Bebisc

I was 95 to 105 until I had my first baby and it was a struggle from there on. Was so use to eating pretty much anything I wanted and not gaining. Has taken a long time to learn a new and healthier life style. (Highest weight 172, back now to 125.6). Don't think I'll ever see high school weight again!

I believe you said you were LOSING at 1540 so I'm not sure why you felt the need to up your calories. When I upped mine it was because I had STOPPED losing. In a 2 month period at 1200 calories a day I had not lost a single ounce. So I upped to 1540 and have lost a few more lbs. If I had to suggest anything it would be to…

I agree with absolutely everyone. You have the advantage of the food diary to help you figure out what you can eat. Log it in and if it has too much fat, too much sugar, etc. don't eat it. Just delete it and try something else. After a while you will learn what is good for you and what is not. That doesn't mean you can…

I actually do agree. That's why I don't talk about this issue with my day to day friends because if it doesn't interest them they tend not to listen. I joined mpf because the people here are dealing with the same weight issues I am. I don't intend to add too many friends because I believe I would just neglect most of them…

I would also love to be in the over 60 group. I will be 64 tomorrow and have been on the site just 2 days and find it very helpful. I work full time, have not so good knees and am limited to just leisure walking for exercise. I have learned over the past two years to eat healthier (I also have 2 heart stents) and have lost…

I'm finding it is a lot easier to talk to someone who shares my struggles but that I don't interact with everyday. It's kind of like going to a therapist. The therapist listens to what your concerns are and doesn't start telling you what their problems are. Sometimes we just need someone to hear us and understand. Our…