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hi deetee! it's great you're here! I too did WW points, but I find this much easier and it keeps me more honest. to look at my calories each day, instead of just a "point" is a huge eyeopener for me. sometimes I would go over a point or two and think - ah no biggie. but when I look at my total caloric intake on MFP it's a…

welcome! :flowerforyou:

thank you!

I walk and run with a friend at 5am during the week. its cool to be out and about when very few people are awake. I get out of bed about 30 min before I meet my friend. no time for coffee - have that when I get back. it's feels awesome to get it out of the way before work. it's also fun that when I leave to walk/run, no…

welcome lily! glad to have you - this is a great group of gals! jill

thanks :happy: I was pretty much after the calories burned. but since I don't "eat" my workout/cardio calories I will just track my weight training elsewhere - too lazy too put in the sets, reps, etc teeheehee

TUSEDAY! It's all good! all of this great information we share! love love love it! thanks gals :flowerforyou: Canadiineh - yum! tropical tango PP sounds awesome. will have to try and find that here in MI. perhaps at Whole Foods...? GardenGirlie- WTG on the 2 pounds!! say hi to the boys - awe - sounds warm and fuzzy :happy:…

I love PB2 peanut butter powder. you get the taste but not the fat - and there's protein in it. they sell it at whole foods. a treat = a frozen banana ( I break bananas into about 5 pieces and freeze them for smoothies), 2 T PB2, about 8 ounces water and a handful of kale of spinach, toss it all in the blender…

PS please stay around on MFP and keeping inspiring :) think of all of the things you can do now - tomorrow - that you couldn't do 2 years ago. new challenges. losing weights not the only challenge ( of course you know that:heart: ) but what about mastering a new workout? ie yoga, pilates.... you have racked up so much…

WOW WOW AND WOW! Look at you! You are super duper inspiring! thank you so much for sharing!

Hi Teri you're HERE and that's a great place to be! first suggestion... YOU ARE NOT IN "THE OLD CROWD". :happy: you already said the "number" is no biggie. stop thinking that way :heart: second.... join our group 'Menopause - taking action". it's full of great gals around the same age as you. we share inspiration, tips and…

haven't taken them simbersea - but would love to know if they begin to make a difference for you. enjoy your workout! jill

MONDAY - yippee! checking in Morning gals! WELCOME NEW SISTERS! GLAD TO HAVE YOU ABOARD! Did an hour of running/walking this morning - bright and early. something fun about working out at 5am in the morning. quiet, peaceful - except for the chatter between my friend and I. It always feels good to get it out of the way.…

SUNDAY - checking in :happy: sunny but chilly here - ah Michigan...where the heck is spring?? lol going to only walk 60 min today - a blister on each heal - ouch. will plan my workout routine for the week an incorporate weights and yoga. took my daughter to dinner last night (mommy daughter time) and had Lebanese food.…

HI JODIEHUT - welcome! I love juices and fruit smoothies too. do you track the juice calories? do you drink fruit smoothies too? is a a special kind of "juice diet"? just curious :) I found I needed to stick to veggie juices instead of fruit. even though it was just fruit and ice (no extra syrup ick) the calories were tons…

AWESOME PANDABEAR! Inspirational! thanks for sharing :heart:

I find logging in throughout the day keeps me honest too. :smile: I looked at a piece of lemon cake yesterday (which I would have otherwise devoured instantly) and thought....hhhmmmm, not worth it. I am with ya!

WELCOME! teacuplady - lol. I totally get what you're saying about "now or never". that was me too then I found my new bff...MFP :heart: peppah - let's put all the stereotypical menopause "this is what happens when you're in menopause" in a big trash can and burn it :laugh: with me...sometimes it's what I am thinking in my…

Welcome Sandy! We can do this together! SoCalWoman - envious of your bachelorette week :happy: Enjoy it! Nillalis - I need to try hot yoga again. It was great sweaty WO when I did it years ago. You must have burned a TON of calories today! WTG!! Onto the rest of the day.... thirsty *note to self - DRINK MORE WATER :love:…

HAPPY SATURDAY! It's been a great couple days for me. Never ever thought I would be counting calories...but it actually makes it easy with MFP, keeps me in check, and if I record everything (which I have been)...it makes me feel great! small things excite me-lol. Had 4 mini chocolate covered pretzels yesterday (keeping it…

WELCOME JRENNCAL! YOU CAN DO IT GIRLIE! ALL FOR ONE ONE FOR ALL! :love:

It is yummy! I found another recipe that added corn. I added a little chicken to it the other day for some protein power.

you too! make it a great one!:love:

just made an awesome (well I think so) salad - had a similar one from whole foods the other day. 4-5 fresh (not cooked) zucchini shaved in long slices ( a bit labor intensive but worth it) toss with a little olive oil and a handful of arugula or mini kale then a sprinkle of low fat shredded mozzarella cheese a little…

glad you received the green light! :flowerforyou:

great idea! thanks

welcome! yeah, those carbs can be nasty. I read this awhile back ...."for every gram of carbohydrate consumed, approximately 3 grams of water is stored in the body". ugh! no wonder wine makes me bloat(!) I love Greek yogurt too - filling!

thanks Lis! I love the soft serve idea - sounds tasty!

GardenGirlie - I love the TGIF! (thank God I am female) lol welcome!

thanks :love: