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Looks like you've done well so far but you're closing in on your goal. I would suggest re-evaluating your calories - find your TDEE and subtract a percentage to lose 1/2 lb per week now. You'll probably find that you'll be upping your calorie intake. Stick to lean meats, veggies, some fruit and healthy fats - it will…

Hi, Just sent you a friend request..Supportive friends are very important on this site!!

One of my favorite sayings: Decide.. Commit.. Succeed.. What's stopping you? I'm in my 60s and started being serious about this weight loss thing in 2012. I've lost 80 lbs., got too comfy and gained some back. But - I'm still here! I'm determined to get the last 25 lbs. off. It's never too late. Don't give up on yourself.…

I would definitely recheck your numbers but also don't ignore the fatigue. Is there a reason for you to be so tired? If not, I would do as another poster suggested and get some blood work done.. my first thought was that your thyroid could be out of whack.. Good luck and congratulations on your great loss so far!!

Durgin Park definitely! One of the oldest, if not the oldest, restaurants in the country. It's casual - so, good for the kids!

There's Faneuil Hall Market downtown - don't go to outlying Malls - you can get that at home! Also, if you can, your kids would probably love to take a Duck Tour - fun experience! There are also trolley tours.

That is fantastic! I hate you, but congratulations!!

Omg!!! Arm yourself!! Too funny!

Thanks! Always good to have especially for the smaller numbers!!

Thanks, OP, my thoughts exactly. I'm just under 5'2", older, and eat lower calories and get plenty of nutrients. I'm healthier than I've ever been since I changed my eating habits. I lost 80 lbs last year, have a few more to lose and my doctor is totally okay with the way I did it. I have also been able to stop my two…

I've been married for 40 years. My husband always says that when he dies I'll be remarried in a heartbeat. I tell him that he has ruined it for other men. He prefers to believe that I think he's so wonderful while I mean Hell, no, I'll never do that again!! It's a joke and we both know it. Marriage is worth it but it also…

Congratulations! You look wonderful and your attitude is so upbeat! I loved that you said it was never a diet to you but a change in lifestyle. We all need to embrace that philosophy!!

I lost 13 lbs my first week of dieting. Being 227 lbs and needing to be about 125-130 lbs meant the weight was going to come off fast at first. Trust me, the more you lose the slower it will go. I, too, was on BP meds (2) at the time. Losing 60 lbs. meant saying goodbye to those medications. Congratulations on your start!…

Peace love and low carb has a chicken pizza crust...

Hi - I joined this group last year but have been lurking in the weeds I guess. Time to get out and engage! I've lost 67 lbs since March 2012 and have roughly 23 lbs left to lose. I've been struggling with my addictions (carbs of course with sugar being high on that list) for the past year and up and down the scale in small…

We have a Newfoundland, Jack, who is 11 (We lost his sister, Maggie Rose last summer) and we recently adopted a rescue dog, Lucy, who is approximately 2 years old and she is a "Heinz 57" and such a love.

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Hey Jaci! So sorry about your Mum. I lost my dad the same way in 1985. Never a day goes by that I don't miss him. Take control of your life and make good choices with your food. I've lost a total of 67 lbs since 2012 and kept all but this Christmas's blowout off! I have a hard time exercising as I was in a head on…

Congratulations on your wonderful success! And thank you for your words - they are so inspiring to so many!!!

Love cauliflower - thanks!

Seriously, if it was still cold, I think you're good to go.. Just make sure you cook it thoroughly. Have you ever wondered how much that meat you buy at the grocer's has been played with in warm temps and then re-frozen?? My grandfather had a turkey farm way back when and we didn't have the refrigeration and freezing…

Oh, Yummy!! Now I want some!! Bump for future reference -- or, ask Beth Ann!! Thanks!

I use the Nike Training Club app on my iphone. It has workouts for getting lean (high interval cardio drills to slim down); getting toned (light weights and interval to add definition); getting strong (increased weights and reps to build strength); and getting focused (15 minute workouts to target specific areas). It keeps…

Hey!! We're in our 4th week - do you believe it???!!

Yikes - you sure are busy!! Bless you my child! The good news is that you're midway through. Good luck on the remainder of your week!!

There are also caregiver support groups everywhere! I would suggest checking into that as well. You'll find that the health community is very sympathetic to the plight of the caregiver - there's a growing concern for caregivers today!! After all, they are helping to keep loved ones out of nursing homes if possible.

Unbelievably apropos for me today! We just bought a house with my mother in mind. She is almost 92 and has severe dementia. I am her only child so the responsibility for her falls on my shoulders. We are days away from bringing her to live with us (which I know will create a host of other issues) when I got the call…

That pie sounds yummy - a must make!! Great summer dessert!!!!

Okay Cabin Mates - Just checking in to start the week!! Hope everyone is warmed up and ready to go! Hubby and I killed two birds with one stone last night - date night and movie critic night. We pretty much agreed on the movie we watched. Today was community day with my once a month helping at a donation center. Not sure…

Ok - I give up! What is it? Looks good!!