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I blame weight gain on digital cameras! We take photos and don't really see the photos for a long time. When you finally do develop the photo you are like OMG...I don't feel that heavy!:laugh: Today is a new day...don't dwell in the past...Let your healthy choices start right now! Don't forget to drink your water.:drinker:

The week is over and I am on track today. My husband and sons got me the new Jenny McCarthy You Shape workout for the Wii. It has a camera so you can actually see yourself as you are working out. You also get feedback if you are not doing the exercise correctly. So far, I am enjoying the workout. I burned 356 calories…

Welcome, cherryred. I am new to this thread too. Everyone is so supportive and helpful. Congratulations to you for taking that first step to help yourself. I know you are under a tremendous amount of stress. One of my best friend's son also has been diagnosed as autistic. She works very hard to provide her son with all the…

Kelyn, you should be on medication for thyroid if you have a diagnosis. I've been on synthroid for 12 years now. In those 12 years my weight shot up 60 lbs. I had a double whammy when I was diagnosed. I had lost my father and think I was depressed without realizing it. Everyone said once you start the medication you will…

Good Morning, I am trying to start my day with MFP. I hope this will give me motivation to "watch" it today. Everyone drink your water. Birdie, you're right...every day is a new day, forget about yesterday and move on. Have a wonderful day, ladies!:flowerforyou:

My goal is to lose 30 lbs. by July. It has taken my 5 years to lose 25 lbs. because I have not really been committed to the cause. I am changing my attitude and doing it for health reasons. After reading your amazing posts and seeing your weight loss goals I am so inspired!:bigsmile: My resolution is to get on MFP daily. I…

Oops...slightingscales!:bigsmile:

I would love to join your group too. It's a tough week but I need help! Do we report to slidingscale?

Does spinach dip count as a vegetable? lol Just popping in to say I drank my water today. We had a Christmas dinner/wine tasting last night and I knew I would retain water today. It is such a challenging week. I am trying to fit more exercise in my day but my calories are way over!!!! Hope everyone else is having some fun…

Merry Christmas! I am just checking in to make myself accountable. It has been a crazy week...end of the year parties at work. This week is my worst for eating! We hosted a Christmas ham dinner/wine tasting last night. Sorry to say that I did enjoy tasting some new wines and ate the kahlua cake. I worked out at home today…

I sat in a meeting all day and had too much coffee. Didn't make it to 64 oz.!!! My biggest challenges are coming this week. Dinner on Sunday, Wine tasting on Wed., Christmas Eve and Christmas Day!!!I am going to try to bump up the exercise. :bigsmile:

I had a breakfast meeting this morning a local restaurant. I did order a mushroom omelette and for the first time I ordered the fresh fruit instead of hash browns. I wanted those hash browns!:ohwell: It was a long stressful day so we skipped lunch. I have to admit:drinker: the protein carried me throughout the day. I am…

Renny and BirdieM, my thoughts are with you. The holidays are stressful enough without the added stress of losing our loved ones and praying for those who are ill. Take each day as it comes and don't forget to breathe. Barbie, thanks for the great water ideas. I do have herbal tea at night. I do have coffee in the morning…

Welcome AHappyme09! We can all relate to you.:happy: I stayed on track today (no cookies or candy at work)! 16 oz. to go!:drinker:

There's a term called Exercise Fatigue. If you constantly do the same routine over and over your body/muscles adjust to that workout. Your body won't burn as many calories. If you change your routine every day and exercise different muscle groups then you will begin to burn more calories and lose weight. In addition,…

Sara, start drinking the water. That's my goal for the rest of this week. I am struggling with maintaining my "overweight weight" through the holidays. My son just informed me that three of his college buddies will be coming the first week of Jan. for a visit...that means big meals and desserts!! My nature is to feed these…

Hello Everyone, Life has kept me off the computer the past few days. I do appreciate reading your comments. I always get off the site feeling refreshed and renewed in my weight loss efforts. I am sorry to hear about everyone's losses and stresses in their families. We are all in our fifties and will have to deal with so…

We had our Christmas potluck yesterday. I really didn't blow it too bad during the lunch. I blew it last night. I didn't really eat dinner because I had to go to a class. I ended up eating cookies at the class then had a snack (salami/cheese) when I got home.:sad: Oh well, I am back on track today!!! I have been reading…

It's that time of the year at our school too! Tomorrow we have a December potluck. As a teacher we hardly ever get treats so when we have a potluck it is such a "special" event. I will try to maintain and manage my portions. Hope I can fit in some exercise!:tongue:

Two days of calories on track and two days of exercise. Check! :wink: Barb, congratulations on your 50lb. loss. You have inspired me to keep on track by moderation of eating what I like to eat and daily exercise. I have been on every diet and have every book about every diet (some I have two copies). When you use a "diet"…

I just found your thread...I never thought of myself as a food addict because I don't overeat, I just eat the wrong foods! My name is Eava and I am a food addict. I joined MFP in July but my original group didn't make it through the fall. I was raised in a home where food equated love!!! I was always overweight...I…

I met my exercise goal today and stayed on track with calories. I too hope to maintain my "overweight weight" throughout the holidays. My sympathies to all those who have lost loved ones and are feeling the losses. The one great thing is you are expressing your thoughts and emotions instead of eating.:flowerforyou: I had…

Just a reminder....The Biggest Loser finale is on this Tuesday night!

Sorry to hear about your loss, Cindy. My sister-in-law passed almost four years ago right after Christmas. I put a small two foot tree in our living room for her every year. She loved Christmas! She was a trooper. You were blessed you got to say good bye. My :heart: goes out to you and your family. It seems like the…

I just love this group. I have been off a few days but I am on track today! I went to exercise and my calories are Under-limit (due to the exercise)! I didn't reach my goal for November but hope to maintain throughout December. I also will make exercising 3X's per week a goal. What I didn't lose in November I have gained…

Hello to Kay. I am also new to this group though I started MFP in July. I love the support of everyone. The fact that we are a 50's plus group makes weight loss goals reasonable. It is nice to have our own goals without the outside pressures. December 1st is a great time to begin Life Style changes. That's my new…

I gained around 3lbs. from Thursday to Friday...now I am down two again! It must be the water weight.:drinker: I decided not to worry and enjoyed being with my boys. I didn't have seconds and did some exercise on Thanksgiving Day. We had company the night before and relaxed most of the day. My son went back to school so No…

I was thinking about Thanksgiving and how I can get through the day without totally blowing it. As I was filling in today's calories I decided to jump ahead to Thursday. I filled out the day's calories based on all the foods we are planning to eat...we have our favorite traditions as most families do. After I completed the…

You're young. Way to start keeping track! I was always dieting in my youth...it has taken me a long time to realize that you have to stop dieting and make life changes! Good luck to you!

bradybrooks, I live in Redding. In fact, my best friend from Portland is driving to Chico on Thursday. She will stay with us tomorrow night! Small world...:happy: I went to exercise today. I have a workout buddy for Tues./Thurs. afternoons. I was busy cleaning house and almost didn't go...It was a great break from…