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if you want to add me as a friend, go ahead. It's tough to give you advice because I can't see your food diary. Stay motivated, you will be fine.

I say yes , it does help. But also, watch what you eat. You want to be sure you are getting a well balanced diet to fuel your body properly. I not only use this site, but I keep a food and exercise journal as well. Good luck Helen and if you feel you need friends to help you, then go ahead and add me if you would like.…

I am mariied therefore there is none, sticking to the gym!! I can at least make that last!!!!

if you want a friend, feel free to add me. I don't knmow it all, but have some knowledge and will motivate you and be honest and tactful. If not, no offense taken.

Ipersonally think you need to eat more frequently through out the day. Also, eat some fruit because it helps to make you feel full, plus good nutrients. Also, stay away from that ranch dressing, if you need dressing try balsamic vinegar. Just some of my opinions. I am sure there are more and there are some very…

agreed, need to see food diary to offer some advice

try doing a reverse push up. You lay under a bench press bar and pull yourself up to the bar. It sounds strange and I am not describing it well, but if you can go to a gym and get on what's called a smith( not sure of spelling) machine and tell a knowledgable person what you are trying to accomplish, I am sure they will…

to JM. thanks for your support, spent 20 yrs in Corps, and my wife definitely had it tougher than me. Takes a special woman to be the wife of a Marine!!

not in Minnesota, but Semper Fi!!!

Been married for 27 yrs. We knew each other in school. Her first husband was a great friend to me growing up. We joined the Marines a year apart. He was killed in Lebanon in 1983 and I escorted his remains home upon request of his( now my ) wife. I kept in touch with her after he was buried and we would go out together…

cauliflower, not it is my go to food with diced tomatoes!!

I just dealt with same thing. I personally ate a little of everything, including the cake. I believe in living life and I am not gonna deny myself some indulginces because of my weight. I worked out a little harder the next day and oddly, I still lost 2.9 lbs this week anyhow. We gotta live and cheating every now and then…

stick with it! I am sure we have all gone through what you are right now. It takes time and perseverance. You are making a lifestyle change and it takes time. I don't get too wrapped around the axle over numbers. You will start to feel better and the clothes will fit better. Hang in there and feel free to add me as a…

The big state of Rhode Island.

I am on every day, usually around 5-8 pm. I like this site and if you need some encouragement , feel free to add me as a friend. I will encourage and motivate and offer any advice I have to help you out, My name is Norman. Either way, best of luck, you can do this. Strong mind, Strong body!!!!

something happening to one of my children and I can't get to them to help them!

last week at dr visit it was 58, I am 51 yrs old!

Chicago's " 25 to 64" great beat and motivating as all hell, to me at least.

I expect every one to work to Marine Corps standards. I retired 12 years ago and just now am realizing , no offense, but the civilian work force is very lazy and complacent. I beleive work to the job is complete and most my co workers believe in be there for 8 hours. Tough pill to swallow!!

spent lots of deployments on Okinawa, and some time at Camp Fuji. Loved it and climbed Mt. Fuji 4 times in 4 weeks!!! I want to do it one more time someday. Welcome to the site, add me as a friend if you need to. Best of luck on your journey!

to docdrd- I am a Habs fan- 24 cups, say no more!!!!

I am a Canadiens fan here in Boston territory, I am for anyone who brings down the Bruins, but since my team royaly sucked this year, I am going for the St. Louis Blues because I like Halak as a goalie.

also, if you can get to a gym, see if they have the resistance machine. You only use portion of your weight but can still work on form. Same holds true for the dip machine also. I like it because I can still get good pull up workout in and I have definitely seen the improvement. Good luck!!

That's outstanding and an excellant time, nice pace. Are you already thinking of the next one?

I say screw the system because that's all it is. The schools tell you all about their no bullying policies but, honestly, they don't care. It's a paper drill to cover their ***es if something goes wrong. My kids were bullied years ago and I, being a retired Marine, told my son to quit being nice and kick the living…

Bretagne, France! It is where my family comes from!!

you are doing good. Don't get discouraged by comparing self to others. You will get stronger as time goes on. Give yourself credit for getting started. Great job and keep with it. This is a great site for knowledge, encouragement, and support.

In a heartbeat, chivalry is not dead with me!!!!

I moved my 25 yr old daughter into her first appartment today. She's very excited, her mom and I are dealing with it. There was supposed to be 6 of us moving her, turned out to be three. Therefore, I had a very physical day, plus I managed to get to the Y and do 60 minutes on the eliptical. I will probally may the piper…

you are a gorgeous woman, not hitting, just stating my opinion!!