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"Your waist should be no more than half the length of your height, according to experts who claim that having too large a trouser size can dramatically shorten your lifespan. " Well, my first thought is that I better start getting taller! Having said that, I just checked my own waist to height ratio and it is the suggested…

I can use all the friends I can get! Anyone can feel free to add me. I log in daily.

Thank you for asking this question. I don't exercise much but have been trying to work it in a little at a time each day. I'm new to this and had not planned to increase my caloric intake. Oops!

We can all use a few more friends. Please add my as one of yours. ,p

I was thin growing up so when I hit middle age I had no experience in "watching my weight". I tried weight watchers last year and did very well. Then the holidays hit and I had no coping skills. Now that the busy season at work is over all of the people in the office (literally) are watching what we eat and some are trying…

About 10 pounds before I noticed I was hitching my pants up all day!

I'll join you. I can use all the motivation I can get.

I'll give it a go. I just started trying to get in shape this week so this is perfect for me. Week # 1 -- April 29th -- Goal 180 minutes: Mon: 18 Tue: 3 Wed: 13 Thur: Fri: Sat: Sun: Total / goal: 34/180

I was the first one in the office this morning so I snuck in a few jumping jacks before anyone could bust me at it! I've also started pacing the office when I talk on the phone. Even if it attracts attention no one really gives it a second thought. I always have a glass of water at my desk so I switched to a slightly…

I'm just starting out so I'd love to find a twin. I am 53 years old 5'5" tall CW = 154 GW = 125 My short-term goal, however, is to lose 5 pound so those pesky BMI calculators stop telling me I'm overweight!

I'm new to all of this so I'll try for 30 miles. Hopefully I'll do more!

I'm new to the whole MFP thing. I'm hoping to find some motivation here. I work with a bunch of people who always tell me I don't look overweight but I most definitely am! According to the BMI on here I am obese. :(