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You look amazing, a complete transformation and so happy. Congratulations:)

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hi, welcome. My diary is open - feel free to add me :flowerforyou: Your Yorkshire Terrier is adorable!

Buy some whey protein powder and make your own shakes. It will be a lot cheaper in the long run. Protein powder will not bulk you up!! I have a chocolate flavoured one blended with almond milk (whatever milk you prefer) and a banana - delicious. A lot of people on here recommend the Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Whey…

Hi, Welcome to MFP. I have found this site with lots of information about diets for an under active thyroid. Basically, cut out processed food, eat natural, wholegrains, lean meat and fish and plenty of fruit and vegetables. http://www.livestrong.com/article/393615-healthy-diet-for-an-underactive-thyroid/ You might…

I am pretty sure I must be in that phase at 49, but I don't seem to have that many symptoms, yet. Every time I go to the doctors she asked me if I am having hot flushes, but thankfully I am not. I must say I can be a bit grumpy, snappy & easily irritated (my husband says I could do with some anger management!!) & I…

Hi, my diary is open:)

Mcdonalds Pork Liver (any offal) Onions Deep fried food

Thanks for sharing the cheesecake recipe. Sorry to hear you have had some bad experiences, don't let it put you off, there are some lovely, supportive people on here. Maybe they are just plain jealous! Good luck:)

I am 49 and I have lost 40lbs - you can do it! I put loads of weight on as I reached my mid forties and was so depressed. I have been a healthy eater for years but it wan't making any difference anymore, but I didn't exercise. So I did loads of reading into food choices and exercise. I found that weights seem to have the…

It could just be water, I have read that you need to eat 3500 calories over BMR to put on a 1 pound of weight - but you seem to know what you are doing. Good luck

Welcome, I think you will find MFP a really useful tool. there is a lot of help and support. Good luck:)

Yes, actually love it and eat it everyday!

From the UK, just outside Manchester:)

I am 49 and I have lost 40 lbs - feeling pretty cool, too:)

You can buy Jillian Michaels DVD's on Amazon in the UK - 30 day shred is £4.99. Weights will not bulk you up as you are female and so not full of testosterone! you would need to take hormones and steroids to bulk up like a man!

Hi and welcome. I would definitely reduce your portion sizes - eating smaller 5- 6 small meals throughout the day will keep your blood sugar level and stop you feeling too hungry. speak to your partner and ask him to cook you healthy but delicious meals on the weekend. Feel free to add me & good luck:)

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Hi, welcome. My diary is open. Fell free to add me:) Good luck on your journey

I am 49 and thought this is it I'm old and I will have to except that I am middle aged and overweight. I gave all my really nice smaller clothes away - 18 months later I have lost 38 lbs and I am having to buy a new wardrobe! You can do it! Watch your portion sizes, eat plenty of protein, drinks lots of water and try…

I have had a Mirena for nearly 12 months and I have lost 38 lbs. I can honestly say it is one of the best things I have done - it has changed my life.

Happy birthday - you look amazing and gorgeous. What an inspiration!

I am on here logging everyday. Feel free to add me:)

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hi, welcome to MfP - feel free to add me. I have lost 38 lbs and would be happy to share food tips etc. You are welcome to view my food diary. Maybe you could open yours too. My advice would be to eat back some of your exercise calories. K :)

Hi, I'm from the Northwest, Oldham same as you! Feel free to add me:)

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For fat loss I would suggest a protein shake following your workout rather than carbs.:drinker:

More than half of a full egg's 6 g of protein comes from the white. A single egg white offers 4 g of protein without the yolk's fat and cholesterol. An egg white has absolutely no fat, compared to the yolk's 5 g of fat, 2 g of which are saturated fat. You can mix one whole egg with egg whites to make an omelette.

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