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Hi, everyone! I just caught up reading the posts -- didn't get on here during the week. Punki, your trip sounds really fun. Great to have the ability to cook while you're away! That must make it so much easier to control what you're eating. I loved the photo of the caviar. Smackadoodle, I admire you for gaining control of…

I'm in! I'll choose 30 hours.

Actually, I think I'll join in! I may not get to 30 hours, but, as you said, Ginny, it'll be interesting to see how much I do. And it'll be motivating to try to get as close as I can. Thanks, Ginny!

Welcome to the group, Lizz and Kristen! Sounds like you both have wonderful goals! I'm looking forward to getting to know you. Sue Graycatbird

I'd like to join the challenge, but realistically, I'm doing about as much exercise as I can do, timewise. I exercise about an hour and 15 minutes five times a week, on Sundays I often do two exercise classes, which would bump it up by an hour a week. Well, actually, that comes up to almost 30 hours per month -- maybe 28.…

I'm sorry about your weigh-in, Punki! I had a bad one, too -- gained 2 1/2 pounds. But I definitely did something to deserve it -- ate a ton of Girl Scout cookies. I'm really glad they're gone, and I'm not buying them again. I made my "daily health goals" poster and put it up by my computer. I like looking at the pictures,…

The veggie snacks sound great! I love vegetables with curry, so the cauliflower sounds really appealing to me. This really is such a warm and supportive group! I was looking at the earlier posts, and it's amazing that just a few weeks ago there wasn't much happening in the group. You have done such a great job of…

Thanks so much for all the warm welcomes! I really appreciate it. This seems like such a friendly and supportive group; I'm glad I found it. I let myself sleep late this morning instead of going to the step aerobics class I usually go to. The class is at 7:30 (they just changed it from 7:45, which is bad enough!), and with…

I'm extremely shy, but for some reason, I'm not shy online. I'm trying to push myself to get out there more and do fun activities to meet other people. When I do, I enjoy it usually -- it's just getting myself out the door! Corylda, I hope you had a great time on the hike! I admire you for getting out there and doing it!…

Hi, everyone! Thanks for the welcomes! I've been thinking about my goals for the rest of the month, and they are: 1. Cardio exercise six days a week (I already do five, but I'd like to ramp that up a little). 2. Strength training at least four days a week. 3. Emphasize veggies and fruit more -- try to plan meals and snack…

HI, everyone! I'm Sue, and I live in Portland. I'm 65 years old and I've been struggling with my weight my whole adult life. Trying to establish some healthy eating habits. I have elderly parents who are becoming very frail, so there's stress in my life, and I find it hard to keep from eating out of stress. I'm an avid…

HI, everyone! I'm Sue, and I live in Portland. I'm 65 years old and I've been struggling with my weight my whole adult life. Every time I lose weight I gain it all back and more. I'd like to stop that pattern, so I'm trying to be gentle with myself and not be too drastic. I've finally gotten an exercise routine…

HI, everyone! I just joined this group -- just joined MFP about a week ago. Was looking for a group to join, and I liked the intro to this group. My name is Sue; I'm 65 years old and live in Portland, Maine. I love to garden and am getting really excited about spring coming! I've struggled with my weight and overeating my…

HI, everyone! I just joined this thread -- just joined MFP about a week ago. I saw a mention of those darned Girl Scout cookies on here, and I can identify! My food was going really well until the GS cookies arrived. Time for me to get a grip. My name is Sue; I'm 65 years old and live in Portland, Maine. I love to garden…