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I have dated online off/on for years and managed a couple of serious relationships during that time. Yes I had my share of frustrations but in the end I still think it's the easiest way to meet others. My current bf and I met online only to find out later-we actually went to elementary school together! (small world :)). I…

thanks for the input - im up to fifty songs now :)

Thanks so much for taking the time to list so many of ur favorites. I usually listen to more mainstream music so i am not familiar with ur choices. I'm open to new and different tho so i will listen to them all - Thanks again

i understand what u mean about not liking most things that go into a salad. Im a picky eater and dont eat as many vegetables as i should. I do use iceberg lettuce because its filling and low calorie - not for the nutrients perse but i like it better than the more "flavorful" other greens. U do need to add something to…

I agree - think they secretly add crack or some other addictive element into the recipe. I can not portion control these ridiculously yummy squares. They are evil and need to be avoided at all costs.

Great thinking- I'm sure taking the food home for later made skipping the mealtime less "sad". I think thats how I look at OMAD in a nut shell- I can still have the foods others eat -just not all day long.

wine and celery??? talk about getting in ur daily serving of fruits and vegetables. i myself prefer rum and diet coke but im not sure either of them fit into a food group. I like ur sarcasm :) Im sure laughing burns some calories - so thank u for helping me burn that extra 20 calories i needed.

My name is Vicky. My current weight is 145lbs (5'6") I have struggled with my weight since my teens (49yrs old now) I have always weighed about 30lbs more than i want to and even though it doesnt seem like much it was enough to make me feel fat. I have never been successful in losing and keeping off the weight. I have done…

I like Kashi Go Lean Crunch Cereal. I put some in a cup with a little peanut butter - microwave about 15 seconds to melt the peanut butter - mix and eat

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Hi. im 48 and starting menopause also. I have yoyo dieted my whole life. Lost about 30 lbs 5 yrs ago and was very happy/confident. I have gained back about 20 this past year and struggling to lose it - harder this time. I also love carbs and need accountability to keep on track. Fell free to add me as a friend if u wish.…

I dated online for a few years. Meet lots of guys thru Match but none that actually worked out long term, eharmony sucks!!!! met my current bf on plenty of fish. I tried smaller sites but most people lived far away. My advice is plenty of fish or match but be willing to weed through a lot of maybes as well as definitely…

According to height and weight charts i'm in the normal range (117-143 and I weigh 138) But... I don't feel good about myself until I can fit into my clothes without muffin top again. I set my goal weight at 125 but would be happy at 130. I like to set my goal a little lower because I gain and lose a few pounds often…

OMG - we have so much in common and u r definitely not alone :) First I have spent my life teaching elementary school then working at a day care and now teaching special ed. I know how it is not to meet men thru ur job. I also have been divorce awhile - 10 yrs I think. Anyway, I didn't date for 4 yrs after my divorce then…

Yes - I feel that way often and sometimes give in and feel worse afterwards. Its hard if u have family members around that can eat anything. I don't want anything tempting in the house but that's not exactly fair to my teenage son. I went grocery shopping today and felt depressed. I used to feel good to have a full fridge…

I take a daily woman's vitamin since I don't always eat healthy. I take extra vitamin C since I work with kids and lots of germs and think it helps my immune system. I take extra calcium too since I don't get enough and its important as a woman to get enough and a probiotic too. I also take glucosamine chondroitin msm (for…

I have the same problem - its hard to be motivated when the results r small. BUT....it takes time - as im sure u know- and if u keep plugging along- u will reach ur goal some day. Then u can look back to this time and u will be so happy u stuck with it. I have weighed around 155 my whole life and then 5 yrs ago I lost…

I have less than 40lbs to lose but the struggle is the same - Im stuck and cant seem to lose I lb- let alone the 15 I want to lose. I also don't know anything about dealing with hypothyroid issues but I am 48 and have been a single mom for 10 + years so I know the struggles. Feel free to add me as a friend if u want.

Hi welcome and feel free to add me as a friend if u want. it is definitely harder to lose weight as u get older. Im 48 and think it got worse for me at 47. Still - I keep trying :)

welcome - good luck and... feel free to add me as a friend if u want. Im 48 also :)

Been there done that. I lost about 35 lbs 5 yrs ago and slowly put 25 lbs back on this past year. joined mfp about a month ago. its much harder to lose the weight now. feel free to add me as a friend if u want :)

I totally have the same problem. Can't seem to lose 15 - 20 lbs and its frustrating. I don't want to buy new clothes! I lost 30 lbs 5 yrs ago and I got rid of all my fat clothes forever. Now the weight is creeping back on and its harder to lose it again. I hear about people losing lots of weight and it seems like 15 lbs…

Welcome. after reading ur profile I can say I understand what ur going through. I lost 30 lbs 5 yrs ago and was confident and happy. Since getting involved with my current boyfriend I am slowly putting on the weight again and I have fallen into a boring- no life routine. I want to be happy again and I think taking back…

Wow - great response chosennam. I think trogalicious was a bit harsh. We are all fighting a very hard battle. Motivating and encouraging words help more- especially when one is starting out on the long journey. Eventually the rewards will come on their own but for now we need to encourage one another. Society gives us…

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Hi Denise Im also 48 :) feel free to add me as a friend if u wish. Vicky

welcome and feel free to add me as a friend :)

I feel ur pain. Been there done that. I know what to do and spend so much of my life unhappy trying to lose the same 15lbs. such a waste. For me accountability is a problem. I have no selfcontrol on my own. I think I do better having friends support to help me stay on track. If u feel the same... feel free to add me as a…

My ex husband was unhappy with my weight the whole 14 yrs we were married. I thought "why did u ask me to marry u then" I did gain 10 lbs during the marriage but that was after having a baby. Anyway we divorced and I lost weight 4 yrs later- for myself. It was sweet revenge when I saw him again (since u have a child…

feel free to add me if u like. I don't think my food diary is open as I don't want people judging me for my rum and diet cokes I drink daily :(. I try to stay within my calorie limits but I do enjoy a couple drinks daily. I do have some low calorie favorites I eat often. Im a picky eater - not a super healthy/vegetable…