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Birder 165 - Thanks for the encouragement. Its folks like you and others on this site, that give me strength Katrena

It's been a tough year and I really never got started on my goals. I have picked myself up, dusted myself off and miraculously found some motivation. I need to lose weight for my health and self esteem. After being in the shadow of death and recently losing my best friend in a comedy of medical errors, it now seems I find…

Very discouraged. gaining and losing the same 5 lbs. sister in hospitaland dughter very ill. so worried about both that I'm not sleeping. But today is a new day and i had a gret breakfast Best wishs to all atrena

MNWALKINGQUEEN - Holly welcome back. We have walked the same path. I lost my son under similiar circumstances. It does get easier Katrena

Havent signed on for a while and when I did I landed on an old comment by nikkion that sounded so much like me, I thought she had been spying on me. The comments about quality of life and getting out and living life hit me close to home. I've been struggling since begiknning of year after a 3 month period of not even…

Nikion - You are so inspiring, I appreciate your words of wisdom. I haven't been able to get started properly with a program as I have done in the past. I've thought about this and I am struggling with poor health, my daughter is ill and my best friend is ill and has gone downhill so quickly, that it frightens me. I've…

Had a successful Monday. I have been struggling and gaining since beginning of year (I know, we are supposed to be losing) Started my second series of bronchitis meds (steroids) and this is the third day. Can't recall when I felt so good. Also took an herbal tonic which seemed to give me more energy than when I don't take…

Struggling today. Had an appointment an hour away and then got caught in traffic. Had fast food twice and double my calorie goal. On the plus side, I went to Tai Chi yesterday and tonight I went to the gym and worked out on the bike. Tomorrow plan to work out for an hour though there are severe cold warnings out. Hopefully…

Really congested today. Finally went to unload the van from my Florida trip and unfortunately my bag with meds and vitamins is missing. Know I didnt leave it but my sister or niece can't locate it in their homes. I will not be able to get an emergency inhaler because I just refilled that RX. Will have to go to Dr again. We…

I'm back and striving for consistency. Last year was not good, up and downs all year and totally lost control towards end of the year. Spent a week in Arizona with my daughter 1st week of month. It was warm and nice. Flew back and then drove my sister to the Cancer Center of Georgia, where she treats and then to a road…

Well I dropped 6 lbs o rrnight after ob day of low carb. Just shows how water weight holds on when we overimbibe on carbs. I feel less decayed today. Yesterday was a slam dunk. I'm allowing myself more calories so I do t get hungry

Well here I am back again after a 7 lb absence. I went off plan and struggled to get back on and was not sucessful. As a result I have felt terrible physically and am hobbling around like a 90 year old. "I did hurt my knee in Europe but my whole body hurts now. I am giving up the grains which nearly paralyzye me when I eat…

Name: Katrena Age: 72 Height: 5ft 1/2" Start Weight (as of 11/1/17): 223.2 Goal Weight (for Nov. 18th): 213 Weigh in Weeks (listed by Wednesdays) 8. Nov. 8: 219.8 -3.4 9. Nov. 15: Final Weigh in: Nov. 18: Linda, thanks for sharing and the photos are awesome. I would love to see your part of the world. I have seen Butchart…

R22 is my second round R21 starting weight 226 R22 starting weight 219.8 72 yrs old Height 5'.5" SW: 219.8 GW for R22 : 215.0 () UGW: 140 Day/Weight/Comment 11/9 - - 219.8 lb 11/10 - 221 lb Very bad day mentally, could not get motivated. Ate sweets reverted back to old habits. Didn’t get up and go to water aerobics or do…

R21 is my first round 72 yrs old Height 5'.5" SW: 226.2 lb GW for R21 : 215.0 (lose 2lbs) UGW: 140 Day/Weight/Comment 10/30 - - 226.2 lb 10/31 - 226.2 lbs 11/01 - 223. lbs - 11/02 - 221.8 lbs 11/03 - 221.2 11/04 - 218.2 11/05 - 219.2 11/06 - 220 11/07 - 218.4 Back to the 218's. Wasted time not staying on track - Will not…

@hedyk wrtoe It's about the daily seemingly unimportant decisions. But consistently making them everyday is what leads to results. I love the way I feel at night & the next morning after having stayed on track. - Love your comment, so true @jennyhart200 - Eating 1/2 a donut is an accomplishment. Once I got started, I would…

