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Yes, we alone get all the credit for what we achieve. Of course it is nice to have support, an encouraging partner or friends, or buddies on MFP -- and that certainly helps, but it doesn't get results unless we actually do it. In the end, we alone are the ones responsible, accountable and successful for what we do (or…

First of all, there is nothing at all wrong with being single. Say it as a montra and believe it. I am in the happiest time of my life because I am the only one responsible for me. I can do what I like when I want to, and I can change my mind and not have to explain to myself why. My husband left several years ago and I…

Does 59 1/2 count? In 5 months I'll be 60, so I relate to someone who's 60 a lot better than someone who's 50. My problem was, and still is, energy and stamina. I spent too many hours in the past decade in front of the computer or television. Motivating myself to walk out the door is my biggest stumbling block. When I…

What's the recipe? It sounds great!

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Herbal tea. Interesting. Thanks!

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I'd try this first. Instead of 1 cup of butter use 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons of oil (flavorless olive oil is good) and fill up the measuring up with applesauce to the 1 cup line. The next time, use a little more applesauce and less oil. Keep doing this. Applesauce is just one substitute you can use. Try canned pumpkin,…

Get yourself a crockpot is one idea. There are a lot of soups and stew recipes that are low in calories and very filling. Crock pots save grocery money. This is a great tool to use up vegetables that you have around the house that wouldn't be good fresh anymore. I am making lettuce soup right now because I couldn't eat all…

It is my #1 travel dream to go to New Zealand!

Sedona, Arizona

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Wow! You have really improved.

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Fantastic! You are so inpiring!

Water is my best friend for eating less. Before every meal or snack I try to drink 8 ounces of water, and while I'm eating I sip another glass. I can really cut down on the amount of food I eat and even eliminate some snacks. I have cut down my portion sizes to begin with and just don't put that extra food on my plate to…

Congratulations on the weight loss! It sounds like you're doing the right things. One thing that gives me a fabulous overall workout is dancing, especially if you get your arms involved and get your whole body moving. I do this at home with favorite music, or go out to a bar with live music at night. It usually doesn't…

I have not gone totally raw but this is what I have for breakfast. I call it a raw veggy taco salad. I cook one egg or melt some cheese or put a small amount of cooked chicken breast on a small low-carb tortilla. Then I put on a combination of raw vegetables which might include lettuce, tomatoes, red peppers, zucchini,…

My favoirte meal is what I call raw veggy taco salad. I cook one egg or melt some cheese or put a small amount of cooked chicken breast on a small low-carb tortilla. Then I put on a combination of raw vegetables which might include lettuce, tomatoes, red peppers, zucchini, asparagus, broccoli, carrots, celery, spinach --…

I'm Spricia - 59, grandmother of 2, and from Sedona, Arizona. I'd like to get in shape in order to run around with the little ones, and I know that a healthier diet certainly makes me feel better. Just being accountable for the food I eat and logging it, and logging my walks has made me keep on track, and I feel more…