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Thanks for taking the time to list some of your go to exercises. I was imagining you lifting Really, really big things, that I wouldn't be able to do. However, these are weights I can do now... You are awesome!

Awesome!

You are Rocking it girl!

Don't weigh yourself. Gadge your loss by how your clothes fit. I do the same thing and I beat myself up about it all the time. I remember when I was successful at losing 30 lbs. I never weighed myself once in the entire time. I just kept making sure I had my deficit and kept doing the right thing. Now that I have less to…

This happens to me all the time. -I've changed my workout days to include the weekends and off days on weekdays. -I don't eat breakfast till about noon. -Staying busy helps You just have to decide what's more important to you. Keep trying!

Okey Dokey.

lol. I dared.. so there.

Also a general service announcement... If you have no muscles refrain from wearing muscle shirts... Thank you for your attention.

It's been a monthly struggle for over 30 years for me... can't wait till it's GONE. I usually have Skinnty Cow ice cream and chocolates for this time. Individual servings work well for me. If I have a whole bag of anything in front of me, it will be ALL gone. lol.

This was too funny to read at the office. I love your sense of humor OP.

https://www.fitbit.com/user/4BTHBP Hi all.

I do that on purpose almost everyday. I don't get hungry in the morning, therefore, I have an appple about 11 and eat a light lunch and have a nice, big dinner. I'm not losing, but that's because I'm not exercising and i'm usually eating my maintanence calories. However, I haven't gained. If you weigh everything you eat…

Thank you. Makes perfect sense now. OP, sorry if I added to your frustration. BTW, Mapfitness has a bluetooth HRM Chest strap that works on your Phone... no watch needed. I've had one for years and works great. FYI. Great work on your weight loss. :)

Wow, I've been using a HRM for over 5 years, different models and I've NEVER had to use anything more than water or saliva. Your sweat will keep it mosturized.. lol.

LOL!!! This is hilarious. Common sense isn't too common these days. Has anyone ever been told they can't jog in the neighborhood they pay HOA fees in? I'm curious. Reminds me of a paranoid friend I had, who came to visit and tells me, "that car has been following me for a long time". When I looked to see the car, it was…

OMG Me!!!! I love, love, love Step aerobics. The more advanced the better. I had a great class I loved on Sat mornings. I did that for a couple years and would usually stay for the class afterwards, just cause I was already there. Then the instructor left and I hated the new instructor. Fast forward, I just found another…

I could barely stay in this position for the 30 seconds, without almost falling back. lol. I'll keep at it. Thanks for both links. :smiley:

Hi, I'm no expert. I don't think losing weight has anything to do with it. I've read that until your cycle is gone for an entire year, you are still in Peri. When you have gone a full year without it, you've entered menopause... YAY! Not. lol.

I like NY style pizza. Therefore, I weigh it and look for an entry of New York Style Pizza. However, Margherita Pizza from Costco is only about 400 calories for almost half a pizza... doesn't taste the same but it works for me. :)

Off topic. How is it you still have the same post count from April? :smiley:

My Dominican mother soaks dry beans for hours, then adds the seasonings.. tomato sauce, oil and other natural spices. Then boils the heck out of it... when the water is low she adds more and keeps boiling them; that is how the liquid gets tastier. the more water the more "sauce". I love when beans are made this way.…

Dont' mean to derail this thread but. Oh my. You are doing a great job and looking fabulous. Your boobs look great in those tops... I don't know why I felt the need to state that. lol. Congrats! I love seeing diaries and success with people close to my age. ;) OP, Yes, I've walked for losing weight also. It's relaxing and…

Walking longer distances or the Elliptical are my suggestions. The elliptical is low impact and you can adjust the resistance and the incline. Then you can move on to Group classes (zumba, areobics) if you don't have a gym membership you can go on Youtube and look up some workouts. Good for you on taking care of yourself.

I DVR those programs. One day my future husband and I will be living on the beach on one of those islands. We're already engaged. :) However, I have family in Dominican Republic and he's retired from the Air Force, therefore, he has no fear of far away lands. ;)

My pleasure. I took me way to many years to learn the little I know, by reading and asking questions. You are on the right track. ;)

Yes, I have been eating at a deficit that is sustainable for me. I'm on track to lose half a pound a week. I have lost a total of 10 pounds.. wait for it.... it's taken me almost a year. I know you don't want to hear this, but I've lost 10 lbs. many times and have gained it back quickly. This time, I've not been trying as…

I have big arms and all the women in my family. Genetics. The only time my arms have been smaller, was when I went down to 135 lbs (i'm 5'4) on a very low calorie diet... then they were flabby because I lost it too quickly. I hated them more when they were flabby. Ugh. I also damaged my metabolism from these very low…

Double Yippee! lol

Progresso soup with crackers.

I'm really sorry to hear this. Can you wear your headphones at all times while on campus? I did this when I first started using the gym... I put my headphones on and it didn't matter who looked at me or what was said, I couldn't hear them. lol Good luck