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I joined a gym Feb 10. I did great until Feb 15 when I had some serious dental work and was told I couldn't exercise for 3 days. Got back to the gym for a week and got a nasty sinus infection. Missed 3 more days. I went back March 11 and have only skipped Sundays. Going to the gym was a huge step for me. I'm taking another…

Happy Monday!! Looks like I've missed a lot while taking a break from the computer this weekend (I use the app, but stay off computers on the weekend because I'm on the thing all week!!). My daughter had a busy weekend, plus all the laundry...I just didn't get a lot of time. Allie - the right job will come, but sometimes…

Allie - I'm so sorry about the job rejection letter. I hope you find something soon. I've worked in poor situations in the past. It's not fun or healthy. Connie from OK - welcome...rarely do I find 2 Connies in one group. Happy Spring to everybody...even though it is gray and chilly here in KY. Connie in KY

I wasn't online much over the weekend. I'm basically in full out "mom mode" on the weekends since my kiddo can't drive yet. That, plus laundry and housework...it only happens on the weekend! To all with struggles, my prayers for all of you. I hope you find peace this week. The flooding in Nebraska and Virginia is scary.…

Barbie-congrats on Jake’s Medical report. That’s wonderful. Thursday night my sister called, drunk, and said some very hateful stuff to me. Last night, equally drunk, she calls and apologized for all she said the night before. So today is a new day, and it’s bright and sunny...a bit chilly though. Yesterday, Ides of March…

Hi! I just discovered this group, but I've been tracking my food and exercise in MFP for about a month. I've been over 200 lbs. since 1993. My heaviest I was 274 in 2004. I got down to 245 right after I adopted my daughter and managed to get to 227 in 2013. I stayed there until last year. I'm a stress eater and my favorite…

My TSH keeps hovering around 4-5...just barely above the lab's "normal". I was on 200 mcg of levothyroxine. They just upped it to 225. Really can't say I felt bad on 200. Can't appreciate a difference on 225. I get another TSH next week. I had been stable on 175 mcg for years. I know this is kind of personal, but did…

Lisa: I love that your son is choosing community college first. I teach in a community college, and it's one of the most rewarding jobs I've had. Studies have shown that students who start in community college perform better in university than students who start at a 4 year university. NZ: How horrific! I'm so tired of the…

I have been hypothyroid for 20 years. I was very stable until about 2 years ago. Now it seems they continually have to adjust my dose. The depression is what gets me. I can power through the other symptoms, but the emotional toll is difficult. I will say this, when I force myself to be active, it really helps and I feel…

I weighed in today during my mom's doctor appointment. I have made my first weight loss goal. SW 268 CW 241 New GW 216 Tracking my meals really helps. It's really rough to see all the Easter chocolate when I go to the store. Staying motivated because I love the positive results! Connie

I made my first weight loss goal. I've now set a new goal. I'm pretty psyched about it because I have been unsuccessful so many times. Now, to get through these thunderstorms so I can get to the gym tonight! The wind is fierce! Connie in KY

Saw the DST comments. I despise DST. Dinner was late Sunday because I didn't realize how late it was. I'm also one of those people who has to have a few hours of darkness to be able to fall asleep. Closing up my house with black out curtains isn't an option because the rest of the household isn't like me. Right now it's…

Thanks for the welcome!! Barbara - the iPhone step counter woefully undercounts. I bought a pedometer, but no place did it say that it was for a person with a minimum stride of 30 inches. It was worse than my iPhone! That China is beautiful!!! Connie in KY

SW 268 CW 252 GW 241 - at which point I will set a new goal because I only handle small increments well March - Keep carbs under 170 g per day including fruit, veggies and milk - 150 would be even better Keep glucose in control Walk at least 30 minutes daily Eat pizza only twice in the month - that means I only get one…

Hi!! I'm Connie in KY. I'm a 54 year old single mom of a 15 year old. I'm new to My Fitness Pal. I had a really bad doctor's visit in February, and I'm just trying to get my life on track. So I joined Planet Fitness and I walk on the treadmill there when the weather stinks (which is daily right now). I'm a type 2 diabetic…

I've bought pants from several places, but the Champion from Target seem to fit the best. Whatever brand Meijer sells fits great in the waist, but I'm kind of flat in the behind so they are baggy in the hips. I needed a 3X at Target and a 2X at Meijer. I'm looking for a sports bra that fits. I'm rather well-endowed and…

I use the food diary here to help me count carbs. I do use the step counter on my phone if I'm walking outside. I know it's not incredibly accurate, but at least it's something. I never wear my headphones outside. When I walk on the treadmill at the gym I admit I try to find a TV show to watch. As a single mom to a…