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Hi everyone!! I'm also from Houston. I started using MFP last year but still have more to loose. This year my goal is not only to meet my weight goal, but also to begin working out and increase my muscle strength! I've never been a girl who enjoys exercising so its definately something I'm hoping to change! It would be…
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Hi Dori! Welcome to MFP! Sounds like your Dr has sent you in a great direction!! In regards to your question, you are going to find that information on the nutrition label of what ever food you're eating. The nutrition label will first list TOTAL FAT GRAMS, then underneath that it will break those Total Fat Grams down into…
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Welcome Peggy! This is a great site...someone has steered you in the right direction!!! Lots of us gals on here working toward a healthier lifestyle! Good luck with your new weight loss plan! Send me a friend request if you're wanting to add friends for motivation & support!! Welcome to a new healthier you!!! Cynde
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Hello empty nester!! There are a lot of us grandma's on here loosing weight! You'll find lots of support on this site!! Good luck on your new weight loss journey!! Sending you a friend request!! Cynde
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"Well DUH!!". Excuse me! Did you just call me a dumb *kitten*?? Also...."it IS what it IS".
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Wow! Powerful story! Thanks for posting!!
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You know what I say about water weight?? It all has to go....so who cares! As long as your loosing!! Good luck with your weight loss journey!! You can do this!! One day at a time....that's the key to success!
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Great story....incredible achievement! Thanks for encouraging us all!!!
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My closest friend noticed at my 10 pound loss. I couldn't even believe she noticed....heck, I couldn't even notice anything then! Everyone else noticed around my 20 pound loss. Now everybody notices and comments. At work yesterday I saw someone who hadn't seen me since I began this journey and she said she didn't even…
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As the kids would say....... "WORD"!!! Guilty of this myself!! Thanks for making it clear!! It's all got to go!
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Hi Rho! Boy, did you come to the right place!! This is the best way to track exactly what your eating & track your exercise. Your Dr has pointed you in a direction where you can succeed! She sounds like one smart cookie!! Sending you a friend request!! Good luck with this new journey!! Cynde
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Carb Balance Tortillas Nature Valley Protein Chewy Bar Light Ranch
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Cheese Burgers, Double Cheese Pepperoni & Sausage Pizza, BBQ stuffed Baked Potatoes No wonder I'm having to change my eating habits!!!
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@cobra....by the way your blue heeled is quite beautiful!!
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My two yorkies were getting to go on one mile walks with me before it got too hot outside. Planning to start that back up again in the fall. They still get a few snick snacks at the table....so no real change there. They think I've lost it when I'm doing my Zumba workout!!
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Hey Nan! Welcome! I think you'll find you have found the right place! I've tried them all before too, but MFP is different. Since tracking my food in MFP I now see exactly what I'm eating!! There are a lot of us over 50 gals on this site. I think you'll find a lot of support here. Sending you a friend request!! Cynde
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A juicy cheeseburger! I'd like to say it was worth every single calorie, but the truth is it was dry & crunchy on the edges! I felt totally cheated!! Planning another sometime in the near future......I decided I really can't live without cheeseburgers!!
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Interesting! Thanks for sharing!!
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I wish we had a Jimmy Johns here because that sounds amazing! Especially since I am trying to cut back on the carbs so an Unwhich would be perfect for me when eating out! My go to place right now is Outback. Not unique, I know. But I really enjoy their steaks & I can go get their 6 oz special with green beans instead of…
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Alright!!! You got the group started!! Thanks for the invite!! So this afternoon we are going to my DIL's birthday celebration. Her family is grilling/barbecuing chicken, ribs, and I don't know what all. But, I'm prepared.....worked out today & ate light for breakfast & lunch. So I feel like I can go & have a great time.…
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Hey Kerri Sent your Mom a friend request!! There is a great group of over 50 gals on here who support, motivate & encourage each other. Wishing her a quick, successful surgery & a speedy recovery! Good luck with your weight loss!! I know you'll do great!! You've found the right reason to do it.....YOU!!!!! Friend me as…
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I love adding new 50 & over friends!! We share common interests, obstacles & goals!! Check out my profile & add me if you'd like another friend to share your weight loss journey!! Lots of support & motivation!! Cynde
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Welcome Nancy!! This is a great site to help you achieve your goals!! I think you can see you'll find lots of support along the way!! Good luck!!! Sending you a friend request. Cynde
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Hi Myra, You've had a lot of great responses. I'm a 56 yo, married female. In January I decided I was going to loose the weight this year. All I had to was decide on which plan I was going to use...WW, Jenny Craig, South Beach, etc.....trouble is...I found myself in April and I still didn't have a plan! So I decided to…
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Hi Jan! Sending you a friend request! Cynde
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Hey Jody! I'm also a 56 and trying to loose this weight for the last time! I've done WW in the past and lost weight but was never successful keeping it off. I really like MFP because its so easy to track my calories, carbs, protein, etc.. Yes, you do just start by logging your food and exercise! Its as easy as that! Plus…
