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Must be something in the air. Felt the same way yesterday. Had so much to do and very unmotivated. Managed to muddle through. Today was much better. Probably helped that we had sunshine (before rain hits back tomorrow Happy Easter) and I made me a new music CD to make me happy. Cranked it up. We had 2 birthday parties and…

Just saw your post. An inch is huge. A lot of times no one else really notices and that's okay because it "feels" so much better!!! congrats to you!!!!!

Weather is getting nicer for now. My goal is to reach 10,000 steps each day. I get in around 7800 - 8000 just at work. Today, and it was sunny, I stopped to walk around the pond before heading home, then took little dog, Charley out for our mile walk. Got in 16,125 steps, YEAH!!! Things are looking up :happy:

DON'T give up! Everyone gets fed up once in a while and that probably happens about once a week. I haven't been here that long but for just having started I am trying to get over my first hurdle which is a head & number game. With 30 lb lost doesn't that feel good? So just think what 5 or 10 more will feel like. Find a way…

:smile: Never be insulted :-) I am 55 and a lot of people think I am younger than that. I take it as a compliment. The worst thing to happen is when an office person thought I was my husband's daughter. He is 10 years older than me but that's it and that was very uncool. At work there was a coworker that is turning 36 and…

Welcome James! This is one of the best places you could be! Lots of friends to be had here and lots of support!

Welcome!!! I look on here a couple times a week to see who's new. A lot in common - I got a new droid phone and found the app there. Then the computer, yes amazing and it has been helping soooo much. I am 55, working full time, and trying to keep up. Have about the same amount of weight to lose. My biggest challenge…

I like to mix 1 small box sugar-free vanilla instant pudding with 1 can crushed pineapple & juice. Next add a 12 oz. container Cool Whip (I use the sugar free one). That's it. From there you can add nuts, coconut, and garnish with mandarin oranges. I also take this and my 1/2 C. in a bowl and cut an orange up on top with…

It's Monday and almost forgot to check in!!! Got my mile in everyday but Wednesday. 2 days were indoors. I know I won't melt in the rain but . . . absolutely pouring. Today was a wonderful walk, cold but with sunshine. Actually is starting to feel good to get out. Take my little Charley Dog too. Chunky Charley and Momma…

Welcome! I am trying to meet new people on here also while I travel this journey (for the rest of my life). What stuck out was the spelling of your name. Mine is Alene :-) Good luck!

:flowerforyou: Welcome! I am fairly new too. I would love new friends too so add me if you like! I am hoping to get my daughter on here also. She is older than you but the story sounds the same :-) It is true about the health problems. My daughter has had some significant ones but has a good doctor to help her. She also…

Congratulations!!! You look wonderful!!! I am so looking forward to the day I have a good before & after pic!

My motto is "what don't kill you will make you stronger"! Good luck!!! PS glad it was only the rib!

Welcome! :flowerforyou:

This is a wonderful place to be. Welcome!

Thank you so much!!! I am starting week 4 and of course it is pouring down rain. I am very excited especially since I have lost every week and am actually starting to feel good. Yeah for all of us and good luck to everyone :happy:

Can I still join your mile-a-day challenge? I am having a hard time fitting in the workouts and need accountability also. I have been using a pedometer. If 2000 steps = 1 mile , I get in almost 4 miles at work but that's not the same. I know I need to go the "extra" mile and need much more activity. Will check back in…

Costco has these Kirkland Cashew & Pistachio nut squares. It is in the list. Very low in sugar but a little higher in fat with the nuts but is filling. Be careful with sugar free choc. candies. If it contains sugar alcohols & you have too much it can have a very bad affect on the insides. Read the fine print.

Welcome & best of luck to you! I love this site. It's so easy to keep track of your food & exercise (I'm still working on my exercise part ). This is my third week. Have lost 6.5 lb so far and am hoping for 1 a week - anything else is a big bonus for me!!! :flowerforyou:

I find if I eat protein like scrambled eggs in the morning I am less likely to get starving by lunch. I don eat a snack in between. I work early so breakfast is at 4:30am. 10:00 is snack time with a Fiber One muffin (I add extra fruit like blueberries or bananas) & have 10 almonds (doesn't sound like much but works) and…

You said it well. I know I need to do this for me because I am tired of feeling "crappy" all the time. And the only one to blame is me. I am an emotional eater but it's for every emotion. That kinda sucks. But getting my system on a level playing field makes me happy and want to try a little harder. Recently I had a lot…

I've only been here a week also. Today is the beginning of my second week. I am loving this. I find it easy to input the food and have even come up with a couple recipes for myself and have those in too. It is making life with food go slightly smoother. I'm up early (3am). This new schedule started not quite a year ago.…

I'm usually up late by myself so that's the worst time for me too. Like everyone else says, nuts, tea, sugar free pudding with a half of graham cracker crunched in it works. I am a sugarholic and love the sweets so sometimes for a nite time snack I fix a cup of cocoa with 1 C. 1% milk, 2 T. unsweetened cocoa, 2 Truvia…

Big thanks!!! to those that added a post :-) I feel if I don't do it this time I am lost. All my life I have struggled and not felt good about myself. You know how someone will ask 'have you lost weight?' because they can tell in your face. That just started happening again but I'll take it. Gotta start somewhere. I am so…