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Not sure how to be changing macros. I went into goals and tried to change the percentages and decreased carbs to 15%. Not sure what the percentage should be on the protein and fats. Since i am on the induction phase the 15% carbs less the 21 g of fiber it was calculating should net a bit over their recommended 20% carbs.…

I learned so much more information on MFP about food and loosing weight then ever did on WW. It has taken the mystery out of losing weight and I feel that you have a truer knowledge about what you are eating and the calories in those foods than you get from WW. Also website here is invaluable and the food database is 100%…

Thankfully, I don't usually binge after drinking but I do take in way too many calories with just the alcohol or wine. I also seem to have a problem stopping after 1 even when I promise myself the sun and the moon! May be it's time for me to climb back on the wagon and dry out a bit again?!?!?

Not sure why but with 12 lbs gone and 11.25 inches I also don't feel like much smaller. I keep hoping that at some point my brain will catch up. I am not quite 1/2 way to goal so I still have more to loose.

Love this saying and so appropriate--Great news, the wagon doesn't move when you aren't on it. it waits, patiently, for you to get back on. Once you figure out WHY you are doing the things that you don't want to be doing, you can work on changing them. Start paying attention as to what is happening before you pick up the…

Have you tried to talk to him about this?

I just started reading this book on New Rules-Lifiting-Women-Goddess (see link above someone provided) and it seems to be stepping the way through how very nicely. I am like you and have no idea and this book was highly recommended.

I have not been eating back the calories and my weight loss has been slow. Age is 55 so I know it will be slower and I have thyroid issues. In 10 weeks down 10 lbs and 9.5 inches so something is working. I keep thinking I need to eat more and I did for about 10 days and gained. I am eating under my BMR and TDEE -20%. I…

i have 20 more to loose so add me.

i didn't realize they made the kettle balls that you could add sand to increase the weight. This is certainly a different lifestyle but an enjoyable one.

I live on a boat so a folding bike works for me. Make sure you have enough gears for the type of riding you will be doing. Give the bikes a good ride before buying. My husband bought his folding bike through eBay and I have trouble riding it due to my angle over the handlebars so do your test rides.

I used to swim laps when i was younger (mid 30's) as my primary exercise and yes, you get in shape. You have to push yourself just as with any other exercise to go faster, longer. I loved it as my mind could go blank and I could crank out the laps. Now I have started swimming again at 55 and after 3 shoulder surgeries it…

I am post menopausal it seems for the 2nd time now. First was after complete hysterectomy in early 40's and again early 50's ( supposedly per the GYN) when I had terrible insomnia for 3 years. Now I am 55 and after a long battle with myself about being old and just giving up vs. I am only 55 and at the first of the year…

Go for it and don't look back. There is a big world out there and so much to experience especially when you are young and single. Your life will move in directions that you never dreamed possible. Do it step by step, day by day and while there is anxiety and fears along the way, don't ever let them rule your life. Oh, to…

Yeah, for once we have plans-dinner party on a fancy yacht in Key West. Now I need to make sure I don' blow all my hard work out the window.

What an inspirational story and thank you for sharing it with us. My six surgeries pale in comparison.

Since I can't drink soda of any kind when I am home I mix vodka with half diet cranberry and half water. I like the idea peoples idea of bringing the flavor packets when going out since bars don't carry diet cranberry. Will have to try that next week when out in Miami Beach.

I just ate yogurt, cantaloupe and apricots to get more calories as I was very low today. I wish i had seen the peanut butter and apple prior and the wine idea would have been great too.

i think I hit all of you up with a friend request. If I missed you, sent one my way. I am 55 and decided with the new year that my life was quiet and I no longer had any excuses as to why I wasn't dealing with my weight. We live on a boat and travel all the time but since Christmas we are parked in Key West so that I can…

also interested in this. My issue is more with wrinkles in addition to the sagging.

Klinger from MASH at a fundraiser. Christie Brinkley at the movies in Telluride CO and she is even more beautiful in person if that is possible. Also the Beach Boys backstage at a concert in CA.

also interested in ideas.

keep plugging away with the rest of us here and you will find your way. I also hate those mirrors, especially on my side view.

Some of the recommendations are to change up what you are doing as your body gets used to it when you do the same exercises. I am sure you will get a bunch of suggestions but do NOT give up.

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I was a grandmother at 45 and I am shocked to see all of you here and knowing I was not the only one. I am now 55 and I have 2 grandsons 10 and 3. I went into being a grandmother kicking and screaming but I can't imagine my life without them. I have been on MFP for 4 weeks now and am down 6.5 lbs and 6.5 inches. I am…