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STARTING WEIGHT AND DATE WITH MFP (MY FITNESS PAL): 220 lbs - April 2017 CHALLENGE STARTING WEIGHT: 178.2 lbs Sept. 3: 176.8 lbs Sept. 10: 175.8 lbs Sept. 17: Sept. 24: SEPTEMBER GOAL: - 5 lbs SEPTEMBER ACTUAL: OCT. 1: OCT. 8: OCT. 15: OCT. 22: OCT. 29: OCTOBER GOAL: - 5 lbs OCTOBER ACTUAL: NOV. 5: NOV. 12: NOV. 19: NOV.…

STARTING WEIGHT AND DATE WITH MFP (MY FITNESS PAL): 220 lbs - April 10, 2017 CHALLENGE STARTING WEIGHT: 206 lbs MAY 7: 206 lbs MAY 14: 202 lbs MAY 21: 201 lbs MAY 28: 200 lbs MAY GOAL: - 5 lbs MAY ACTUAL: - 6 lbs JUNE 4: 199.6 lbs JUNE11: 197.6 lbs JUNE18: 196.2 lbs JUNE 25: 194.2 lbs JUNE GOAL: - 5 lbs JUNE ACTUAL: - 5.4…

STARTING WEIGHT AND DATE WITH MFP (MY FITNESS PAL): 220 lbs - April 10, 2017 CHALLENGE STARTING WEIGHT: 206 lbs MAY 7: 206 lbs MAY 14: 202 lbs MAY 21: 201 lbs MAY 28: 200 lbs MAY GOAL: - 5 lbs MAY ACTUAL: - 6 lbs JUNE 4: 199.6 lbs JUNE11: 197.6 lbs JUNE18: 196.2 lbs JUNE 25: 194.2 lbs JUNE GOAL: - 5 lbs JUNE ACTUAL: - 5.4…

Well, personally I plan to load up on the carrots and turkey, go easy on the potatoes and stuffing, and NO ONE is keeping me from the pumpkin pie! In fact, maybe I'll just save all my calories through the day so I can eat nothing but pumpkin pie!

I got the lead role in a musical - Reno Sweeney in 'Anything Goes' - a 'bucket list' role for me. She is a nightclub jazz singer so a certain shapely attractiveness is required (and dancing). Pretty sure 8 months ago they wouldn't have considered me for a second.

You look fantastic and I couldn't agree more! I've lost 52 pound in 8 months (size 20 to size 8) and I've done the same. Eating regular healthy meals and snacks and never letting myself get hungry. Whenever I see anyone on my friend list that's eating under 1,200 calories a day it makes me irritated: not just because it's…

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Well, it's changed quite a bit now that my kids are adults. I wake up - have breakfast - walk to work - at lunch I try to get outside after I eat and walk a bit more (window shopping, etc.) - at 5pm I walk home. Eat dinner, hang out with my kids if either of them are home, and generally I go up to my room a half hour…

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I used to have the same problem and it always sidetracked any attempt I made to lose weight. In the end the only thing that worked for me was close to a 'cold turkey' approach. As with any other habit that is addictive, I have found that having little bits throughout the day only fueled my desire for more. I replaced…

I am a David's Tea addict! I have at least 10 varieties at home right now. The one I can't live without is the 'Genmaicha' green tea with roasted rice. It has such a smooth, nutty roasted flavour - I've had it in sushi restaurants in the past and was thrilled to find a place that I could get it for myself. I have replaced…

I would say that it's noticeable to the individual carrying the weight but not to the average bystander. I've lost 50 pounds and many people when they see me say "Wow! That haircut makes you look 10 years younger!" LOL Most people we meet on a daily basis don't pay a whole lot of attention to the details. Go here:…

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Just joined the 40 and Fabulous group, but I've been on MFP for 8 months now (50 pounds lost). I'm 45 and I've only just started using the social end of things, so I don't have a ton of friends as yet. Feel free to add me if you're still looking for more friends.

Rugged is nice. I have pretty broad tastes when it comes to what I find attractive in a guy and I definitely prefer those with imperfections. Men who are beautiful/perfectly sculpted are lovely to look at - like fine art or sculpture - but I don't really feel attracted. I like men warm, human, approachable and a bit…

'Boom-shack-a-lak' by Apache Indian. GREAT song for picking up the walking pace on my 'Strut' playlist. Also, 'Ain't No Other Man' by Christina Aguilera. Neither of them are songs that I would normally want to sit and listen to, but they're great for moving!

I totally agree! I get the plain non-fat greek yoghurt in tubs and just add my own vanilla extract or lemon juice with a teaspoon of honey in order to cut out all the extra sugar in the store bought flavours. My favourite when I am craving a banana split? Cut up a banana into vanilla greek yoghurt and then sprinkle sugar…

This. Sometimes in abusive situations it is hard to break free and temptation to go back is great. Please hold your ground. For your own safety and sanity you need to completely cut ties with this guy, no matter how hard it is. I can see by your pics that you are a beautiful girl at any size. Take it one day at a time and…

I'm 45 and try and do what I can to be healthy and hygienic. Beyond that, I tend to think that we live in a society in which everyone is so self-obsessed that people are generally too busy worrying about how they look to think about how anyone else looks for very long. Why would I spend a lot of money altering or trying to…

Congratulations! You must feel fantastic and so proud of yourself.

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I'm 45 and currently MFP shows my goal at 1260 cal/day to lose one pound a week. I have my activity level set to sedentary because I have a desk job. I add in any walking or yoga (I do both almost every day) and eat back my exercise calories so it rarely turns out to be that few calories that I take in. If that's the way…

Just finished 'Transatlantic' by Colum McCann. Currently reading (and very much enjoying) 'River of Stars' by Guy Gavriel Kay I'm doing the 50 Book Pledge (http://www.50bookpledge.ca/bookshelf/503081719k#_=_) so I have most of my books picked out to the end of the year. Next up is likely either 'The Bookman's Tale' by…

Someone told me once that no one ever got fat from eating too many fruits & vegetables. True words! Especially if indulging in fruit keeps your sweet tooth sated so you don't binge on refined sugar and processed foods. I've lost almost 50 pounds in 7 months and I go over 50g of sugar every day because I have fruit with…

Great post, OP. It's probably a good idea to also remember that when a person is trying to lose weight and become fit that takes up a LOT of their energy and attention. We become kind of obsessed, don't we? Other people are not necessarily trying to sabotage you, they just aren't inside your head so they are not thinking…

Zelda: Ocarina of Time World of Warcraft The Sims Though I also spend a lot of time watching my sons play and I have to say the most fun I've had watching recently was Bioshock Infinite.

I'm in a similar situation because recently my mother and my brothers moved into my house with me. I also have 2 adult sons, so finding space to do anything is a real challenge! I got an app for my phone and iPad called 'Yoga Studio'. It has HD video classes (ranging from 15 min to an hour) and it includes about 15 classes…

Anything Goes - Reno Sweeney. I'm a huge Cole Porter fan, so it would be a dream role for me.