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I just joined a gym in December and I can have one hour a month with a trainer - since I am a newbie and very out of shape, he gave me weight training program - mostly arms. I do that 2-3 times/week and also do 40-50 minutes on the treadmill. I have arthritis in my lower back, so I have to be careful. I meet again with a…

In the past I have been a yo yo dieter & would give away clothes only to gain it back and have to buy more clothes, so I have kept them. My plan is to put them in storage & get rid of them after a year, But I also keep the clothes that are too small. This time I am determined to lose the weight and keep it off for good.

I weigh in once a week, every Monday morning, usually same time & almost no clothes. That way I feel its pretty consistent. I am former weight watcher so I try to make sure the day or so before my weigh in I avoid salty and other foods that could cause my weight to fluctuate. I know I couldn't go a whole month to weigh -…

Are you eating a lot of fruit and vegetables? I haven't done weight watchers in awhile, but I know they used to be zero points because of the nutritional value. If you eat a lot of them, that could also add up, but as my leader used to say she never heard of anyone getting fat from eating too many vegetables.

I am following Dr Ian Smith's Shred Revolution diet right now and he has us eating 4 meals & 3 snacks a day. The snacks are 100 or 150 calories & meals vary 200-300 usually. It has worked - lost 14 pounds the first 3 weeks. Many weight loss plans have you eating every 3 or 4 hours to keep your metabolism going.

I think tracking everything I eat, made me more aware of how much I ate & also the calorie count of food out there. So many foods I thought was healthy turned out to be a diet killer. Also planning out what I am going to eat - esp if I am going out.

When you entered your figures into MFP, did you put in your exercise and how much you want to lose each week? I don't think you are eating enough - 1000 - 1100 calories a day do not seem to be enough with the exercise you are doing. You should be eating at least 1200 a day, i not your body could think you are trying to…

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I am 5'11" - currently 242, not sure yet of my goal weight - probably around 175. I once got down to 145, but I looked skeletal. Always looking for friends - esp tall ones!

I cannot run at this time, too many health problems, so I walk, ride a stationary bike & do DVD workouts and eel they have been helpful, still have a long way to go, but I try to work at it hard enough to get my heart rate up.

My daughter graduates from high school on June 15th - would love to be at 199 or as close to it as possible. It's not my goal weight, but it just sounds so much better than being in the 200"s

I have started and stopped wight watchers too many times, for me it all depended on the leaders and those who attended your meetings. I had two great leaders and did well, but others times not so much. I found many times I would eat great during the day, but always saved points for junk food. That usually led to a slide…

I turned 51 in January & have a lot to lose - around 70 to go.

I live in South Jersey - right now we have rain, then supposed to get around 4 inches. My family wants the blizzard!

I am reading The Amazing Adventures of Diet Girl - very good and inspirational in my weight loss journey

I have a pedometer that I have to wear for work - next year's health insurance premiums will be based partly on our activity level so I keep track of the time I am actually out walking as exercise, but I usually get 4-5000 steps a day just in my normal day. I am out 4 or 5 a day walking the dog and taking my daughter to…

Age: I just turned 51 Height 5'11" SW: 279 CW: 256 GW: 175 - I think,, but right now I just want to get to 199, get out of the 200 Always looking for new friends!

I used to process medical claims - knew someone who's name was Baby Girl - couldn't think of a name!. Also someone named their kids Brandy & Decanter. I named my daughter Noelle(and no she wasn't born at Christmas) as her grandmother was french. Slightly unusual, but not off the beaten track.

I am going to enjoy all the food, but in moderation, its one meal. I am making a couple of dishes that are lower in calories & a salad to help keep things in check. I will also take a long walk that day to help counter the extra food. Luckily I am going to my parents, so no leftovers.

4 years ago I lost 99 pounds and over the next 3 years gained 79 of it back, so I know how you feel. I have since lost 30, but still have a long way to go. It's hard but you need to look forward and work on getting it off again, I understand about weight watchers, that is how I lost the 99, but when I went back, several…

It is difficult to lose weight if you are dating or involved with someone who does not share your outlook. My boyfriend lost some weight, but then stopped & at times he is supportive, but at times he is not & when he gets to that point it can be really hard to lose. You need to be upfront with him & see what he says.…

I finally realized that there was no easy way to lose & had to do it, was tired of being held back because of my weight. Plus hearing about Rosie O'Donnell, who is my age having a heart attack. That really hit home.

I OD'd on candy after Halloween, luckily have lost the taste for most of it, but have some candy corn left, so I save it for evening & can only have it if I have calories left. So far its working, my downfall it salty snacks, so I don't buy them & stick to popcorn. Self control is not my strong point!

I try to look at it as one meal, luckily we go to my parents so I don't have leftovers. In the past I try to eat lightly - eggs & whole wheat toast for breakfast, a salad or soup for lunch, get in some exercise & then eat dinner. At dinner I will bring a salad and then take a small portion of the foods I love, but not…

I agree, I would rather have the real thing

I have tried this diet, it was difficult for me because I am lactose intolerant and couldn't handle two servings of yogurt every day. I know by day 18 I was craving red meat! Good luck!

I know what you mean! I try to eat more salad, veggies, popcorn etc, but I also find if I eat something with a little fat in it, it helps to satisfy the hungries. So I might add some avocado or lean protein to my meal.

I weigh myself in the morning, I feel that is my true weight. When I was doing weight watchers, I would fast for 4 or 5 hours to try and get the best reading on the scale. But I do limit it to once a week - usually Saturday or Sunday.

I tend to buy protein in bulk when its on sale, then I freeze what I am not using in the next couple of days. Produce I end up buying every few days, getting most at a local farm. I try not to buy any junk food so I will not be tempted, though if I do, it has to be something that won't blow my diet if I eat more than I…

I have had McDonald's - a small fry is 230 calories, hamburger is 250, and it wasn't a cheat day. I made sure I logged what I ate and adjusted my other meals accordingly. I just noticed that they have the calories each food on the menu which helps. I wouldn't eat it everyday, but I do like it once in awhile. Last week I…