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I am sorry that your life is complicated with the various physical issues, and I wish you well as you try to address them. I do think you could make better choices in your food though. The quality of the calories you are eating are starchy and salty. Fresh foods are easy and good for you too. Think fruits and salads.…

NO, I am not willing to treat anyone badly. I was just answering someone's question about why people care about what people weigh. I am actually very empathetic to overweight people (as I have been there myself and trying to keep from getting there again.) Please read what I said; I said it bothers me that people are…

QUOTED FROM ANOTHER POSTER ABOVE: "I'm always amazed at why people care so much whether someone else is overweight... Or why they are over weight? Yes, 9 times out of 10, people are overweight because they eat too much and work out too little, regardless of genetics, etc... But... as long as you are at a weight you are…

I knew when I started trying to lose weight seriously in 2010 that exercise was going to be my weak link so I only committed to 2x week, 30 minutes each time as a place to start. Some weeks I found that I did more and always felt better AFTER I had exercised: it is the getting started that is hard for me! Bottom line, I…

If you have communicated to him about all of this, which you indicate you have, then NO, I would not feel quilty about not eating what he had prepared. You have maintain what is healthy for you body. You can certainly acknowledge and verbalize to him each time he prepares a meal that you appreciate the time and effort he…

I just plugged your numbers into the goal setting section here on MFP: 5'8" current weight 152 Goal weight 132 And I put exercising 2x week for 45 minutes each as a random option And I put in you wanted to lose 1 pound a week The results were: 1310 calories a day Now if you wanted to lose 1/2 pound a week, your calories…

Are you using the tools here on MFP? Just putting in your current weight and your goal weight and the amount of exercise you are committed to each week, it is pretty accurate and you will be amazed by the results. IF you have used this to come up with that number, and you feel it is too high, then just lower it by 100…

Needed to hear this inspiring story as I somewhat failed in my maintenance mode and gained back 20+ pounds of the 50 I lost. Now that the "new" clothes I bought after weight loss are starting to feel tight, I have recommitted as I am not going to buy more big clothes! I learned that I cannot stop logging what I eat as it…

Yeah, wine does me in too...then the food starts calling me. I am trying to delete alcohol from my system for a few weeks here at the beginning of the year because it and my snacking had gotten so out of hand over the holidays. Just start over today! The focus is on one meal at a time to do your very best to eat healthy!…

There is absolutely nothing wrong with tweaking your numbers as long as you are comfortable with losing .5 -1 lbs a week rather than 2 lbs a week. Plus I have learned it helps to shake up your body as well. Adjust them up to around 1330-1400 for a couple of weeks and maybe add another 30 minutes of exercise.. Then go back…

Definitely gets better and you do see results. I don't tend to do it everyday consecutively as probably should be done, but it is a great way to workout without a lot of time when you need to do that. When I did it several years ago, I never got above level 2 but again, still saw results. So just stick with it at the lower…

I want to be healthy, so while I do watch the calories as a basis for weight loss, I really want to eat healthy, quality foods and use Myfitnesspal so log and keep up with what I am putting in my body. I guess you can lose weight eating packaged food if you stay under your calorie count, but from what I can tell, you get…

Awesome! Kudos on your success!

Being Southern, collard greens and black eye peas!

Great on salads! Great by themselves. Make homemade guacamole. Just know that once you cut it, you need to use it fairly quickly and squeeze a little acid (citrus juice, vinegars as in dressings) to keep them from turning brown.

Gotta be forgiving and just keep starting over; otherwise the guilt is overwhelming and for me, leads to giving up. Each day is a new day. Do set goals and try your best...the consequences are natural in that you will gain weight if you don't achieve your goal, so why compound that with a self imposed consequence. Forgive…

In my mid 50's and try to log everyday! Not so successful when I travel on weekends as I don't have a laptop though. My diary is open if you want to take a peek. Feel free to add me.

Instead of protein shakes and eating less than 1000 calories, I would suggest you fill yourself up on healthy foods, like fresh vegetables and fruit. The weight will come off. Don't give up, just refocus and definitely consult with your doctor or a nutritionist. You can lose weight by eating great food!

Losing weight and becoming healthy should be solely for you and I am glad to read that you have come to that conclusion for yourself. I am sorry that your spouse is not very encouraging but I will encourage you to keep at it and find the "new" you. .... for you, not him. Hopefully once you become happier with yourself, he…

I just read EAT TO LIVE which pretty much provides a way to eat and not count calories with the focus being on becoming healthy! Weight loss will occur without counting by eating what is good for your body. Sounds like you have the right idea!

Hoping you just keep trying each day, one day at a time! Change will happen as you change what you eat. I encourage you to eat the perimeter of the grocery store: fresh vegetables, fresh fruits, some dairy, some frozen vegetables, lean means. Fill yourself up on the vegetables! There are so many and so many different ways…

Be more attentive to the calories you are eating. Consider some basic floor exercises or even just some arm exercises with weights while sitting around watching TV. Just some kind of movement is helpful!

Giving up means you know you won't lose anything and your health will decline. Forget about the binge and start over. You can start over every meal if you have too; you don't have to start on the 1st of the month or on a Monday or the New Year. You can start anytime of any day of any week of any month, as many times as you…

Your best bets are their salads with some added protein (chicken, turkey).

WHAT A Great accomplishment! Kudos and keep up the hard work!

Kudos on your success!

Any "50 somethings" out there that would tag me as a friend for support? Will love any age friend for support and encouragement, but just felt we could relate better as our bodies have changed as we have matured! Just looking for some encouragement as I try to regroup and move forward!

Vent away, BUT don't give up! Keep at it one day at a time!

Wishing I could lose my appetite!:happy:

#1: Clean out your pantry and refrigerator to remove processed foods and sugary foods....get rid of the temptation. #2: Shop the perimeter of your grocery store: fresh fruits, fresh vegetables, lean meats, eggs, yogurt #3: Drink lots of water #4: Be realistic about your workout routine...what is doable for you to start out…