MaryKBallard Member

Welcome, I hope you enjoy your time here:)

I have high cholestrol so I blame the Dr. I tell my friends that if I'm not good I'll have to take Cholestrol lowering meds. (which is true) They don't seem as offended when I explain it in medical terms:) I do find myself avoiding the high calorie social events. Some times I offer to bring a couple dishes so I know I'll…

Welcome...congrats on taking the first step. I have learned so much about healthy eating on this site. Good luck and be patient with yourself. It takes time to learn a new way to live:)

Great job! Feel free to send a friend request.

I would love to support you. Just add me if you want. This has really helped me.

Thanks for the encouragement...great job!!:flowerforyou:

Hello to you too! At first the 1200 goal is hard, but it forces you to make healthy choices to reach you goal. I try to stay within 150 pounds of the goal and then I exercise to make up the difference. I don't stay under every day but I'm much better than when I first started:) Just don't give up and check out people who…

How long have you been doing this? It took me a little more than a month before I saw any results. I was just about ready to give up and decided to give it one more week...I'm so glad I did! Hang in there and remember the goal isn't just to lose weight...the goal is to develop healthy life-time habits. Mary B.…

You are right...having friends makes all the difference!!! When I'm having a hard week they are right behind me... Welcome and good luck. :flowerforyou: Mary B.

That is so cool...I'm proud of you.

I work out 20-40 minutes a day. Any more than that and I just don't feel good. I guess I'm a whimp:blushing:

I have an old fashioned Taylor--not digital--and it is always right...:mad: ...where can I buy the one that makes me weigh less?:wink:

Welcome and good luck!! I find this site very helpful...have a great year!:flowerforyou:

wow...I was looking at your ticker...you are doing great...what an inspiration you are.:smile:

Howdy to you too...I think there is men on here...go to community and that should help you...You took the first step...just don't give up:) YOU CAN DO THIS!!!!:flowerforyou:

We are having friends over to play games. :happy:

Thanks for sharing...what an inspiration you are!:)

You can do this...the advice you received in the other comments are true you can do it one step at a time...one bite at a time...:flowerforyou: Mary

I started craving sweets and not exercising regularly!!!