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On MV Island Home, watching ocean and fog, on my way to breakfast on Martha's Vineyard

Original starting weight (December 2017): 212 lbs Got serious (Jan 16th 2018): 208lbs M/62 May starting weight: 184 May Goal: 181 Ultimate goal: 179 lbs (BMI <25) - Original Goal: 185 lbs by July 1st - average 1.0 lbs per week - drop about 10% of body weight Non-Scale Goals: - get BMI closer to "normal" - A1C/Glucose back…

Original starting weight (December 2017): 212 lbs Got serious (Jan 16th 2018): 208lbs M/62 May starting weight: 184 May Goal: 181 Ultimate goal: 179 lbs (BMI <25) - Original Goal: 185 lbs by July 1st - average 1.0 lbs per week - drop about 10% of body weight Non-Scale Goals: - get BMI closer to "normal" - A1C/Glucose back…

I would say portion size (when we had a Pepsi/Coke, 12oz was shared...no such thing as a huge 64oz GULP). We ate at home almost all the time, going out was a huge treat and very infrequent (not even once a month). So the portion sizes were smaller. Also, limited time to be a couch potato. My siblings (and I) that were out…

Original starting weight (December 2017): 212 lbs Got serious (Jan 16th 2018): 208lbs M/62 May starting weight: 184 May Goal: 181 Ultimate goal: 179 lbs (BMI <25) - Original Goal: 185 lbs by July 1st - average 1.0 lbs per week - drop about 10% of body weight Non-Scale Goals: - get BMI closer to "normal" - A1C/Glucose back…

I love the little goals. I have joined a couple of Challenges over the past few months (Lose 5lbs in April, etc) that fit with my long-term goals. Let's me have some very specific short-term goals that are attainable. Works for me. Then be sure to not freak out when the short-term goal is not all that was hoped for. In…

Here we go again...I'm Back for May 2018 Original starting weight (December 2017): 212 lbs Got serious (Jan 16th 2018): 208lbs May starting weight: 184 May Goal: 181 Ultimate goal: 179 lbs (BMI <25) - Original Goal: 185 lbs by July 1st - average 1.0 lbs per week - drop about 10% of body weight Non-Scale Goals: - get BMI…

I declare April a Success! Original starting weight (December 2017): 212 lbs Got serious (Jan 16th 2018): 208lbs April starting weight: 189 April goal: 183 lbs Ultimate goal: 180 lbs (BMI <25) - Original Goal: 185 lbs by July 1st April 2: 188 April 9: 187 April 16: 185.1 April 23: 185 April 30: 184 Total loss for April: 5…

Sounds like you have all the motivation you need: 1) sad blood work from your MD, and 2) an short-term goal of running a 5K. Now you just need to move past the rut. This stuff is easy/not easy on any given day. When I start to head towards the temptation of a rut (annoyed by food prep, trip to the gym or to the hills to…

Why am I reminded of The Devil Wears Prada... "One stomach flu away from my ideal weight" E.coli is pretty scary. I will keep to my current plan of losing 0.5 lbs per week.

Summer is Coming! - What a beautiful weekend! Great days for hiking...finally. Backpacking with 8-10 Scouts in July for 10 days and I need to be ready. (yes, this is at Philmont) Oh, and backpacking 6 days in (under the rim) the Grand Canyon in May! Age: 62 6' Start 2/9: 203 July Goal: 183 Should be interesting 2/16…

Original starting weight (December 2017): 212 lbs Got serious (Jan 16th 2018): 208lbs April starting weight: 189 April goal: 183 lbs Ultimate goal: 180 lbs (BMI <25) - Original Goal: 185 lbs by July 1st April 2: 188 April 9: 187 April 16: 185.1 April 23: 185 April 30: Total loss for April: 4...so far This week was really…

I always ate before a run. But I ate my normal breakfast, nothing special. And I was sure to eat a couple of hours before I ran. I really never felt the need to change anything about my daily routine before a "race". I was not a competitive runner (i.e., never on the podium), but I was very competitive with myself. Like…

Summer is Coming! - After cold and wet Patriots Day, I have to keep reminding myself that Summer is Coming! Backpacking with 8-10 Scouts in July for 10 days and I need to be ready. (yes, this is at Philmont) Oh, and backpacking 6 days in (under the rim) the Grand Canyon in May! Age: 62 6' Start 2/9: 203 July Goal: 183…

Original starting weight (December 2017): 212 lbs Got serious (Jan 16th 2018): 208lbs April starting weight: 189 April goal: 183 lbs Ultimate goal: 180 lbs (BMI <25) - Original Goal: 185 lbs by July 1st April 2: 188 April 9: 187 April 16: 185.1 April 23: April 30: Total loss for April: TBD The final number does not show…

Nobody wants to die climbing Machu Pichu!. Make a plan (MFP helps with this a lot). Include lots of walking (up and down) in your plan. Yep, the stepmill is torture...but good. Work your plan You can do this!

