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Just starting back up after a long break. I am almost 46 and with the help of meds and my fitness pal am down 83 pounds so far. Adjusting to having one child leaving for College and the " baby" being in high school so I got a puppy in the last year, a mini sheepadoodle! Feel free to add me!

I am back after a long break. Feel free to add me.

I wear mine ( polar FT4) for any workout that gets my heart rate up so I can keep watch on my rate and recovery rate. I was having a lot of heart palpitations and racing heart rate. It has helped me to realize what exercises that my body freaks out on and to modify so I don't pass out.

Thanks everyone! I have been weighing all of my proteins. 3-4 ounces for a serving and a cup of veggies is a serving size unless it is noted on my list of allowable foods. I starting stirfrying my veggies instead of always steamng them and the olive oil has added some calories so I should be good now. I have found the…

Good luck! I am a frequent flier of weight loss also, but this time around have a nutrition coach and a workout buddy to keep me accountable. This site can be very helpful. Good luck.

I am very short! Only 5'2" .This week I can add in healthy fats, but haven't really done so. I think that fats should bring me up in calories. The first week was a detox week to try to heal my stomach and intestines. I have chronic nausea and so far the new eating has really helped. Only 1 zofran a day!! Thanks for all…

I went from being anorexic/bulimic as a teen and young adult to binge eating and becoming seriously obese. I have been working really hard on this for a long time. Some days, weeks and even years are better than others. I am a mental health therapist and even though I have all the tools I need to cope with stressors, I…

I made a few friends in a class and now when I don't show up I get a text asking if I am ok, it keeps me accountable and I do the same for them. We hate to disappoint each other and miss out on a good chat. Still struggling on motivation for weight training because I couldn't do the strength class they do, it is above my…

A lot of the folks I started with have dropped out so I am looking for new motivators also.

I tend to make one meal, but if the kids don't like it they can make a nutella sandwich or yogurt and fruit, but they have to at least try what I make. We do have some separate foods because I have food allergies and sensitivities that they do not have, thankfully. I have picky eaters so it can be a challenge while still…

First, Find a good therapist that you can talk to about you grief and self esteem. ( I used to see clients for these issues often before I became a stay at home mom). Second start writing down everything you eat and what you are thinking or feeling when eating. Once you have your emotional issues being addressed you can…

Add away! I log daily and always like new friends.

I was wondering the same thing! I will have to look for this book. With the food allergies in our family I think that a paleo book might be really useful for some food ideas.

Gluten free baked goods! They are my downfall and i seem to have no self control around them. I thought I would be able to have them since I was so used to giving up baked goods after the gluten intolerance issue but my helpful family members got me some for Christmas and while I am very thankful that they thought of me,…

I use the J Robb egg white protein, but am still exploring others.My stomach didn't like any of the whey protein powders and the pea protein one was just nasty and gritty.

I have been here a long time, but will admit to only recently becoming serious about getting healthier and making permanent changes. Feel free to add me.

I love my zumba classes at the gym. I have met some wonderful people there who will shoot me a text if I am not there to keep me going. It also is the one thing I haven't gotten bored with since the songs are constantly changing. I have always loved to dance, but thought I was too big to dance anymore until I went to…

Anyone can add me. I am trying to be more consistent with tracking and could always use more support.

I really needed to read this today! It was the little kick in the tushie that I needed today to not throw my hands up in the air and say "I quit"! Great success story and thanks for posting this.

I just started couch 2 5k last week. I am slower than a turtle in molasses but am proud of my one minute intervals, Kind of curious how long I can work up to without feeling ill. So far no "runners high" for me, it is more like a a runners "I may puke", but still slogging along!

I really needed to read this today! Looks like I have some thinking to do about what my goals are and if I am ready to put in the work.Thanks!

Look to see if there is a community mental health agency in your area or have your family doctor refer you. When I was in practice at a community mental health agency, we would often see individuals with body image and or eating disorders. Most community agencies will take either insurance or will work on a sliding scale…

Only 5'2" . Started working out at 250 size 22/24, but joined MFP at 225 or so. Now I am still at 215, but have gone down to a size 16/18. Love torrid too, but too pricey so I have been shopping JC Penny clearance and TJ Maxx. I haven't figured out my big goal, but am working towards 15 more pounds before my anniversary…

I bought a refurbished vitamix also and it has paid for itself. With all my food allergies I can make my own soups and smoothies and banana ice cream and it is a lot cheaper than the specialty foods I was buying. If you are just blending up protein powder and soft fruits it might not be worth the cost for you, but if you…

Usually JC Penny and TJ Maxx. I hate spending too much on workout gear since i am now in my third size of clothes. Both can have great clearance sales.

How do we add people? I am not savvy to the site yet. I joined then didn't log in for a really long time and am just now getting serious about getting healthy.

I love NFL!! I am a big Colts fan, and still follow Peyton Manning with the Broncos. Thank Goodness for the Sunday ticket so I can watch any football game I want. Pacers for pro basketball. I like watching baseball and soccer, but don't really follow a team except, whatever youth team my children are on (we don't keep…