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I also love my chocolate, I keep a bag of Nestle Semi-sweet chips and stick to one serving a day. Some days I go without, however last week I was so low on calories I sat down with a good book and had four servings and still lost weight that week. It takes care of my craving for chocolate. I'm sure as my weight goes down…

Thanks everyone. My wife wasn't being harassed by the MFP'ers. She was just being harassed by me to join the site. She probably still won't post but she's doing great.

Oh! That was 47 years ago today. I was in the Marines and weighed all of 145 pounds. The weight came slowly, then I quit smoking 16 years ago and it took off, before I knew it I was pushing 260 and in poor health. I found MFP completely by accident and decided to give it a try. I normally check in on Sunday, stepped on the…

Welcome, I know what you are facing . I have copd and I am on oxygen. Just remember to do what you can and don't over-do it. I mainly walk on the treadmill and it may take me 2 hours to walk 20 minutes. Just stick with it and you will see results. Remember to check with your doctor on your progress.

Thanks, I needed that:laugh:

Today was my first check-in. I have lost 8 lbs and have 106 to go. I know that the first week is the easiest and now the real battle starts.

If it makes you feel better you are not the oldest. Welcome and good luck.:flowerforyou:

Hi ! I'm from NY 30 miles northeast of Albany on the borders of Vermont and Massachusetts. I have tried to lose many times. This time I should be successful as I have my wife on the site also. The only obstacle I have is I have a lung problem and am on oxygen 24/7. Some days I will be able to exercise more than others. I…