paulaspatch

WOW fabulous pics - congratulations on your success! Paula

I am 56 and not able to do what a lot of folks on mfp can...mostly due to my back and neck. however I can do some things and appreciate any support in my efforts to do so! Paula

1 cup of fresh fruit salad (the really only healthy thing I had at my party on Monday)! 1/2 c plain fat free greek yogurt 1 container 100 calorie Yoplait vanilla yogurt LOTS of water!

Hello ladies! So here is my intro: Paula, 56 so a lot of wisdom...lol I have had issues with food/weight my whole life. As I have always said - I do not have a normal relationship with food...I abuse it, emotional eater, (especially AT NIGHT right before sleeping). This is the PROBLEM that I have turned back to the last…

I just started recently and do login everyday...please friend me and I will offer friendship and support. Paula

I totally agree with you...I have in the past and actually am going in today for my first appointment in years...I have clinical depression so that is always there and I get treated with medications but the weight and emotional eating is why I am starting to see a professional...some issues and struggles...Paula

I totally can identify and understand - I am an emotional eater too and have had some really nasty things - situations over the past four years...Paula

Hello Fabulous Fiesty Fifties! I have a Bowflex Treadclimber and I love it. You can adjust the height, speed, etc. Also, my husband hung a flat screen TV so I can distract myself and just get the exercise done...lol I also have a Fluidity bar and that is great with my back / disc problems to strengthen my core. I would…

Michigan (home) but BOISE IDAHO is HEAVEN!:bigsmile: this graph should show ONE pound lost...lol

hi cindi, so given my previous statement I will post my stats: weight this am 158.2 # (goal 132) did use my bowflex for thirty minutes (2.5 mph)... and have as dr. oz suggests had 25 gm of protein in my first meal of the day! YAY! would love to hear about your triumphs and attempts at such! paula

that has been such a difficult thing for me too. that is why I came back to this site to hopefully get some friends on here to stay connected to my plan. I think it is so easy to cheat or put off what we know we should be doing when we don't have accountability. so LADIES PLEASE HELP ME BE ACCOUNTABLE! I will get online…

I have a fluidity bar and really like it...anyone else involved with one? Paula

hi Francine, I can identify with you...I have over the last 18 months gained 20+ pounds. I have been very large twice in my life. I know what losing a lot of weight means. Now that it is 20+ lbs it is every bit as difficult - especially when those around me who are larger (like I have been), roll their eyes or say how good…

you certainly can add me...but I really fall short of the addict stage...NEED TO GET ADDICTED!

wow that is very impressive indeed! I find myself up 27 lbs in the last year...back problems, job loss, etc. and I did what I always seem to do when problems come my way...EAT. I do have success to rely on too. I find the lack of friendship close to home a hardship. I moved to the boise area six years ago but all of my…