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I am so proud of myself. Conquered Carraba's, Bonefish Grill, and The Cheesecake Factory all in one weekend and lost 5 lbs. this week!!!! Pretty good for a foodaholic................and I didn't feel deprived AND I actually enjoyed the "on-Plan" foods I did eat. Success is soooo sweet (and that, my friends, tastes better…

One more thing, if you are addicted to food like I am, a food related reward is NOT what you need when you have success. Reward yourself for success in non-food ways such as a manicure, a new piece of clothes, a new book, or anything that you like and makes you feel good as long as it is NOT FOOD!!!!

I had that same problem for sooooo long...............I finally just gave up and ate what I wanted, when I wanted, and as much as I wanted. I am an emotional eater and there is enough stress in my days to justify the "need to feed" almost constantly. Finally, I woke up out of an ice cream, sugar, burger and fries, fried…

Please add me. Sounds like we are in the same boat. We need all the support we can get. I understand about the toll all this weight takes on your body..........knees, back, etc. I'm 52 now and it doesn't get any easier but I made a commitment for my 52nd birthday that by my 53rd birthday I would be well on my weigh to my…

Thanks so much for the welcome. I believe that picture came from an island south of us, St. Simon's. I have a friend who has ALS there and I spend every weekend there taking care of her. I just love the ocean, rivers, streams, anything wet and all the beautiful creatures God put at home there. I am so looking forward to…

Hello everyone. So glad I found a group of 50+ ladies that understand how losing weight as your body matures gets harder and harder. I turned 52 on Monday and decided that once and for all I want to be "New @ 52" so I'm determined that I will get truly get healthier and hotter instead of sicker and older. I have worked in…

Whoever she is she needs glasses!!!! You look absolutely fabulous!!!!