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  • I am also looking to expand my circle of friends. Really getting into the support and shares. Starting to see results and doing it while enjoying my favorite foods. I think it's all about balance. Spent a lot of time working in the culinary world and find it a new challenge to convert my most beloved recipes into versions…
  • Thanks for all the great advice. I am willing to put sound practices into action.
  • I am in a similar situation as you are. Love exercise, but sometimes it's not realistic to fit in a full work out. Recently I discovered that when I am slammed with a busy day with no time to do my usual hour work out I can at least do 5 minutes at a time a few times during the day. Five minutes of high intensity seems to…
  • don't forget to add healthy carbs like whole grains and fresh fruit into your plan. Whole wheat pasta, whole wheat bread, brown rice, potatoes with skin, sweet potatoes, apples, oranges, strawberries, etc. These have low glycemic index numbers so they won't spike your blood sugar, but they will keep the energy in your…
  • I'm 48 and new here, too. Boy I wish I were still in my early 40's it was so much easier to loose weight. I have at least maintained part of the weight loss since then, but haven't really made much progress toward my goal. I am hoping that connecting with others who have the same goals and issues will help. It's not that I…
  • I am so sorry to hear you had negative feedback on this site. I thought the site was for support and encouragement. For me, I get the most support from seeing what others are doing. I take what I want to use, and leave what I don't want to use. I don't think any of us has the right to judge another. In fact, there are…
  • My name is Laura and I'm from Ft Lauderdale, FL. I am new to the site and really look forward to using all the tools available. Currently I am 48 years old, 5'2" tall and weigh 149 lbs (up from 141 this same time last year). One of my goals is to become an RD by 51 and am well on my way taking the necessary coursework to…
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