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Hi Emily, I'm looking for someone to help me get through this journey. I gained 10 pounds since my chemo and radiation and need help. Are you up to this? I will soon start maintenance drugs which may cause more weight gain.

Welcome, I agree slow and steady is the way to go. I found this group to be very supportive and the members are very active on MFP. Having friends to share the journey helps me to stay focused. I don't always eat well and right now I am in an exercise funk but tomorrow is a new day. I think there is strength in numbers,

Welcome, I have found a lot of support within this group. If you are looking for friends, please send a friend request. good luck on your journey.

wow there are some fantastic women in this group. Let me tell you a little about myself. My husband and I are in a second marriage, we both married too young and didn't know much about life the first time around. We have been married ten years, have 2 daughters and two sons ranging in age from 35 to 25. Everyone is grown…

I am loving my FitBit One, I finally found the on-line manual so I am now more familiar with how it works. Tracking my exercise has gotten so much easier. I am also finding I am more active than I thought. I have a desk job so most of my day is spent sitting but I find myself taking more breaks to try and increase my…

I've used my Fit Bit for one day and am still trying to figure out all the in's and outs of the program. I did end up with a flower at the end of the day so I think that is good. Anyone have any helpful tips?

I just bought a fitbit one and synced to my account this evening. I am not quite sure how it works but I am willing to give it a try. I am hoping it will help me to correctly record my daily activity. I will let you all know in a few days if it is something I would recommend and purchase again.

Hi Suzanne, welcome to the group. I will be 56 on November 13, so happy early birthday to both of us. If I can help you on your journey please reach out. I am sending you a friend request I hope you will add me.

My is pretty obvious too, Kathy. Glad to meet everyone.

Welcome to the group. You sound like you are a very active person. Please add me as a friend if I can be of help to you. This is an active group and I have found a lot of support from everyone.

Welcome to the group. I joined this group earlier in the year and found a lot of support and friendship. A dietician sounds like a great idea. Please keep us informed of your journey, I am interested in learning more about your approach to weight loss after your meeting.

That is great! It is wonderful when friends and family notice our efforts but so much better when a stranger takes note. You are doing so well. If I remember correctly you also had a co-worker notice your weight loss. Keep doing what your doing and you will soon reach your goal. We are all here cheering you on.

Oh I read 1000 white Women and loved it. I should try audio books during long drives. I sure beats listening to the radio.

Thanks, that is a great suggestion. I will check out the website and probably hold off on a pricey purchase until I am closer to my goal.

As part of my book club we just finished Blind Your Ponies. It was okay, we will discuss the book Monday night. For those that love to read there is a good website Goodreads.com. You can track your books and set up a To Read list. I enjoy adding books to my list since I tend to forget what I want to read next.

Joining groups helps you to find friends and keep motivated. I belong to both Over 50 ladies and Woman over 50. Please join us we would love to have you in our group. I have noticed Over 50 Ladies is a bit more active than the other group. Happy weight loss, Kathy

Oh my gosh, I never heard that term but I certainly fit the description.

Lose at least three pounds this month. Get some type of exercise everyday. Post in my log daily.

Welcome to all of the new members of the group. I am still fairly new too so I hope you will add me as a friend so we can help each other. I am 55 with two grown sons and two grandsons. Boys have to marry into the family so I am always looking for female companionship. It is tough being outnumbered all these years. I have…

the group does not seem to be very active but I have found some good friends here. Please add me to your friend list.

Oh please add me too, Kathleen Ridenour, Absecon NJ

Welcome, I am relatively new to this group as well. Please feel free to add me as a friend if you are interested. We all need all the help we can get.

I like oatmeal made in the crockpot overnight. You can add walnuts, raisins, chopped apples etc. and it will be ready for you in the morning. Google "Oatmeal in the crockpot" and you will find lots of recipes.

Hi, I just found this group and hope to gain some friends and support. If you are actively working on losing weight please add me as a friend.

Hi Please feel free to add me as a friend if you like. I also need all of the help I can get to back on track after my vacation.

Great suggestion, I think I will still weigh in but add the tape measure. I tend to gain weight around my waist so seeing that number go down would be fantastic.

I like your method, I might just try that this week. thanks,

I have a spare bedroom with a bike and treadmill. I also have my own hand weights and plenty of exercise DVD's. It is easier for me to just step into my room to exercise instead of driving to the gym. I can exercise before work then shower and start my day. I use to work for a company that had a gym on site for their…

Tell her in advance that you prefer a different dessert. How about angel food cake with fresh fruit? You can eat the fruit and ignore the cake or just try one bite. Her intentions are good, she appears to want to make you happy which means she cares about you. Rejoice in her friendship. If you can't convince her to change…

I started keeping track of everything I eat and drink. Before I felt like an eating machine. If I was hungry or I wanted it I ate it. I have just started getting serious but I am hoping to keep myself motivated with the help of others.