phyllisgehrke Member

Get a new Doctor. My doctor said not to go under 1000 calories, then you are going into starvation mode. I battle with Diverticulitis and Irritable Bowel Syndrome, when I have to go on a low residue diet for a couple of days. Doctor said try to keep it at 1000 calories at least. When I was on a low fat diet, I kept getting…

Yes, I would definitely log it. We have high heat and humidity here in Mo and I know what you mean drenched in sweat

Feel Free to Add me. I am 68 years old also and don't cook very much. I eat a lot of soy protein like soy bacon and soy chicken. Would love to swap recipes

Hi Diane: My name is Phyllis: I have been up and down as well. You will really like our group, we are all supportive and here for each other. I am 67 and will be 68 in February. I currently live in Missouri Ozarks but hubby and I are relocating to Arizona as soon as our house sells We have 10 Grandchildren and 1 Great…

I weigh myself daily in the morning with no clothes. I have lost over 74 pounds so this has worked for me. I take my measurements weekly

Wow Great Job. I thought I was doing good losing 69 pounds. I am now at Maintenance and I log my foods and walk. I am 69 years old and feel great. What a great job you did and your determination.

What I did for my goal weight was talk to my doctor what I should be. I also looked on the internet for my height what pounds I should be I have lost 65 pounds and I am 5ft 6 inches tall and I now weigh 134 pounds, for my height I am stopping there. Also check on your body mass index, what it is, if it is in the healthy…

I have lost 61 pounds with minimal exercise. I always eat below my calorie goal I have arthritis in my back and hips so exercise is very minimal I have met my weight goal and I am now on maintenance

I am from Missouri, but hope to move back to Arizona

I love my Chocolate and Ice Cream

I am on Maintenance and have been for over 3 months. What I do each day is log on my Diary and stay within my calorie goal Drink my water. Exercise when I can. So Far I have maintained my weight. I do weigh my self weekly as not to gain weight.

I am not in San Francisco, but I am a vegetarian. I live in Missouri at the present time, but we have our house up for sale and moving to Arizona. I worked for AT&T before I retired in Rohnert Park California Maybe we can give each other ideas, would be glad to be your friend. I am hoping to find some friends in MFP in…

Welcome, Welcome to MFP I have lost 50 pounds and I am 67 years old. I also have arthritis and tendon issues in my feet, so my exercise is very limited. I do not want to become skinny, just wanted to get this excess weight off of me. I have no plans to be in a bikini. I am in Maintenance now. I do eat my chocolate but…

I agree you have to play with the numbers. I have been on maintenance for over 3 months and have not gained any weight. Just need to find the right number and still log all of your food and drink your water. Good Luck in your maintenance

I am in my 60's. So it has been harder to lose my weight. I am now in Maintenance Mode after losing 43 pounds. My Motivation is logging every morning my whole days worth of meals. That way I do no cheating. Make sure I have my water intake and get my walk even if it is indoors. Also stay connected to your MFP Friends they…

HI: I have lost 43 pounds and I am now on Maintenance. What worked for me was Log every bite of food that goes into your mouth. Exercise, I am 67 years old and most of my exercise came just from walking. Also be sure to drink 8 glasses of water each day and watch your Sodium Hope this helps.

Hi There!!! I am 67 years old this week. I have been with MFP since last May. I am determined also to log my food daily and do my exercise. Add me as a Friend if you wish. I

I am also over 60, I am 67 years old. I also cannot exercise because of knee and hip and back issues. I have lost 43 pounds, just by staying under my calorie goal and drinking 8 glasses of water each day. Stay with it, you will lose the weight. Add me as a friend if you wish.

I have the Richard Simmons Tape, Sweating to the Oldies. Watching my Calorie Goal and doing the Tapes I have lost 43 pounds. Glad we have something in common, some people told me they cannot stand him. Well I certainly can stand him if I lose the weight.

Great Job on the Contract. Good Luck in your weight Journey. Just remember we are all friends and will support you all of the way.

I am 66 years old. My BMI is 22 My Body Fat Percentage is 33.5%, I am at 91 % Lean Body Massl I am 5 ft 61/2 inches tall and I weigh 137.5 pounds. I am on Maintenance my weight fluctuates between 137 and 138 pounds

Let us know how you like them.

I agree with all of the comments above. Just stay within your calorie goal and you will do fine.

I am 5'6 inches tall. I weigh 141 pounds and I am in a size 10 jeans. Used to wear size 12, but they are all too loose on me now.

I love Pumpkin. Anything with Pumpkin in it. Think I will look for a 100 caloried pumpkin smoothie.

Fiber per my Gastroenterologist should be 25-35 calories a day.

I bought my Measuring cups at Walmart. Also bought a diet scale for $11.00 and works great, I use it all of the time. It measures in Ounces and Grams.

I was born and raised in California. I also lived with my parents in Alaska. We homesteaded at the Kenai Peninsula. I now live in Missouri with my husband, about 30 miles from Branson, Missouri

I have Dreyers outshine Bars. Peach and Coconut Waters. Also weight watchers snack chocolate bars 45 calories each

You do not need to lose weight/. My mother was the same weight as you are now and was not overweight. If you lose 20 pounds, you are going to be anorexic and not look healthy at all. See your doctor before you lose any weight.