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@NewCaddy So sorry to hear about your son's accident. I've been exactly in your shoes many years ago. That terrifying phone call. Concussions are scary, teen-age drivers are scary. It would be so great if we could protect our kids forever. He's fine though, and that is all that's important. Cars can be replaced. Best…

Ooops, math correction to my Spring Challenge. My Weight +/- this challenge should be +0.50, not 0.75. Every little bit counts, right? :smile: Please correct when you enter your stats.

Think Spring! Challenge Name: Margie Age: 71 Height: 5’1 ½” Highest Weight: 295.0 Start Weight (Mar 01, 2018): 267.25 Goal Weight (Apr 27, 2018): 263.25 (keeping it realistic @.5/wk for my life events) Weigh-ins, week of Mar 09: 269.0 Mar 16: 267.75 Mar 23: Mar 30: Apr 06: Apr 13: Apr 20: Apr 27: Weight -/+ this week:…

@pjakechris I did WW for years, on and off, and for the most part, always did their "core" plan, which has had several names since then. It sounds very much like what they are now calling Freestyle. It had a list of "power foods" that were zero points and you could "eat till satisfaction" without counting any points.…

@canyongeek & @cjbrummet Thanks for the kind words. I truly appreciate it. This week will be much better. :wink: I am definitely honest with myself. @cjbrummet Have a fabulous, fun and safe spring break trip with your daughter and granddaughter!! I'm sure all that walking will help you come back to Onederland if coupled…

Sorry to let the group down. I KNEW I'd gain this week. 4 out of the 7 days I've had Oriental food, whether as a meal or leftovers. This week my goal is no eating out or having anyone surprise me with dinner. Did I love it all? You bet, but the scale wasn't happy with it. So, this week is a new week and I'm ready. Have a…

Welcome to all the new people to this thread. You will find lots of support and motivation along your journey. It's a great group. @katrenaj and Nikion901 Family stressors, especially health related ones, are enough to mess us up. Sleeping, eating, anxiety....it's not easy. But as Niki pointed out, you can't forget to take…

@cjbrummet Wishing you a belated happy birthday! Calories on your birthday don't count. :smile: Welcome to all the new people to this thread. You will find a lot of motivation here and never any judgement. @glassgirlw2018 The way I update the challenge stats is that I create a document with the original blank info (copied…

@happygirlxxx Big move coming your way and lots of travel. Hopefully you are saving frequent flyer miles! :smile: What part of NY are you moving to? I am originally from NYC. Safe travels. I have so many events in my life that seem to focus around food, but I make the best choices I can always. I lose weight slowly but…

@skinnyjeanzbound So sorry for your loss. It's never easy. As for your car, hopefully the other person's insurance is paying. Just keep remembering cars can be fixed. It could have been way worse. Hang in there. Take a deep breath. All will be ok. @Nikion901 You are quite analytical, math oriented and detailed oriented.…

@bapcarrier Thanks for all you did for us. Now go and have a wonderful month. We'll be here waiting to hear all about it when you return in April. (and ditto the gifs that @Nikion901 posted!) :smile: @moodybear2003 Welcome. It's a hard road but a journey we all share. Every journey of a thousand miles starts with one step.…

Welcome @flgirl141 and @amberkins. We're glad you are here. You will find a lot of motivation and support as we are all on the same journey. Have been reading everyone's posts, just haven't had time to respond. Thank you very much @bapcarrier for keeping the stats for the challenge. It was much appreciated by everyone!…

@kbeyer23 I know the FL trip will be an emotional one. You have a great support system. Prayers that your stepmom gets to have her bucket list wishes & that you get to see them. I know this will be a hard trip for you. Don't worry about food, only making some last memories for your stepmom. @LeighNC Welcome! Glad you are…

Thanks for the answers and thanks Niki for the link. I'm guessing one's body will be the indicator as to whether the allowance should change or not. I was just curious as to if MFP changes it or if we do.

