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Hi! My name is Kelly. I'm 58 years old a tiny bit over weight at 154 and just getting my feet wet in IF. I'd like to get down to 140-145 so not too far to go. I started at the end of June. I generally eat pretty well, but I do like my ginger snap cookies and dark chocolate :pensive: I've read you can eat whatever you like…

If it comes in a box or a can - it's processed - not clean.

Reverse the roles here...what would you want them to do? Personally, I hate it when someone just blows me off with no explanation, but it's also awkward - for both sides - to have that conversation. So, generally I still talk to them but when they ask me to do something with them I start by telling them I've already made…

LadyZephyr: looks like a beautiful porcelain doll.

So, girdles and corsets are...democrats?

Zeraus: prince charming in the making

June-Heart - your infectious smile!

Not sure why there are so many negative and nasty posts on here bashing the OP. There was nothing wrong with her post, nothing rude or judgmental about it either. She is only commiserating with the parents who are bombarded by reporters during the most emotional times of their lives and wondering why their aren't laws to…

I know exactly what you mean. I do have children and every time I see anything in the news regarding children being lost, abducted, killed, etc. and I see the parents making the rounds on the interview circuits I just can't fathom where their strength comes from. I feel like I would be crumbling into a pile of ashes and…

Yup! I'm sick, too! Been feeling crappy for about a week. I broke down and went to the doctors yesterday, knowing he'd be closed for the holiday week, and sure enough - I have a sinus infection and an ear infection brewing. So glad I didn't put it off any longer. I got the meds I needed and even thought I don't feel…

kittyd: Carefree adventurous attitude!

kittyd7015: The "beach confidence" I wish I had!

I have searched high and low for years, consulted with my regular physician and a naturopathic doctor, and have had a couple of consultations with plastic surgeons as well as hired a personal trainer. There is no way to rid ourselves of this excess belly blob. Exercise will definitely improve it, but there will always be…

Eat More 2 Weigh Less

No way! I just go for it - if you give in then they'll give in and then everyone leaves happy and comfy!

I'm with you! I lost 10 lbs and thought I looked so much better in the mirror - the camera told a different story. Crapped me out for the rest of the day! Have you looked at your face? The first place people started noticing a difference in me was my face. I think everyone is different. Stay the course and the results will…

I find my holiday cheer in the beauty of the decorations. I love the colorful lights and the sparkle! I hate the commercialism and pressure to spend money and buy buy buy. That part depresses me. I hate the feeling that I have to do certain things in a certain amount of time by a certain date. It takes all the fun out of…

Great Job! You look GREAT! Keep it up and enjoy a lifetime of healthy living!

TiaMcDonals - Kind and Focused

Yes. My stomach looked this bad. But, after time they became lighter in color and it's more of a texture thing. This has been my biggest self-esteem buster my whole life. I finally got the money for a tummy tuck - expecting to be able to cut it all off and be left with smooth, stretchmark-free skin (I would gladly trade…

WATER is essential. I'm not a water drinker either so I had to make myself drink 8 ounces at a time, all at once. I do this once every hour until I get my 8 glasses in for the day, and then I sip on water or unsweetended tea the rest of the day/evening. It's the only way I can make sure I get enough water.

Are you making sure that you are drinking enough water every day? Seriously - no less than 8 glasses. You might also want to try a detox bath. Hot bath, add 2 cups of epsom salt, 2 cups of baking soda, as much ginger as you can stand (fresh is better, but I also use ground ginger - I just use more of it when it's ground…

Yaay! I'm not alone! I HATE exercise, too. I am absolutely miserable the entire time I'm doing it. Then I get frustrated with myself because I don't want to hate it. I want the body I'm working for but for me working out is equivalent to eating dog poo...I abhor it. I hired a personal trainer...I always find a reason not…

I get up each morning, go to the bathroom, and then weigh myself completely naked. I was instructed to do this by my doctor and have stayed with it. It's motivating to me to see a lower number on the scale than I would if I would fully clothed and at the end of my day. I think of that lower number all day when I feel…

My biggest motivator is seeing myself naked in the mirror ... but once I get dressed and all the "truth" is nicely hidden I can think of a million reasons not to go to the gym or why it's okay to eat just one chocolate donut. :( One thing that makes it hard is that no matter how much I work out I'm always going to have the…

How does it know by your age and measurements what is fat and what is muscle?

Age - 48 Height - 5 ft 7" CW - 151.2 Goal Weight - 135 - 140

I'm concerned about that with weight loss, too. At a G I'm more than happy to get rid of the mass - I would love to be no larger than a D cup - but I know that it's going to mean getting a lift and I am NOT looking forward to the surgery or the look of what I call "frankenboob" with all the scars left behind when you do a…

Good timing on this question. I just started working out with a personal trainer and she told me she wanted me to consume 125 g of protein, 150 g of carbs and 30 g of fat a day...and even using the manual goal system I couldn't get MFP to accept the numbers ... I was afraid I hired the wrong trainer. Knowing that the MFP…

I couldn't do it on my own at first either...so I joined Jenny Craig. For about four months I've been, for the most part, eating the pre-packaged meals - and supplementing it with lots of salad, eating fresh carrots, celery, cucumbers as snacks all day, etc. Now that I'm more used to it I'm starting to make meals on my own…