Helloooo there! I was without my computer for a while but I'm back! Here is my challenge report: Holiday Exercise Challenge Name: Lydia Goal: Minimum of 150 minutes of activity per week. My activity will include walking, gym, workout videos, and anything else I can do without injuring myself. November 22: 180 minutes of…

@GOINSTD12 Oh My!! I'm so very sorry to hear about your husband and everything else you are dealing with. Thoughts and prayers to you.

Holiday Exercise Challenge Name: Lydia Goal: Minimum of 150 minutes of activity per week. My activity will include walking, gym, workout videos, and anything else I can do without injuring myself. November 22: 180 minutes of exercise, pilates 4x, over 10,000 steps 6 of 7 days November 29: December 6: December 13: December…

FALL CHALLENGE Name: Lydia Age: 45 Height: 5’8” Start Weight (as of Sept. 16th):240.4 Goal Weight (for Nov. 18th): 228 Weigh in Weeks (listed by Wednesdays) 1. Sept. 20: 236.2 2. Sept. 27: 233.8 3. Oct. 4: 234.6 4. Oct. 11: 234.2 5. Oct. 18: 237 7. Oct. 25:233 8. Nov. 1: 233.4 9. Nov. 8: 231.2 10. Nov. 15: 228!!! Final…

Holiday Exercise Challenge Name: Lydia Goal: Minimum of 150 minutes of activity per week. My activity will include walking, gym, workout videos, and anything else I can do without injuring myself. November 22 November 29 December 6 December 13 December 20 December 27 January 3 January 10

@Believeinme35 Hang out and join us in some challenges. Take small steps toward healthy ... You can do it.

FALL CHALLENGE Name: Lydia Age: 45 Height: 5’8” Start Weight (as of Sept. 16th):240.4 Goal Weight (for Nov. 18th): 228 Weigh in Weeks (listed by Wednesdays) 1. Sept. 20: 236.2 2. Sept. 27: 233.8 3. Oct. 4: 234.6 4. Oct. 11: 234.2 5. Oct. 18: 237 7. Oct. 25:233 8. Nov. 1: 233.4 9. Nov. 8: 231.2 10. Nov. 15: 228!!! Final…