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Been off the wagon for a looooong time.... noticed most of my friends have dropped off the face of the earth over the last couple of years lol - could use some more! Early 50s, empty nester, and battling hormones lol...But happy to help out with anyone at any stage of life...Looking for mutual support and encouragement.…

Not new, but haven't used it like I need to. Back at it again ~ feel free to add me, the more the merrier :) It takes a village!

Would love some new support or friends ~ 48, feel free to add :)

Damn!! That is incredible! Congratulations to you for taking control of your health ~ you are awesome! :) (*) you've got to feel good being free of all those medications ~ you look healthy and fit, very inspirational to us all!

Wow! You look great! Keep at it ~ binge eating is so hard to get a grip on sometimes (I know believe me, and cheesecake is my all time fav lol). Be proud of your accomplishment! :D (*)

I've had it since puberty and I'm almost 44..... It's difficult to treat but it can be managed....it's just constant work or your system gets whacked out :frown: Feel free to add me for support! It's hard to explain to someone who doesn't have it how crazy it can be on your mental and physical health :grumble:

Ok I had to go back and check to see if that was really you .....wow! Big change! You do look about 15 years younger! You look great!:smile:

Totally in awe ~ you are AHMAZZZZING!!!! Congratulations on all that hard work ~ what a fantastic role model for your kids!:flowerforyou: Beautiful family ~ so happy for you! And thank you for sharing your story ~ very inspirational to many of us here!:smile:

I'm in the same boat! Getting back at it AGAIN today......been bouncing up and down with the same 15 lbs for 3 years. Just can't seem to quite commit to getting it all off, and of course, it comes back.:grumble: I especially get myself in trouble around the holidays, so extra support would be great to find. Feel free to…

You have a beautiful figure, and you look fantastic in a bikini!:smile: Your hard work is definitely paying off! Congratulations!:flowerforyou:

Wow! You look fantastic!!!!:smile: You earned that gorgeous smile!:flowerforyou: Thank you for the inspiration!!

Sounds good Thanks!! It's what's for dinner tonight at my house!:smile:

Totally inspirational and motivating!!!! BIG congratulations on to you on your enormous accomplishments!!!! You look beautiful, strong and healthy!:flowerforyou: I'm a terrible runner, but I'm working on it.....thank you for making me feel like there is light at the end of the tunnel!:tongue: I wish you much continued…

Add exercise 4-5 times a week if you aren't doing it already. If you are, maybe kick it up a notch and think about adding weights if you just do cardio. Also, I'd cycle your calories a little ~ eat more some days, like maybe 1400/1500 one or two days and then go back to 1200 cals. Mix it up so your body doesn't get used to…

A killer Portuguese stuffing recipe from hell (it's beyond yummy!), the world's best pumpkin roll, and I've figured out how to make some incredible chocolates and fudge. My female friends hate me but their husbands love me during the holidays:devil:

Try Mucinex tablets instead of syrup. There are plenty of pill formulas that should do the trick without all the sugar. Good luck and get well! I swear by home made chicken soup with lots of spice and herbal tea (yes, I'm sick right now too) :flowerforyou:

stomach, face, upper body and butt, in that order. Kinda wondering if my thighs will ever decide to leave....:tongue: :sad:

sugar (ice cream and caramel), wine, good cheese, pasta, and wine......:drinker: Love Thai and Indian food too, in non-portioned controlled servings....:devil:

You look stunning! You should be so proud of what you have accomplished!!!:flowerforyou: I'm so very sorry about your sister, that breaks my heart..... diabetes runs on my paternal side, and I have to watch it too. Thank you for reminding me how important my health is! Very very happy for you!:smile:

LOVE IT!!!:laugh: Welcome to the boards, and I hope you take no prisoners!:wink:

Going to see it tomorrow for Mother's Day!:happy: Not a big fan of 3D ~ doesn't do too much for me. Much prefer the regular boring mode....:tongue: I'll second go see it in whatever you can ~ 3D OR regular ~ I'm sure you'll love it! I've been waiting patiently ALL WEEK!:sad:

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^THIS^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^!!!! Congratulations!!! You are a huge inspiration to many!:flowerforyou: And yes, you were REALLY beautiful before, but you are pretty much drop dead gorgeous now ~ your happiness with yourself comes shining through!:happy:

Venus!!!! Best bikinis ever! Fabulous return policy!:smile:

I need the mental break as well as the physical release ~ I just feel more grounded and calm afterward! Gets rid of my stress!!!:smile: edited to say I certainly didn't start out liking exercise ~ it took about a good 5 months before I even remotely *liked* it lol..... It becomes routine and your body craves it after a…

I'm smart, I'm hella funny and I have a really good heart! I am more than just a body ~ it's just the vessel. People like me for me, whether I'm 200 lbs or 120lbs, I just have to remember to like me for me....:tongue: It's so easy to get wrapped up in just your appearance.:frown:

Avocados! Make yourself some yummy guacamole and put it on everything ~ eggs, sandwiches, dip for veggies. Hell I put it on toast (Ezekial bread) for breakfast quite often!!.....a great source of healthy fat and calories!:flowerforyou:

Face, back, stomach, butt & (finally) thighs, in that order. My legs drive me nuts!:sad:

I dunno ~ I'm not sure if it takes in to account your age, gender etc. All I can say is that the MFP calculations AND the machines are off. The machines average 100-200 cals off depending on what I'm doing. I always subtract at least 100 cals from the estimation on the ellipticals and stairs at the gym when not wearing my…

^^^^^^^This!^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ This biggest difference (I've found) in improving my fitness is my heart rate recovery time between intervals or post exercise.

Congratulations on the weight loss and the running (that's so awesome!) ~ I wish you lots of success with the marathons! You sound like you got the running bug!:flowerforyou: A very inspiring transformation ~ you must feel as wonderful as you look!! BTW, you are *glowing* in your avatar ~ what a beautiful face you have!…