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Good for you! I started 3 years ago at age 54, thanks to the encouragement of a co-worker. I used the couch to 5K program, and it worked great for me. You start out slowly and build up. There is a C25K group of facebook, if you are on that, and the members are very encouraging and helpful. If you aren't just google couch…

Jumping in April 1 and will try to figure this post out...what an awesome bunch of women you all are!!! April goals.... keep working out 5 to 6 days a week, alternating between cardio and weights get my last 5# off and keep them off this time! count my blessing EVERY SINGLE DAY! encourage wherever and whenever I can :)…

I am new again.....started MFP and then stopped (big mistake) so am trying to figure out how this whole thing works (the messages here) Where did you find the 5 things about stopping cravings? My biggest struggle is with Jif peanut butter (:heart: ) I do love my Jif! THANK YOU!

Yes, I wear gloves when I lift, with no apologies.........I tell whomever that "I'm delicate" and then proceed to lift. Those calluses hurt! I love to lift but I don't want sore hands! Then again, I live in a wee small town and most everyone here knows everyone else....but my daughter who lifts and competes started me…

We will be married 37 years in June, and like most everyone else...there have been ups and downs....good and bad.....but I am SO glad we have stayed together through it all. I think the key is that it really does take work, lots of it, but that isn't anywhere in the fine print on that marriage license! Mine is perfect for…

I'm thinking the chop could be done somehow with one of the bands/sheets.....if that makes sense to you....not sure if you could wrap one of the same sheets around your hand, put your arms up in a "v" or a "Y' with your body the leg of the "y" and then pull apart and down at the same time for the lat pull down..... I can…

I know I"m late responding...but you just don't put the words "only" with the pounds....... we all have to start somewhere! You are doing a great job!

YUMMMMMMMM! going to have to try this, I LOVE zuchinni!!! thanks so much for sharing!

THANKS! Tthe pudding sounds like an excellent addition. :)

psssssss to my earlier post...... I am basically at my goal weight now and want to maintain.......and have skimmed the book rather than studied it thoroughly.....assume the recommendations are fine for maintenance, and only if you want to lose is when you drop 300 calories....... (shaking my head again) but also wondering…

I will be very interested to see how this works out.......my range is very similar to yours.....but man, to eat those many calories.....(I sound like a broken record) ........... I will do my best to bump mine up some....... but I am lifting 3 days a week and doing cardio the other 3, and taking one day off..... so....…

oh my.....you sound like me! I would love to lift more than 3 days but the rules say "no" and running really helps that! :)

oh yes....been there too, fell off but it was in front of my daughter and sister....laughter is good, right????

I agree with everyone's comments......I did wonder if they had a slant bench that you could do crunches on if there isn't a ball...just an idea....as long as you keep it as low as possible. our center has both. best of luck and success to you and to all of us!

same here on all counts......started yesterday, a bit sore today, but ready for tomorrow!

I started this morning, but right now the hardest thing is trying to figure out how to post to everyone elses posts..... anyone who can help me I would really appreciate it! I finally gave up reading about all the different things that go on with your body and headed to the actual workout section! I do agree that upping…

very helpful.....my daily is supposed to be 1550 too...and that is up from when I was trying to lose, so it's already kind of scary to be eating more....but don't want to sabotage myself by not eating enough either...... very excited for Wednesday, my 2nd day!

I am struggling with how to respond as well, so I wish us both success in figuring it out!

I can't find my October post so have no idea what my goals were!??? November goals however, are Run 3 times a week Lift weights 3 times a week Water, water, and more water, Chart my food and be honest! Spend 15 minutes a day minimum in my "OMG WHAT A CLUTTERED MESS THIS IS!) room that is owning me and making me…

Mazaron......yes, I admit cake and beer sounds very odd.... IT WAS. my youngest turned 30 and his sweetheart threw a surprise birthday party for him at our "family friendly" bar.... so munchies and beer, and of course there had to be a birthday cake! Ahh yes, the joys of logging your indulgences........ I do admit that…

Good Saturday morning! Started out early with a run under the stars...enjoyed the milky way and got to see a shooting star...!!! nice reward for being up so early.....lots of things going on today so wanted that part of my day marked off on the "to do" list... afterwards walked the dear doggie for a cool down....he sure…

GREAT JOB!!! thanks for sharing your story, I can relate to a lot of it. I have a picture or two that I need to get up the nerve to print and keep in strategic places in my house to help keep me focused........ I am very close to my goal and I plan on staying there (oh don't we all) but I also know how easy it is to slip…

Started my morning off right with a walk with the dog.......it was only mildly windy then, but now is blowing like crazy with gusts in the 50's easy, and the sky is turning brown from all the dust...NOT a very pretty day in the neighborhood at all....just hoping anyone having to be out on the roads will stay safe..........…

Good afternoon! Never seems like I can get enough time to read everyone's posts and reply to them all....so will start again today, and not beat myself up too much... Auntiebk, also very sorry for your loss.......we love our furry family members.... hugs to you.:heart: heart for a hug rjadams, I love the poem about Rainbow…

CONGRATULATIONS! GREAT JOB!!! :smile: I'm getting close to my goal weight too....makes me a little nervous about the whole maintenance thing, but think we are where we need to be for extra support! You look just great, again...congrats!!! I would put an applause smiley and lots of balloons if they had them.... since they…

WOW...great quotes at the end of your post, thank you! :happy: I am still trying to figure out how to respond to people's posts....it's so great to find a group that I can fit in with. Happy day! Today is my "rest" day from exercise, and it's making me a little nuts... do you or anyone else reading these struggle with rest…

you CAN do it. CHOOSE to do it! Granted, you may have to choose to do it every single time for awhile, but keep on CHOOSING. YOU CAN DO THIS! :wink:

Faye...........I totally agree with you..... going to do everything possible to stay as healthy as possible for as long as possible! I want to be that old lady running races.......... or just running, after starting up at 54. Or the old lady working out with the weights in the gym...:bigsmile: and don't worry about…

Goal setting........ always difficult for me.... I am running two 5ks this month, and my goal is to run both of them, with no walking. I am also wondering about those "found" calories we get for our workouts....do you just enjoy them and eat more, or try to keep the intake where it was initially (before workout)??? I know…