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I, too, developed shoulder pain out of the blue. And I, too, was diagnosed with frozen shoulder. It took a few weeks before my range of motion was really compromised; I couldn't reach for things in cupboards, reach up to my head, lift my arm to the side, etc. without pain. Couldn't sleep, had to prop up my arm. I went to…

Went to the mall to buy new pants because my old ones are too big. (Yay!) I discovered I'd dropped two sizes because I couldn't resist trying on cords I thought would be too small, but were marked down to under $5 at Ann Taylor. And then because sale items were an additional 40 percent off, I got them for less than $3!!…

Maybe you could put the money you would spend on the gym membership toward PowerBlocks, which are adjustable weights that don't take up too much space? Might mean getting up earlier or staying up later to "avoid" the kids, of course, unless they can work on homework or read or something while you work out. Instead of the…

I'm 50 and I started losing the pudge I've picked up along the way because of the aesthetics. But as I get more fit and confident, I realize watching my weight and getting/staying strong and agile might allow me to be as or even more active than my parents are when I'm their age. They are 81 and 84 and heading to Costa…

Please look for professional help now. If there is a crisis hotline in your area, look up the number, call it, and tell them what you are going through. If there isn't such a hotline, please see your physician to get a referral to a therapist, if such a referral is required. No one wants you to struggle with dark thoughts,…

This thread is such an amazing demonstration of beauty, strength and wisdom. Thank you, all! Hope someone starts a "rear view" version; I'm not bad*kitten* enough to do it!

I'm 50 and started this adventure when I grew a menopot equal to my baby weight. I've lost 15 pounds over 3 months, hitting my initial goal weight. But I've learned I'm small framed and probably need to lose another 5 pounds or so to show off the muscle I've been building with weights and interval cardio. Every time I walk…

Far more experienced MFP folks than me will tell you the most important thing to lose weight is to stay in a calorie deficit. You might want to enter the recipes you make into MFP, taking care to weigh the ingredients first so that you get an accurate idea of calories/serving. Just knowing that can be an eye opener. Don't…

Echoing the comments that you might have mild asthma and should get tested for it. Meanwhile, you could try running with a scarf over your mouth and nose to warm the air a little before it hits your lungs. That said, even eating ice cream can make me cough - happens occasionally to my son, too, and (unlike me) he doesn't…

Not only do I love vegetables, I like to grow them. :) Tomatoes, for instance, are so easy to start with seeds, and they taste much better than from the store. We make sauce and freeze it, too. There's nothing like going out to the garden in the summer and picking out a salad for supper.

Hope you're feeling better this morning, OP! Keep sipping fluids today!

It sounds like food poisoning. Be very careful to hydrate - it might be good for you to get some rehydration salts/electrolyte drinks from the drug store to sip (better yet, send someone to get it for you). If you are still feeling woozy or having the runs, go to urgent care. Typically you'll feel better once the…

Thanks for the tips, AnnPT77! I like doing home videos because it works better with my work schedule, family life and the weather. Once spring arrives, I'll have more motivation to walk/jog outside. I tried a dance exercise video or two, but my two left feet slow me down. ;) I probably need to go through one again until I…

It might be good to see a therapist or psychiatrist if you have not already done so. And if you have, try with someone else. It can take a while to get on the right dose of the right medication, if it's needed. I am not on meds, though I have had severe anxiety episodes where I considered starting them (because of the…

Thanks for starting this thread, OP. Calorie deficit is essential and that's where you must start. I am trying to figure out what to do from an exercise standpoint, too. I started by doing Jillian Michaels' videos (30 Day Shred, Ripped in 30) to really good effect. Now I am doing full-body strength training three times a…

^^ This. I have "regular" allergies anyway. Eating raw food with peels, such as fruit and nuts, make me feel like my throat is itching. In my case, it's not dangerous - I just avoid eating these kinds of things because it's not pleasant. It might help to log the feeling you get and see if it occurs after you eat specific…

Wow! I hope you feel as great as you look. Question: Do you still track calories on MFP and regularly check your weight? I am a bit anxious about how to sustain "the life" after I reach my goal weight (which is still a bit of a moving target!).

I think you're being really hard on yourself. You have lost 70 pounds! That's amazing! This is one day - you are still on track. Maybe it would help to add something to your routine to identify and reduce stress? Like yoga or mindful meditation? I've found it helpful to recognize when I'm getting anxious and what I'm…

My son (11 years old) was hugging my hips and said that I am not as squishy as I used to be. And then he added, very seriously, "That's good and bad." LOL

I turned 50 a few months ago, but am still on hormonal birth control because the doc said it could help with the transition. Now I don't know when to stop because when I've tried skipping the off-week and continuing hormones into the next cycle, I've had horrible anxiety. Sigh. Anyway, in addition to taking magnesium, I've…