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Hi ladies! I'm not in my 50's yet, but I'm 47, so I am close! I thought this group might be helpful because I have been in perimenopause for several months and I am wondering how that affects weight loss. Things seem different this time around. I've been working hard at this for a couple of weeks and although I am losing,…

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Great insights! I agree. Very good advice. I am currently starting over and I KNOW I can because I did it before. Some of the things I learned, (also things you mentioned), I am using again. The first day or even few days is always the hardest for me. (I am SO hungry.) Drink water first and delay the impulse to eat. Don't…

I am 47 and need to lose about 35 pounds. I have been a MFP member for 9 years. I had incredible success the first time around, and even surpassed my goals to be the smallest I have ever in my life, before hitting 40. (I lost 42 pounds). At 44 I had extensive foot surgery (recovery was a year), my husband suffered a job…

I am SO relieved to read this post!! I have been working harder than ever to stay on track. I have been doing GREAT on my eating, and working out HARD. I've been doing mostly weight lifting/muscle building training with a trainer three times a week, but doing loads of cardio on the other days. I have been doing this for 3…

I did get rid of almost all of my old big clothes. I maintained for quite a while before I did though. I'm more than 4 years out now. I originally lost 40 pounds. I stayed down for a couple of years. I have gradually crept up over the past 2 years though and I'm up 12-14 pounds. :( I still have a things I can wear, but a…

Yes. I have struggled with the intense fear of gaining you mentioned. I lost 40 pounds and went from size 16 to size 8 or 10. I did keep the weight off for a long time. It's been 2 1/2 years since I started my journey and the 2nd year I did edge up 5 pounds. I edged up a little more last year and I am only down 31-32…

Wow! I am super proud of you Tami! You are amazing.... -Susan

That's awesome, Tami! You look GREAT! -Susan

Keep saying "no" but more than that...RUN! Run away from temptation!! Get it away from you. The longer you look at it and smell it, the weaker you will get.

You ARE pregnant, girl! Barely, but pregnant. There are no false positives, only false negatives!! I found that out when we got pregnant with our first. Keep us posted!! Susan

Oh my word!!! I am RIGHT THERE jumping up and down WITH you!!! I am just BEYOND thrilled, Tami. You ought to be on cloud nine!!! You are ONE AMAZING woman! How PERFECT to hit that mark just before going on the Today Show! Hoo-ray! You look FANTASTIC! I KNOW you FEEL fantastic! We are all SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO proud of you! It…

Wow! Way to take your life back!! I'm SO proud of you. A beautiful, healthy woman is emerging! Keep up the GREAT work. You CAN do this!! Hugs, Susan

Tami! YEAH!! I am SO excited for you! You are a TRUE inspiration and I REALLY wanted something like this to happen for you! I am SOOOOOOOOOO excited to watch! Susan

Happy Birthday, girl! What is it about 40? I guess it motivates us. We know if you don't do it now, maybe we never will maybe? I just wanted to finally conquer this and get it done before I DID get old! (I'll be 40 in just over a month). You look AWESOME! WTG!

THAT is a VERY big deal!! I am SO proud of you. You decided to do it and you stuck with it and DID IT! Woo-Hoo! I'm jumping up and down for ya! Soooo happy for you. Susan

Krissy, I'm glad what I wrote inspired you. Believe me, I have had my share of ups and downs! I even discovered that sometimes when I did everything perfectly right, I would gain some, but if I kept doing what was right, it would always be followed by a drop. Now I know my body works that way and I almost embrace the bump…

Gotta LOVE discovering those new bones!! I actually have shoulders and shoulder bones now! :laugh: Susan

I agree with what some of the others expressed also. She just isn't ready. The more you talk about it, the worse she is going to feel and you may the the OPPOSITE reaction of what you are hoping for. She may never get there. She is probably depressed and down on herself because she DOESN'T like that she isn't in control of…

I know what you mean!! I'm down 33 and did the EXACT same thing! I tried on even the clothes I hadn't been able to wear since I got pregnant with my oldest (7 years ago). Everything in my closet, (including a couple things I bought but never wore because they were ALWAYS a little too smal)....EVERYTHING not only fit, it…

Okay! I am VERY inspired! I gotta bear down down this week!! :wink: Susan

WOW!!! You look GORGEOUS! I've gotta show my hubby this picture! You look amazing....

Good post, Tiffany! ...And good job!!! WOW! -Susan

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CONGRATUATIONS!! :flowerforyou: I know the feeling, too!! I am wearing size 10 now also. I have been overweight (or obese) since I was about 9 years old and I have NEVER worn size 10. I normally wore 14's, but I was stuck in 16's after my 2nd child. Size 12 was tiny to me...in my mind. Now size 12's are all too big on me.…

I'm so proud of you! That is a big deal! I've never, ever been a runner either. I have always been heavy, slow and had flat feet. I did start getting in shape and did a 5K once in my late twenties. It about killed me though. :huh: I've lost 33 pounds since August and I just completed my 2nd 5K, along with my little sister.…

I would be concerned if it's had problems unless the transmission has totally been replaced. Good luck! Suz

Wow! SOOooooo helpful! Thank you for sharing such GREAT advice. I am actually going to print this off and keep it around so I can keep reading it. I think EVERYONE should read it. How encouraging! GREAT advice on the food choices, too. I struggle with that at times. I need to find what will keep me feeling full AND keep me…

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Welcome! I think you will really like this website. It has been a wonderful blessing to me! This time last year I was quite overweight and unhappy. I started this life change in August of 2009 and today I am almost 33 pounds lighter & 4 sizes smaller. I weigh less today than I did when I was 12 years old. (I am 39,…