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Feel free to add me. I've had my Fitbit since June working on that last 10 pounds. I've been on MFP a lot longer but I was inactive for a couple of years. I'm an unemployed RN trying to adjust to the empty nest but the adult children and grandchildren come home too frequently. https://www.fitbit.com/user/3HLS3B

I used to take a ton of supplements but I've reduced it to a liquid multi-vitamin called Organic Life Vitamins, plus Ubiquinol, Vitamin E, Krill Oil, B6 and a Probiotic in the AM. Also taking Green Coffee Bean Extract and Garcinia Cambogia. At bedtime I take Magnesium Glycinate and Vitamin D3. I don't do smoothies anymore.…

Thyroid can wreak havoc with metabolism, on the lower end or upper end. I've been fighting with mine for the last 8 years. I tried bioidentical hormones for about 5 of those years. Now I'm on Levoxyl and trying to keep my gut healthy with Probiotics, Vit D, etc. I was off gluten for over a year while my gut healed. Now, I…

I've been stuck at a plateau for about 3 months even though I'm walking 3 to 5+ miles a day and have started strength training in the last few weeks. Hope to break the plateau with the strength training. All I read seems to indicate that it does help your metabolism to build muscle tone. My thyroid has just been wreaking…

I'll be happy to add you. I've been on this journey for almost 7 months. My original goal was to get to 135lb (61kg). I've now revised that down to 19% body fat but MFP only does weight goals so I'll readjust my weight goal based on that. Great support here. I've been on bioidentical hormones for the last 4 years and I…

3 kettlebells (which are small enough to fit in your closet) say 15, 25 & 35 pounders; a good jump rope; medium and heavy resistance bands; 10 pound medicine ball; yoga mat; a step bench with risers that can go in the closet. All of these things can fit in a fairly small closet. Also, add in a good whey protein powder such…

Love your profile pic. You can do this but be patient with yourself. Feel free to add me.

Feel free to add me, Cyn. Gotta have fun with this.

In 4 months time I lost 18 pounds. Then I checked out of MFP for about 2 months. Although I did maintain, I did not lose anymore. But now, after being back on MFP for the last 2 weeks, I broke my plateau and am down another pound. Six pounds away from my goal. I only weigh once a week but I also honor the measurements as…

Drinking more water also helps with the hunger.

Browse "exercises" under cardio and you will find "gardening." That's what I did today. Finally, stopped raining so I could get outside and pull weeds.

Not far from you, Miguel. Here in Katy, TX. My husband and I have been running intervals at our local park since about January of this year. I absolutely love running outdoors. I want to sign up for a 5K so bad but I'm sure I would be walking a lot of it. Feel free to friend me.

I try to replace the bad fats with good ones. For instance, when an Avocado is available, it makes a very yummy replacement for mayo and it's a good fat.

I'm at 23.1% according to the online calculator that someone posted a link for. I wouldn't mind reducing to 20% but I don't want to lose muscle while getting there.

Confession is good for the soul. Bingeing (sp?) is complicated and you may never know exactly what triggered it. We could analyze it til we're blue in the face. The fact is it happened. You weren't happy with yourself. At some level, it was about control but that's really moot. All of us who use this App might be just a…

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You have experienced some really tough life stressors. I understand how stress can cause you to put on weight. I went through a similar struggle when my husband battled cancer and passed away after an 8 month fight with it. I did remarry but that stressors of its own. I ended up with autoimmune thyroiditis and had trouble…

Messed up earlier so I won't put the quote in this time. I was just going to say I have lost 18 and have 7 more to go but I have stayed where I am for a while so I've decided to try cutting the calories back a little and drink more water. I lift heavy when I strength train 2 to 3 times a week. My clothes fit great and this…

Congratulations, Kayla, you've lost 25 and you have 25 to go! You need to be patient with yourself. It will take perseverence. If you continue to exercise, eat right and log in your calorie intake, you will get there. As a mom I can tell you, your body does indeed change a little after children. After my 3rd child was…

Love these lunch ideas! Thanks for posting.

The day after a cheat meal like Pizza is probably not a good day to weigh because the carbs and the sodium in the Pizza will cause you to have fluid retention. Personally, I weigh only after a good day sticking to my plan. Also, keep in mind that during times of stress or prior to your menstrual cycle, you are especially…

I'm not an expert but I am a Registered Nurse and I'm currently working with a Personal Trainer. I asked him what he thought of HCG. He had a low opinion of it because it fits into the category of "too good to be true." I've also had family members and friends who have tried it. If you do it right with proper guidance, you…

I'm working out with a personal trainer and he recommends interval training. For instance, if you're walking on a treadmill, increase your walking speed or try a jog for 30 seconds then go back to a moderate pace for 90 seconds. Do at least 20 to 30 minutes of intervals when you do your cardio. It really increases the fat…