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  • Hi. Yes, I'm 5' and about to turn 50 this year! When I started MFP at the end of February, I had crept up over the years to 135lbs. Admittedly, that is the most I have ever weighed. I'm hoping to get back down to 115lbs, which is where I feel most comfortable. (I even dream of getting to the 100-110lbs I weighed in my…
    in Anyone Short and over 50? Comment by chinowitz May 2012
  • No need to panic. It just takes a little planning. For me, regardless of what restaurant, I check the menu online ahead of time and figure out what I will order to make sure it fits into my food plan that day/week. If the portions are larger than what I estimated, I only eat part of it and take the rest home in a take-out…
    in Anxiety from eating out? Comment by chinowitz April 2012
  • Don't give up. Get some perspective. Think how long it took to put those pounds on. You've taken off 13lbs in 3 months -- I'm sure it took lots longer to put those pounds on! So, honey, you're already ahead!
    in I'm ready to give up. Comment by chinowitz April 2012
  • When there's something high in calories that I really want to eat (like some cheesecake), I calculate how much I need to exercise in order to be able to 'afford' those calories and that either makes me stop wanting it (LOL), or I will do the exercise and then eat it!
    in Does anyone else have a hard time staying with in there calo Comment by chinowitz March 2012
  • Protein and fiber and seltzer water all help keep me full. I'm on a 1,200 cal/day regimen and it's shocking how little food that ends up being! I space out my food in small portions throughout the day so that I can 'graze' feel like I can be eating every hour or two as I lke. I keep little tasty lo-cal 'treats' handy for…
    in Does anyone else have a hard time staying with in there calo Comment by chinowitz March 2012
  • Assorted sushi and sashimi and seaweed salad. 397 calories.
    in What did you have for dinner tonite (Mine was 306 calories) Comment by chinowitz March 2012
  • Just 3 weeks on MFP and it's been really keeping me motivated and on track. I don't crave sweets much, but when I do, I allow myself ONE super yummy cookie (no more than 100 calories) and eat it slowly in small bites - savoring each bite. It makes the taste experience last longer and gives time for my brain and tummy to…
    in How long have you been on MFP? Comment by chinowitz March 2012
  • CONGRATULATIONS!!! And thank you for the post. You've renewing my hope and determination. I began MFP 3 weeks ago and getting discouraged that I've barely lost 2 lbs so far. I was at almost the same starting point as you (I was 5'0' and 135llbs) and my goal is to lose 15-20 lbs.. I have to keep reminding myself that it…
    in Reached my goal!!! Comment by chinowitz March 2012
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