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You have your hands full! We are very close as far as amount of weight to lose, weight loss so far, and even age (although I'm a little older at 61). I'm also just getting into exercise. I like the Leslie Sansone tapes. I got a couple on Amazon. One has 5 different one-mile walks. The other has 1, 2, and 3 (and maybe 4?)…

I suppose it could be that your heart rate is slightly lower for the same level of exertion. I'd think that you're still burning the same number of calories though. I'll be interested to see what some folks who are more into exercise have to say. I'm just getting into it!

Kathy, you've got a lot to deal with. My heart goes out to you and your Mom and Dad. I'm glad your Mom gets to come home and hope the infection stays in the background and your Dad's memory improves. :heart: Sharon, welcome! I've relished the support from the folks on the thread. It's a very positive group! :love: Denise,…

Wow. Lots of great recipes in here. Thank you! :flowerforyou: I put all the recipes in a Word doc so I can try them. (At least, some of them! :laugh: ) I copied them into this post in case anybody else wants them all in a bunch. BTW, re Brussels sprouts. I saw a special on Discovery Channel. Some people can't taste the…

Barbara (babybluebarbie), I'm so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you and your son. :heart: Barb, Unfortunately it really is Word that's the problem with our family cookbook. It just doesn't handle 200 pages full of text boxes and images very well. The good side is that I'm learning InDesign! :wink: Viv, You…

Ahh. My favorite subject. I too barely tolerated vegetables. My daughter kept telling me, "Roast them." Finally, I listened. :noway: Now I love vegetables. Really. They're one of my favorites. But...big but...I only like them roasted. I spray a little olive oil on them and put them in a 475 oven for 10-15 minutes. 10 or…

Hi everyone, I’m still in Pasadena at my daughter’s, with time on my hands because she’s at work today. I’m procrastinating right now, visiting one of my favorite places (MFP, specifically this thread). :love: I should be working on our family cookbook. It’s going to be nice … if I can just get it done! It’s too big to do…

Wow, Rose. Quitting smoking :smokin: is awesome. If it costs you 2 lbs you are still way ahead for your health. And lots of good snacks are the way to go. About once a day, I'll eat a huge platter of veggies. (My mom keeps reminding me of "portion control." I keep telling her "Hey, it's working!!!) I'm so glad to see you…

I see so many of you staying on track with weight loss despite all sorts of stresses in your lives. Congratulations on sticking with it. Staying on track despite stress has got to be one of the biggest factors in making the weight loss last. I'm glad to be on this boat with you! :love: RebelRenny, you're a great example,…

Hi Rebel, I'm thinking about you. I'm sad for you that you and your husband can't get back to see your FIL. :heart: :heart:

I'm using an unfamiliar scale, so I'll take just 2 of the 4+ lb loss that it shows! I feel like I'm back on track (and seeing it too, which is nice). I mentioned before that I'm visiting my daughter in Pasadena. She actually outweighs me by 100+ pounds. In one way that makes it easier (she'd like to get back on track too)…

I was told recently by someone pretty high up at Kaiser that the hospital you first go to for care is then on the hook for your medical care. She said half the patients have no insurance but are still getting treatment. This would include chemo. She's in a position to know. I hope this is truly the case as nobody should be…

It's good to read all the posts. My heart is with each one of you as you struggle (and sometimes dance!) along this weight loss journey. I'm doing pretty well here in Pasadena (visiting my daughter for a week) - way better than I did a couple of weeks ago when I visited my friend, Kathy, in Washington. I think the…

Hi Laura, exercising IS the key. The way you put it really hits the target: You don't want to end up like your mother. In my case, my mom is way ahead of me in the exercise department so all I can say is "I don't want to end up where I'm headed!" :laugh: Thanks to MFP I'm on a good track with the food. Now I know it's time…

I'm sending hugs to you Rebel. That's tough. I don't think it's easy to lose someone you love at any age. Take care and stay on track with eating if you can. That's harder in the tough times. :heart: :heart: :heart:

Hi Viv, just had to respond as exercise is always a hard one for me to. There's always one reason or another... :wink: Maybe you could extend your doggie walk for 10-15 minutes. That might be a painless way to up the exercise quotient and easier to do in the evening. Re the munchies, one and only one surefire trick works…

Sweet! Congratulations on a big milestone. In the ones seems so "norrnal!" And good for your health. Can't wait to join you..

