countrygal2004 Member

Good morning MFP friends. I'm new here...actually back here from years ago... I turned 50 in January and have a lot of weight to lose. I'm sick of being sick and tired and I want to get my health and energy back. I hope this is a good place to start my journey. Any other threads you would recommend? I remember there being…

Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Just squeaked by Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? yes, with plenty to spare today Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? yes...even a mint after lunch

Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? yes Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? yes Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? yes I'm on a roll. Lets do this!!

Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? yes Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? yes Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? yes

Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes Catching up for the weekend. :) Still on track. YAY!

Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes Catching up for the weekend. :) Still on track. YAY!

Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes

Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes

Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? - yes, 50 mins of yoga Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? - yes, 81 cals under goal and I didn't use any exercise cals Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? - yes, even the jolly rancher I had after lunch

I would love to join this challenge but it's too slippery here to ride right now and I don't have an indoor. I will, however, commit to doing some sort of activity with the horses every week. Even if it's just brushing or groundwork with them. Thanks for starting this thread.

My name is Angela and this is my first time doing a challenge in many years. I started MFP in 2004 but have been absent from here for years. I'm back and need a challenge to help keep me on track. My goal for March is to adhere to the rules set out in the contest, resulting in a substantial weight loss. I have a LOT of…

I would like to join this challenge. My goal is 10500 per day.

Thanks to those that sent encouraging words. I know I won't post here for help again! I had people PM me trying to sell me challenges, products, coaching, etc. Leave me alone!!!!!

I have the same intense cravings. I would love to say there's something magical that will take the craving away. Truth is, there probably isn't...at least I haven't found one yet. I just simply go get a small chocolate bar (perhaps a 100 cal bar or similar) and let myself have it. Then the cravings go away. Just count it…

I just got diagnosied yesterday with SLS - my right leg is shorter than my left. I have been reading up on it and all the previous posters are right - it could be several different things. It depends if it's your actual leg length or your pelvis/hips out of alignment. My chiropractor diagnosed me after checking my legs…

I used the Couch to 5K app on my iPhone when I started running and I really enjoyed it. It starts you out with a 5 minute warm up, jog 1 minute, walk 1 1/2 mins and repeat for 20 mins then cool down for 5 mins. From there it works you up to running a 5K run over 9 weeks. There are probably several different ones but I like…

I'm in too. :smile:

Wouldn't it be cool if we could have a clothing swap on here? I wonder how that would work...

I've always wanted to go on one of those Dude Ranch Cattle Drives (think City Slickers). I have looked at them online many times and so I have decided to either do a cattle drive or a pack trip on horseback. I ride all the time but would love to see the countryside or mountains on horseback. ALSO - new show chaps and…

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You could always wrap some tape around the inside of it till you really feel you need to resize. I'm experiencing the same thing where it spins around. I only wear it when I'm going out because most of the activities I do at home are things like mucking stalls, cutting fire wood, cleaning, etc and I really don't want to…

I love what one women said...I don't HAVE time time to exercise, I MAKE time! That's the only way in my books!

I just started this workout this morning because it's too dark to go jogging in the morning now. I was able to do all the exercises but I was surprised how much I was sweating by the end of it. I struggle with pushups but I did what I could. I am going to do my measurements tonight. Thanks for all the posts. Great info!…

I love this saying! I am the same...everyone's busy. That's just the way society is these days. Listen, if you want something bad enough, you'll find a way to make it happen. If not, you'll find an excuse. The other thing to do...keep coming on here. There is LOTS of motivation and support here. Get at it! :happy:

I could look at theses all day. It gets me so motivated. I can't wait till I can post my "after" pic. I'm half way there! Thanks everyone. :flowerforyou:

Love, love, LOVE this thread. So very inspiring. I'm am looking for more friends my height so please feel free to add me. Thanks for starting this post.

I haven't lot 100 but I'm half way there. I think the key is exercise. Think of the Biggest Loser program - they lose hundreds of pounds and most dont have excess skin. Not only exercise but strength training is the answer. Good luck on your journey!

Joined! Thanks. Now does it just track me or do I need to enter something here on MFP?

Love love love my Visalus shakes (online at www.countrygal.bodybyvi.com). Shake mix that tastes like cake mix. Then I add fruit - blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, etc. I also make a great Cafe Mocha (shake mix, almond milk, cocoa, instant coffee, and french vanilla flavour mix). Hope you find what you're looking for.

Wow! That hits home! My finace was in a very close call in Afghanistan too from an IED - There were 3 burried and when he stepped over them and they exploded only 2 went off or this would have been his fate too...or something much worse. I am thankful that God was watching out for him that day. ***lump in throat*** There…