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Hi all - I'm back on myfitnesspal after a long absence. At 64, I'm discouraged that the number on the scale just keeps going up. None of my clothes fit unless it's exercise wear. I'm going to a nutritionist now and working on getting my thyroid working again. I'm re-learning healthy eating patterns. I have to admit that…
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Have you tried melatonin? You can buy it over the counter just about anywhere - grocery stores, drug stores, health food stores. When I need something stronger, I have a prescription for Sonata. Both of these work for me.
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Here's a tip for those who include protein shakes in their diet - I always add a few ice cubes in the blender to thicken the shake and make it super cold. I think this improves the flavor as well. On warm days, I like to add a lot of ice to the blender to make a frozen shake. Of course this increases the volume of the…
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Great finding a topic for 50+ women! Hello to all of you. I live in Denton, TX (near Dallas) and need all the encouragement and friends I can get to stay motivated and accountable. Help me out ladies!
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Hi Kelly, Congratulations on getting started with MFP. This is my 2nd time to "re-start" so I know how difficult it is. I need encouragement and accountability partners too. My downfall is late night snacking and my travel schedule. I can stick to pretty healthy eating patterns when I'm home (except for the snacking) but…
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Congratulations! You look great!
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46 grams per day for women.
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Don't know about that one but watched an interesting PBS special on TV the other night featuring Dr. Daniel Amen. He's come out with a new book - The Amen Solution: The Brain Healthy Way to Lose Weight & Keep it Off. He's a brain surgeon and researcher so not a fly-by-night quack. He also has a website you could check out…
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I agree with the others - don't worry about getting to 1200 calories every day. You'll get a feel for how much to eat every day. Whether it's a good idea or not, I weigh myself every morning. Sometimes it's surprising how what you eat the day before can cause your weight to fluctuate up or down. Being short, every extra…
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I'm not disciplined enough to fast all day but I can certainly skip a meal. I don't think it hurts you at all to miss a meal now and again.
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You could try inviting your mother in law to work out with you. If she won't join in with the wii, there are always exercise videos you can use at home indoors. I have a few hand weights, an exercise ball, a step platform and a matt. Those few pieces of equipment can take you pretty far with most indoor exercise routines.…
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I have bad knees too and use the elliptical machine and the recombinant bike for exercise. No running. Even long distance walking bothered my knees.
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I bought 2 new outfits and wear them to death! I like your idea about buying clothes from Goodwill. I thought about doing that too.
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I have the same problem. I just can't have anything in the house otherwise I'll eat it.
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The same thing happened to my daughter when she was in college. Even if you hate it, join a gym or a running club, take up a sport, anything to get you moving and burning calories. Consistent exercise works!
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I feel ya! Been there and definitely done that. I recently found Think Thin protein bars and snacks. Being a chocoholic, when I want my chocolate, I want it now! These protein bars have a high protein content and NO SUGAR. The bars come in several varieties of chocolate, fruit bars and several kinds of mixed nut bars and…
