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@JNettie73 You look great. You inspired me to take measurements which I've never done. I am surprised your arm measurements didn't change because they look different to me. I also noticed the difference in your shoulders next to your neck because that has been an irritating area for me. And btw, you look good in that pink!

@drj63 I know what you mean about extremes. That's me too. I have started here so many times with high enthusiasm only to burn out. I came back here recently because I have been doing something different almost accidentally and I wanted to read about others journeys. My weight loss is very small and slow, but better than…

I am happy to see this thread. I have also been decluttering. It began in my mother's house after she died. Three stories and a garage of stuff! I sold a lot with an estate sale. I donated tons. I gave away lots. I threw out at least four full dumpsters. Then shoved everything I couldn't deal with in my basement so I could…

I weigh daily. Ironically I feel less pressure than weekly weigh ins. I expect fluctuations, but it keeps me on track reminding me of my goals. I see many others do the same and I suppose it depends on the individual. I know that I initially started gaining weight when my scale broke. Prior to that I weighed daily and…

Recently I have been restricting eating to a 12 or 11 hour period (occasionally 10 hr). Intermittent fasting usually calls for a 14 to 16 hour fast with an 8 to 10 hour period to eat. That did not seem sustainable to me. I never know when dinner will be so it's hard to pick a start time. I value my midmorning coffee with…

Milliardo..If only I had tried on my jeans regularly, as you did! Sweatpants expand forever

Annawan, good for you losing weight at a good steady pace. I want to do that too! I promised here to curb my night snacks by limiting (I know if I say none it won't happen😁Last night I had one clementine and 2 Wasa crackers. A start. Breaking the night snack habit is crucial. I eat a meals worth usually.

Trying so hard to get my motivation back. Hi all. Isronson sorry about your accident! I am a couple hours from your border state side in Michigan. I put pounds on my pounds this year with my bored husband baking and cooking up a storm and me eating. To be honest, if I only ate what he made, I'd probably be ok. Snack snack…

I just read an article (I'll try to find it again) citing research showing that the loss of estrogen can slow metabolism and mess with satiety cues. According to the article, both issues can be mitigated via HIIT workouts and increasing proteins vs carbs. So I am looking for a HIIT workout kind to older joints.

Sorry I posted in the wrong place. I was addressing a different topic. However I AM a postmenopausal woman who eats real good (just too much)

My year has not been as difficult as it was for others. The hardest was the difficulty seeing friends safely. It was easier when the weather was good and we could meet outside masked. We had a spike here around the time it got colder. Since I have health issues, we locked down at home with grocery deliveries. My husband…

Got my second jab of Moderna. Now waiting for enough friends to catch up so we can have coffee closer

Yes I have been struggling with this. However I have decided that I have little control of the issues besides donating, calling reps and voting. I do however have control over what I eat. So I a m trying to gain some calm from claiming the control I can. It's tough though, isn't it?

I just saw this and OP might not be around, but I also have Spondylolisthesis pars defect at L5/S1, herniated disc, synovial cysts and bad sciatica as a result. It became much worse this year so I stopped walking, weight lifting, etc. Everything caused horrible pain. Unfortunately I gained 20 pounds quickly. I have…

Thanks for the support. Interesting. I wrote this and I noticed I was full from dinner, so I turned down a snack. I've stopped paying attention to my body signals recently. Step one.

Does the gym have mostly machines, free weights or both?

There's a lot of sensible advice here. I managed a two week vacation in "Eataly" by watching portions, making choices and I still had awesome meals. I did it by splitting portions, skipping stuff that I didn't really want, limiting deserts and walking. I did jot everything down tho I didn't weigh or write calories. You…

Congratulations! Feels wonderful, doesn't it? I remember...then when the pant were too loose to wear. Glad to be reminded today because I've been distracted.

Don't be ashamed. You can see lots of people in the same situation. I have done weight watcher, TOPS, south beach, work weight challenges, sugar busters,spark people, and on and on. One thing I have learned is the minute I stop weighing myself and logging, I gain instantly.so I have been taking it slow, trying to establish…

I am a boomer, and I most certainty don't mock the younger generation. However, I have heard my peers do so. I know I am glad I am not looking for work right now. Good fortune is part opportunity, part work and talent and part timing. People who experience it tend to think they did it all themselves and do not credit any…

This! Try it...you'll be a believer

I used to try not snacking. Now I simply accept that I will and plan it into my day. I try to include protein in my snacks because I find it curbs my appetite. I also do things like tapping away on this site, call friends, etc.

I dunno about pressure to be a sports fan, but try being a woman not interested in babies. "Coo, coo, want to hold her?" Me stepping back, "ahh no thank you."

Side planks!

HA! Same generation. No typing skills cuz I didn't want the default career for girls and then ended up in a job where I typed (pecked) all the time. Everyone beats me to replies.

Funny, I thought it was the BS detectors.

This But hate to tell you. I love meat. Nevertheless, when vegetarians are among guests at my house, they will find a full balanced meal not just a salad.

I know people are upset about the OP' s reaction to the cat peeing. I agree that the cat needs to go to a vet asap. I see no point in berating her. She clearly has no experience or knowledge.At least she asked. I wish shelters and stores gave tip sheets with cats. People tend to treat them like small dogs and do not have…

I think people are misunderstanding your question. You are looking to lose inches, not from any particular place. It does need to be a combo of cardio and strength.What worked well for me were exersises that engaged several muscle groups. For example squats holding dumbbells followed by a shoulder press. I also alternate…