The title says it all. I imagine we all struggle (some more than others) to accept ourselves. You probably look in the mirror and still see "Gordita". But you look just great and should be proud of your accomplishments. You are not the tall stick figures you see on campus. But I bet many of them struggle to be skinny and…

I am just starting (just over 3 months in) so time will tell. But, I have not dramatically changed what I eat on a day to day basis. I typically have a slice of pizza for my lunch when at work (convenience) and that has not changed. I do more carefully choose the type of pizza (veggie vs lots of meat) but no huge change.…

I am pretty new to MFP and my history before that shows I do not stay on track well. That being said, I am staying on track now by: 1) having a long-term goal (getting/keeping A1C and Chol, etc under control) 2) manageable mid-term goal (lighter me for backpacking this summer) 3) Short Term Goals (lose 5lb in March, etc)…

While I do not have RA, I do have arthritis. And I do understand how a flare can make exercise more difficult as it does for me. But my rheumatologist does recommend exercise, so I do my best to not forget to exercise, even if it is "just" a walk around the block. I guess I am fortunate that I have not seen any correlation…

I always thought that calories consumed at midnight simply do not count! o:)

Now 62, I have been living with joint pain/arthritis for closing in on 40 years. Some times are much better than others. What I have found that works best for me is to walk and to watch for my triggers. I see a lot of times where some stress (ex-wife yelling at me, big change in diet) will trigger inflammation in my body.…

Summer is Coming! Backpacking with 8-10 Scouts in July for 10 days and I need to be ready. Age: 61 6' Start 2/9: 203 July Goal: 183 Should be interesting 2/16 Check-in: 200 2/23 Check-in: 198 3/2 Check-in: 196 3/9 Check-in: 192! 3/16 Check-in: 191.5 3/23 Check-in: 190 3/30 Check-in: 189 4/9: Check-in: 187 Yes, it has been…

Original starting weight (December 2017): 212 lbs Got serious (Jan 16th 2018): 208lbs April starting weight: 189 April goal: 183 lbs Ultimate goal: 180 lbs (BMI <25) - Original Goal: 185 lbs by July 1st April 2: 188 April 9: 187 April 16: April 23: April 30: Total loss for April: TBD This was a great week! Had a BIG…

My personal experience has been that when my Elliptical machine almost 800cal for 1hr, my Garmin VivoSport is telling me about 355cal for the same hour. AND, when I use a different type of Elliptical Machine in the same gym...well that same basic hour shows almost 1000cals, with the Garmin showing about 375. Following the…

Liking these monthly 5 lbs+ challenges, they help with motivation. SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Timely) Original starting weight (December 2017): 212 lbs Got serious (Jan 16th 2018): 208lbs April starting weight: 189 April goal: 183 lbs Ultimate goal: 180 lbs (BMI <25) - Original Goal: 185 lbs by…

Start weight: 212 March 1: 196 March Goal: 190 Ultimate goal: 180 (BMI <25) Mar 02 - 196 Mar 09 - 192! Mar 16 - 191 Mar 23 - 190! Mar 30 - 189 Total loss for March - 7 LBS This may be a day early...But March is done! It has been a good month. The pounds have been slowly melting away...right as planned. Even with the silly…

Let's do this! These Monthly 5lbs+ challenges are truly S.M.A.R.T (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Timely)...the perfect thing to help keep us motivated. Original starting weight (December 2017): 212 lbs Got serious (Jan 16th 2018): 208lbs April starting weight: TBD April goal: 183 lbs Ultimate goal: 180 lbs…

Evan...you can do this. While it is probably a huge challenge to drop 230 by Dec 31st, I know you can make great progress. Keep up the good work!

Start weight: 212 March 1: 196 March Goal: 190 Ultimate goal: 180 (BMI <25) Mar 02 - 196 Mar 09 - 192! Mar 16 - 191 Mar 23 - 190! Mar 30 - Total loss for March - 6 LBS...so far Still watching those calories and doing my best to weigh everything. NSV: Had blood work done this past week. Everything was in "good/normal"…