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I am 5'10" and I eat around 1300-1400 calories a day. Need to lose around 20 lbs. However, I am 52 and in the MIDDLE of menopause :cry: Over the last 5 years I have gained weight eating exactly like I did when I was younger. Oh my gosh - it becomes so much harder to lose it when you are older.

I exercise at 5 am every morning. I know if I don't do it then, I'll never do it. I teach HS and am worn out at the end of the day. So for me morning is best.

I have had a good day so far - I worked out this am. It was weight training day for me - so to burn some extra calories, I got on the stationary bike in between sets, and rode it (at high resistance as fast as I could pedal) until my heart rate went up. Not sure how many extra calories it burned, but I was wet to my…

Hey Ladies, My name is Susan - I joined MFP in early spring - lost 10 lbs., then gained 4 back. I am back now until i get to my goal weight. I need to lose around 20 lbs. I have gained and lost this same 20 lbs so many times over the last 10 years. A couple of questions - how do handle cooking for you husband - if he…

I made this yesterday and it was delicious - thank you for sharing! Susan

Hi! My name is Susan and I am a 51 year old HS history teacher. I have lost and gained the same 20 lbs 3 times over the last 10 years. I vowed I would never gain it back - and here I am again! I get so angry with myself for letting it happen - but now that I have had the "pity" party, I am back on track. I am looking…