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Besides the sweat and muscle fatigue, my face is bright red, sometimes I'm shaky and I feel a little light headed. I'm so hot that I crave an ice cold shower to cool myself down.

Hi Fran - I'm Elly and I wish you much success on here. It has helped me immensely. Feel free to add me as a friend.

I still eat fast food on occasion. It is definitely not as often as I used to. Also, I am conscious about the calories and will opt for the smaller portions or lower calorie items. Hope this helps.

good job so far! I would be glad to be your friend. :)

Getting 8 glasses is really a struggle for me. Sometimes I think something is wrong with my thirst mechanism. No matter how hard I work out or how much I perspire, I rarely feel thirsty. I have to force myself to stop and drink. I don't drink soda anymore. I do try to make myself drink at least 6 glasses a day.

After I had my 6th child at 41 my weight didn't come off like it had with my previous pregnancies (She is 10 years younger than my next youngest child). I didn't bounce back energy-wise. I was really tired and didn't exercise much any more. My metabolism had slowed down, but I continued to eat the same amount I used to.

After I had my 6th child at 41 my weight didn't come off like it had with my previous pregnancies (She is 10 years younger than my next youngest child). I didn't bounce back energy-wise. I was really tired and didn't exercise much any more. My metabolism had slowed down, but I continued to eat the same amount I used to.

Not bad at all! It's the first day of the rest of your life, and always a good time to start something. If you need friends or support, feel free to add me too.

Welcome back! What a great way to start the new year. The support of this site has been great for me. It is so easy to fall off track, and the encouragement of others, I have hung in there. Feel free to add me.

Welcome! I would be glad to support you. I've appreciated the support of others many times myself. It is so easy to just give up; especially if you have a bad day or aren't feeling well. A message of "Hey, where are you?" is just the encouragement I've needed to get back on track. Feel free to add me.

Hello - welcome Your attitude and determination will definitely steer you in the right direction on the road to weight loss success. Setting small goals is a very helpful way to keep going. Reaching each goal gives one such a sense of accomplishment. Also, keeping track of the food and exercise is an excellent way to stay…

fat free yogurt is always a good staple. I usually have one for dessert or when I want something sweet and creamy. Also the light soups are a great low-calorie meal that warms you up.

That is awesome. You should be proud of your accomplishment! I'm hoping to be there someday too! :)

I haven't tried it, but I'm interested to know if it works.

I certainly understand how you feel. I haven't dated for about 8 years now. I keep thinking it probably isn't worth trying to find someone at my age. I also tell myself that I am perfectly content on my own with my kids and grandkids. However, when I'm alone I think it would be nice to find someone to share things with.…

With that awesome attitude, you definitely will do it this time. I'm right there with you!

Welcome and good job on your weight loss so far. Just learning to eat right and get the right balance of exercise is a struggle. Hopefully, after doing it for a while it will just become a habit. I wish you the best of luck on your journey. Feel free to add me if you'd like.

Thanks for the healthful information and the recipes. They all sound very good. I can't wait to try it.

Feel free to add me. I would be glad to have another friend on this weight loss journey. Good luck to you too!

Welcome back! It is really hard to stay on track sometimes, but you should pat yourself on the back for jumping back on the wagon!

What a great incentive those pants were, and what an accomplishment to be able to get them on again! Good for you! That is just awesome.

I walk my grandchildren to school instead of driving them. When I take them to the park I play with them instead of sitting and watching.

That is a great story. It is amazing that you came to the realization that you could do it on your own. What a great start too. Keep up the good work!

It looks like you are doing well so far - keep up the good work! The website is great for meeting others for support and interaction.

I've been doing it for about a week and it is going pretty good. Having the tools and support is very helpful to me. I never realized how many calories some of the foods I was eating had until I started keeping track. Definitely an eye opened, and a good one. Also, it is nice to keep track of exercise even if it is just…

I like the low fat Italian. Also, I like the ranch you make yourself in the package. You can add buttermilk and/or fat free yogurt and it will be lower in calories but still has a good flavor.

I'm pretty new too and am finding it very helpful so far.:flowerforyou:

I, too, was glad to find this site. This is my third day and I can see how helpful it is. It seems that tracking my calorie intake makes me pay more attention to what I'm eating, but I am often surprised that it is more than I thought I would be able to eat on a diet. I hope that your headaches are gone while following…

thanks for your support!