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Those are GREAT workouts.I got the set when it first came out and the weights are an extended weight range that I love to use because you can add plates to increase weight. Great series. I just downloaded 500 calories from that same time period Kelsie is the lead and wow! I actually burned 617 calories yesterday doing it!…

They aren't the long workouts of the older systems but they are efficient (15 min each workout) and fast paced. Also Stephanie Huckabee is back. Only 3 people in each workout. Equipment included is weighted balls and a medicine ball that unzips to be used for step work plus the weighted balls can go inside the zipped…

ive been plaod on getting the classics out of storage. good reminder.

I'm doing 2 meals. There might be days when I'll have to follow the book's suggestion of a piece of fruit or nuts- re nuts... I found a great way to eat almonds without eating a handful. I buy the sliced almonds and eat one slice at a time. Sounds weird but it slows down my tendency to eat to fast and allows the body to…

I just started yesterday with 500 calories. I read the book first to make sure I understood the concept. Will be doing Sundays and Weds as my 500 calorie days. Lost 2 lb but sure it is water weight:-)

I've gone to Columbia/ Lexington from the west coast for a couple of their weekend classes they do for FIRMies -Allie is the sweetest and yes I'm so star struck, with pictures taken with all the instructors-even drove to Charleston to go to a place where a former Firm instructor taught to take classes! You should go- they…

Cardio dance party is fun, not quite the burn you would get with a live Zumba class but I feel spoiled I took a live class with Allie when this DVD first came out. Bootcamp Max Calorie burn is really good,- A couple are the newer ones which I don't have. If you don't have any of Kelsie's workouts you might check out Tight…

Don't know what your goals are for loss, maybe if you are working out you are gaining muscle because it weighs more than same volume of fat. Your foods look great and for some might be on the low calorie side of things but I know I have to be around that 1200-1300 calorie range or really work out pretty intensely to burn a…

I've been thinking about getting Firm Express- last system I bought was the Wave,Express series sounds good partly because the shorter length. I need short workouts.

Great workouts. I'm trying to get back to my fav workouts ever- Anything from the FIRM.

Trying out my new iphone app pedometer

Hi, I'm from the US but if you are looking for over 50 people in the motivation thread there is a link for 50 and older people and lots of people check in there. I started this and few people checked in so go to the motivation link and see that thread.

today is my birthday. Instead of cake I was given a box of California cuties (clementines)

Happy New Year. I missed a new years party last night, thereby missing the temptation of the foods that would be there. Not that might pizza and whine ;-) I mean wine was any better choice! Did give me some reflection time, cleaned out cabinets and drawers in my kitchen, rearranged spices, cooked a pot of really good bean…

A bit of a set back - temporary hopefully- and my own fault for bad food choice. Had finally started losing again with my plan in place- yesterday on a whim bought one of those "fast and ready" pepperoni Little Cesar pizzas and promptly ate 3 pieces. I just wanted that taste in my mouth! Since the serving size is one slice…

I'm 66 - will be 67 in January and it is great to see so many" over 60" people here!

Hi Calolina2- I think you just need to post! That's what I did.

I'm new to this group- tried starting one a few months ago but didn't know this one existed! I'm 66 ready to turn 67 in Jan. Coming back to losing weight after some health setbacks the last couple of years. Was on a good weight loss journey that got interrupted and now am back at it. A set back the last couple of months…

Thanks for this recipe. I just finished a pot of Chicken tortilla soup which I make by roasting a chicken, eating on it for a couple of days, then sticking it in a stew pot with water, cook it down to a nice broth and add sauted poblano peppers, onion, garlic, whole cumin seed, chopped cilantro, chopped tomatoes, frozen…

Actual studies (and my own personal experience) have shown that people who are seeking weight loss for health reasons are far more successful at losing and keeping the weight off. If its all about fitting in a smaller size, or looking better while they can be short term motivators (who doesn't want to be cuter in a smaller…

You are doing great! I"mm 66 and starting to lose again so know the challenges. I walk plus I also joined a gym YMCA and to keep motivation up joined some group classes.

A prevention magazine chocolate budding recipe modified a bit for taste 1/4 c cocoa 1/4 c corn starch 3 TB of brown sugar or raw sugar dash salt 2.5 c low fat or non fat milk 1 tsp of vanilla mix first 4 ingredients (dry)in sauce pan add some of the milk (approx 1/2 to 1 cup) before you start heating mixing well add rest…

I'm from Oregon too. And it does work! I prefer the app on my iphone to getting on my lap top and think its easier to journal using my phone.

Ive seen quite a few people on their 50s and up. I'm 66. Lost 50lb of the nearly 100 lb needed in my 50's gained some of it back after an injury sidelined me and now have lost over 20 lb and working on the rest. YOu can do it. Just might have to make more adjustments to diet and workouts than you used to.

I'm 66 and am working on my last 50lb (was 100lb at the beginning of my weight loss journey)- Lost 50lb had an interruption in my weight loss journey along the way with some weight gained back and now lost again. When I was 56 I had a health scare that had a connection to my being 100 lb overweight. That motivated me more…

I try to log as soon after meal as possible and have logged some before eating when i know the meal in advance. I have found if I wait til evening to log I end up eating more calories. I use the phone app for logging foods and its actually easier than using lap top.

I sprinkle a little grated cheese- Parmesan or cheddar on my pop corn. Really love it that way. I also pop my corn the old fashioned way on stove top using olive oil. Gives really nice flavor.

I'm 66 and have lost over 20lb using MFP. It really helps!

You want to have a protein filled breakfast with some good quality carbs and healthy fats 1.Hard boil some eggs, they travel well ,2. Buy good quality yogurt (greek pref.) in small portable containers, stay away from the heavily sweetened ones, 3. Sounds weird but peanut butter and jelly sandwiches on really good quality…

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