Jem594 Member

Hi Lynne, welcome! I'm sorry to hear of your troubles. I also have ibs, caused by having my gall bladder out many years ago. It is a PITA! I had previously lost 60 lbs and went to the hospital for some reason and the dr said "It's time you lost weight." very disheartening that they just judge us on our size and not on our…

I'm afraid to get weighed this weekend, even though I've been under my calories since I started this plan. I lost 2 lbs at first, then I gained them back. I just hope I can lose again. I'm on a very high calorie goal because of my weight and lack of movement. I've set it to lose 1lb a week. If I don't lose this week I…

Welcome! We have two biggest concerns in common! good luck with your journey

let it out! hope you feel better soon.

Hi Jem! 30 years married, that's amazing!!! Good for you for doing what you need to do to head off diabetes. You sound like a really strong woman![/quote] Wow, thanks! Looking forward to getting to know you.. I'm currently 431 lbs and have a long way to go. good luck to you.

Thanks Sharon, sounds like we both have more than enough to handle. My youngest son (25) has debilitating anxiety about leaving the house. He couldn't attend high school because of it.. I actually haven't looked into an anti-inflam diet. I really should. Happy Anniversary!! I'm glad your enjoying your cheat day and how…

Hello, I have more than half my body weight to lose and I am disabled by arthritis. I'm married (30 years) and have two great sons who have their own disabilities. One son has Autism. The other son has T1Diabetes, My current weight loss journey began when my Dr said my sugars were starting to get high. I see my son…

Sharon, could you please resend my invite. I'd like to join. thanks

@NerdyScienceGrl sorry you're struggling with things right now. Hopefully some rest will make things better. I empathize with the smoke issues (I have asthma). I know they are terrible all over.

@MargaretYakoda glad to hear some progress made with the Dr! good luck with everything

5'10 here :smiley:

Hi all. I'm not a long writer but I'll try to give you some info about me. I'm 59, 5'10 and 431 lbs. I have disabling osteoarthritis in my back and knees and sometimes my hands, I had double knee replacement about 8 years ago. It worked fine but is stiff and hard to walk now. I use a walker to get around in the house and I…

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I'm 59 turning 60 in April as well buddy! good luck with your loss! HT 5'10 SW 431 CW 429

Hello all I'm just starting on a long journey, any support is welcome. HT 5'10 SW 431 CW 429 My mini goal is to lose 5 lbs this month. Good luck to everyone!

<3 that's amazing! good for you! I'm 59 and need to lose at least half my weight...so I'm very inspired.

@JNettie73 thought I was the only one that dreaded booths in restaurants. thanks for sharing.

goal06082021 thanks so much!

as you go down in weight does your daily goal go down automatically?

Talk to yourself like you would talk to someone you really love great advice!

chocolate for me. I hear ya

@LeeDahlen38 thank you for your inspirational words. I will take them to heart!

hi and thanks for the advice @derbygraham :)

hi @Ladybug8882021 , my calorie goal is 2760 but I'm usually under. I'm here for the long haul :) if u go to My Home you'll see a newsfeed to keep in touch

hi add me too. I have over 200lbs to lose, one step at a time <3

thanks very much :D

@callsitlikeiseeit excellent advice <3 I needed that

at least 200 to lose here. let's do this!

snicker :D thanks for the offer