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At 64 and 5'9" with a smaller frame, I weigh 146 and have been stuck at this weight for months now. I walk every day at least 4 miles and would really like to get down to 140. I've been up to 170 and that put me in a size 14. That was my line in the sand. I'm now in a size 8 jeans which is fine by me. I'd just like to have…

Another Garmin here too. Had it for almost 2 years and have yet to need a new battery.

You should be so proud. You look wonderful. I'm on Day 12 and I've got about 30 lbs. to lose. So far I've lost about 5. And now you've inspired me. Well done!

Hi, I'm 59, 5'9" and my children are grown and gone. :) At one time I was 125, and today I'm 162. I read your post and immediately related to "enough!!!". Today I'm beginning again and will be happy to get to 150. It's a little tougher once you get over 50 to lose weight, but I know if I'm consistent it should happen…

Dear Synnamin, I hear you. It is hard when no one wants to join you when you take steps to help yourself. And it's hard when you don't feel the support of those you love. Perhaps you're gonna have to forgive them for failing you and just venture forth on your own. It's possible that after they see your success, they may…

Hi Cyndi, I too could use additional friends along my journey. So far I've lost 6 lbs. and I've got 20 more to go. What's worked for me so far is just sticking to my 1200 calories. I also enjoy walking but with the cold, it's been difficult. But I'd love for you to add me as a friend as well.

My advice is to stay focused. Whatever you have to do - remind yourself often that you are committed to this, why you are committed to this and how you are willing to do what it takes. For me, staying focused and not letting myself get distracted by food that is off-plan and then justifying why I "need" it just now is the…

I'm with you. I do understand lack of motivation as I've struggled with it for awhile now. Motivation isn't a problem of knowing "how" to lose the weight, it's asking yourself "why?". Back in the day I was a tall skinny girl of 5'9" and 120 lbs. and now that day is over. Now I'm still tall, but 50 lbs. heavier and 40 years…

Name: Dawn Height: 5'9" Starting Weight (2/1): 172 Goal Weight (2/28):167 2/1: 172 2/8: 2/15: 2/22: 2/28: Loss/gain for the week: Loss/gain for the month so far: Struggles or successes of your week:

I'm 5'9", 58 years old and 25 lbs too fat, mostly in my belly. Like you I was walking for miles and going to the gym constantly on top of tracking my food and after 6 weeks I hadn't lost anything. So I totally understand. Here's what I've heard. Losing weight happens in the kitchen and strength and muscle tone in the gym.…

Here's hoping that it IS okay because today was our 18th wedding anniversary and we went out to eat. Normally I avoid eating out, but even Bob Harper says that you can plan one splurge meal a week.

Oh honey, sweet potato fries are awesome and a snap. Peel (or don't) and cut into sticks or thin slices. Put in a plastic zip lock bag, pour about a tablespoon or 2 of olive oil over them, sprinkle salt and pepper, and shake up the bag. Pour out on to a cookie sheet and bake at about 375 or 400 for 20 minutes. I eat them…

I understand what you're saying. A friend may sympathize with you, but a good friend kicks you in the butt when you need it. I need that too. Fortunately my husband has always been my best friend and sometimes I don't like what he says to me but he's usually right and given a little self reflection I get that.

Interesting... I've been asking that myself. I believe the orginal thought was to make the father of children financially responsible for them. Considering it has only been relatively recently that mothers could get gainful employment while their children would be looked out for. So if you worked there was no one to watch…

Thank you for writing this. And you're right. It isn't about being skinny, it's about being healthy and fit. I've noticed so many high school girls that are stick thin, literally a size 1. When I was in high school at 5'9" I weighed 120 and I wasn't even near a size 1. So you're absolutely right. It isn't about a number on…

Agreed. I've used FlyLady.net for YEARS. She has a wonderful system and can walk you right through it.

Bake some muffins, whatever muffins you like, on the weekend and put them in the freezer. On weekday morning grab a muffin, 60 seconds in the microwave and out the door. I just had an awesome oatmeal muffin.…

I'm with you. I'm more of a jump in and start to form a habit of walking every day. I'm a walker too (althought not a power walker), but once I'm in the habit of walking, I don't want to wait for an every other day thing. So I'd suggest what this person said.

I'm in for 50 in February. Counting yesterday's 3.1 miles. BTW, how do you add an exercise ticker?

Agreed, 1400 calories is too few for your current body size. If you go too low it will hinder your weight loss efforts. And realistically, it will take as long as it takes to lose to your goal weight. Some weeks you could lose a couple lbs. and other weeksnot so much. The trick is to not get frustrated and give up before…

I like to listen to music on the MP3 player, which really makes me step it up. As a former marching band member, I can't not walk at the speed of the music . So last time I walked I did some serious hills and I swear you have a whole different attitude climbing hills to "Walking on Sunshine" or Gloria Estavan singing "Get…

I agree with you. It's a sad way to end a career. Unfortunately we all lie about something, whether the lie is big or small. But I can't help but respect him for going on TV and speaking the truth. I think there comes a time, when we're older and we have to face ourselves that we realize that not being absolutely truthful…

As a former GS leader and cookie mom I believe that cookies are sold in different parts of the country at different times. Because it's really snowy up north cookies are sold in the winter in the south and here in Texas they're sold in January. When our troop was selling them our troop earned about 35% of the sales price.…

I'm wondering if your lower back pain isn't a result of a kidney infection when you drink alot of soda. I used to wait tables when I was younger and I could have all the free soda I wanted, so I would drink it all evening while working. I found if I drank that much I ended up with low back pain that was found to be a…

Sure, because this guy is still going somewhere doing adventurous things. Heck, I'd go with him. :)

Ok, the question is why women won't date old guys. Old guys don't want to do anything or go anywhere. They are happy sitting on the sofa and asking you to get them a beer. Old guys have lost all the gusto of life. Old guys can be any age, it's the attitude. Me? At 40 I married a 24 year old and 17 years later we're still…

Challenge accepted. :happy:

Inspirational! Thank you for sharing. :happy:

No.... Just no. Not for a million dollars, not for 100 million. No. :noway: