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Name: Ben Age: 50 Height: 6' Total weight lost: ~55 lbs Time it took to lose: 9 months How long in maintenance: Since ~ December 2018 Maintenance weight range: 166-171 Average weight recorded for December:165.8 Average weight recorded for January: 167.3 Average weight recorded for February: 167.2 Average weight recorded…

I second sleep hygiene. One thing that may be helpful is keeping a sleep diary, so you can connect potential issues in your routine to the problem (and alternately, changes in routine to sleep improvement.) In addition, unfortunately, life changes can lead to bouts of insomnia - menopause, chronic health problems, etc. If…

I don't think anyone outside of my family has ever asked how I lost weight. Those who I've met since generally will sigh and smile at my smaller or different choices and acknowledge that they ought to be doing the same. As for my family, I have a thick skin and can take their good-natured mocking of my food scale. :lol:

Name: Ben Age: 50 Height: 6' Total weight lost: ~55 lbs Time it took to lose: 9 months How long in maintenance: Since ~ December 2018 Maintenance weight range: 166-171 Average weight recorded for December:165.8 Average weight recorded for January: 167.3 Average weight recorded for February: 167.2 Week of... March 2nd:…

I'm generally in the 35-50g range, and try to make a reasonable fraction of that soluble.

I've had a different experience. I've been in some poorly resourced schools, and it's not often that nutrition comes up in phys ed and biology. I've also discussed nutrition in a healthcare setting with adults who may have general ideas of healthy foods. They make choices that appear healthy to them, but don't realize the…

Name: Ben Age: 50 Height: 6' Total weight lost: ~55 lbs Time it took to lose: 9 months How long in maintenance: Since ~ December 2018 Maintenance weight range: 166-171 Average weight recorded for December:165.8 Average weight recorded for January: 167.3 Average weight recorded for February: 167.2 Week of... March 2nd:…

Silver Sneakers is funded in part by the government, and does not appear to raise, substantially or otherwise, the cost of a gym membership.

QFT. Corn, in particular, has no need for subsidies. On the flip side, fruit and vegetables aren't eligible for subsidies.

Nursing here as well, and I find that I can tell the difference on days when I wear my compression socks and days where I've forgotten.

It absolutely can be done. In fact, hitting 50 was one of the catalysts for my weight loss. Knowing that health problems which are weight-related start really having an impact in these years was an effective motivator. Not only did I lose over 50 pounds, but I'm in the best shape I've been in many years. You can do it!

Name: Ben Age: 50 Height: 6' Total weight lost: ~55 lbs Time it took to lose: 9 months How long in maintenance: Since ~ December 2018 Maintenance weight range: 166-171 Average weight recorded for December:165.8 Average weight recorded for January: 167.3 Average weight recorded for February: 167.2 Week of... March 2nd:…

Yet another vote for protein powder. The unflavored variety I use doesn't change the taste much, and definitely not when I'm using other things for flavor. That being said, chocolate protein powder in oatmeal is pretty tasty. You can almost pretend you're seven years old with a big bowl of chocolate frosted sugar bombs.

Name: Ben Age: 50 Height: 6' Total weight lost: ~55 lbs Time it took to lose: 9 months How long in maintenance: Since ~ December 2018 Maintenance weight range: 166-171 Average weight recorded from 2018 (12 months): 183 Average weight recorded for December:165.8 Average weight recorded for January: 167.3 Average weight…

I frequently mix it into my morning oatmeal along with some pumpkin pie spice and some crushed pecans - I get along without sweeteners, but I'm sure many would find it tastier with a dash of something sweet mixed in as well.

Well done, CT! I followed your progress over the last year as I was losing weight, and your thoughts about maintenance over that time were always interesting and helpful.

Name: Ben Age: 50 Height: 6' Total weight lost: ~55 lbs Time it took to lose: 9 months How long in maintenance: Since December 2018 Maintenance weight range: 166-171 Average weight recorded from 2018 (12 months): 183 Average weight recorded for December:165.8 Average weight recorded for January: 167.3 Average weight…

While I've never been anemic, I try to hit my iron targets because I donate blood as frequently as allowed. I keep an eye on labels, supplement as needed, and try to eat strategically. Something to consider is that dietary iron comes in two forms: heme and non-heme. Meat is a mix of heme and non-heme, while dairy, eggs,…

60 g oats 30 g unflavored whey protein 120 g pumpkin puree either pumpkin pie spice or an approximate amalgamation thereof

Name: Ben Age: 50 Height: 6' Total weight lost: ~55 lbs Time it took to lose: 9 months How long in maintenance: Since December 2018 Maintenance weight range: 166-171 Average weight recorded from 2018 (12 months): 183 Average weight recorded for December:165.8 Average weight recorded for January: 167.3 Week of... February…

My workout time varies through the week depending on my work/play/etc schedule. I find it much easier if it's built into the routine - i.e., the gym is literally on my way when I'm walking to class or work, so it gets put before or after. On other days, I fit it in where it makes the most sense. The point being that, for…

I understand the worries going in to donate blood, hippiesaur. I've had success by always getting in my workout earlier in the day (since you really ought to have a 24-hour break afterwards) and making sure to have some simple carbs before and afterwards. It's a good excuse to sit at the table for a while and have some…

Name: Ben Age: 50 Height: 6' Total weight lost: ~55 lbs Time it took to lose: 9 months How long in maintenance: Since December 2018 Maintenance weight range: 166-171 Average weight recorded from 2018 (12 months): 183 Average weight recorded for December:165.8 Average weight recorded for January: 167.3 Week of... February…

Name: Ben Age: 50 Height: 6' Total weight lost: ~55 lbs Time it took to lose: 9 months How long in maintenance: Since December 2018 Maintenance weight range: 166-171 Average weight recorded from 2018 (12 months): 183 Average weight recorded for December:165.8 Average weight recorded for January: 167.3 Week of... February…

If it's a vitamin I'm tracking, I scan the barcode and include it. For instance, I donate blood on a regular basis, so I keep an eye on my weekly iron average to make sure that I'm ranging near my RDA.

It's never too late! I would discuss exercise, particularly weight-bearing exercise, with your doctor as a means of warding off osteoporosis. In addition to helping to build bone, exercise can improve your balance and posture and reduce your risk of falls. You may also wish to talk to your doctor about making sure your…

Name: Ben Age: 50 Height: 6' Total weight lost: ~55 lbs Time it took to lose: 9 months How long in maintenance: Since December 2018 Maintenance weight range: 166-171 Average weight recorded from 2018 (12 months): 183 Average weight recorded for December:165.8 Average weight recorded for January: 167.3 Week of... February…

What a remarkable and inspiring story. Thanks for sharing your journey!

Name: Ben Age: 50 Height: 6' Total weight lost: ~55 lbs Time it took to lose: 9 months How long in maintenance: Since December 2018 Maintenance weight range: 166-171 Average weight recorded from 2018 (12 months): 183 Average weight recorded for December:165.8 Week of... January 6: 168.1 January 12: 165.8 January 20: 167.9…

While one of the vegetarians in our family is off to college and I'm not having to be quite as creative as I used to be, for many years I was quite good at putting dinner on the table with something for everyone. For instance, if there's a starch in common, say baked potatoes, one goes with whatever cheap pork/beef roast…