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SW:212 CW:204.9 GW:180 IW: 130 Good morning. Finding the silver lining; I'm celebrating even though my loss was only 1 pound over two weeks. It was a rough two weeks. I'm putting in more hours at work to close year end and just haven't made time for exercise. I see the encouragement this group offers some members so I'm…

SW:212 CW:206 GW:180 IW: 130 Good morning. It's a day of driving as I return my youngest to college so won't get many steps in, and little chance of healthy food on the road. But... I'm celebrating my latest weigh-in: down 6 pounds in three weeks. I've been skipping breakfast and eating my large meal in the middle of the…

I hear you. You spend your life mothering your child(ren) and forget to take care of yourself. This year, put yourself first. Establish healthy routines and realistic fitness goals. Find something that motivates you to stick to your routines. Reward yourself with something other than food when you meet milestones - a trip…

Hi everyone, I've been on mfp on and off for years. I kinda fell off the fitness wagon during covid and then really slumped into comfort eating following a series of personal tragedies. I didn't dare attempt any big changes over the holidays - my willpower can't resist christmas cookies - but the numbers on my scale keep…

Sharron Hiking the entire Appalachian trail is ambitious even for an experienced hiker. How many trips do you think it will take?

This is my weight for the last week. The lines represent 2.5 pound increments. I'm all over the place. I know my body fluctuates but this is nutty.

Today feels like a cupcake day.

I do this, mostly so I can remember what I planned for lunch or dinner, or to see if I have room for wine.

I ran across this last night and it feels like it's meant for you. "You can't go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending." - CS Lewis

I'm checking out two gyms this morning so I'm up stupid early. I'll just throw this out there - ran across it last night. "You can't go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending." - CS Lewis

Tweetyras - Welcome! Don't discount your persistence. You're here and that counts. ~Lou from the burbs Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can. - Arthur Ashe

I'm crying a little bit for you, Cheri. I have a furbaby I love like a child, so I completely understand.

Good morning, ladies. It warmed up just enough to make icy conditions yesterday, so that was fun. :wink: Forecast today includes freezing fog. I went grocery shopping yesterday with a ton of lunch ideas, but none of them entirely cohesive. I made extra fish for dinner last night so I could bring it for lunch today,…

I have anxiety, which morphs easily into situational depression. It helps to have a goal with a very clear reward. Can you make a commitment to baby steps, like promising yourself to go to the gym a number of times each week?

I think you may have too much time on your hands.

Evie in IL - Welcome! It's nice to see a neighbor in here. I work in EGV although I live a little closer to Chicago. Betsy - so happy for you! What a lovely story. It was above freezing yesterday - a veritable heat wave - so I took the opportunity to take down the Christmas tree and do a mountain of laundry. (Translation:…

Too cold for outside activity today. I'm staying indoors and taking down Christmas decorations

Heather - I belong to the Chicago Scots and we celebrate Burns night in March when the weather is a little more reasonable. We don't get 'true' haggis here in the states but it's pretty close. I had it in Scotland and I can't taste the difference. Evelyn - The problem with the heat is a chronic issue. We've had the…

I'm 70 pounds over my ideal weight. I'm with you!

I learned that the mom weight is impossible to lose when you clean up after your kids by eating what they didn't finish at dinner. That knowledge alone helped me drop 5 pounds. Happy to provide support and encouragement.

Jessica, that sounds a lot like me! My weight gain happened since the birth of my youngest almost 15 years ago. I feel it's time I reclaimed my skinny body.

You are my hero.

Becca, In order to burn off 1 pound of fat, your body needs a calorie deficit of 3500. The safest way to do this is to decrease your intake each day by 500kcal. The 1200 kcal goal is based on your current height and weight, and as mentioned it's the minimum intake to make sure your metabolism doesn't shut down in…

There are too many variables. It really depends on the type of exercise you plan to do and the level of technology you're comfortable using. Do you want your tracker to be waterproof (for swimming)? Do you want it to include a heart monitor? Do you want it to be compatible with MFP? Do you want it to have other features…

Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can. - Arthur Ashe

Just waltzing around in broad daylight? I thought tarantulas were nocturnal. Maybe he was sleepwalking.

Near west burbs here. Cubs fan. :smile:

Good morning, ladies. Still bitter cold here in Chicago. I'm wearing layers at work because our heat went out (repairman has been called) but can't do much for my poor toes. Does shivering count as exercise?

Hello, ladies! I'm Louise, 52, from a suburb of Chicago. I am committing this year to a healthier lifestyle with the help of MFP. I'm taking my family to Florida this summer and I want to be healthy enough to keep up with my kids at Disneyworld. I've been slowly gaining weight over the last 15 years and my doc is concerned…

60+ but I'd be happy with half that.