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  • You've certainly given me a lot of variety to get better start with! thanks!
    in Advice for breakfast Comment by flannan July 2010
  • Thanks How do u look at other people's diaries?
    in Advice for breakfast Comment by flannan July 2010
  • Thanks All for your thoughts and experience. It's hard for old dogs to learn new tricks but if I can at least stick to walking a few times a week, even that will be a big improvement!
    in Never excercised Comment by flannan July 2010
  • I started a few days ago too. This is my first time ever counting calories or reading labels. I can really see how it works to log everything instead of just mindlessly snacking. I even bought a tape measure and a new scale. Let's Go!!!
    in 4 days into this :) Comment by flannan July 2010
  • Ha!! I was just whining to hubby the other day about why not even one ounce of this new belly fat didn't land on my 36A chest :-) Ariesgrl That is amazing! I hope I can have one ounce of your determination.
    in any other not-that-heavy girls trying to lose more weight? Comment by flannan July 2010
  • Thanks for the welcome! Yes I did my first walk, and I went out and bought a tape measure. I plan on walking again tomorrow and buying a new scale. I think I will also get a little scale for measuring food. Eating healthier and exercise is something I know I should have been doing all along. I see alot of positivity on MFP…
    in I'm new too Comment by flannan July 2010
  • Thanks so much for the encouragement. Everything I read online was all doom and gloom or taking HRT (which i can't). Like you, I didn't notice at first and was shocked to weigh myself and find out how much I'd gained. I'd like to get this off my waist but more importantly, I don't want the lbs to continue to go on. Im glad…
    in Menopause weight gain Comment by flannan July 2010
  • Thanks for the motivation Bunnii. I have just started 3 days ago and gave into after lunch craving. Immediately my head started telling me 'you blew it already, might as well enjoy some more and start again tomorrow'. No more tommorrows. Like you said, even if I give in to one craving that doesn't mean it's a license to…
    in How to stop the cravings Comment by flannan July 2010
  • Today is my first day. I never had a weight problem (to other people anyway). I ate whatever I wanted my entire life which means tons of Coke, candy, cake, meatloaf, mac & cheese...anything wrong you can think of. I am 5.5 and varied from 110 to high of 118; certainly not a superskinny supermodel but OK. However, this year…
    in any other not-that-heavy girls trying to lose more weight? Comment by flannan July 2010
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