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I only worry about sugar if I know it's coming from crappy food choices. Those are usually accompanied by higher calories, too. If I'm over because I'm eating 3 or 4 servings of fruit, then i don't pay it any attention. It's more about the whole picture of what I'm putting in my body.

Thank heaven my friends and family only offer me food out of love and habit. I can't imagine how much harder this would be if everyone in my life were plotting against me and working together to engineer my failure. I shudder to think of the horror and pain I would feel as they all amassed to force crappy food down my…

No one is trying to sabotage you. Offering food is one way we as humans show love. You can choose how much, if any, you choose to eat. Don't spend your time looking around every corner for an excuse to fail or someone to blame it on. Our choices are our own. The blog link by the above poster is a great read, I highly…

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There are some great dvd's that are around $10 or less Jillian Michaels "Ripped in 30" or 30 Day Shred. I like Ripped better, but lots of people love the Shred Elaine Barrett - Yogini and Super Sculpt - These are a lot harder than they look and they really help you burn fat and build muscle while staying calm and centered.…

You are so right. It's hard to stay "up" when you aren't losing and others are. I have to remember that I'm not doing this just to get rid of pounds. I'm doing it to be the strongest, healthiest "me" I can be. We all have a different journey, but luckily we travel down some of the same roads on our way there.

I sent you an invitation to join the group. I didn't realize I could do that, or I would have done it sooner.:flowerforyou:

The "before" picture was me when I started last year at 144lbs. The after is me at 126. I gained 2lbs back over the holidays then decided I really want to lose a bit more. I'm going for 115 with a body fat % of 25 or less. I'm at 127 now, body fat 29%. PS - I turned 50 in September. If I can do it, you sure can.

At the Community Tab, click on Groups. Then do type in the "Find a Group" box "Women of a Certain Age". Click on the green "Join Group" button, and you're in. Welcome! These ladies are terrific, so please be sure to send out some friend requests. Sorry I didn't answer yesterday, I wasn't on after the morning.

Week 2, Day 2 - Done. I'm tolerating it better than I than I thought I would. The plank jacks are pure evil - I really wonder what kind of person thinks up such torture. I will master them before I move on!

I'm jumping in a little late, but showing up is half the battle. February Goals: 1. Complete Jillian Michaels "Ripped in 30". I started Week 2 today. 2. Work on my water intake. I am woefully inadequate when it comes to that. 3. Take some pictures before it's too late to have a "before" 4. See a reduction in my…

I felt tired and achy today. Working out was a real effort. I know I didn't give it as much as I usually do. All I could do is give 100% of what I had. I felt better knowing I had done what I could. Hopefully tomorrow I'll be back in full force.

Welcome! I turned 50 in September. Age does matter in the fitness game. I'd love to have you join a group I'm part of. Women Of A Certain Age. I've met some of the most supportive, motivational friends there.

So many things contributed to my decision to get focused on looking better and feeling better. I saw a picture of myself and nearly fainted - who the heck is that fat woman holding my grandson? OMG - it's me! I was turning 50. 50. I may not be able to change that number, but I sure as heck don't have to be a walking…

It's not uncommon to see a gain when you amp up your workout. Muscles will retain water for a bit. Don't get stressed, it will come off as quickly as it went on. You are doing great to have lost 25 lbs.! I also recommend a lower carb, higher protein diet, but that's just because it works best for me. Everyone's body is…

To have a body that is age-defying. I want to hear "No way you are 50, you look much younger" - and I want to know it's true. I won't have to dress like a 20 year old, that would be ridiculous. I think I can be age-appropriate and age-defying at the same time.

Week 1, Day 5 - Done! I'm already starting to see changes. It's awesome! Might I just mention - I hate chair flies! It must mean I need to work those muscles more, but they kill me. I use 5lb weights for the rest of the workout, but I have to use the 3lb ones for the chair flies and side squat/arm raises. It's really…

This trend started slowly as the feminist movement became more powerful. Once upon a time, there were an equal number of shows with intelligent men married to not so bright women - "I Love Lucy" comes to mind. Then it became Un-PC to depict women as anything other than smart, strong and in charge. Men can still be comic…

This is before and during. I took a break, lost my focus. Now I'm back and going to finish what I started. I will make my 50's the best decade yet

Tomorrow will be day 5 of Week 1 for me. It's killer. It may take me a bit longer to be ready to move on to week 2, but it is a great work out. It may be more like Ripped in 45 for me.

I'm completely addicted to Pinterest!

chocolate. caramel. pizza. and almost anything fried. and Lays Potato Chips. and cheeseburgers. and glazed donuts and is it any wonder I need to lose weight!

You look like a different person! Congratulations on the weight loss, and on the grandbaby!

My husband told me that he heard from a guy at work that his wife and some of the other wives were talking and they think I was the prettiest woman at their company Christmas party. I know that isn't true. I'm not nearly as young or thin, or pretty, as some of them. But, I did make sure I had on a dress that flattered me…

Luckily the hospitals I've spent time in have offered a selection of both healthy and "traditional" foods. I think they try to have those comfort type foods available because they know the people who have loved ones there are forced to eat there, and they really do want to offer them food that is at least close to what…

You look great! Congrats on your awesome progress - earned by your hard work and dedication.

Gorton's Skillet Crisp Garlic & Herb seasoned Tilapia and Pop Secret 100 calorie butter popcorn

They all look great on you, but my favorite is #3 - the black one-shouldered dress with the flower.That one really fits you well, shows off your lovely shoulders and is just plain HOT! My second choice is the last one, the white and black one shouldered. Something about that style just works great on you.

If they blur that much, it makes you wonder what else has been altered. What size and shape were her arms, thighs and stomach before the retouching began? Why not find pictures of untouched size 14 women to aspire to? It's not about the tag inside the clothes, it about the body that wears them. Aren't we all trying to find…