michelegreen99 Member

Great job!! Encountering obstacles and making it happen has been critical to my weightloss and fitness goals. Life happens and I need to be prepared to deal with it and do what I've committed to do. If I do that 95% of the time, I move forward. I don't have to be perfect, I just need to show up and mean it. I wish they had…

I'm sorry you are having a bad day and can promise you, it will pass. Whoever told you that you are worthless has a problem. We all have something to offer to this world. Go for a walk or somewhere outside, and let the universe validate that you are an important part of what makes up this world! Whatever you do, be gentle…

Good for you for realizing, MFP is a tool you need to stay on track! I had the same realization myself after slowly derailing from being accountable for what I eat and how many days I exercise! Add me as a friend too!

When you take everything out out a "take home" salad box and weigh it to be sure you are counting it right...

Wow, now that is a transformation! Congratulations for making a commitment to a healthier, happier you!

For me, it was realizing the importance of real food. Back in the 80's and 90s, (I know, I 'm old), I was the queen of nonfat this, low fat that. I avoided fat at all costs and I ate Lean Cuisines/WW meals. Now we know better and I eat real, whole food, keeping the processed stuff to a minimum. And now, Sugar is a treat,…

I liked that MFP article the other day about having a "Plan B" for situations like this. What I took away was, you may not be 100% perfect during this challenge but what is your plan for it? Some suggestions were, I am going to earn the two cocktails/cookies/bread/whatever that I am going to have during that celebration…

This sounds like a great plan for the summer. Count me in!

Sorry to hear about your accident and glad that you appear to be healing. I definitely second the opinion to work with a physical therapist as they will be able to assess your range of motion in the injured parts of your body. But I also want to say to keep moving no matter what you do! I was hit head-on by a truck while…

Wow! 167 lbs in 11 months! I cannot even imagine...My goal is to lose 25 lbs and it has taken me two months just to lose 15! I admire your determination and commitment to a healthier you.....You go girl!!

Sounds like a great way to keep me focused... .I would like to join!

Mill Valley, California, right by a trail so I have no excuses!

Great question, OP! I am in the market as well for a new HRM as my Polar F5 is showing signs of dying once again (I have to buy a new one every 2-3 years as it suddenly stops finding my heart rate or captures a crazy number. I've replaced both batteries in band and watch and this does not fix it. This has happened so many…

Hello, my name is Michelle from beautiful Marin, Calif. I started back up with MFP about a month ago and was searching for women going thru the challenges of trying to drop weight at our age! Look forward to learning more about each of you and your weightloss journey. Last month, I lost 10 pounds by staying very focused on…

First, celebrate the awesome job you have done so far and really absorb what that means to you. You have proven you got what it takes to do this, that you are committed and that you are accountable to yourself. That's half the battle! I like the idea of trying something new that is fun, maybe some fitness activity you…

Well, its a sign how crazy insane my life has been when I saw this post and thought, wow, this sounds like a fun group and will help me set some goals for November. It was only until I started reading more posts that realized that we were ALREADY in November, in fact, almost 3/4 thru. How did that happen? So my intention…

Very informative and well laid out. Thank you!

I'm sorry your mom is so cruel and unsupportive. Clearly, she has her own issues that she is projecting on you, but that doesn't make it any easier to accept. Your mom should be your biggest champion and that fact that she isn't, is very sad. That being said, someone once told me, "you teach people how to treat you". At…

Absolutely keep! You look very sexy and sophisticated!

Winning!! Well Done!!

Awesome accomplishment! So proud of you!

I was looking for this post as I did not save it the last time I read it. Thank you!

Great info! Thank you!

Good info...thank you!

Count me in! At 51 I find it is harder and harder to stay in shape. My doctor has me taking 200 mg of progesterone this past 5 months and now weight will not come off. I'm not giving up though!

Wow, now that is a great example of focus, determination and drive! Excellent job....thanks for the inspiration!

Mine are a mix of old school and current stuff: Dirty Bit - Black Eyed Peas I Gotta Feeling - BEP Rumour has it - Adele Pink Cadillac - Springstein Pepper - Buthole Surfers (rude name, good song) Yellow - Coldplay Mony Mony - Idol Rockerfeller Skank - Fatboy Slim Low - Flo Rida Wild One - " " Dog Days Are over - Flo and…

SO glad someone reposted this link today! I read it when I first joined and then forgot to "bump" it. Thank you for taking the time to share all of the knowledge you have gathered!