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public tennis courts, or badminton in your own back yard..(or a park if you are in an apartment). Volleyball league that is cheap?? none of these require much equipment, but burn lots of energy.

Get some friends to support you, and you are on your way!!! This is an awesome site, and I hope it works for your wife too....You are sure to find lots of encouragement from people who are at the same stages in life, and with similar stories....just get out there, and enjoy the loss....

my daughter is gluten, egg, dairy, beef, bean, and soy free. Pretty much clean eating. stuff from scratch. I am so sorry....especially with living somewhere like residence, where there is no where to cook. If you can, or are in an apartment, there are sooooo many options for gluten free....pastas, flours, cereals....…

I had WW work for me in the past, if meetings were involved..Now that I live in a small town with no meetings, I found that online did not work as well for me, and it still costs a fair amount. MFP has support and encouragement like no other site...just find some friends in the same boat as you, and encourage them, and…

I am 53, and finding it tougher this time too....feel free to add me as a friend.

I put the 0% fat plain in a smoothie with milk, egg whites and sweetner, a banana and frozen berries, and yumm...over 30 grams of protein...I am not hungry til lunch....

I just stir fry it in a bit of olive oil on the stove, or on the BBQ, with onions, tomato, salsa, and a bit of parmesan cheese on top when it is cooked.

A lot of ladies will be wearing black to hide their rolls, and you will outshine them ALL...cause you look amazing in the black....with NO ROLLS!! the flowered is also very nice, but more for a wedding daytime function....Go black and don't think back!!

check the site allrecipes.com Great suggestions there. Also the site "yummly". With the Yummly site you can check off any restrictions, and it filters the recipes for you. Good luck.

I bought a Weight Watchers one at Wal-Mart. about 40 bucks. Works great. Does BMI, %body fat, and %water content.

You didn't gain it in a week, and you won't lose it in a week......Be kind to yourself, and build up gradually, or you won't stick with it.. Your loss for one week is fantastic, and start the exercise in moderation, or you will hurt and stop. You can do this...lots of support on this ite!!

Everyone here is so supportive and helpful. You should just take the time and snoop around the site....find folks you want to be friends with, and the rest will happen!!!:smile:

Breakfast smoothie for 5 points....1/2 C. milk, 1/2 c. greek yoghurt plain 0% fat, 1/2c. simply egg whites, 1 banana, bit of Splenda, and all the frozen berries you want... Blend and yum...like a milkshake and protein to last til lunch. (over 30grams I believe) I also mix fat free pudding mix with greek yogurt and splenda…

open your food diary for others to see, and ask for them to suggest ways to help you....Do you have access to a dietician??That might be helpful too..

how about a treadmill in the cool basement??

Greek Yoghurt!!!!! 0% fat and 18 gm of protein per serving, in a smoothie with egg whites, and berries and milk..you get over 30 gm protein for around 300 calories

breaskfast smoothie.....1/2 c. milk, 1 banana, 1/4 c. liquid egg whites, 175g Greek yogurt , mixed frozen berries, little honey or Splenda. This drink will keep you full til way past lunch.......LOTS of Protein.

cabbage soup diet....you just eat cabbage soup daily, with a few other treats like veggies and certain fruits.....(still don't like cabbage sou:P!) and it was just a quick loss that came back on even more quickly! Life style change is the way to go.....

well, at least you are aware of this issue. I would not have thought of this. I guess it is trial and error, to figure what works for you. All the best with that. Protein does not work???

check in the Recipes part of the Community board..there is someone having a challenge for the best Quinoa recipe...I printed off a few... lots of ideas from breakfast to salads... good luck

hummus with rice crackers a boiled egg peanut butter spread over a banana almonds

You have beautiful cheekbones......Wow, What a wonderful difference. Your heart and lungs must thank you too..... You look fabulous.

your back must thank you too......great job.

Hi from 1 hour west of Ottawa.....you have come to the right place....soooo much support and encouragement. Feel free to add me as a friend. I am 52, and I need to lose 35+, so we can buddy up, and support each other. cheers, Lianne

Hi, I am 52, and would love to be your friend. We can use all the support we can get, and there sure is lots here at MFP. Welcome, looking forward to getting to know you. Lianne

I think you are making HUGE progress......over Christmas....13 lb's???? TOTALLY incredible. It also sounds like you are really pushing to do the workouts....Even a walk around the block in the fresh air can be beneficial, even for your mood. You are a special person, and every one deserves to feel good about themselves.…

Thank you all for your time, and input.......I learned alot, and probably will look into the Wii Fit Plus, or EA sports Active 2... What a great support you all are.... what an awesome site MFP is......thanks to all of you.

welcome to the site that celebrates YOU......you will find much needed encouragement here. Thanks for the song, and all the best in your journey to finding you again..... :) Lianne

what a great start.....keep it up.......!!!!

getting ready for work....I work at 8am EST......have a great day!!! just logging my breakfast in....and then out the door