A few lbs have creeped back on despite my diligence. Problem is skipping meals. Had company on and off all day yesterday. They had eaten before they came and I didnt want to prepare my meal and eat in front on them. Missed lunch all together and then went to Taco Bell around 730. Ate two Taco Supremes. Then nibbled on…

21 is my first round 72 yrs old Height 5'.5" SW: 226.2 lb GW for R21 : 215.0 (lose 2lbs) UGW: 140 Day/Weight/Comment 10/30 - - 226.2 lb 10/31 - 226.2 lbs 11/01 - 223. lbs - 11/02 - 221.8 lbs 11/03 - 221.2 11/04 - 218.2 11/05 - 219.2 Did so good at birthday party and then late night run to Taco Bell. Blew it. Chose to eat…

Fail to plan and plan to fail. Need to make sure I have something I can eat when I'm too tired to cook or on the run. R21 is my first round 72 yrs old Height 5'.5" SW: 226.2 lb GW for R21 : 215.0 (lose 2lbs) UGW: 140 Day/Weight/Comment 10/30 - - 226.2 lb 10/31 - 226.2 lbs 11/01 - 223. lbs - 11/02 - 221.8 lbs 11/03 - 221.2…

R21 is my first round 72 yrs old Height 5'.5" SW: 226.2 lb GW for R21 : 215.0 (lose 2lbs) UGW: 140 Day/Weight/Comment 10/30 - - 226.2 lb 10/31 - 226.2 lbs 11/01 - 223. lbs - 11/02 - 221.8 lbs 11/03 - 221.2 11/04 - 218.2 - Losing about 2 lbs a day. So far toeing the mark. Hope to continue this trend- Sucessful at birthday…

Went to a birthday party today. Food was Mexican themed and I stayed on plan. Prepared myself a nice chicken salad with salsa for dressing and lots of veggies/ There was a yummy pomegranate salad and I had a couple of tablespons. No cake, no tortillas, no overeating. Feeling better today, got a full nights sleep HAPPYGIRL…

It's 800 calories and only for 8 weeks and it includes healthy carbs and lots of veggies and adequate protein and it makes you feel great and you lose weight quickly. That'[s not to say, I don't occassionally exceed 800 but that is my goal for the first 8 weeks. I happen to be someone who is motivated by the quick weight…

No I'm not as learned, smart, sucessful and other parameters you seem to have the time to measure as you, now am I. Are you hired by MFP to troll these sites and police others activities? Are you a scientist? Do you absolutely know what's best for everyone? Do you have control issues? Is there only one way to weight loss?…

Naysayers. Its only 800 calories for 8 weeks. Even the 8 weeks is a Mediterraneun diet which is very healthful. I have eaten better and more variety on this diet than any other. Any plan is better than the out of control plan (or no plan) I was on. I have tried the Diabetes diet and other diets, but the plain truth is I…

Quite frankly most dieters gain back, not on just this diet but all diet plans

Even if he isn't a scientist that doesn't obviate his work. His method has worked on me, so far. 10 days on the program and my A1C was within norms and my Dr told me to keep up the good work. And you do lose weight. I'm following the 800 calorie diet but once my weight is acceptable to me, I will switch to 5-2 plan. I…

Would love to join this challenge. Not exercising now due to knee injury. Following the 8 Week Blood sugar diet R21 is my first round 72 yrs old Height 5'.5" SW: 226.2 lb GW for R21 : 215.0 UGW: 140 Day/Weight/Comment 10/30 - - 226.2 lb 10/31 - 226.2 lbs 11/01 - 223. lbs - 11/02 - 221.8 lbs 11/03 - 221.2 11/04 - 218.2 -…

My ability to see the good things in a situation. My ability to hope. The fact that I am young at heart and still seek adventure. Physically, I love my smile and my eyes

Good day today. Had MRI, go back to Dr Tuesday. My granddaughter came over, helped with heavy stuff. We went to eat and I avoided the bread (doesnt work for me). I am so blessed to have wonderful caring grandchildren and children. I've never experienced this much physical pain and I've even had ruptured discs. This pain is…

Still waking up in pain during the night. Last night was a little better. Got up and took Motrin and rubbed ointment on knee. The Dr prescribed opoids after I told him I didnt want narcotics. First thing the RX said was this could become addictive After having a sister that got so addicted, she wound up in jail, NO THANKS.…