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I’m restarting too! Need to drop 7! Let’s do this!!!

LOVE this thread, I think shortees have a unique challenge to weigh less or we just look like fat stubs. I'm am at my highest weight ever (I'm thinner in my pic). I joined Weight Watchers and this is my 5th day. Just a different approach. I don't do fads but needed a push. Am naturally an athletic build thanks to years of…

Would love to join the over 50 club, turned 50 Dec 2014!

Thank you for sharing. Would love to help you in your journey in anyway I can. FR me if you would like, you are very strong for putting this all out there.

I bought a fitbit one, and when I used it... it was motivating. Then I would misplace it, use it, lose it again...etc. You do have to commit to using it regularly and trusting the process. If you are not all in, you will be like me-kinda in so not worth the money. I have read all these comments and have started using it…

Yes, first and foremost you have gone through a lot of pain for one person to handle...so sorry. Second, take care of yourself. You are right, it is very hard to discuss or even talk briefly about you little victories of your weight loss journey to those who are not "in it", This is exactly why I joined MFP. This is your…

I am not your target market, but my son is! 20, skinny, and needs to exercise and lift badly!! I am sending him your website, he is serious gamer. He met his girlfriend on Runescape. Good luck to you-great idea!!

5'3"" and I like being short. That way I could always date more guys!! Need to lose 20!

A bit young, but still-date!

Just go to the Goodwill store, go to the "plus size" womens section (maybe the lace sleepwear,,,ha) and you've got yourself an outfit!!!!! I go to that store, or the army navy store, every dress up party we attend!!

My vote is #3 too, but I DID go as Tonya Harding to a White Trash party 15 years ago. We all dressed up like white trash, so if you think Johnny would be offensive, you should have seen the costumes at this party..ha!! I wore a white tank top with some writing on it...: ).

I got one from a 17 year old, with many compliments.. creepy!! My son is 20! I only send to friends already on MFP!!

I have a son just like you, use your young techy skills to surf the internet for gaining options. I made him a milkshake everynight, should have added protein powder, and made sure he always had food he liked to snack on all day long in the house at all times. Basics, find food you like, buy it, eat it. learn to make it,…

49 here and have found MFP a great source of inspiration! Feel free to add me, I am pretty good at supporting others. Picture yourself on the beach, happy, like you want to be. You will do this!

You can do it!

Don't listen to any of these negative people. I have a protein/fruit/seeds smoothie almost each morning and now have a Nutribullet so I can add some veggies. I am going to experiment with different veggies, use recipes online, and find a few that boost my morning vitamin intake. Tip, bananas help with sweetness and a few…

WOW!!

I am looking to buy it too, so come back and give an update once you figure it out!!

Legs model

So proud of you for putting it all out there. So many people feel like you do and never get any support from anyone. I have worked with the YMCA to help overweight youth reclaim their lives and they too often have no support system. (Ex ACE certified aerobics instructor) I look forward to supporting you the whole way!!!

YES, no question! I use to hate it when I was younger, now I love it! Like the other comments, when I hit a certain wt. I start to notice looks and attention, absolutely no attention until then tho. Had a guy say I was "looking good" at the gym last week. Who doesn't like that?!

Yes! I have 9 to go and never have lost it in 20 years! At 5'3" that is a hard thing to do. Always hover around it and then go up. The community here is really helping me stay motivated. You can do it! FR coming to you!

Do you have a Walmart and an Aldi(or similar) where you are? Since Walmart matches prices I take the ad from Aldi who always has produce at amazing prices (banana 27cents a pound) and I stock my basket with every fruit and veggie in the add. I shop all other grocery stores for only what is on the front and back of their…

So true Matt. It only took me 20 years to figure that out! So lucky to have MFP! I am lucky to have you as my MFP! Anyone serious about motivation and support can add me too. Thanks Matt!

Find another good friend!

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I love my gym, new gym one year old. I alternate both upright and recumb bike, ellipt, treadmill, and then do wts. for 30 minutes. If you don't know how to use the wts. they have available use the personal trainer time, (you sign up) and get him/her to show you exactly what you need to lift, push, etc. to get a good wt.…

He could do plenty of exercises while not impacting his knees. Would he actually try yoga? (my husband would never) Wall pushups, hand weights while sitting down with overhead presses, etc. Dips on a step, (arms behind you), etc. Do some googling and find exercises he can do while sitting down, laying down, etc. Just have…