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I agree - this was freaking AWESOME!!!!! Thank you for making my day -

I can relate - my body betrayed me as well. A colleague of my regular doctor recommended this site to me as well - It was really great to see her a month or so later and tell her how well things were going.

That's awesome!

floating in the same boat with with a lot more to lose :)

I'm with you - I turn 50 next year and I am determined to not be "that person". My weight is causing all kinds of issues with my body and i am so tired of hurting!

Active.com has some great free training plans. I follow John'The Penguin" Bingham - his plan and motivation is good for beginners. The long training run is when you need to make sure your fuel is right especially as you get up in mileage. I am by no means an expert but I have been blessed with amazing coaches and support.…

A nutritionist is a great idea! Also check out the American Diabetes Association website www.diabetes.org they have lots of information there. My husband is diabetic and his doctor made him go to a nutritionist to learn how to control it with diet and exercise so he didn't have to take insulin. We are all here ot support…

sorry have to call you on the word reject - way to negative :) unless you mean you rejected WW lol

I too was very successful on the old system on WW. I lost about 40# and felt great. When I tried the new system I seemed to stall - ie not losing any weight. My doctor recommended MFP about 3 weeks ago and so I've been lurking here tracking and trying to learn what I was/am doing wrong. I am a great supporter and motivator…

Hi - Welcome :) I haven't been here long - two weeks on MFP app ( my doctor recommended it) and about a week online as well but I know it's hard. Raw veggies are your friend - I know you said you don't like them but they are so much better for you than cooking them. I love Greek yogurt - it is my go to snack and only 120…