1derwhy Member

Hi there. I've been on MFP for a very long time, but I haven't really participated in the forums. I'm 52, married to a wonderful guy for 18 years, and I live in Texas. I'm mostly a "lurker" (I read but rarely post) and I look forward to joining this group.

I've lost 35 pounds since last June. I started out with Noom and hated the interface and impersonal, cut-and-paste "coaching", but lost 10 lbs anyway. I went back to MFP because I'm just more comfortable here. I was working out at home during the worst of the pandemic, but I missed working out at the gym I've been going to…

I don't follow the whole diet plan, but I do use the slim fast shakes for breakfast. They are convenient, I like the vanilla ones best, and make it easier to count calories. Plus, I can drink it in the car on the way to work. I wasn't a breakfast eater until I learned that it helps to eat regular meals when you're trying…

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Ahh, nevermind. CFS.

It sounds like you're on a plateau, which is normal for dieters. Go do a web search for tips on how to push through a plateau, and you'll find some great info out there!

Weight watchers works just as well and fails just as often as MFP. It's not the program, but the effort you put into it. • How many calories do you eat in a day? • Look at your salt intake - are you retaining water? • How often do you exercise? Also take a hard look at why you want to lose 10 lbs. If you're already within…

Granted, I'm walking, but I also walk on the treadmill from 45 minutes to an hour. Boredom IS an issue. I prop my iPad up on the treadmill and fire up an episode of some fun TV show. I use Netflix streaming instantly, and I usually have good luck with it - every now and then the streaming will stop or stutter, but I deal.…

You're on your way to victory - just like your avatar! Feel free to add me too. I have a long way to go and a lot to lose, and having some pals on MFP is a great way to get there.

I just joined the one near my house! I start in August. I'll be your virtual workout buddy :)

Thanks for the info! I'll check it out when the class starts. After all, the only thing I have to lose is... About 80 pounds...

Hey!! I was a high school drama person but I GRADUATED and that was what-- 20-mumble years ago? I totally agree. Let's talk about nutrition and fitness here.

Say yes to the resistance bands! It's never a good idea to exercise to the point of injury - so start with reistance bands to help strenghten your core muscles. When your back is weak, it helps to strenghten your abs, too. When you feel stronger, try a DVD on mat Pilates - you don't need any special equipment for this. I…

Mangos are pretty easy to cut. I usually cube mine instead of making slices. First, take the fruit and cut a slice off the bottom to make it "square" so you can set it on one end. Look at the bottom, and you should be able to see the bottom of the large flat seed in the middle. Take note of where the seed is. With the…

I control myself by planning ahead, and knowing my limit. If I know that we are going out on Friday night, I'll think about what I'll order all day, so I'll be craving something healthy when it's dinner time. I'll think about what restaurant we're going to, and imagine the menu. I'll guess that they will probably have some…

I absolutely DON'T think that "Calories in/calories out" makes you lose weight. I'm convinced that it is much more complicated than that because the body isn't a combustion engine. I also think 90% of diet advice is a pile of stinking horse poo. Sifting through that to find the golden 10% is the hardest thing I've ever…

Planks. HATE them.

Congratulations!! Your photos look great, and I just have to say, even though it was a "before" photo, that shot of you in the white dress is fantastic! You're gorgeous now and you were gorgeous then, too. SO glad that you're happy with your transformation & loving yourself all the more for it.

Does kayaking count? I have a sit-on kayak that I take to the neighborhood lake in the summer. It's a lot of fun.

I also have trouble exercising because my feet and knees are in terrible shape. I usually work with a balance ball and I also do chair yoga using videos from the internet. Here are a few websites with chair exercises for people with limited mobility: http://factoidz.com/eight-chair-exercises/ Try Chair Yoga:…

I'm in that same boat! I'd like to ultimately lose 100 pounds over the next several years, but I'm doing it in small steps. My first step is a 35-pound weight loss. A pound a week is all i ask! I just started MFP - I got the app for my android phone and it's so easy to keep track of what I've eaten throughout the day. It…