Vick53

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If a thing is worth doing, its worth doing well.

Such a great feeling! Did you get a nice bright (happy) colour? Enjoy getting ready for your trip.

My Dad's Porridge Wouldn't be good to eat while commuting but quick to prepare, hearty and tastes good. Lots of variations possible (change up the nuts, seeds, dried fruit, and fresh fruit). Can easily be multiplied for more or larger servings. 1/2 cup oatmeal (Any variation - quick oats,steel cut, rolled etc. Might have…

Wow - amazing what you've done in such a short time. Truly an inspiration.

This is too important to speculate about or to compare notes with other women. See your doctor.

I sign out electronic books from the library and read on my mini iPad. currently Highlands Lairds Series by Julie Garwood.

Congrats. tell us more. Your time? Did you walk some or run the whole way? Pics?

Wow. I so respect you. You re-created your life. And you are a talented writer as well.

I just turned 54 and have been married for 35 years (I can't believe those numbers). We have 5 kids ranging in age from 21 thru 30. The youngest 2 are in university, 3 oldest thru school and married with children. I am the proud grandma of a 3 yr old grand daughter and 3 grandsons under 1 year. I work as an IT manager at a…

Uncalled for (wrt comment about eating grass)

I am a proud walker. Makes me feel good.

Attending a variety of classes at the Y with my brand new membership. At least one a day, sometimes 2 for the past 3 weeks except a few days when I was out of town visiting family and we walked for hours on those days.

OP, you've done a wonderful job of representing your point and it is indeed empowering. Just because something was intended as an insult doesn't mean you need to accept it as an insult. That gives the insulter way too much power. Love your post!

My name is Vickey. I'm 53 yo, 5'2", and at 173 lbs weigh more than ever in my life. I am married, have a busy career, 5 grown up kids, and 4 grandchildren under 3. Seem to be lacking in energy lately - chicken/egg - tired so eat more and gain weight or weight gain slowing me down? I would be happy with 20 lb loss. Joined…