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Good morning…I have not been here for awhile. I have gotten discouraged by my weight. I am having to come to terms with not being able to do activities like I did when younger. I have never been athletic or a fast walker but I got out this morning. Not a power walk, but for a senior with arthritis felt I did really well…

Happy New Year 🥳 everyone! I am not new to the struggle with weight loss; I have tried various weight loss programs and have been successful for awhile. Since January 1, 2024 I have been able to lose 2 1/4 lbs and it feels good. I am 68 years old and have some health issues which is my motivation to take the extra cargo…

Good morning everyone! It sounds like everyone is starting off 2024 on a good footing. I have lost a 1/4 pound this week, which is going in the right direction. Just wanted to check in and hope everyone has a blessed week 🤗

Happy Wednesday everyone! I weighed in this morning and had a loss of 2lbs. Got back into logging my meals and went for a 1/2 hour walk. Felt so good. I also had chips last night, but managed to eat just a small bowl (progress for me as I could in one sitting chow down a whole bag in one sitting; progress happening…

Happy New Year!🥳 a new year with new opportunities…. I made Christmas cookies and gave them away, which was good for me and my husband. Having the cookies around are a tradition for me but wondering about whether it is time to change that tradition? I don’t like resolutions because I know they are already broken, however…

It has been a while since connecting…I have been discouraged since my surgery in September. I thought that I would start up again in the New Year, but decided with Christmas here tomorrow, I ought not to put it off. I am staying within a range- few pounds up and not as much down. I am still trying to walk regularly. I have…

Congratulations Marla. You can do it! It does take work and effort but it is soooo worth it 🤗🤗🤗

Weighed myself this morning; down 2.2 lbs. I feel encouraged 🤗

Good morning everyone! I have not been tracking as I ought to be; yesterday did a lot of walking at the Royal Winter Fair in Toronto and just got in from logging steps this morning. The fresh air feels great. I am still tracking my meals. I confess I don’t like to face the scale especially if I feel I have gained. Ready…

Happy Wednesday morning everyone! I see by the thread everyone is persevering and doing well. It has been a while since connecting with this group, but the surgery threw me off course. I am now back into the groove….tracking my calories, trying to exercise everyday (walking or doing easy exercises on the bed or sitting) I…

Glad to see everyone doing well and hanging in. My surgery went well. Now I am pacing myself and not to be impatient, I need to give the ole body a chance to recover and heal. I was blessed with a great doctor, and nurses. I have not been snacking in the evening, but have been eating…I weighed myself before surgery and…

Hi 1960…I am fairly new newbie and very much need this accountability group. I have never been a runner; I really disliked gym class. I have been able to do meal plans, which could be always be better. But , I have been consistent with logging my meals, even foods I should not eat and still within my calorie limit. I have…

Weighed in this morning, and despite having a restaurant meal of two tacos, I am down 1/2lb. Slow but steady is my destination…. I long to loose 20lbs. It went on a lot easier than coming off. Marla glad to hear you are closer to your goal and you are down a size; all positive outcomes. Beverly…sounds like you are doing…

Happy Monday! It was a disastrous weekend. Went out for dinner and show with my daughter, which is a once a year tradition. We see each other often but it is mostly with her family. However, I blew calorie wise on the dinner. Back on track today and not looking forward to my weigh in on Wednesday.

Happy weekend everyone. I am doing good. I’m not losing greatly but keeping strong in my attempt to log my meals, get exercise and to give myself a break when I get off track. This past Wednesday my husband and I went on a day trip to port Dover. The weather could not have been better and we enjoyed taking a walk along the…

Good morning everyone and happy Wednesday! It has been over a week since communicating. Welcome Greg and don’t be discouraged it is not an easy journey. My difficulties is emotional eating and snacking while watching TV; Sarah I am so glad you are able to loose CONGRATULATIONS! You are an encouragement to others. I wish I…

Felt I was really doing well until last evening when we went to the show with friends. I walked past the concession stand and didn’t get any popcorn even though I was feeling some hungry. Dinner was a disaster and ended up with a 1000 calorie dinner😖 As I think upon my menu choices, there was not really anything on the…

Welcome Darla…I am over 65 and could do with loosing 50lbs. But right now I seem to go up a bit and then down a bit. Recording my meals has been a great benefit. I do need to move more, but the arthritis is a discouragement. What use to be an hour walk is now 20-30 minutes, depends very much on the day. I find this group…

Happy Monday morning everyone! Thank you Marla and Sarah for your encouragement. Also, it sounds like you, Beverly, are doing well. Glad you are back from vacation. It can be hard on those that are trying to loose weight. I am feeling much better than I did last week. I took your advice about watching my sugars; I enjoy my…

Congratulations Marla! A loss is a loss. By logging and planning, you may not gain it all back. Sorry Sarah that you are dealing with insomnia. I can also relate. Last night I did not have a snack and I slept well just not enough; I feel good because of it, but I have been awake since 5:30 and hungry. I will have…

I am feeling discouraged; I know what I ought to be doing, but do not have my heart into caring anymore. I don’t have energy to move this body. I get tired of continually having to push myself. I have an ablation procedure scheduled for the end of September. It is also the time of year that little by little there is less…

Welcome VRTC1960. I am rather new to this group, but in the few weeks I have joined I feel it is where I need to be. I went to a restaurant yesterday with friends and felt I did very well. I even had my favourite chocolate turtle pie. But, I fell short when watching TV, I had a small bowl of chips before bed. I am like a…

Happy Tuesday everyone….I am certainly struggling. I was feeling great yesterday, but today, Tuesday morning my weigh in morning ; I gained.6 so discouraging. However it is not enough for me to throw in the towel as I have done in the past. As a friend told me once long ago, don’t quit. I am going out for lunch with…

Saturday evening and just got in from a walk, I am certainly not young, as the arthritis expresses itself and I have to slow down. I am grateful I can still walk even if it is just for a short distance. I am not a morning person and so often find it difficult to get online. Usually I have a nap in the afternoon, but then…

Good morning everyone. I got off track yesterday, I did go out for a walk which helped for me to not be off track too much. I do feel energized first thing in the morning, but by evening I do not have any energy. Back track today….new day, clean slate. Ladies enjoy your trips; and everyone else enjoy your weekend. It lifts…

Good morning…hope everyone is doing well; I also don’t sleep well, but often have to get up to go to the bathroom and then find it difficult falling back asleep; I am also have a lot of stress which causes me to be anxious which causes me to become out of control and overeat. I am not certain why, I even become stressed…

@Sarah7596….it is very difficult when traveling and restaurant eating. Don’t be too hard on yourself if you slip. I have had many years of navigating this issue and still don’t have it resolved. I try to focus on healthy choices; if the portion is too big, divide in half, put it in the cooler and save for another day.…

Thank you Sarah and Maria for welcoming me. I have been connected with MyFitnessPal before but I get discouraged if I don’t know how to log my meals or if I am not loosing weight. It is certainly a journey and a challenge. I weighed in and lost .6; not a whole lot but it is going in the right direction. I am going to try…

I am new. How often do you post? I am looking for accountability other than my husband (who is great at caring about my endeavours) This year has been the first year that a hummingbird has come to our feeder on a regular basis; it is so awesome to watch. Our backyard garden has become our oasis in Canada.

I am new to this group and not certain of what I am doing. Hoping I am in an active group. I have recently developed a health issue that is having me take a hard look at weight loss. I need to shed 20lbs but is difficult when I have arthritis. What I need at this time is accountability other than my husband. I have done…