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Walking is a great form of exercise, esp. if you walk fast. I only walk 2 miles a day with my 2 standard poodles. :wink: :wink:

Welcome Ladies! I am back after quite a time away from MFP and you will love this sight! The calorie counter can not be beat and there are many wonderful people using MFP. Keeping track of everything you eat (protein, fat, etc.) really shows one how we eat and also shows how the calories add up so fast. I also like how we…

Hello! I am 5'4" tall and I am approaching my mid fifties with a sense of humor :wink: My goal is 114 as that is the weight that I feel my best and can run easier at that weight too.

:smile: BRAVO.......you can do it!!!!

Did you stay within your nutritional goals? Finally, yes, third day in a row Did I reach yesterday's personal goal? Yes What did I do yesterday that I am proud of? ?? Taught saxophone well What would I have done differently? practiced saxophone

While I am NOT a lover of APPLES, I find that when I eat one a day, I stay on my diet easier. First, I cut them up and eat them slowly :wink: and I notice that they also fill me up quite a bit and they do not leave me wanting sweets after I eat them. Then, of course, with being over 50, the fiber in apples is a major plus…

Congrats Erin! You look spectacular - keep up the great work! BRAVO!!! :wink:

Oh my....you will absolutely LOVE Trader Joe's as I do. My favorite is their GREEK Yogurts.......tons of protein and tasty too ;) My husband loves their Extra Pulp Orange Juice and when we are out, I must make a trip to the TJ. ah yes, and their milk chocolate 100 calorie candy bars are the best...all their chocolate…

I agree with the post under your post RECORD EVERYTHING - I got back on the band wagon and started recording every ounce of food (yes, even the little jam on my light muffin in the morning) and it so helps - plus, I have all these adorable clothes that will look great in 10 more pounds off. I have lost 2.5 pounds this…

:wink: My advice to those aiming to lose ANY amount of weight is to keep tracking your food and start each day new!:flowerforyou: When I feel like eating something I know that I will regret, I think of the clothes still waiting for me to lose those last pounds, or for how I felt when I had the "extra" pounds....THINK FIT…

:happy: BRAVO many times! I am so very happy for you. Eating and living healthy really does become contagious with those around us so also, BRAVO on motivating your family. Have a great February! Nanpoodle

First of all, your little daughter is beautiful and such a lovely name of Isabella! You are very considerate to want to look great for your hubby; but seriously, if you feel great, everyone around you will benefit. I sometimes wonder if some people want us heavier for their own insecurities??? Meaning, is your husband…

Congrats Ashley! That is awesome. Keep in mind that when you go through plateaus, don't give in because then, sometimes all of sudden weight seems to fall off again if you persevere. I can speak from experience. Keep your goal in mind too, that helps.

Welcome Deb! The calorie counter on this website can't be beat. Just some gentle advice, I wanted to lose 20 pounds over a few months and had to settle for doing it even slower, so I have lost about 15 now since July 2009. Be careful to not try and lose it too fast. The calorie counter has helped me tremendously. You will…

Bravo! I am so proud of you - keep up the great will power. You GO Girl!

Hello Women 50+ Well, August was not so great for me - as I wanted to reach my goal by Sept. 15 and certainly won't be close. At this point, often people give up when half way with no pounds dropping off for awhile, BUT, I am determined this time to reach my goal, so let's just say I am starting over yesterday!!! I did not…

Congrats Twilight on your great weight loss. Isn't it encouraging to fit into clothes that have not fit for some time? You Go Girl!!!!

Yes, I need my fiber more then ever now that I am over 50. I usually add it to my bran cereal or yogurt. Check out FLAXUSA at www.flaxusa.com as they are such nice people and their products are organic. I stocked up on the organic cold milled flax ground golden flax seed and try to fit it in my diet at least every other…

I too, love Skinny Cow and esp. the 100 calorie Truffle Bars......I tried them in the variety pack from Costco and did not care as much for the other treats. Why don't those companys package just one item in bulk at times and then, discover which one is the bestseller?!!! Indeed, the newer Skinny Cow treats help us all to…

I joined July 4, 2009 and have lost my weight slower then I wanted; BUT, lost 6 pounds and today is August 18, 2009.

So happy for all of you runners! I have 6 brothers and 3 of them are extreme marathon runners. One has almost completed a marathon in every USA State. BUT ME....I have tried and tried and just can't even run 1/4 mile....what is wrong with me?? I can barely walk my 3 miles, but try to do walk....run....walk. Is it because…

Hi Proctor: THis happened to me last week too, where I gained wt. instead of lost and though I knew I had not exericsed or ate as good as usual, I was so major bummed. But, when we go through these tough battle diet times, it is so impt. to not give up at all or the hard work to lose some will be totally gone. I have been…

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Welcome Anetria! You will love this website. It has the best on-line calorie counter and that seems to be the best way for me to lose weight. I too am tired of those extra pounds hanging around these past years. When I feel like eating and I don't need to, I read the success stories or others to avoid food. Good luck!…

Hello Mandi! Yes, there is great support here on myfitnesspal, so you are at the right place. Every time you want to eat the wrong foods, think of looking great for your husband upon his return from deployment. Thank him from all of us for the sacrifices he too is making for our country.:wink: Stay focused on being healthy…

Thanks Keiko for such wise advice and everyone else! There are so many kind and wise people using myfitnesspal. Keiko, I guess you are all right about trying to be realistic - esp. since I am not a real small bone person. I am fortunate in that my husband never tells me I need to lose wt., just wants me to be healthy and I…

Hi Kat - Realistic....well, I am only 5'3.5 inches tall/short.....so, why don't you think it is realistic????? I would actually be happy at 115. Thanks for your note.

Congrats Lagavica! I think I should just aim to jog a 5K :flowerforyou: but YOU did a 10K which is totally cool!!!! I have 6 brothers, 3 who are marathon runners and part of my inspiration to be thin again. I worked so hard since July 4th and my weight was coming off 1.5 per week when suddenly, I am down 6 pounds this week…

Hi Winnie, I really started my healthy eating too around July 4th of this year when I finally got on the scale for the first time in months, and was horrified. A shoulder/neck injury left me lazy and now, no excuses. The calorie counter on this website is the BEST and lots of friendly people too.:flowerforyou: I have lost…

Welcome Sarah! I think the calorie counter on this website is THE BEST, as so many brands are built into the system. You can do it!