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I need some encouragement also. If you still need friends, I think we could be good support for each other

I'm back again. This is my third attempt to "learntolive". I think I really got it this time. This is my second week back on a good healthy eating plan. I've managed to keep my calories to 1,200 daily, which I really never really could do before. This time, I log the food I am going to eat the next day and get my calorie…

I have not been losing either. Friday I saw a friend who has lost lots of weight, so has her dad and sister. I told her I'm on MFP also and have not been losing. She said she didn't either until she quit cheating. I looked at her kind of strange. She said, you know liking counting the calories in catsup, etc. I thought…

My weight loss is slow also. Getting honest with myself was most important to me. I asked for help and got alot of support/new friends that are very encouraging. Also, exercise is important. Figure out what works for you and try to do it. Hang in there, as long as I am losing, I am not gaining. If you need some friends,…

I finally came to the decision, that I am not on a diet to lose weight. I know realize, I have to lose weight and keep my eating in check, or I will gain it right back again. Last year I lost 15 lbs. It was slow, but at least I did lose. My brother got sick (is now terminally ill), it knocked me for a loop. I stopped…

I do protein shakes. I use one scoop Herbal Protein Shake Mix, 1 scoop PB2 regular and 1 scoop PB2 Chocolate in 8 oz milk. I usually add yogurt and fruit but you don't have to. Last week we went on vacation. I wanted to try and keep my eating in check. I bought some powdered milk and used whatever amount they recommended…

I do protein bars. They are in the health food section, and lots of time at the check out counters. They do have fats in them, but they are high in protein--that is what I really need. My sugar drops if I don"t get enough protein. I just took a glucose tablet, had two pieces of cheese and had a banana. A piece of fruit…

Hi Californiagirl 1950, I'm a Kentucky girl 1950. I've been away from the sight since October and really let myself go and gained 14 lbs. So, I am back and ready to give it my all. I would like to be apart of the 60's group and exercise challenge. Joni:flowerforyou:

Hi Brenda, I'm Joni. I've been away from the site for three months and have finally gotten myself pulled up by the bootstraps and am ready go at it again. I'm going to need some friends because I don't know if my old ones are still active, etc. I am 62 and work full time, not planning to retire till 66, so I've got a while…

Sarah, what a honest, kind and loving response. That is why this program works. Take Sarah's suggestions, Love:flowerforyou:

I just go into exercise and check 4 mph and put 60 min. in the time and it calcs. it for you. It's probably low, because you do alot more than just walk 4 miles in an hour. I do the 3 quick miles--Leslie says you can walk off all the calories in a meal doing that. I just take whatever this site calcs.

Herbal Life- I like vanilla the best.:flowerforyou:

I'm happy for you. Keep it up. :flowerforyou:

Good for you for posting, for me, that keeps me from giving up and going back to my old ways. Oh well, so you ate something you should not have. No big deal. Log your calories, and start over right now not having any more snacks. We are human you know. :heart: :flowerforyou: Joni

Do you really think 44 is too old? You've got to be kidding me, I'm going to be 62 tomorrow and I'm not too old. You are only as old as you feel. How old do you feel? Do you think 44 is old? I broke my hip four years ago, before that I was really young, now I'm around 50. Rethink your thinking. Love, remember, you can do…

I'd love to be your friend. I can talk to anyone any age also. Don't pay any attention to neysayers. For the most part, I havn't told alot of people I am doing this because I don't want any negative feedback. My weight is coming off slowly. No one has noticed yet, but that's OK. I'm doing this for me. You will get lots of…

Well I'm going to be 62 on the 23rd. In good shape dispite the fact that my body wants to let me down. I still work full time-plan to till I'm 66--then really hope to retire. My job is physically demanding and my body is suffering the consequences. Last week i got back to my thearpy exercises--they take me about 45 min. in…

Congrats to you! Keep on keepin' on. You had a pretty face with your weight on, but equally as pretty with the weight loss, but OH the HEALTH BENEFITS! Keep it up and off. :flowerforyou: Joni

HAAARAYYYY! Keep it up!:flowerforyou: Joni

WOW! What a success story. Keep it up!!! Joni:flowerforyou:

Just today tried PB2. It was good. It is a powder, you mix 2 tbsp pb2 powder with 1tbsp water. I tried both regular and the one w/chocholate--both were good. Get this--2 tbsp are 45 calories. I also loooove peanut butter. I have had a pb&j sandwich on sandwich thins and had a vegtable. That will keep you within your…

No, what do you do? I did one a couple of years ago- the results were not that major. Let me know what you do and how you do. Joni:flowerforyou:

How awful! Sooo sorry you had to go experience that. Really, that is awful. . I think it's time to tell them if they can't say something nice, please don't say anything at all. You need some good loving encouragement. Is there any way you can spend less time with them. that is just not acceptable. I find myself lonely and…

Hi. amd yes you are beautiful. I'm alot older than you, but I will encourage you. I will not be able to get on you if you slip up-we all do-but I can and will encourage you. Good for you for sticking with it and trying a different angle. If at first you don't suceed, try try again. Isn't that what we do best? I'm…

I use Herbal Life, and it is great!. It comes in about nine flavors, I like vanilla. You can add yogurt, fruit, (I use strawberries, blueberries, rasberries and blackberries). You can also put granola or oatmeal in it. I've never done that. It taste GREAT, is filling (I never thought it would be), keeps my sugar…

Thanks for the reminder. I want to get some. I just recently heard about this. I have stomach champs-hear it helps that. :flowerforyou:

I need to be in on this. Joni

I remember those days, I'm in my 60's now.:flowerforyou:

:flowerforyou: :heart: I strained my left foot first part of January doing side lunges with shapeup shoes on. The second week I had to stop doing my exercises. Food got progressvly worse. First of April, I went to drug store, got a good brace w/metal stays down both sides, helped ALOT. Went to DC w/granddaughter and class,…

I have an unusual work schedule also. I try to eat every three hours if possible. I have to have protein to keep my sugar balanced. I have a fruit smoothie for breakfast before I leave home, or on the road to work. (Or a protein bar). Three hours later, 1 slice of cheese and a banana. three hours later, cottage cheese and…