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Minestrone soup and black bean soup are really low-cal. Also the half thai chicken salad.

When I stopped "trying" and started "doing" I finally saw the scale move.

^This is not only true, it's proven by recent research. I have added these "higher intensity intervals" and it helps.

Don't give up! We women over 40 have to get good with SLLOOOOOOW loss. But you are going in the right direction, and the pace can vary all at once when you least expect it (or when the hormones decide to let it). Also, small things like adding ten minutes to your walk, or walking a little faster, can goose the metabolism.…

If you could get to bed at 10 instead of 11, getting up at 5 is probably your best bet. It's ugly but it's the simplest solution. But I wouldn't sacrifice sleep at this point. With your schedule, rest is precious!

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I'm almost puking after the kettle bell swings, fwiw. I think they're kinda cardio. :wink:

Blurg, I traveled all last week and am up .5. But am still in this, still tracking, exercising where I can, and I WILL weigh in Friday with good news!!!

You are doing great, fabulous MissE! Another NSV to note is your profile photos. MAJOR change there. You look amazing. Keep it going!

Okay, here goes. My goal is one pound a week for six weeks. Today's Weight: 149.5 Six week goal: 143.5 Six weeks from today is November 4. I am visualizing standing on the scale that day, seeing that number or better. Let's do it! :smile:

Use that frustration as fuel for change. You can do it. Lots of people here are succeeding. And remember the wise words of Yoda: "There is no try, there is only do or do not." So ... do!

I'm in. My goal is six pounds in six weeks. Will post weight tomorrow. Go team!:happy:

I second swapping out some of that cardio for strength training. Also, no need to do more than one exercise class a day. And it wouldn't be a bad idea to get some blood work, or at least to mention you're weak at an upcoming checkup. I was anemic and didn't know it. Feel much better now that that's dealt with.

Fresh blueberries. Frozen blueberries. Frozen protein: salmon, steak, chicken. Clif bar minis. A case of their egg beaters (costco brand). Raw almonds. We freeze them and they thaw beautifully. Also wine. ; )

I too have dropped WW and found this to work much better. Welcome! Friended you. ; )

Thank you for your service, all.

I live in an area with lots of European and Asian immigrants, which I think contributes to the fact that there's lots of nudity in the locker room at my gym, especially among the older women. It's no big deal, and I'm glad I got over my initial discomfort. There is a separate family changing room. What IS disappointing is…

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I think that's it exactly. Hiding it doesn't get you anywhere. Stating the issue and asking for support are two major steps toward behavior change and success.

You can take my coffee when you pry it out of my cold dead hands. ; ) Seriously though, I hear you, and I've switched to ordering mostly short lattes. Those 16 oz milk drinks are a major drain on the calorie budget.

Isn't it amazing how people try to "help"??!! Walking is a powerful fat burner, don't let anyone tell you different. And for what it's worth, I am losing with walking as my primary cardio now, because I'm tracking cals with MFP and working that deficit. A few years ago, I trained and ran a marathon and did. not. lose. one.…

I'll second all of the above, especially the protein. Before you get hungry (or leave work), try a "defensive" protein snack such as: - 12 almonds + a string cheese stick - half a clif bar - 1/3 cup of cottage cheese with a bit of truvia, vanilla and/or cinnamon - a boiled egg - laughing cow cheese wedge and an apple -…

Instant oatmeal can be made with the in-room coffee machine or even (not wonderful, but effective) hot tap water. I travel with a bag of raw almonds, a stash of clif bars and a packet of instant protein shake to stave off any urge to do room service, ever.

I'm glad you asked this because the numbers are higher than I thought they'd be, which is good. At 5'4" and a half, I'm aiming for a healthy, fit 140, which I thought was high compared to others but will be sustainable for me if not model thin. I do carry a good deal of muscle. Glad to see that's closer to "normal" than I…

Bravo! Truly inspiring.

I'm at 1200/day and I acknowledge it's not easy. My lifeline is protein snacks like yogurt (plain with berries), cottage cheese with a little cinnamon and splenda, string cheese, or boiled eggs. They shut down the hunger monster. I also space out the calories across multiple meals so breakfast and lunch might be 250 each,…

And might I add that the chain of replies above (honest, lighthearted and truly helpful) makes me know I'm in the right place!!! So glad I found MFP.

It's just a heavily supplemented (vitamins/minerals) powdered shake product -- and an expensive one that you have to buy through a multi-level marketing distributorship. It's tasty, but at about $4+ a serving, I prefer to build my own with Spirutein and add a supplement such as Greens+.

I have one more suggestion, since you asked. I think it helps to watch words (thoughts, beliefs), not just our calories. So rather than saying "I am powerless" about certain foods, say something new now: "I choose not to let that food be more important than my goal." You get the idea. Say it, mean it, do it. You can!!!…

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