soniablack1650

Hi Michael! You can do this. Make this man your friend here on my fitness pal: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/thedean1td1. He used to weigh over 700 pounds, now he's your weight. If he can't inspire you, check your pulse. And make me your friend and soyum who also responded. Search the message boards to find friends who are…

Your straightforward "this is what it's been like for me" is very helpful. It calms me down. Periodically I freak out about not doing it "right," even though I'm losing weight. You give me hope that one day I'll be in your shoes worrying about my jean size but not expecting my jean size to fix my world. Well done! A little…

I understand, I felt the same way. I agree with those who say more protein. Shrimp is low in calories so you can eat more of it which will make you feel fuller. Chewing is actually part of feeling full. See if choosing chewier foods makes you feel less hungry. And maybe your calories are too low to begin. The body will…

Thought I would find out in this group why I should start Tai Chi.

At your age go with cardio and low weights and more reps. Your body will respond quickly. Plus more cardio will burn off fat faster. Building muscles helps to burn fat but it also adds more weight so it can be confusing. You might want to try all different kinds of activities, dance, martial arts, swimming, zumba, pilates,…

Dani, can you get to a swimming pool for water aerobics? Walking can harm your joints, hips, knees, ankles, feet and spine. You are going to lose the weight but please protect your joints on the way down. Try windmills with your arms while sitting. Hold them straight and circle them around 10 times each. Bend your arms at…

Try swimming or water aerobics or try pilates. Find a class near you. There is even cardio pilates. Your joints will thank you. Your back will thank you. Your feet will thank you. And because you have changed up your exercise your body will respond by losing again. Another way to prod weight loss is to reduce…