DianeFrannie

I get a flu shot every year. I almost died in 2011 from pneumonia with complications so I take every precaution available. One of my biggest goals is to stay out of hospitals. :p

I have to agree with replying members. It is hard to eat healthy when everyone around you is:flowerforyou: eating whatever they want. I cook for two grown men who want meat and potatoes for every supper. Lots of cookies and ice cream in our home too. Best thing I can do for myself is to shop with my own list of foods that…

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I'm also reading Outlander. I can't believe I waited so long to read such a wonderful story. I can hardly put the book down. And you say you read all of them. Every one of them amazing? hmmmm? I think my family misses me. :flowerforyou:

71 years of age, 5' tall, got myself up to 148 pounds in 2002. I felt like I looked like a ball. Goal of 120/115 would make me so happy. I wonder how many calories I have burned hemming pants, including pajamas. lmbo:flowerforyou:

I measure when clothes aren't fitting well. I weigh about 4 times a week. Scale is too handy.:flowerforyou:

I am cold most of the time also. Blaming medications.

If you read your food log, you sure can tell what your strengths and weaknesses are. I see right now that I need More protein and less coffee with C/S. wasted food calories there. Exercise will speed your weight lose and improve your over all health. If your are able, walking ,swimming and bicycling are the best. I can't…

http://optimalbodyweight.com/qa/weight-loss-tips/body/starvation-mode-weight-loss

Odd that none of thought of Starvation Mode. Your body is trying to keep what it has. I hope you are reading more about eating the correct amount of healthy calories. Never Give UP. most of us are struggling in different ways. Getting there a little at a time. :flowerforyou:

you are really trying too hard right now. create a menu for yourself for 1200 calories, and read your packaging if you like convenient foods over fresh, Wow the salt girl, way over. That will not only retain water, it's going to cause health problems down the road. If you like fish, I am going to suggest fresh salmon, you…

I think you are amazing. A baby and a surgery! that's a lot to handle. I do agree with the other members. keeping up with the food log showed me THAT I LOVE CANDY lol And that I need to eat more protein. I am working on that so I know it keeps me from snacking like I used to. Bad legs keep me from walking very long, but I…

laughing at myself today. looking at balance of calories after lunch I saw 3000 calories. Boy am I in trouble or what? kept looking. oh ty, I had put down 10 cups of chicken noodle soup. Think thin.

I agree with wolfman. After reading about coconut and almond milk, I am going for 1% cow's milk. Happy to say I never did give up butter for any substitute, just have to be conscious of how much you are using. I really did give up powdered coffee creamer after reading it did not have one true food in it. (It did when it…

Maybe you can if you remember to eat enough protein, some fruit and veggie at every meal. I made goal in 2004 and took 1 year to gain 20 pounds back. So calorie counting is good for me, esp here where I can see if I am eating enough protein. You are on the right track, wishing you the best results.

Hi from IL and good luck to you. If you can get outdoors to walk, it will relieve some of the stress and depression. Laughing at myself because my best stress release is pulling weeds. When I am upset, I can clean the whole gravel driveway. :angry: Of course it will aid in weight loss and strengthen your muscles. If you…

Tracy, I am so proud of you to quit smoking. Hardest thing in the world to do. Get to your MD and get all the help you need. Pills, patches and gum are available. I tried all the easy things, acupuncture, hypnosis, group therapy with out success. A few years ago I got pneumonia with complications, was put on a ventilator…

Pinky You came to the right place. We are here for the same reason. Right now I am working more on getting my cholesterol down than weight loss. Altho a few more pounds loss would be great. The Food Log let me know right off that I am not eating enough protein. no wonder my muscles ache and my memory , well it naps a lot.…

4 years later, a lot has happened. Pain clinic introduced me to cortisone shots. yes they helped knock out the pain for a few months. and then.....................my kidney function went to h. not worth it. still doing what I can do. working thru the pain has kept me mobile. Thinking I will see another doctor about my…

Hi Gals, Happy to meet seniors that want to be healthy and look good. Health problems are preventing me from walking to lose weight right now. Happy if I can walk my Yorkie dog once a day. Good luck to all