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I didn't read this entire thread, so if this has been posted already, sorry for the duplication. Anyone considering or on HCG....or if you know someone who is, here is Mayo's link about it. http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/hcg-diet/an02091

I had never heard of it, but this is what i found. Makes sense though. <>< http://iifym.com/tdee-calculator/

Thank you so much for sharing your story. I felt every pound in my heart. You have achieved 1 amazing goal & i know you will achieve the next! Thank you for your inspiration. I understand the guilt & getting away from MFP. I have done that way too many times. But the important part is that you haven't given up & you are…

sending a pal request . =) I see we're both Illinoisians too. I don't have fibro, but i so have arthritis & chronic back pain. It does make it hard to get up & get moving, but i just try to keep the slimmer, healthier me in my mind's eye. <><

Hello everyone! I am so happy to find this group & know that someone else understands. The last 4 or 5 years, i have fought with arthritis & chronic lower back pain. I realize that when...not IF... i get the 100 extra pounds off that i'm carrying around, that, Lord willing, my pain will not be as debilitating. I'm going to…

Bump! Always looking for great crock pot recipes! <><

You are definitely NOT alone! Personally, i wouldn't mind having one, but hubby says we are not adding a data plan. I know the plans at walmart are affordable, but buying the phones aren't. <><

Sweets has always been one of my weaknesses. And even most recently, hubby has bought me Skinny Cow treats. However, i have been "weaning" myself off of them. Instead of a Skinny Cow ice cream sandwich, i've been keeping Yoplait Boston Cream Pie on hand. The last package of Skinny Cows will be gone soon...maybe. =) And i'm…

Am sending you a friend request. I am 52 & also have over 100 pounds to lose. I also don't work outside the home, but have my own craft business in my home. This is a wonderful site to track calories & exercise. I think being aware of what goes in my mouth & how much i move has been a great incentive for me. <><

I so understand the pain. I have suffered from arthritis, sciatica, lower back pain, etc. I knew that if i got the weight off, the pain wouldn't be so bad. I finally found a dr. who would listen to me.The one i had seen before that kept telling me i needed a "lifestyle change". Well, if the pain could be controlled a bit,…

Yay on melatonin. I take Sleep MD every night. Before i started taking it, i would lay in bed, tired, but couldn't turn my mind off of all the things that i wanted/needed to do. Now, i take it before i get in bed. I relax by reading for about 25-45 min. & fall asleep quickly after i turn the light out. <><

I say Yay! Yay! Yay! I had a friend tell me about it when i had ANOTHER sinus infection. She said her allergist told her to use it 3 times a day when she had a flare up. I did that & my sinus infection was quickly gone. I usually use it once a day, usually at night before i go to bed. I have sleep apnea & it helps to keep…

I do count cleaning as exercise. In the exercise data bank there is Cleaning, light, moderate effort & Cleaning, heavy, vigorous effort. This seems to be an ongoing debate on MFP. As for me, in the beginning, i was unable to do much cleaning at all, walking, etc. because of my arthritis. Therefore, i have included cleaning…

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I've never had that happen while walking. But i have when coming home from grocery shopping or something like that & regretting the thought that i can make it home ok. But just a reminder to all you "youngsters". It gets worse the older you get. :laugh:

That's good to know. One thing i tend to go over a little on is my protein. Now i don't feel so bad. <><

Stated my day off with a smile. =)

Hubby took the same type of pics of me & believe me, you have nothing to want to cry about. =) But i understand why you wanted too. When we are faced with those pics, they look a whole lot different than what we thought we looked like in the mirror. You'll get to where you want to be & i will too. Best wishes!

In this economy, every penny counts. If you can't afford weights at the moment, use canned goods for your weights.

In addition to the washing dishes by hand, i also put on a CD while i'm cleaning up the kitchen, etc. & dance as i'm working. While at the sink, i do a lot of side stepping. Also, if i'm done with the cleaning, but the CD isn't done, i continue dancing until it is. Rather than squats (my knee doesn't like those) :noway: i…

I am a plus size shop-aholic on a water budget. Lately, i have gotten some really cute stuff from Goodwill stores & other thrift shops. I also stopped by Fashion Bug lately & was happy to see that they have separated their misses & plus sizes again. To find really great quality items, check out Catherine's. They are a bit…

I have to say that i can vouch for this little guy's improvement - he is my Godson & i love him very much. It's been amazing this past year to see the progress he's made.

Everyone is entitled to their own opinion. But as for me, i was VERY INACTIVE due pain. When i finally found a Dr. who would listen to me & work with me to manage my pain, i am able to move better AND clean house. This was something that i rarely did before. Does this mean that walking at a slow speed should not be…

I read this thread this morning & thought about it as i was shopping at Michael's & Hobby Lobby for supplies for my craft business. I too sit the majority of the time & paint. When i go shopping, i time myself & enter half that time. I figure, i'm walking half the time & standing half the time. Any activity is movement &…

Thanks for sharing! Look & sounds yummy!!!

What awesome before & after pics!!!! I asked my hubby to look at your before & asked him who that looks like & he said, "you". I am very inspired to keep at it! Thanks for the inspiration!

I'm with Tammy. I'm some what in the same boat you are ahcoble. I have over 100 pounds to lose. I attribute it to my arthritis & injuries of my knee. I gave into the pain & didn't do much but work, on my butt, in my studio. (I do crafts) I was also exhausted ALL THE TIME. I thought, "Of course i'm exhausted, i'm carrying…