ThomasRGrady

To be honest, there are a number of things in the exercise database which you can look at including shoveling snow, gardening, housekeeping etc., etc. I burned over 1200 calories yesterday shoveling 8 inches of snow from around my house and driveway. In the home, if you have a TV, then any number of exercise shows are…

kdaxon - My wife wouldn't let me ... but if I wasn't married :)

You are probably doing everything right. I went through nearly two months of plateau, but tried very hard to remain consistent - working out and eating. Finally this past week - 3.5 lbs disappeared. I've seen all of the suggestions in the past and even asked for help the same way and I think the truth of it is simple. Stay…

Hi Cheryl. Feel free to add me ... I have been with MFP since Jan 2013 and have only missed the occasional day now and then. I've lost over 20 lbs (I will update Thursday) and actually hit the famous plateau the first part of March and have been fighting that battle until this week when I am starting to see some new…

I refuse to agree with most of the posters. You are not ugly, you are not fat, but you certainly are welcome to lose weight if you want. I am horizontally challenged, but I am doing something about it, that's all you need to think about. No matter what, I am sure you are a decent person who is simply facing a choice. I…

Please feel free to add me also, I'm even friendly sometimes :-D

The weight yoyo is a real issue for all of us. For some reason we aren't built to reject food as comfort and it becomes such an important part of our lives at times, we neglect to realize where we are. HOWEVER .. there is an answer. We find a place like MFP, find people who are going through the same difficulties and…

Welcome to MFP! It's really just a matter of accepting that it's calories vs negative calories - if you eat, you need to burn off a certain percent of the calories you take in. It can take a bit of time to find the balance that works for you, but don't become discouraged. MFP does work if you simply use it. And believe me…

I'm too sexy for my body! *evil grin*

okay ... I look at things much more simply than many people seem to want to discuss. I am a diabetic and take both Lantis and Novolin 70/30 daily and at one time in amounts that would probably kill a horse. I am very insulin resistant. One of the first things to keep in mind - if you take insulin, it means your body will…

(Said with humor ...) But how do I pose for those pictures that would win me body building awards? Actually, I suppose it is just my ego - but I'd sure like to wear my swim trunks without having to add a t-shirt to cover up whatever hangs. Of course, right now its not an issue since I still have 60-70 pounds to go to reach…

Thank you everyone for your comments and support. I will try my best to take them to heart. I know my age will play somewhat into this also ... darn - they really need to find that magic elixir to grow younger :)

Amazing job! You are really an inspiration for those of us headed in the same direction. Thank you for posting this diary-post!

Not self conscious - scared :) Actually, it's never mattered much to me - I never thought much about it with the girls I dated that were taller than I am/was.

I can only give you my opinion - not some quick generalization, but what I find most attractive - and I hope it will be of some value. I will admit openly, I am physically attracted to petite women - it bothers me greatly at times because I have known any number of very attractive women who do not meet my preference. That…

Jumped off a 40 foot cliff into a pool beneath a waterfall. Turned out I survived :)

HI Ella & Randi (and anyone else) Please feel free to add me as a friend. I will send you a request. I have 70-80lbs to lose, so we are all on the same track.

Please feel free to add me. I am looking for some 'friends' to join, help as best I can and hope they can help me a bit. I am shooting to lose 70-80 lbs. Tom

I'm shooting for a 70-80 lb loss and would be more than glad to offer whatever I can to keep you motivated. I'm sure I will have my hard moments, hours, days ... okay weeks, but I am usually very good the first 8-10 weeks of my own efforts. I have the same problem ... while my wife is supportive outwardly (wants me to lose…