connieannw Member

Danielsville just outside of Athens

I'm 5'3" 162 lbs now - goal is 160. I was 170 at the beginning of the year when I started again. Then I'll evaluate again. Being 52, it's extremely difficult to lose weight after menopause. My body revolts in an uncomfortable fashion so slow and steady, seeing how much I can lose and then letting the body settle into that…

So far 2 hours 24 minutes standing or walking - oh yeah I'm a Platinum member for sure today

Going to start timing my standing/walking times so I can give you a true number of how I'm GOMA

Going to continue the standing at the desk while working. If I'm typing I'm standing and I do a lot of typing throughout the day!

I was standing for quite a while baking cookies and making a scrumptious wonderful dinner!

On the phone, anything on the computer that doesn't require typing (I do a lot of mousing around) talking to colleagues - all standing now. As a matter of fact I've been successful with standing until my feet hurt. Then I sit a spell but I make sure to get back up within 30 minutes! Of course it's still the at night after…

Since I'm never sitting inside bored. I stood up and read the article.

Your topic title hits the nail on the head. Don't be too hard on yourself when you are going back or sideways. Allow some time to reflect on the why and then kick yourself in the *kitten* and get going. I'm hoping that Florida is a better place for you. Give yourself 6-12 months to adjust to the move there. Yes that means…

SoundRunner in Branford or Madison will fit you for shoes. Once you're fitted you can always go online and find the shoes cheaper than at SoundRunner. Kohl's has Lily of France sports bras they really keep you held down tight but I found you have to go a size smaller than usual for running. There are many people on here…

Lesson learned: Day four needs to be a rest day and a treat day. Find a non-food treat to look forward to. I allow myself a twenty minute nap, or something else I used to do in kindergarten where all I ever needed to know I learned.

A for a 34C i recommend DUCT TAPE! Really not kidding. Now it comes in all colors too so you can either match your skin tone or match the dress. I suggest trying to match skin tone as you will have a whole role of it and it will last for as long as you wan to wear anything backless for the rest of your life. Plus you can…

Here in New Haven - just posted a 30 day squat challenge for July if anyone is interested!

All because your fairy godmother told you - Seek and you shall find

When I started my weight loss journey I went to the Doctor and asked for some guidelines. This is what she told me: Shut your mouth and move! Once I stopped laughing I realized: Very simple advice. If your mouth is shut you are not stuffing food into it. If you are moving you are burning calories and too busy to stop and…

Thanks for the invite to the group. My name is Connie. I'm 46 years old and having trouble loosing weight now that I've hit this "age". I joined MFP quite a while ago and have every so slowly begun modifying my eating and exercise habits. It's a long road. I've come to terms with the fact that I may never be "skinny". My…

He has issues - insecurity, jealousy - that are a form of abuse towards you. He needs therapy. You have issues - a need to go back again and again to someone who will control you and abuse you - this is victimization. You need therapy. Neither one of you can be with anyone until you get yourselves straightened out. So…

I'm Connie from New Haven Right over by East Shore Park - trying to get together a walking crew for Sunday evenings at East Shore Park 6:30 - we go around 3 times which is the equivalent of a 5k. Maybe someday we'll be running it and join up all these wonderful little road races. Anyone else want to join us?

You've come a long way baby! You look fabulous!

This is awesome info. Already doing most of it and beginning to add the others

I have a desk job and sit for about eight hours a day. I try to waalk at least 20 minutes at lunch and have slowly increased my cardio and strength training owner the past few months so I am up to five hours of exercise per week. Today is the first day in a long time I'm sore from working out. I challenged one of my fit…

Nope they are still tight. The only encouragement is the hubby being shocked last night at the changes he sees in my body. But then again he sees me working so hard at this I wonder if it's true because I'm not seeing it at all. Going to measure the body to see what developes that way over the next few weeks.

I shopped around for a pay as you go place. Found one less than half a mile from my house. Zumba is $10 per class. They also offer yoga and kick fit. What I liked was first class was free to try. Then I worked with the owner and told him my plans for four classes per week. Paid up up front $82.50 for the month which is…

Whole grain eggo waffle with peanut butter Granny smith apple and peanut butter Almonds and fruit (blueberries, strawberries, etc.) I'm told a banana can be a meal unto itself - although I can't stand them. :)

I do the same thing. It helps me stay under my calorie goal if I know I'm going to be rewarded with a sweet treat at the end of the day. I try to make the treat low cal too. It can be yogurt and kashi, or pudding and kashi, a chocolate covered granola bar under 200 calories. My absolute favorite is sugar free vanilla ice…

SoundRunner in Branford or Madison - they will spend the time to fit you properly. If you need a buddy for support let me know.

Having me you in person I wanted to put a little more out there than just what came to the surface in the pictures. I saw a huge smile (when you let it out - smile more!) I saw welcoming eyes I saw intelligence I saw a good friend (you kept tabs on the friend you brought to boot camp and encouraged her throughout) I saw a…

:smile: I live in New Haven - over by East Shore Park. I'm 45 years old and 35 lbs overweight. Add me as a friend. We can encourage each other and maybe get together for some exercise? Walking/jogging. The time passes so much quicker when you're chatting it up with someone. C

Yes - this website puts both those fats at zero and when you have a food that has them in it - you get red numbers showing you to be in the negative. Very disconcerting. Next question - how many grams should be the goal?

I work in New Haven from 8-4. So I'm looking to go home, get changed, grab the dog and get out to meet someone by 5:30 on Tuesday and/or Thursday. Also, if someone could be flexile enough for Monday and Wednesday late confirmation to meet up. Right now Monday and Wednesdays are taken with a Boot Camp I go to. It's $5 per…