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It is strange when people put others down...When all they are really doing is looking at themselves in the cosmic mirror.

I know that I am older, but it was shocking to me how much loose skin I have even after maintaining for several years now. The muscles are there and you can see them, but so is the loose skin and now wrinkles. {{{Sigh}}} I don't think that it is going to go away. After a certain age I don't think there is recovery from…

I totally agree with the added thought...As long as it is real whole food...Then I enjoy each and every morsel. Important post!

Road trips are especially hard...Although the ones where we take the RV is a lot easier cause I just pack our food. However it is the others that can be hard to navigate.

I got my family involved with our food, choices, shopping, preparing and cooking every Saturday. We all go together, stop at a natural, organic food bar and have a meal along the way. It was a nightmare before I decided to get them involved. Now we all enjoy our day out. Ohhh, we always take a cooler along for the stuff…

As someone who just recently hit their goal and working on the maintaining part of things. I find myself weighing every day when I never did that before while in weight losing mode. I have been in this exact place before a few times and I don't want to yo-yo on my weight anymore...So I think that is why I have been doing…

Sounds like you really need petite clothing. Menopause is really quite a struggle as our bodies hold on to fat for dear life because this is where estrogen is stored in us older gals bodies after not producing any more. All the best to you!

One of the best things I ever did for myself was do a yeast and parasite cleanse for 95 days...I know, I know it sounds so extreme however it made such an amazing difference in any kind of cravings. I no longer have ANY cravings for sugar, the weight slipped off of me with no problems and I am now maintaining just fine. I…

I just came into the forums looking for the same kind of friends. I eat very healthy to fuel and eat very little processed foods at a useful calorie range. Looking for like minded eaters and if you love to work out...Added benefit! Please friend me with a note.

There is a wonderful thing that is also a protein called kefir...Get it whole, pure and raw. A good product is called, Grace Harbor Kefir plain. It is an amazing probiotic. Also eating more probiotic foods such as olive, pickles, sauerkraut, kimchi, or drinking a good kombucha tea. If you're not doing dairy, use goats…

Do movement that you love to do...Most of the time, so you will actually do it and later add some weights/cardio that is more challenging and wouldn't normally do to the fun stuff.

I am really close to my goal weight now...The last time I hit my goal weight, unlike you, I quit logging and gained everything back and then some. This time, I plan on logging in anyway...Geez, probably for the rest of my life. All the best to you.

There is even a series of workout tapes called, "walking away the pounds." Really great for getting started.

I have severe arthritis in my right ankle from a motorcycle injury years ago and besides everyone's advice on keeping moving...When things get too painful (usually in the colder months) I go see my acupuncturist to keep the chi flowing. Works really, really well for me.

Machka9...What a brilliant way to look at goal setting for weight loss...Loved your post!!!

I eat extremely healthy and have an open diary...I prefer friends that engage in conversation and are supportive back...So if this is you, please send a friend request with a note and I will happily say, "yes."

I bought an amazing binto box that has the exact right portions and I fill it up the evening before...Bam I have my daily food for work. I totally know what you mean about night time workouts, this is one of the reasons I workout first thing in the morning. Hang in there and just tweak a few things to make it work for you.…

I have this same problem that comes up every now and again when I do {{{too much, too new, and too long}}} created from an from an old motorcycle injury. Interestingly enough...It is the opposite side of the ankle that was injured so long ago. I have never had surgery on the muscle itself but I do know plenty of athletes…

Because of a motorcycle injury to my right ankle years ago I have a terrible problem running for any length of time so I walk every day. The trick is to switch it up, walk different places at different paces and get those arms a pumping in time with your breath. I also do yoga and work out on the bag and weights. I lost 40…

Just curious...Why is ns shutting down their boards?

Hee, hee...Everyone teases me about being able to walk faster than I jog so probably in my case this is true!

That is why this time around I am focused on..."Not gaining any weight" It is working and I have lost 9 pounds but a lot slower. To the best in all of us all, "Cheers!"

I think it is tough when you first start and then it gets easier...All the best to you and way to go on taking that conditioning class!

I drink Yerba Mate Tea...It has some caffeine but half of coffee, good for your heart as well. "Proponents of yerba mate say that it can relieve fatigue, promote weight loss, ease depression, and help treat headaches and various other conditions." All the best to you for whatever reasons you are giving up coffee.

It Depends...If one is just using the internet program it is the same. If One is also using the support groups that ww has as well as the internet program ww beats out.

Wow, what an inspiration you are and what an amazing story you have to share with others. All the best to you in the days to come. I am so sorry for your loss, that is one of the things that triggered me into an emotional eating frenzy thereby gaining so much weight. I know you can do this and so do you!

On days or weeks like that...I like to ask myself, "Did I gain?" Because for me the most important part of this process is to at least maintain.

Makes a much more festive looking gathering then my zip lock baggie lunches...All smooched together and un-recognizable. Hee, hee

Hi, I only buy veggies and fruits that last a while longer between shopping visits. For instance...Like Cabbage. I put it in everything, breakfast, lunch & dinners. Tonight I am making Tacos but stir in a lot of veggies while it is cooking such as cabbage, onions, tomato's, peppers, spinach. I use Greek Non flavored yogurt…

Way to go on finding something you like to do! Water Aerobics is a Fantastic Way to Have Support and Get a Great Workout at the Same Time. Funny How You Can Actually Sweat In The Water. Sometimes All We Need To Recharge Is a Good Nights Sleep and We Get To Start All Over Again. All The Best To You!