@skinnyjeanzbound Thank goodness YOU are ok! Cars can be fixed...not so easy with humans sometimes. Hopefully you get your car back all good as new soon. @Nikion901 You did a lot of research! Thanks for the lesson. I hope what you learned is exactly the solution you need. @mrsb899 Welcome. I've been in your shoes. We are…

Chinese dinner was good and gorgeous atmosphere....not your ordinary Chinese place. @skinnyjeanzbound I hope you get some Chinese soon. :smile: Only a tiny loss this week, but any loss is better than a gain. Hoping everyone has a fantastic weekend! Name: Margie Age: 71 Height: 5' 1 ½” Highest weight: 295 (Late Aug.2017)…

@raindogmaa Yay!!!! no more boot! Now, just be careful! @jennismagic I hear you about not stopping at any type of ice cream serving size. I mean come on...does anyone actually only eat 1/2 of a cup? If I'm going to eat ice cream, I'll eat the Edy's Slow Churned as it's lower in calories than it's counterpart and I'll make…

@bapcarrier Your month sounds like it's going to be positively wonderful!!! You will do better than you think and even if you don't, any gain will come off quickly once you are back on track. It's the people in our lives that are important. You just go and enjoy every single moment without any worries. Just enjoy the…

@DebCountsAll Welcome! My story is similar to yours and the numbers were a real wake up call. At my age this journey is going slow but it's going, and that's what matters. This group is fantastic, and everyone can relate and there is great advice, support, motivation and camaraderie. You have great goals and you will meet…

The Winter Games Name: Margie Age: 71 Height: 5' 1 ½” Highest weight: 295 (Late Aug.2017) Start Weight (Jan 1, 2018) 278.5 Goal Weight (Friday, Feb 23, 2018) 271.5 Weigh-ins on week of Jan 5: 278.25 Jan 12: 273.0 Jan 19: 272.0 Jan 26: 272.5 Feb 2nd: 269.5 Feb 9: 269.75 Feb 16: Feb 23: Weight -/+ this week: +0.25 Weight -/+…

@raindogmaa Old habits are very hard to break. But it sounds like you have it under control. Congrats! Enjoy the Fitbit. Personally, I can never understand why anyone WANTS to sweat and workout. LOL Your day will come soon. Hang in there. You don't want to rush it and potentially do more damage to your foot. @bapcarrier Oh…

@mnwalkingqueen, @TripleSnake, welcome! This is a great group and you will find a lot of inspiration here. We are glad you are here. @happygirlxxx I think I'm confused. You currently live in Italy, right? And is it your house in Italy that you are selling? Or a house in NJ? I was confused about your statement that said you…

@kbeyer23 Welcome to the group! We all share the same journey. You are on your way. We hope you check in often. This is a great group. @birgitkwood We all have ups and downs and life's activities. It's not the birthday festivities or chocolate on Valentine's day that gets us, it's when those days turn into weeks and then…

@cellosmiles Sorry you've been sick. Hope you are 100% recovered! That wasn't a fun way to lose some weight! :smile: @skinnyjeanzbound Slow and steady wins the race. :smile: @raindogmaa I would say you definitely had a huge NSV this week with all that have going on. It would have been so easy to binge but you didn't. Way…

Name: Margie Age: 71 Height: 5' 1 ½” Highest weight: 295 (Late Aug.2017) Start Weight (Jan 1, 2018) 278.5 Goal Weight (Friday, Feb 23, 2018) 271.5 Weigh-ins on week of Jan 5: 278.25 Jan 12: 273.0 Jan 19: 272.0 Jan 26: 272.5 Feb 2nd: 269.5 Feb 9: Feb 16: Feb 23: Weight -/+ this week: -3.0 Weight -/+ this challenge: -9.0…

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@happygirlxxx Forgive yourself for the extra calories. Forget them for now until you get your results back. You haven't lost sight of your goal, just for now, are somewhat stressed. Praying all will turn out ok. It has been quiet. Our group has gotten pretty big and there are a lot of posts to keep up with. I do read each…

@cellosmiles GREAT goals! You can do anything you set your mind to!! You've got this!

@cjbrummet Congratulations on your test results! I know that is a huge weight off your shoulders. (no pun intended!) Health worries/scares are the worst. I am sure you will be vigilant in about it as time goes on too. @Nikion901 I think for me it could be boring, it's not really not caring. Sometimes I'd like to just say…

@happygirlxxx I'd be the same way, given your history and I won't even try to tell you not to worry. It's all too fresh still in your mind not to. I'm like you insofar as I stress eat too. I envy those who say they can't eat during high stress situations. Think positively and I pray your tests show that you are just fine.…