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How's this for a motivator? It got my attention for sure. https://nyti.ms/31XM9lb

@kazzabum1 What's the alternative to sticking with it? I have to remind myself of that daily. For me the alternative is keeping the extra pounds and making the things I enjoy more difficult, adding extra wear and tear on my joints, overall impacting negatively on my health. I'm fairly new to this plan and weeks 2-4 were a…

I'm short and was able to maintain at 130-132 years ago. Looked better at 125 - lost the little stomach pooch - and looked terrible at 114. My goal is whatever I can maintain in the healthy range.

Cherokee National Forest near the Cherohala Skyway

I joined the Y to swim laps 6 weeks before the shutdown. In the past if I ran but didn't swim it was no problem to resume swimming. If I swam but didn't run I had to start from scratch when it came to running. I love the quietness of swimming so no music for me. I wear earplugs when I swim to keep the water out.

@alteredsteve175 I'm going backpacking later this month and I think a couple of the guys are 80 or close to it. I'm hoping I can keep up.

Interesting article in the NYTimes. Good news for cyclists. https://nyti.ms/32Ngkuu

@springlering62 Are you referring to Clark Howard? I have 4 different sizes of hiking clothes. What doesn't fit me by the end of December will find a new home. Since I'm retired my clothing necessities are few.

I like the comment about keeping your head in the game. What would you say to your best friend if they were in your situation? Assuming you are a nice person (I'm sure you are😊) it would be something kind and encouraging. So be kind and encouraging to yourself. If you read through comments sections you'll see you are far…

Fresh Air is my go to.

After the hike one of my friends said she wished she were in better shape. I said: "Don't we always?" I'm pleased I'm not in worse shape. I judge the difficulty of a hike by how I feel on the two days after. I've been on easier hikes that have left me feeling ridden hard and put up wet. This one didn't. I give credit to…

It was a looooooong 8.5 miles. Hot and some sections of the trail had a grade of 25-30%.

@jan110144 Welcome! I know what works form me too- swimming. I joined a Y in February and they closed in March. I wanted to be build strength in my core and upper body and increase my range of motion all without hurting myself. I've been using exercise DVD's (Jessica Smith's 6 week plan) that uses hand weights and walking.…

I'm a fan of Jessica Smith workout DVD's (She also is on youtube). I can't imagine going to an exercise class-there's no pause button! Plus I don't do well in groups. I am not a talented athlete and have health issues too but I'm still able to do a whole lot of stuff: swim, hike, backpack, kayak, and bike. And none of it…

I should be getting my gear together for a camping trip and getting in a workout but I'm hanging out on MFP instead.

I've been on synthroid for 25 years and also have osteopenia that has progressed to osteoporosis. No doctor has ever mentioned a connection between thyroid function, the medications used to treat thyroid issues and bone loss. It's complicated and since I'm not a health professional all I will say is make sure to ask your…

White Rage

If your swimming technique isn't good, it might not be the sport for you unless you have access to a good coach. If you find swimming is hard on your ankles try using a pool buoy and let your legs relax. If you are more comfortable with it, use a snorkel. If swimming is not your thing, try something else. Even though water…

@AnnPT77 Sorry, I didn't mean to suggest you use or promote protein powder because you don't do either. I am not much of a meat eater and you gave me some ideas on how to get more protein out of a vegetarian diet without using any supplements. I hope that clarifies things or am I just digging a deeper hole.

@AnnPT77 Thanks for letting me see your food diary. I have trouble getting enough protein and you've given me some ideas. I also like real food but will probably start adding protein powder to oatmeal and yogurt.

I went camping last weekend and took a few days off from MFP. On the way home I stopped at a new coffee shop (actually the only coffee shop in my little town) and got a creamy, icy, honey coffee drink. It was wonderful. Now back to weighing, measuring, and counting.

I'd been a bit chunky all my life so I didn't know what a realistic goal was for me. Years ago I joined WW and after 4 or 5 months of really following the plan my weight stabilized. Since it was in the healthy range that became my goal weight. It's my goal weight again.

I don't even carry 30 pounds when I backpack. The key to exercise is to find something you enjoy or at least doesn't make you miserable.

My cousin who is a university trained nutritionist told me two women of the same height, age and activity level could eat the same thing and still be at different weights.

@BobWillers Swimming will strengthen your core without learning an alien language. But you do need good swimming technique. and find somewhere to swim.

I'm not at maintenance but when I get there I'll only be able to eat 1200-1400 calories and I'm concerned I'll be dieting forever. How many calories do you eat to maintain?

Getting old isn't easy. Carrying extra weight just makes it harder.

Has anyone used Gorilla Formula 23?

Yeah, if added 7-up or tonic to my wine I just wouldn't drink it period. Problem solved.

I have 4 autoimmune disorders, the first was diagnosed 30 years ago. I'm a just carry on type of person so it took a long time to find out what was wrong- due to some reluctance on my part, and missed diagnosis on several doctors' part. The good news is that I'm in my mid-sixties and a very active person. Eating a healthy…