allie0630 Member

You are such an inspiration!! I cannot thank you enough for sharing your story and your encouraging words!

Very inspiring! Thank you for posting!!! When you first started to workout, what did you do? I tire so easily that it can be discouraging but I know I have to start somewhere.

Add me...starting again and need to lose 30! Will definitely provide support and I need some too!

I'm 49 and have 30 pounds to lose as well. It's definitely harder as I get older and I want something I can stick with... a life change before I hit 50!! Add me if you want to help each other.

I actually searched for this thread. What ever you want to call it, physiological, psychological, I don't care but that is my biggest challenge. I LOVE food and definitely eat until I am completely full and I also crave something sweet after I eat. Any suggestions would be great. If you want to add me as a friend so we can…

I thought about it but I just get on their website and look for recipes. I also have one of their cookbooks.

Anyone of this thread add me for support...I'm back at it and definitely need motivation and support and will do my best to support and motivate you!

I'm interested...need something to motivate me!

I'm back at it again and need some support. I want to lose 20-30 pounds. I'm at home with my husband and three kids (oldest at college) and need motivation to stick with healthy eating and work outs. Friend me for mutual support and motivation.

I'm joining in and hoping to keep up my motivation this time! As of my beginning yesterday: Did you track everything you ate and drank? Yes Did you stay under calorie limit? Yes Were you active for at least 20 minutes? No... but will get back on track with this on Monday when kids go back to school.

I am back also and at my heaviest. Want to lose 30 pounds but concentrating on first 10 right now. I need support and will happily provide support and accountability...add me as a friend if you are interested.

Yup...me too! Every time I lose, and it's not that much-usually 8-10 pounds, then I think I'm all set and can ease up on logging, etc. I don't know why I am continually surprised when the weight all comes back...plus more!! Starting today... AGAIN!! Looking for others to help motivate and give me a dose of reality when I…

I think Lynwood is better...anyone been there?

Finished week one and will weigh in tomorrow. I'm happy with what I've been eating. I need to increase exercise although I've been consistent, which is usually my big downfall. My first goal is to lose four pounds by June 1st, which is when my oldest son graduates from High School. I've lost about five so far and want to…

I am back after a break, in which I gained about 8-10 pounds. Overall goals: ~lose 25 pounds ~increase health through better food choices and activity Goals for next month: lose weight (hopefully 8 pounds) log everything DO NOT lie to myself about what I've consumed...LOL!! Eat until satisfied...NOT bursting some sort of…

Have been using my UP for a few months. It was a Christmas present from my kids :) I am using MFP again after a long (unsuccessful) break. I could definitely use some support and accountability. My oldest son graduates from High School in five weeks and I would REALLY like to lose about 8 pounds by then. Message me if you…

I think this thread is wonderful!! There is no judgement here, just helpful suggestions and lots of support. I've been on meds for depression since my third child was born (13 years ago). It's just something I need to take, like vitamins to keep my mind and body in check. However, I know i need to do other things as…

great advice!! Thanks for sharing it!

WOW!!!!!

Such a great point!! It's definitely not math...I think of it as chemistry LOL! But really, you need to find what formula works and since our chemistry (women of a certain age) is always changing, it makes it that much harder to figure out the formula!

Hi Girls! I'm so happy to find this group. I've been going crazy for the last few months with new symptoms. I'm 46 and I've made an appointment with a woman Gyn who specializes in women "of our age". Katiegc- yes, I feel like there's a new symptom every month. Lately for me it has been crying spells... for no reason. Also,…

Luna bars are great! Also, I have Skinny Cow desserts. They are between 100-150 calories, depending on what you pick. I've been eating chocolate ice cream sandwiches. Also, try fudgsicles. They are about 40-60 calories and very chocolatey.

I am definitely in again. One of these months it's going to work!!!

I'm sending a friend request too... Also, anyone who would like to add me would be great! I've been a member since October and lost about 8 pounds. It was coming off regularly and then nothing!! I haven't lost anything since December!! I would LOVE some other 40+ women because I am think that I really have to kick things…

Great job everyone!! Very inspiring!!

LOVE THIS!!!! This is a life long journey, not a race. We all have those days but tomorrow is a new one...even the next hour or minute of the day can be a time to turn it around.

You are so awesome with your responses!! Thanks for helping everyone and being a motivator! What kind of protein do you eat? I need some ideas...I do lots of chicken and need something else!

Okay, can we talk about MACROS I've finally gotten my BMR and TDEE figured and have changed my daily calories. However...I'm still fuzzy on the macros. MFP breaks down the carbs/fats/proteins and whatever else you want to keep track of. Are the numbers at the bottom of your food log the number of grams? Because, if so, I…