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  • I hear you. Turning 80 in a month.....had a battle with cancer, fall down a full flight of stairs that gave me a brain hemmorrage, shattered wrist, and some minor memory losses...then died from angioedema two years ago. Fortunately I was in the emergency room when it occurred..... Just live life as best you can, and thank…
    in 70 years of age appeared out of nowhere! Comment by MVElf February 2020
  • Hi, there. Just a note of encouragement. I started 2 years ago, lost my 35 pounds and am very pleased. Know it isn't quite 50, but I am only 60 inches tall so having my weight down to 105 is perfect. And, just for the record, I am 75. It isn't easy, I do 2 miles on the treadmill, set at it's highest incline. And that is it…
    in After 50 wanting to lose 50. Comment by MVElf February 2015
  • I'm a shorty, too. Though not quite that short. I eat 1200 calories....and have been very successful losing my weight. Achieved my goal of 20 pounds in a 8 month period. Basically, all I did was increase my exercise - and continued to monitor my calories. Am slightly below goal, so have to watch it a bit. Also, I am…
    in My TDEE is so low!!! Short girl problems Comment by MVElf March 2013
  • Sorry, but I think your Doctor needs to take a refresher course in nutrition. I, too, am 5 feet tall; I am also in my 70's and am doing fine on the 1200 calorie diet. My blood sugar is excellent, no problems there. And, a good thing is my cholesterol has dropped and I definitely have more energy. I also think your doctor…
    in Dr. told me to drop down to 750 calories Comment by MVElf November 2012
  • Lebanon, Oregon. A newbie - though not a newbie to dieting. Was slim once, got old...got fat....slim is better.
    in where are we all from? Comment by MVElf October 2012
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