brsnyder117

Hope she returns. I had a similar wake-up call after two years of near non-activity due to back issues / surgery / recovery / ongoing pain / laziness etc. My wake-up call was trying to grab back the sheets and blanket from underneath hubbie and needing two hands to do it. And even then barely being able to. And I was a…

Well, is the back pain a new thing? Or recurrence of an old problem? How's your posture? Are you wearing good, non-worn-out shoes? Are you relaxed while you walk? Pain is a warning sign - sometimes you can push through and feel great and other times you can push through and do real damage. More info might help us provide…

I agree with the "more fat" post. Yes mostly good fats, but a couple teaspoons of full fat sour cream can make an omelette or a bowl of chili or even vegetable soup keep you feeling full for hours longer. Well worth the calories (which really aren't that bad).

I'll be happy to add you as a friend, once I figure out how! I've been here less than a week, and pants (are?) my main motivator as well. I have a bag full of pants that will fit when I lose 5 lbs, 10 lbs, and 15 lbs, but only a few that fit me today! I am SO looking forward to digging into that bag. Several of them are…

I've been struggling with exactly the same problem, although I am almost 60. I have been trying to crack the 140-point for months. A few days ago, I read something that reminded me about carbs, and decided to try just reducing the carbs in my diet. Nothing extreme, nothing I can't maintain, at least so far. I was shocked…