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Thank you all so much for your input. I do not feel so alone now. I purchased a 10 ounce thermos from Amazon - and will use that to premeasure my wine. (We use the boxed stuff). I'm also going to work harder on my own personal peace throughout the day, so life's challenges don't come barreling down at night, when my…

You look very pretty - and you have MUCH to be proud of!!

Thank you for your post. I am 57 and just (re) starting. Looking forward to a slimmer body, and more energy. I think lugging around an extra 30 pounds is wearing me out!

I like wine a lot too. Am giving it up for now.

Hi everyone, May I join this challenge? I am re-starting my weight loss journey TODAY, and would love the help. I'm 5'8", and 56, mom of four, working full-time (although trying to figure out how to make it part time). 7 years ago, we had a lot of family stress, and I gained 30 lb. I lost about half of it, then gained that…

Thank you all! I will check out the 100 days sober sight, but will start with just this evening! I'm not really the group type - very private - and don't think AA would be something I could do. I appreciate your thoughts. My goal would be to be able to cut down, rather than cold turkey.

Hi everyone, It's great to read about everyone's journey - and see that we have new people. I'm down six pounds - which is amazing for me - because I haven't lost weight on a loooooooong time. From 196 to 190, Goal 175. I've been going to a life coach, who has done some hynotherapy and EFT (tapping) to help me with stress…

Well, I'm starting with my hypnotherapist tomorrow - with my goal of learning to cut back on wine. It's been my crutch through difficult times. I don't need it now - life is good - but the habit is still there. I am hoping that cutting out (or cutting down) wine will help me with my weight loss. Thank you all for sharing…

Hi, My name is Denise and I am 55 years young (LOVE that way of describing middle age!) My husband and I are raising four teenaged daughters, two with special needs, and just went back to work full-time 7 months ago. The job is super boring, but they do offer yoga and pilates at lunch, and I enjoy that. My main weight and…

My goals for April are to log every day, stay within my calorie limit, severely cut down on my evening glasses of wine, journal, and exercise at least 3-4 times per week but add more weights (which I have been doing, so that shouldn't be too hard). I weigh 194. By the end of April I plan to weigh 186. (I am 55 and…

[You look beautiful! 15lbs more to go to be in a normal BMI range!!! [/quote]

These are some very good pointers. Thank you! I start with with the hypnotherapist on Monday night.

Thank you all. I am also in that place right now. I will be working with a hypnotherapist to help me cut down on my habit of wine every night. I'm not doing well on my iwn. It's due to prior stress the I just kept up the habit and am reDy to reduce or quit fir health and weight loss reasind How did you break your habit?

Thank you Griffin. You are right. I will not give up - just accept that I'm making mistakes and try to minimize those. In the past, regular meditation has helped, but I've stopped doing that. Will start.

[ [/quote] Then this is what you need to change first. Are you in therapy? Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is especially useful for food issues. I used CBT techniques to stop abusing alcohol and they work for food as well. [/quote] Hi, Thanks for posting that. I think this would help me - my downfall is wine at night. Every…

Burger - this sounds like me. So how did you get through the first week? I agree with what everyone said - but for me, wine at night is a treat. I have a boring job and 4 teenaged daughters - many, many blessings - but those two get on my nerves. What actual steps did you take to remove alcohol from your life? I need to…

Wine - every night. Any pointers welcome.

Hi all, Nana - you are my inspiration! Such excellent progress. Pita - you are also my inspiration! Wow, such a great weight loss and to maintain it as you are. I'm also glad to see your loss was slow - mine is too. Since Christmas I've lost a whopping 5 lb - 198 to 193. GW is 180, 170 on an optimistic day. But I suppose…

You look so beautiful. Congratulations on your success.

I get it! I've been in my job at a financial firm for 6 mos now - underemployed but grateful for the healthcare for my family (4 kids - husband out of work for a long time - finally back at work as of this week). I came home on Friday with the realization that I am considered "old" at my job - no one admitted it - but they…

Being seen as "ready to put out to pasture" is hard to get over in an office environment. ....I am living this right now. How can I be considered "old" at 55?? Is it all about my neck?

Thank you for your help! Yes, I really do need to lift weights and increase my muscle mass. I've been doing a lot of yoga, but it's not muscle building enough. I do have a standing desk at work - but I know that doesn't burn many calories. So, I will commit to lifting weights. I've got some small ones at home - a good…

Hi all, I'm wondering if you can give me some positive vibes. I'm discouraged with myself and weight loss plateau (ie wanting to lose but going nowhere), but ready to start again tomorrow. I have a vision of what I would like to look like - and it's not what I looked like in my 30s, but it's definitely smaller than I am…

You look great - and your eyes are so pretty!

Janet - that is a real visual - walking in the shower! Great! I just put in a standing desk at work yesterday, and will try walking a little as I work. My colleagues already think I am wacky with the standing desk...so why not! I did not log Wednesday nor Thursday - but will log today and all weekend. Just sayin' - to keep…

Thank you for sharing your stories. Sorrows shared can be sorrows lessened, even if a little bit. I've gained my weight from coping with my own grief. 5 years ago my brother Jim was dx'd with pancreatic cancer the same week that my 8 year old daughter (adopted as an infant) was admitted to an emergency psychiatric unit. We…

Hi again everyone, I love reading your stories. Sisterhood of weight loss post-menopause - it ain't easy - but you are doing it and inspiring others (including me). These success stories are really amazing. It really is harder at our ages to do this. Thank you so much for sharing!! Question - Fit Bit - Pro or Con? On the…

Eleted and Nana and Gigi, Thank you! I have four teenagers, out of work husband, and I just started a new job in September. So, yes, I do have others to think about. Thank you for the reminder. I tend to come home and have a few glasses of wine, and my will power disappears. I work with very fit people, and take exercise…

Good morning. I just can't seem to get started on this. I was going to start early January but got thrown off by a major cold. HOW did you get started? Any inspiration is most welcome.

[ :) Also OP it's not harder as you age! it's easier...older is wiser and more stubborn [/quote] I LOOOOOOVE this!! We are certainly older and wiser. This is a major PLUS for us!! The world may be telling us we need to smooth out our wrinkles, darken our gray roots, be quicker on our I-Phones....but we KNOW that being our…