I'll be on vacation (again! :tongue: ) for the next couple of weeks so may not be able to log on here as much. Did I tell you, I love this group? :flowerforyou: You are all so positive and inspiring. I got off track for the last week or so and this thread helped me get back on track. I gained .4 lbs this week for a net…

Oops. I meant to mention how I'm doing too. This has been a hard week. Actually a hard couple of weeks. Part of the problem has been having a lot of "bad" foods around just calling my name. Unfortunately, I answered the call too many times. :grumble: Combine that with not getting much exercise, not tracking every bite, and…

Chrissyepson, you’ve got a lot going on. You’re absolutely right that food won’t make it better. I’ll be rooting for you to stay strong. :happy: Suzanita, sounds like you’ve got a grueling work schedule for next couple of week. :tongue: Your plan of not nibbling sounds just right. It might be good to have some alternatives…

Wow, Mary. You deserve a hug or two...or five! Good for you for maintaining and not going for the nearest candy bar or whatever is your weakness. Really, you did an awesome job considering the challenges. I hope tomorrow is a better day. Bound to be!

From my perspective, I've gotta say "thanks for the kick in the patootie." The last few weeks....to be honest, most of my life...I've avoided exercising for one reason or another. Y'know, it just isn't "me." If I had health problems, that would be one thing. In fact, the amount of exercise that the person with RA does puts…

3 lbs a week sounds like an awful lot. I think 1-2 lbs is recommended. That keeps your body from going into starvation mode. It also gives your skin a chance to bounce back. If you're eating within your target, I don't think you need to worry about the 1 lb gained. The average is still good. Sometimes your body retains…

I'm new here. Mary (msh0530) told me about this thread a while back and I'm finally hopping on. I started on this weight loss journey 1/1/10. It's the first time I've kept a New Year's resolution. :smile: About 10 years ago I got an adjustable gastric band and lost about 80 lbs. I kept off 50 of them then stalled. I'm…

FIrst, congratulations on 95 lbs lost. That's awesome. Second, I agree with you completely. I was on vacation last week. My very good friend, bless her heart, made baked brie in puff pastry. I promised myself one bite. That first bite was okay. Then I took another, then another. As I've read before, the first bite is…

You are right on target. I have lots more weight to lose (lots!) than you do but, for the first time, I'm getting the lifestyle change. What a difference it makes to eat lots of veggies (and enjoy them way more than what I was eating) and not be hungry - at all. Good for you for "getting" it sooner. This is the "no…

Her dentist told my mom to be cautious about Fosamax. There's a connection to a serious jaw problem. I checked online and saw several articles about it, including from Mayo Clinic.

Okay, I got a reply from the old group. The instructions I had to start a new group were incorrect. Instead, go to the bottom of page 20 of "Eat Healthy; Get Fit; Lose 100+ New Group 1st Weigh in Jan." You'll see (in tiny print) a link to continue to the new thread. Click that and you'll be there. It's a great group. Give…

Hi. I'm about in the same boat. Started with 105.8 lbs to lose. Down 20 lbs so far. Your advice is good: It's not a diet; it's a lifestyle. I get in trouble when I start looking for overnight results. Once in awhile I see a post from someone who has lost a ton of weight fast (there was one person who walked 13 miles her…

Hi everyone, I weighed in at 245.6 today, down 2 lbs from last week. I did fine with stopping eating by 8:30 pm, managed the 8 cups of water, and did 30 minutes of cardio each day. The last one was the tough one for me. Waited last night until after Idol. That was a mistake. I know I wouldn't have done it if it hadn't been…