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Legalized marijuana - still not completely sure how I feel about it. My daughter’s other granny (the one who is NOT my mother) was totally a hippie in the late 60s/early 70s and used frequently. So my daughter comes to me and says granny wants me to make “Alice brownies”. The woman is 12 years post stroke and not always in…

Well, I lost one pound. Now for a goal check: Exercise - got that!! Log in daily - got that!! Snacking - not so good, and I carried snacks up to my bedroom - guess I know why the scale was reluctant Healthy recipe - I bombed this one, but technically I still have the weekend. Connie in Ky

You can add me. I’ve lost 44 lbs so far. I will admit some days are better than others

Really afraid to weigh in tomorrow. Derby weekend was hard. Lots of great food and too many picnics. Then I ate some things late at night that I shouldn't have. Not sure why I have seemed so hungry this week. I know it's not PMS. I said good-bye to that a few years ago. Maybe it's the added strength training twice a week.…

Pip - holy farts - oh I have to remember that one!!! That could easily become my new favorite euphemism to avoid the f-bomb. Kind of bummed this week. I messed up diet-wise. I've eaten some things I shouldn't have late at night. I'm not going to have weight gain, but I won't have weight loss either. Really trying to tell…

Proctoring my last final exam of the semester. I have one student still finishing her externship, but the semester will officially be done Friday!! Sadly, I start teaching summer semester June 4 and my daughter’s school doesn’t finish until June 7. Waterbeds and foam toppers - never tried the waterbed, but the foam toppers…

Viv-sorry about your mom. My mom is very unsteady on her feet since her stroke. She’s doing well though. Gave a final exam this morning. One more to go. My students and I are both ready for the semester to end! Connie in KY

Survived Derby without eating a ton of garbage. I’m still pretty psyched. Down 43 lbs since November. Really want to lose 7 pounds (or more) by my friend’s wedding June 1! Connie

Happy Derby Day!! We have a few friends over, but keeping the snacks to a minimum. It’s a bit rainy, but not the total washout we were originally expecting. I could use a little sunshine. Have a great weekend!! Connie in KY

SW: 268 CW: 225 GW1: 217 GW2: TBD I would love to make goal by the end of the month. My friend in getting married June 1, and I want to be able to say I have lost 50 pounds if my friends ask. Goals : stay away from junk food! Go to the gym 5 days a week Log in daily! Find a new healthy recipe weekly Connie in KY

Happy May Day!! Who am I?? Let’s see...I’m Connie and I live in KY. I lived in Columbus, OH for about ten years while I completed my masters in public health at The Ohio State University. My true occupation is clinical laboratory technologist. I worked for many years, completed my masters and did research for Ohio State. I…

Last week was theater week for my daughter. I chaperoned Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Wednesday and Thursday involved escorting the youngest kids to the third and fourth floor dressing rooms. I logged 20 flights on Wednesday and 18 flights on Thursday. I skipped the gym. I was exhausted after all that. I stayed mostly…

Lisa V - You may need to change the intensity of your exercise. Your body adapts so you constantly have to change it up. I usually walk on a treadmill so I play with the incline, or I do 5 minutes at my usual pace and 2 minutes slightly faster and back to my original pace, then up it again. It alters the intensity which…

I feel like such a slacker. I've been away from the computer all week. This week is theater week for my daughter. I'm chaperoning again tonight. Haven't been to the gym for 3 days, but I've run all over a 100 year old theater with its steep steps. Some of our dressing rooms are on the 4th floor. It's crazy. I'm hoping my…

Yay!! I lost 2 more pounds!! Down to 230.5 from 268 in October. I weighed 253 when I started MFP in February. Connie in KY

I'm going to ask a crazy question, but I want to see how everybody else deals with this. I weigh myself naked or in underwear only when I'm at home. I always weigh before I go to the doctor just to see what the difference is. My doctor's office weighs everybody with clothes AND shoes. I tried to take my shoes off once and…

I see I missed lots on my weekend away from the computer. Somehow I managed to stay below calorie goal, but I'm not sure how I did it. Things are crazy this week and next. My daughter has ballet stuff April 26-28. I'm chaperoning 3 rehearsals next week. I'm hoping running around the theater will make up for not getting to…

It's driving me crazy. I tried uninstalling and re-installing. That didn't fix it. I'm using an iPhone 8 with update to IOS 12.2...I think.

I had a very stressful summer and autumn. My solution to the stress was to eat...especially candy. Go to the doctor and now I'm a type 2 diabetic. I'm 54 with a 15 year old at home. I realized I had to lose weight and changes my ways. I did it for me and for her. Several of her friends have lost parents recently. I didn't…

Margaret - I'm so sorry for everything that has happened to your son. I do think you should consider speaking to a lawyer. Many people with mental illness can't rationalize what "following orders" is to them. Tasing seems like excessive force to me. Vickie - I'm so sorry about your aunt. Thoughts for peace and comfort for…

Today is weigh in day for me. I'm down another two pounds. CW: 233.2 - getting there, one day at a time!! Connie in KY

I know not everybody has had the same experience I have, but I joined Planet Fitness about 2 months ago. I'm 54 and now weigh 235 lbs. You see every body type and age group imaginable in there! The trainer at my location is fantastic! He was great at helping me find a plan that would work. They have classes and do not…

Lisa OH - glad to see you in this group too!! I didn't post on my weigh in day because I was too busy having fun with my daughter. I'm down another 2 pounds!! Weighing in again on Thursday. Meeting with the trainer last week was very successful. I was expecting a critical, mean PE teacher, but this guy was wonderful and…

Hi Ladies - took some time away from the computer this weekend to celebrate the 14th anniversary of my daughter's adoption and becoming a family. We had a great time, culminating in a trip to the ballet. Met with a trainer Thursday who was really awesome and helpful in setting up a strength training program. He was…

Yesterday was a busy day at work. Apparently college students "think" they can tell the instructor how to write the exam and what questions should be on the exam. I've never had a group like this. I think they are just tired because we have 4 weeks left in the semester. My daughter is on spring break this week. That means…

SW: 268 CW: 237.6 GW: 216 April goals - Don’t fall off the wagon!! So hard to stay away from the Easter candy!! I have worked so hard. I enjoy the gym, but I want the weather to get better so I can walk outside. We have a beautiful park on the river with wonderful paths. Connie in KY

Walking is incredibly healthy and a cheap way to be active. You will find benefits from 30 minutes, but find ways to change it up a bit. Change the pace while you walk. So if I'm walking 30 minutes, every 8 minutes I will pick up the pace a bit for two or three minute, then return to my original pace. Hills count too!…

Do you like yogurt or Greek yogurt? There are high protein, low fat, low carb choices now. YQ by Yoplait is awesome. It is a great mid-afternoon or post-work out snack. You don't have to eat the whole container; half is plenty for a snack.

My session was canceled. The trainer's wife had a baby yesterday morning. I'm rescheduled for next week. Babies don't come on a schedule. I'm happy for them. So I just wait. Connie in KY