Replies
-
Walking is such a great exercise. When I started out I used walking DVDs and they worked out well. I know it may seem like it will take forever to get to your goal weight but you're going to start to feel so much better even after the first 5-10 lbs. Just take it one day at a time and before you know it you'll be looking…
-
Hi everyone! I'm 49 (50 in October) and am trying to loose about 10 more lbs. I've found that at this age, all those little bad eating habits are coming back to haunt me. I can't be as careless as I used to be and MFP has been really helpful. Feel free to add me as a friend.
-
Hi Heather. Walking is a great start to being more active and feeling great. Make sure you take your measurements and a photo or two to track your weight loss. Sometimes you can be doing all the right things but the scale won't budge (right away). Measurements and photos can help keep you motivated. Also, be patient with…
-
It looks like the biggest gap in your day is between 9am breakfast and your first break at 2pm (about 5 hrs). I think it would be helpful to get some protein in with your breakfast to help carry you through to the afternoon. That way you won't be so hungry at 2:00 that you're tempted to make bad choices or over-eat.…
-
I'm sorry you had such a scary wake up call but I'm glad you're ready to make changes. It's amazing how much better you feel even after loosing just a little weight. Feel free to add me as a friend too.
-
Hi Karen! It sounds like you're really ready to start making the necessary changes for a healthy lifestyle. Be patient with yourself and don't let mistakes get you down...they're just opportunities to learn what works for you and what doesn't.
-
Kelly Coffee Meyer has a whole series of 30 min. workouts. Some use weights alone and others combine aerobics/kickboxing with weight training.
-
Friend request sent. When you weigh yourself don't forget to take your measurements and take a photo. The number on your scale is only part of the picture.
