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Hi! I'm 5'4 too and I agree with everything Silver14 has recommended. Also drink lots of water and keep logging everything. Use an HRM to be accurate on exercise and scales for food. Wishing you the very best of luck:smile:

I work out with Jillian Michaels' DVD's. "Banish Fat, Boost Metabolism" is great to begin with because you can build up your workout gradually. Always start with the Warm-up and finish with the Stretches at the end, and you can do as many of the 7 circuits in between as you wish. She also gives easier alternatives during…

Cardigans to cover the bulges even when it's really hot. There's another pair of buttocks where the dip should be at the top of your thighs.......

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Happened at my Father's funeral......

Amazing! Thanks for sharing.

You look fantastic! Well done and thanks for sharing.

Thank you for your interesting views. In my twenties and thirties after having my first four children I weighed about 98lbs (I'm 5ft 4) and felt comfortable with that. My weight increased after my fifth child at nearly forty. I'm now over fifty and I think that would be too low. I'm relaxed about what I see on the scales…

You really have done a fabulous job! I agree - the nsv's are more satisfying. Feeling fitter and more able to do things, finding those bones and fitting into smaller clothes. It certainly improves your confidence which helps in every area of life. I wish I'd done this before as well, but I may not have met all you lovely…

Hi! I'd like to congratulate you on your fantastic weight loss so far! I've looked at your photo's and I think that maybe it's a matter of getting used to your new look. I have felt the same way ( happier with the body but not sure about the face!) It isn't about looking older - it's about looking more distinguished and…

Agree with Mrs B. Try waiting a week (I know it's difficult) and then the hormone will be stronger to give a clearer result. All the very best :)

Welcome! I have found MFP terrific! I'll send you a friend request. Best wishes

You look fantastic - well done!

Even if we don't make our target - we are certainly all better for this challenge. The water intake and amount of weekly exercise has become part of my lifestyle now. Thanks for starting the Seven Week Challenge Tyroners! :happy:

The most important thing in life I have learnt is that bad things happen, don't ever have any regrets because they have made you the wonderful person you are. Tomorrow is another day and you will go forward having learnt these lessons. It has only taken me fifty years but I'm getting there.....

Glad to hear he's an ex - you can do better girl! Best wishes from 'fourth-time-lucky-with-husband' and appreciating every moment! :happy:

I hope THAT is no longer a 'friend'!

At my father's funeral some of his old friends made a great fuss of my daughter and then said "And this one must be due very soon." I cheerfully (!) said I was just fat. They were just mortified, having tried to make bright conversation at the wake! I don't know who felt worse........

Hi! I felt the same when I looked at the photos of my son's wedding. I'll send a friend request. All the best :smile:

That sounds delicious!

Welcome! You will find a lot of help and support on MFP! I'll send you a friend request and best of luck :flowerforyou:

Thanks for the encouragement everyone!

If I don't get up early and work out - it doesn't happen!

What a great idea!

Wow ! That's terrific! I lost 3-4lbs a week when I first started MFP which I think gave me false hope when I started this challenge. Thanks for the encouragement!:happy:

General advice is always to consult a doctor before starting a new fitness programme. I can relate to your problem although my family did not smoke. After years of "chest infections", antibiotics and being rushed into hospital with "croup", I was finally diagnosed by an astute doctor with asthma at the age of 48! If you…

I find taking measurements before I get on the scales once a week is the best way. Even if you don't seem to be losing weight, the measurements tell a different story. Best of luck - I've sent you a friend request :flowerforyou:

Welcome! I am on here everyday and I wish you the best of luck! I'll send you a friend request. :flowerforyou: