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Discontinued using HRT two years ago but prior to that was on for about 3-4 years. If you have no other risk factors to taking HRT it it is still considered safe but not for long term use. For me, symptoms were make day to day functioning difficult so the decision to take was not difficult. When I got off I went off…

Hi Margie, I haven't been very diligent with my tracking on MFP the last few months but now with warm weather I am more inspired to work towards my goal. Welcome to this group.

I know I don't know you so this may not resonate at all with what you are experiencing but I was a bit disappointed when I lost weight that I wasn't happier. I felt better and felt healthier but not really happier. Don't let negativity sabotage your efforts and talk with people that support you. Also, if you are feeling…

Feel free to add me. I have been off MFP for a month and I am re-commiting to track food and excercise to reach my goal of 140#. Started at 180 and am currently 156. I am 58 yo.

What an inspiration you! Being a happy healthy mom is one of the best gifts you could give your children.

Maybe cream based soups made with heavy cream. Also, speech therapist could give you ideas for using thickening agents that make foods and liquids easier to swallow.

I'm not a success story yet but I am making good progress. Just be patient with yourself, the weight goes down a bit slower than it used too when I was younger but if you watch what you eat and can increase the excercise you will see progress.

I would use your maximum calories to start. When I first started using MFP I felt more fixated on food that when I wasn't watching calories. That caused me to be more hungry, I decided to just focus on tracking what I was eating first and increasing my water intake. I didn't lose weight but I started thinking more about…

I am so sorry about the loss of your friend.

I think commenting the weight of someone you don't know is the height of rudeness and insensitivity. People that are overweight know that they are overweight. There are many underlying factors that can affect your weight and if she was slender she wouldn't necessarily be a better role model for health. She could have an…

Congratulations! I have been using MFP 70 days and progress is very slow.

Also from Wisconsin, please add me!