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Congrats! :flowerforyou: We are all here to help each other. :smile:

STOP Before you begin anything, you need to go for athletic or physio therapy to set you up on a program. Doing exercises without a proper assessment is STUPID and DANGEROUS. (been there myself so I know) Background I've 20+ years back pain off and on. I was even hospitalized because of the pain (spasming woudn't stop for…

See Fitness Mistakes to avoid in the fitness section of MFP We lose muscle after age 30. Therefore we cannot focus on just cardio.

For L2, stretch the hips, do exercises for glutes, abs.

Congrats on joining MFP! :flowerforyou: Some tips - don't get caught up on the scale. Use it to help monitor your progress, but also take measurements. There maybe times your exercising and there is no change in scale but your slimming down. Set realistic goals. Your hear for a lifestyle change - not just weight loss.…

Depends on source but in general, You need to find a time and a place where you can unwind. A place where you can focus and forget about what is stressing you. Myself, I find exercise does the trick most times. Sometimes its the gym, taking a walk, boxing, etc.. Get out with the girls or guys once a month to vent. You also…

Alright! CHeers and good luck. Actually no luck needed. You will do it! :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

Congrats on joining! Your on your way to success! You WILL SUCCEED!

Make a decision once a month to change something. Just one thing though! Don't say - No more junk food. Instead start with no chocolate bars. THen next month, instead of chips for snacks choose a healthy alternative. These are things I have done. Studies have shown that people have a higher success rate doing it this way…

Congrats on joining! :flowerforyou: It is reasonable that you burned 300. When I do elipitcal I can burn almost 1000 in the hour. It all depends on your intensity. The machines numbers are an estimate based on formulaes built in. When you use this site, you can enter your goals - how much weight do you want to lose each…

Congrats on losing the 12! :noway: Your being very aggressive with your goals - 2lbs a week. Be careful. Take measurments of your body as well. You may see some changes in sizes but not weight in some weeks. Focus on a healthy lifestyle!:smile: Remember it took a long time to put the weight on. I would recommend cutting…

Congrats on chooing to change your lifestyle - not just your life! :happy: Don't try to do it all at once or focus on the scale. Start a routinr, build on it. COmmit to making changes - one a month. THis will result in a higher success! :drinker: Take measurements as well. Its size and healthiness that's important - not…

Congrats on joining! Congrats on being a grandma! Its great to want to change your life! Way to go! :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

Remember, you are trying to lose weight faster than you put it on. Example, it took me 20 years to get as heavy as I am. My goal is to lose it within a year to 18 months. That's a huge difference in time. Be patient. Be committed. Don't focus on the scale. We are trying to change our lifestyles for the rest of our lives!…

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Focus on one thing at a time. For example - no pop this month. Then next month no candy. Stay focused on the long term goal not the short term. Don't focus on weight. Focus on being healthier. ONE DAY AT A TIME:happy: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

COngrats on the lifestyle changes you've made so far! :flowerforyou: I've got a ways to go before empynestness hits so I look forward to it down the road. :drinker: MFP works great in bouncing off ideas and helping others!:happy:

Belief in yourself is the key. And your succeeding because you are doing this for you. Your substituting eating for exercising. Plan to eat healthy food for when your mad, sad, bad. HAve them handy. Just change your habits. Do one a month - much higher chance of succeeding. Your here to make a lifestyle change not just…

Been there myself. Once I was 290lbs, then down to 200 then up to 260 and now on my way down - FOR THE LAST TIME!. Stay focused. Use us for support. People even vent here to reduce their stress. YOU CAN DO IT! YOU WILL DO IT! :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:…

Congrats on joining MFP!:happy: You'll find lots of support as you make this lifestyle change :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

No, but I suggest getting a heart rate monitor with a chest strap to help.:drinker:

That's a great way to break habits. Just focus on one for a month and you'll be break the habit for good. Then next month you can quit something else. Its been proven to work much better than quitting a bunch of stuff all at once. YOU WILL SUCCEED!:flowerforyou:

When you do some research about complaints with the products you will see there are amny bad scams. They say its free but then hit you up with an $80+ "membership fee". The more I read the more I see it as just something else to eat. Just eat healthy foods, watch your portion size to help you monitor your calorie intake…

Great job!:drinker: Your on your way to changing your not just your lifestyle but your whole life.:flowerforyou: THis is a great long term move on your part.:smile: Keep it up!:happy:

Giving it up completely leads to cravings. Reduce the amount of sugars but don't give up fruits all together. Portion control works over time

Don't just focus on weight. That's bad. I have female track athletes who say they need to lose weight because they weigh more than their freinds. But they are in great shape and excel at their events. Narrow waist, strong core and all. Its the muscles they have that add to their weight. Size matters not weight.…

All addictions are like that. Changing routines helps people overcome their addictions.

Its great that you have goals to shoot for!:flowerforyou: Everyone here contributes to help. YOu name it an d we are here to help. For example - People vent to help themselves. Cheers:drinker: :drinker: :drinker:

Your part way to your goal. Don't stop now! I know it can be frustrating but once you reach your goal you will be so happy to be able to change your routine from weight LOSS to weight MAINTAIN. We have all been there. Sometimes we go off on these binges because we gave up too much all at once. Focus on giving up one thing…

Congrats on joining!:drinker: There are always people here to support you, answer questions, motivate you.:smile: Good luck on meeting your goal!