phyllisgehrke Member

Hi: Welcome Back!!!! I love MFP and it has helped me so much, I have made a lot of friends If you wish , you can add me as a friend. Good Luck in your weight journey

I looked at the Internet. Hummus comes from India and is made with chick Peas, they stated that some people say with garbanzo Beans. Both is Correct 1 TBSP is 25 calories and no Sugar. Think I may try it as Walmart has Hummus with different flavors.

Hummus is made out of Chick Peas. Walmart seems to have different flavors. What is your favorite Flavor.

Anyone can add me as a friend. I have been on MFP for 2 months and would gladly support and motivate anyone. I think this site is terrific and you make a lot of friends.

I am 66 years old. But I would like to be your friend. It is a tough journey, I have some good days and there will always be a bad day. I love MFP because of all of the support and motivation . I have lost 17 pounds in 2 months, mainly doing my calorie goal and drinking lots of water. My only exercise is walking.

I also have lost 17 pounds. I have cleaned out my closet and put it in a bag in the garage. Plan to take it to donate for the Homeless. I figure in my garage, it is out of sight and then I will try harder to keep this weight off.

Hi!!! Yes I am over 50, I am a senior and I am 66 years old. My June Accomplishments was I lost 5 pounds. Tried to do more exercise as I have bad knees and arthritis in my hip and spine. Degenerative Arthritis. July Goals: Stay 50 calories below my calorie Goal Drink my water, 9-10 glasses of water. Try to increase my…

Welcome. You made the first giant step in joining MFP Add me as a friend if you wish. I can only do minimal exercise as well as I also have bad knees with a bad back and hip I walk my dog about 30 mins a day Welcome again.l

Feel Free to add me as a friend I would love to give you support and motivation and friendship. I have lost 16.5 pounds in 2 months. I am 66 years old , just mainly watch my calorie intake and drink lots and lots of water.

Add me if you wish. I log in my diary every day and my exercise. I will always comment on your posts, giving you support and motivation.

I use Stevia for all of my sweetener. It seems to be pretty healthy with no calories.

I am having the same trouble, I am on 1200 calorie Diet and only get about 1100 calories. However; I am 66 years old and have health problems with my back and knees, and cannot exercise very much. I have degenerative arthritis in my back and knees. I do try to eat Avocado and peanut butter. When people state they don't…

Please don't be Discouraged. I was as well when I first started. Have you thought about Wii Fit for Exercise. That is what I use. They have Aerobic Exercise, Yoga and other exercises. Yesterday it was so hot and humid. I put on my Wii Fit for Exercise and did the Free Run, they also have 5 K. My Free Run is for 10 mins but…

I love olives. But I am on Blood Pressure Medication so I have to limit my olives.

Those that have the Fitbit Bracelet. When you ordered it, could you state what size you want. I have small wrists.

I don't track my sugar either. I track my sodium, Carbs and Fiber and Fat. Sugar is in all fruit and you do need fruits and vegetables per day. I have taken my sugar out, as I don't eat a lot of sugary items.

If I have a chocolate craving, I have 1 Hershey Dark Chocolate Kiss which is 21 calories. If I still want more sweets. I drink Water, Watched Dr. Oz and he said more than likely you are dehydrated, so try drinking more water. I also have sugar free jello which satisfies my sweet tooth.

I met my June Goal lost 4 Pounds. My July Goal is to walk 30 mins a day if not more. Do Cardio Exercises. Lose my 2 pounds to go.

I use Stevia and it seems to be the safest. Aspartame gives me headaches and read too much bad things about Sucralose.

Add Me. I would love to give motivational support and having new friends. I am retired so I will reply to all of your messages.

So if you are at Maintenance. Do I deduct 200 calories off, as I am now at 1200 calories. I have 1 pound to go, so how do I figure this in?

Please don't give up. I am also on a 1200 calorie diet and do very minimal exercise. I log in my diary every day. I have 1 piece of Hershey Dark Chocolate Kiss every day, as I love chocolate. Dr. Oz has said do not deny yourself anything you are craving, just do Portion Control I also have a weight watcher or Skinny Cow…

Sticking to the Diet is really easy for me, as I eat what foods I want and try to stay in a deficit of 50 calories. I have a 1200 calorie diet as I exercise very minimal because of health issues I drink my water which is 8 or 9 glasses a day. Before I went on MFP, I was getting ready to throw out my smaller clothes. But…

I drink 1 glass of water w/ lemon first thing in the morning. When we go out to breakfast, I ask for water. Usually it is 16 oz glass, but I put lemon slices in it. Another trick I have is to put stevia in it and then drink it. I drink 9-10 glasses of water a day, if my husband and I are playing cards, I have my water…

Welcome to MFP. I go to the Ymca and walk inside as we just moved to Missouri from Arizona and it gets hot and humid. Also you might want to try some exercise DVDS You can add me as a friend. I have lost 15 pounds in 2 months mainly just by logging everything in my diary. I have some health problems so cannot walk very far…

Everyday I have a weight watchers Strawberry Smoothie Bar or dark chocolate raspberry Bar. I have lost 14 pounds even doing this. This is the only sweet that I have, but curbs my sweet tooth

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I sympathize with you completely I am 66 years old and just watch whatever I put in my mouth. I do not go over my 1200 calories and I do not eat back my exercise calories I used to do smart ones frozen dinners and have found lots of sodium. I do have a recipe for Southwest Vegetarian chili from Special K. I am going to…

How about a protein shake? or a Nutrition Shake. I am retired now, but still have my special K protein shakes once in a while. Good Luck. Phyllis

I cannot exercise either due to degenerative arthritis in my hip and back. Also bad knees. I stick to my diet and have found chair exercises on the internet that I do for 15 mins a day. I have a 1200 calorie diet that I stick to and have lost 13 pounds. Feel free to add me as a friend, we can help each other along the way.