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I've been away from MFP for so long and my body feels it. I had quit smoking for a long period of time and started again now, hope to quit permanently. My goal for March is to get back on track and take small steps. 1. Be more conscious of what I eat, eat healthy 2. Start regular exercise routine 3. Drink plenty of water…

I know how everyone feels. I was diagnosed over a year ago. My weight kept escalating, I was always tired and very emotional all the time. I'm on Synthroid and my tests keep coming up clean but the weight will not come off no matter what I eat or how much I exercise. I lost 25 lbs.2 years ago and over the past year I've…

I started a few days early. Completed day 10 today 125 squats.

I've had bad days and because of other health issues I'm finding it hard to lose weight period. But, don't ever give up. You keep going and giving it all you've got. You will reach your goal. Everyone has their off days, you just need to get past that and get back on track.

I was doing well and I slipped. I have to get back on track. I need all the help and motivation I can get.

I weigh myself every Friday, first thing in the morning. I always use the first weigh in weight.

Does Zumba Core still have the same type of dancing and music as Zumba 2?

I've had the same problem with weight gain, I've gained 5 lbs in 3 1/2 weeks. I exercise 4-5 times a week and I'm not eating any differently. Nicotine does boost your metabolism but eventually your weight will go down. I've just started cutting down more on the amount of carbs I consume in a day. For me that seems to work…

Happy Smokiversary! It is a very difficult road. I'm in my 3 1/2 weeks of being smoke free and the third week is harder than the first 2 for me. I slipped but only the once, back on track and hoping to stay that way.

Hi everyone, I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism just over a year ago. I has started gaining weight and wasn't eating any differently than before, always tired, depressed, hair was falling out. It was horrible. My doctor put me on the lowest dosage of synthroid at first but I was bumped up to the next dosage. I'm much…

I love Zumba. I have the Zumba Wii but I've wanted to try the Exhilarate DVD. Has anyone here tried both and which do you prefer? Has anyone actually lost weight doing Zumba and how long did it take you? Please feel free to add me as a friend.

I've had the same problem with cravings in the third week of quitting. I've tried a few times and I do fine the first two weeks and come the third week, I have cravings I didn't have the first two weeks. But, I haven't given in to the cravings now like I did the last couple of times. I know if I have even one that I won't…

Hi, I''m 48. I've also noticed that it's been difficult to lose weight over the years, even with exercise. Plus I have a hypothyroid which doesn't help. I try to eat healthy and exercise at least 3 times a week. I've had to increase my exercise to 4-5 times a week, I found that 3 times a week wasn't doing much. I tend to…

Congratulations on staying smoke free. I just recently quit...again. I quit months ago for over 4 months but I had a really hard time because my son and my mother-in-law to be smoke. My main problem is soon to be my mother-in-law. I stay over weekends. When you open the door to the house there is such a stench from the…

I agree 100%. It isn't the enemy and you need whole grains in your diet. Is there a reason you're giving up bread altogether?

Weight gain and constipation.

I haven't on the weekends which is a mistake. I've found that it's easy to pop things in your mouth without thinking about it when you aren't tracking what you eat. It accounts for why I'm not really losing what I should be. I'm consistent throughout the week but the weekends not so much. So starting this weekend I'm going…

Same thing with me. I stopped for 2 months and started again recently. I put on the patch and I found that I was ok without it after 2 weeks. I was doing really well. Recently I've had a lot going on in my personal life that stressed me out and I started taking one from my son, then two and needless to say it didn't stop…

I admire everyone here. I was smoke-free for almost 2 months and I have caved. So disappointed with myself. Anyone have any suggestions? Please feel free to add me as a friend, I need as many as I can get to help keep me motivated. Thanks.

I started doing Turbo Fire last week. Definitely felt sore in places I've never felt before. Like others here, I've done Jillian Michaels and some other workouts and they also bored me. Chalene makes the workout fun. Turbo Fire is really great. It has the class schedule so you know what you're doing every day and the…

My fiance and I have been together over 2 years and that was a topic that was discussed at the very beginning of our relationship. We didn't discuss the amount of people we were previously intimate with, it was more of what didn't work in past relationships.We discussed it then and now it's done. I don't know why it…

I don't think I will, even when I've reached my goal. It's always good to log your food and excercise just to stay on track. Plus, it's great to have those that have reached their goal continue on here for motivation to others that haven't reached their goal. But, obviously nobody's obligated to stay on MFP regardless of…

47. Feel free to add me.:happy:

Divorced 2 years and now living with someone. I guess I could drop the divorced part.

Erique is good looking but not my type:smile:

Welcome! Lots of support from great people here. Feel free to add me.

Walking will help you lose weight. I have a very over weight relative and she started walking 30 minutes every day. I'm not talking a brisk walk either because it was very difficult for her. She's now walking 30 minutes in the morning and 45 in the evening. She's lost 35 lbs. Obviously with some adjustments to her food…

There are days I have a really hard time getting motivated to work out but then I think of how the spare tire around my middle isn't going away on its own. As soon as I get home from work I change into my work out clothes, grab water and start my routine right away. Believe it or not, I feel so much better and have a lot…

I think it's really up to you. The only thing I would suggest would be to have dinner before 8 unless of course you tend to be active after that time. My breakfast is normally 250- 300 calories, lunch 300-400 and dinner 400-500 calories. I adjust what I eat at dinner depending on how much I've consumed at breakfast and…

Kelp, Turmeric, Wild-Caught Salmon, Shiitake Mushroom, Green Tea, Papaya, Blueberry, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Broccoli, Sweet Potato are some anti-inflammatory foods. Here is a link that lists many anti-inflammatory foods divided into different food groups: http://www.metabolismadvice.com/anti_inflammatory_food I've had to…