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Hi Jamann - this is the best thread - these ladies are the best!! Advice that works - take it one day at a time - NEVER beat yourself up - drink lots and lots of water and move whenever you can!! Welcome!! :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: Heather

:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: WAY TO GO BARB!! this is when it's VERY good to hit the big 40!! you have bragging rights for sure! Congratulations!:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

Hi Everyone! :flowerforyou: Lots of new folks - fabulous - it is always great to hear the stories - helps us all know we are not alone and that together all things are possible! :smile: :smile: I have been off-line a lot and October is not looking too good in terms of time - work stuff mostly. Did not meet my September…

well, did not reach my goals for September - so grateful I have October to do it again!! :bigsmile: This month goals: 6-7 pounds gone 3-4 times a week for exercise and as always - keep drinking that water!! :drinker:

WOW - WOW AND WOW!! :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: You look amazing and what a simply wonderful example for your kids!! it's a great thing you have done!! and I thank you for the inspiration!! :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

Hi All, I have been away for most of September - on vacation from work and weight loss!! only gained a couple of pounds so not too bad. Back to focus and comittment for October. So glad MFP is here and so are all of you! Lynn: you and your family are in my prayers - don't worry about the weight - stress can really impact…

:flowerforyou: Hi Jeannie - welcome - this is a great site and you will find all kinds of support, good advice and humour! just remember to take it one day at a time!! Best Wishes!:happy: HMMB

You are looking good - way to go!! :flowerforyou: BE PROUD of your accomplishment!! :bigsmile:

Hi all! Well I tried the Leslie Sansone 4 mile walk - it's great!! :bigsmile: I think I am going to do the 3 mile though and fit in some free weights in the time. I was pleased that I could do the 4 mile and it is a calorie burner!:bigsmile: If you haven't tried her workouts you might want to give them a go - very easy to…

DONE!! Dr. Phil - Please take a moment to go to www.myfitnesspal.com ths is without a doubt the best health, fitness and weight loss site on the web - and it's FREE!! you need to meet its creator Mike -and now his brother Al. I have to loose over 1/2 my body weight and I have not had sucess until fitness pal - the spirit…

Hi Kamcat - I am so sorry to hear about your mom. It is a life changeing time for you. Please accept my condolences. Stay connected to your MFP supports! It will be more important than ever now - it is too easy to slide back into old habits and not care about yourself. Take good care of you1 HMMB

Hi Al - and WELCOME :flowerforyou: to the best site on the web!!:bigsmile: HI to you too Mike :happy: as you can probably tell this site changes lives!! And is a wonderful example of what is best about the web!! I like most here have tried and tried and this site has made such a postive difference!! Not sure how you are…

thanks!:happy:

Hi KC - welcome! :flowerforyou: I too have to say no to cake - not for diabetes but to prevent a massive charbohydrate overload - once i have cake I just can't stop. So, NO to:devil: cake and YES :bigsmile: to health!! Good luck!! let us know how it goes!! Just keep a glass of water in your hand at all times :drinker: HMMB

Helloand Happy Saturday - this weekend is one for housework:grumble: California dreamin: staying in the present is such great advice. when my husband and I divorced we had to live in the same house for a year - a little trip to hell and back. Staying in the present keeps you sane. The other thing that is good is a…

thanks everyone! :bigsmile: and thanks July24Lioness - I will give them a try! now I just have to find them - I live in Ontario Canada but NOT in Toronto so it might be a challenge! :laugh:

Hi Kaywalker 007! :flowerforyou: Welcome to THE best and MOST supportive site on the web!! you will find all you need here I am sure! You CAN do this - just decide that you can and take it one step at a time - small changes for really big results. Your post reminds me of what I used to do - look at the big picture and get…

Hi Doobie-Doo - have done the same thing many times - and it is about not throwing in the towel becuase a day or a week was 'bad'. Life happens :smile: Just make the choice to get back on the program - one day at a time or even one part of a day at a time. It's just important to keep believing in yourself - you are worth…

Hi- CONGRATULATIONS - a great decision for your health!! :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: I stopped smoking 7 ears ago as of Feb 14 this year - I had been a smoker for ~30 years! [now you have an idea of how old I am :laugh: ] I tried stopping about 8 times - pretty average according to the research. IDEAS: A.…

WAY TO GO SPY GUY!!! what an amazing accomplishment!! :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: thank you for posting - your success is inspirational and helps me and others I am sure - from thinking -what's the point? Cuz clearly there is a very big point - look how you have changed your life, your…

AHHHHMAZZZING!! :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: How did you ladies get those arms??? I am afraid when the weight comes off I am going to look like a bat coming in for a landing!! :laugh: Congrats to everyone!! you are all an inspiration! HMMB

WELCOME :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: Do be excitined - you have made a great choice for yourself and you will find this site really helpful - it's full of great people - great advice, support, enouragment, empathy - great ideas, humour and all round good stuff!! it is a journey so take it a day at a time -…

Hi- glad to hear I am not alone with the bread thing! :happy: Suz - can you post what apple cider tastes like once you try it?? HMMB

Hi all! I will be interested to hear about the apple cider - I have read both + and neutral articles - I hope it helps!! :smile: Bought some Leslie DVD's yesterday - the treadmill is gettin very boring! Trying to get the cats to come for a run with me but they just fall on thier sides and look at me like I'm nuts!! :noway:…

Shanta! :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: WAY TO GO!!!!!! BE PROUD!!! what a great accomplishment!! someone can use and will really appreciate those clothes - and you don't need them any more - how great is that! :bigsmile: :bigsmile: I appreciate the challenge of no shopping - i like clothes and…

Hi Everyone! Hope everyone has had a good weekend- and that the cravings challenges have gone away! no more plumbing problems - had that in the winter - leaking hot water tank - water, water everywhere! :grumble: Barbie - CONGRATS on 50 punds gone!! WAY TO GO!!:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: Going to see…

Hi Everyone! it is a beautiful sunny day here - nice summer weather :bigsmile: Mary - thanks for the encouragment - I really appreciate it! one more to go - one more to go! :laugh: we have a stroke prevention program here - actualy all through Ontario and the docs ALL say that 20 minutes a day is enough to prevent stroke…

Welcome :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: and CONGRATS!! Stay connected! drink t water! :drinker: :drinker: :drinker: :drinker: You will suceed! :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile:

You know how I thought I was in the double digits - well math was never my strong suit: :grumble: (the ticker came up with 10 and I just went with it - wishful thinking :embarassed: ) BUT I am down 9 pounds and only 1 to go to get to 10!!

HI Mary! Welcome! Congratulations on your acheivements to date:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: this is a great group - everyday the postings bring inspiration, a sense of community and humour! Glad you are here! :happy: Heather