PennySoutar

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  • nope. Food is not a reward. Health from healthy eating is a reward. You deserved a healthy body.
  • I don't want to sound alarming, but I remember seeing a television show where woman was gaining weight constantly. It turned out that she had a small tumor on her pituitary gland, which was increasing the cortisol hormone in her body. Have you had your cortisol levels checked? Cortisol will increase something in your body…
  • Nice to meet you! I am living in WA state right now. I am a convert like you. Joined when I was 17. Great place to be, great peace knowing that our HF watches out for us and loves us, no matter who we are, what we weigh. Peace, OrigamiMommi
  • What's your name? Penny How old are you? 51 Where do you come from? my parents...LOL Upstate NY. Horseheads, Big Flats. How tall are you? 5'3" Are you married? not anymore :) Where do you live? Puget Sound Region Do you have any children? Yes, 1, a girl age 21. Majoring in computer programming at the University of…
  • One thing that might help is to look up your 'ideal weight' calories. If you set them as your calorie allowance, you will be able to learn to eat at maintenance weight for your goal. Then, you won't be 'dieting.' And i've found that the word of wisdom, that balance of carbs, proteins and fats is the key. Friend me! Peace,…
  • I'm here and just posted another blog segment! A Mighty Change of Heart is my blog!
  • I'd also like some new friends. I've been on MFP since October 2012 and find it very satisfying when logging in my food and activities. I keep telling people I am not losing weight, I am eating healthy. Losing weight is exciting, but is a natural process of finally only eating what my body needs a fuel. I am 51 and have…
  • I had foot then shoulder surgery a while back and am finally recovered enough to do aerobics. Of course I turned to Richard. I borrowed a couple of sweating to the oldies dvds from the library to see if I could actually do it. I can! It will take a month or so to build up where I can do the whole program, but now I know I…
  • I record everything. That's the plan. You can't eat unhealthy food and not record it. That is part of the old you. The new you is accountable to yourself. Everything you eat is a learning experience.
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