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As everyone has said just be patient. As long as you know you are doing what you need to do, your body is changing. It could be in inches or pounds but changes are being made. As long as you are not gaining all is good.

I too have two bad knees. I currently am getting the synvisc-one injections in both. My doctor says in about a year two at the most knee replacement surgery. That is why I am trying to lose weight so not to need it as soon. I currently walk, blowflex treadclimber and my recumbent bike. I also do some lifting. I have not…

You should count everything...I even count my water. It doesn't have any calories but it helps me keep track of what I am doing. Veggies do have calories, most are low but they still have some.

Count me in on this challenge. My goal is to do as many as possible. I work behind a desk. 10/1 - 16267 10/2 - 20682 10/3 - 11185 10/4 - 14425

I am also on 50,000 units x 2 weeks. I have been on that for almost a year now. Once you level gets closer to normal you will have more energy. I have a thyroid problem that is causing my issue but once my vitamin D level is closer to normal I am able to loss some weight. I have lots more energy. Please fell free to add me…

Congrats This place is a great place to be. I agree just be honest with tracking your food and exercise as you are only hurting yourself. I find using the mobile app really helps me. When I go out to eat I can look up things on the menu before I order to try and stay within my daily numbers. It is also important to…

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Congratulations, great start...what did you doctor say about the amount of weight you lost? If he was not concerned then I would not worry about it. Most people lost the most in the beginning.

I am in my late 50's with almost black hair and up to last year I would just highlight my hair. Last year we were going oversea to my husbands family and he said I was so much grayer than before why not color it. Everyone says how much younger I look now with my hair colored. I am starting to lighten the color to go back…

No one has the right to bully anyone whether it is about their weight, hair color or the way the talk. Bullying is not to be allowed. I agree she had every right to call him out.

Try to think about what you think caused this change. Are you stressed, nervous, sleeping. Something changed which made you change. Figure out what it is and you will get control again. I personally sit myself down and try to figure out what my issue. I am a stress eater so it is normally related to stress. I try to…

I get around 4 -5 hours. Not by choice I just can't sleep. I would like to get more.

Congrats on the 40 pounds. Have you taken any measurements. I only lost a little over 21 pounds since I started.but during that time I have lost 14 inches. I do some weight training to help tone as I lose. I hope this helps.

I am a morning person but still found it hard to got the the gym. But now that I have been doing it for a few months I actually enjoy it. I find I have more time in the evenings to do what I want and if I eat too much I have time to work it off. You will find it gets easier the more you do it. As other have said get…

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Welcome...this is a good place to be if you want to lose weight.

I'm 5'1 and I think my ideal weight would be between 110 - 120. My doctor say he wants me at 135 but per the BMI index that would still make me over weight. The BMI calculator says I should be between 100 - 132 to be in a healthy weight. But it is just a number and as long as I feel good and have energy any weight less…

I am not sure why anyone would complain about a 1200 calorie diet. That is what I am on. It is what my doctor suggested. I am working with a personal training and they think that I am doing great. My trainer reviews my diary and lets me know what I should change like eat more protein or make sure to get more diary fiber..…

My daily goal is 1200 and I normally do not eat back my burn calories.

Polar FT4 is what I have. I use it while I workout and taking walks. I have a mild heart condition and my doctor says not to let my HR get over a number. I use mine to stay within the limits he suggests. I agree with the others that I like knowing what calories I really burning. I got mine new on ebay for 50.

Hi, I am over 55 and joined MFP about 15 weeks ago. I still have at least another 25 pounds to go.

I try to log what I am eating just before or just after so I can stay on track. I also have the mobile app so even when eating out I can record it.

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I agree I love my Polar FT4. I also got mine new off ebay for under 50.

I have to say I understand what you are saying. When I started I got a exercise bike and did 5 minutes a day. That was my start. I am now up to at least an hour a day of workout. It is not all at one time. I get up early every morning now to workout for at least 45 minutes. Then at lunch I try to walk and then in the…

I am happily married now for 35+ years. We have very little in common. We don't even like the same types of food. I am a computer geek and he can barely turn the computer on. That being said we do have things we love to do together. We both like riding motorcycles and traveling. Over the years we found we are growing…

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I have only lost 25 lbs, but Now my close are very big on me I can now lift more weight I can now ride my exercise bike as long as I want not just 5 min. I can say I feel better and healthier.

I plan on eating anything I want but in a smaller portion. I don't deny myself anything but have to exercise what I eat extra off.

My goal is 1200 I exercise and do not eat back my those calories I am 5'1 and over 55. It is working great for me. I am losing between a 1 to 2 pounds a week.