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You betcha! Also, if you anyone would like to be friends on MFP, that's cool, too. Cheers!

Woo Hoo! Have shoes, will walk!

Hi all, Happy to connect with others on the HFLC lifestyle!

I was happy and slender as a vegetarian and then a vegan for about 30 years. Last year, at the age of 53, started gaining weight around my mid-section. Went to doc, asked her to check my thyroid, although I felt silly for asking. Good news, thyroid is fine! Bad news, I was pre-diabetic! Yeap. Apparently, there are about 6…

E_Brault *love* your thumbs up! :smiley:

Hello, Low Carb Friends, would like to add a WIN to this. I've been low carbing since June 29th, this year. Lots of mistakes along the way! Including allowing myself Saturday as "anything" day. Quickly became "everything" day! Brought on old binge behaviors. Felt like I was making progress and every Sat, kicked myself back…

Hi Ladies, Sharing your frustrations! Just turned 54 one month ago, no weight problems before the big M. Although, I've always been good about smart eating and reasonable exercise. Then, 50 hit. Steadily gained about 15 pounds. Then, diagnosed as pre-diabetic. WHAT?!?! Nobody in my family has this! Yikes. Just can't eat…

For what it's worth, here's what has worked for me. Just turned 54 last week. For last 17 years, I've weighed 133 which crept up to 141 in last 5 years. Belly fat I just couldn't shake. I was vegan 90% of the time. Which totally worked for me from ages 18 to 35! Weighed 123 -128. Then a few months ago I was diagnosed…

Oh gosh, 1200 cals sounds sooo low! Are you sure that's enough? Just checking because it's proven that we can mess up our metabolisms by not eating enough! I'm at 1500 cals a day (54 y/o) and I rarely eat back my exercise cals. Although, once I reach goal of 20% fat, I'll consider it! :-) (No disrespect intended on my…

Hi Ladies! I'm 5' 5.5" Had my fat tested at the YMCA and it's 24.1% My first goal is 20%, then I'll see how I feel and look and see if that's a good holding pattern. Many of us are noting that the number of pounds can be misleading and even demoralizing, especially if you have heavier bones -- no joke, that's a thing, ya…

Recently greatly reduced processed carbs and greatly increased healthy fats. Also make a point of spreading enough (but not too much) protein over three meals. For the first time in my life (and I just turned 54 last week) I do NOT crave crap nor even snacks between meals. I feel set free. Been eating like this since June…

I've been doing ballet-like Barre classes at the Y for the last 4 weeks. About 3-4 times a week. And have seen improvement. I have epically marbled cellulite-ridden legs, and I really appreciate your question and the comments here as they are giving me more great ideas!

@rebelrenny Renny, Big congrats on holding steady during vacation, especially with all the parties & birthdays! Way to stay focused! @grandmallie Gee and holy cow at the insensitivity of your DFIL! I'm glad you spoke up and let him know that hurt.

@barbiecat Barbie, thanks for your input! So true about bread and sauces being lots of cals and not much food! I'm off to a gig in Boston, then 7 days of vacation with husband in New England. Intend to eat seafood, of course! And LOTS of veggies. I've been listening to the "4 Hour Body" by Tim Ferriss on YouTube. Free…

Hi Ladies, Day 5 of 1200 cals a day. Ok, today I splurged with 1310. Wow, is it just me, or has anyone else noticed that 1200 is NOT MUCH FOOD?! Whatcha eatin'? I travel a lot for work, and I'm telling you, any minute now, I'm gonna turn into a footlong veggie sub. Some ideas please about how to stick to the low cals MFP…

53 Years Old 5'5 1/2 CW 141 GW not sure. Echoing some other comments: Goals are to be fit and healthy. Also, no binging or yo yo Small boned, can overlap my thumbnail when I do the wrist wrap test. In my 30's I was 120 to 123. Slender and toned, not muscular. Might build more muscle this time, so that would mean more…

Wow, well done! And thanks for sharing!

Ok, I won't blame you if you judge me on this: First, I simply am compelled to eat popcorn at the movies. Don't really even want to go if pc isn't part of the experience. Second, and here's the part where I wouldn't blame you if you judged me. I bring in a bag of Target pc. It's 350 calories, and I never have the urge to…

Wanted to share a success with you ladies. Drove with husband 500 miles to Artesia, NM yesterday to deliver a keynote address this am. Drove 500 miles back. Got home at 9pm, and husband went for a walk with me so I could get my 10K steps in! Was pleased to not use being in the car all day as an excuse to not have exercise.…

Wow, woman! You look amazing, love the curves. Thanks for the wonderful inspiration!

Just beautiful! Congrats!

Fabulous!

Wow, well done! And you have a 21 y/o.? That cannot be right, you look wonderful!

BTW, husband and I did walk to market today. It was 90 something. And didn't feel like getting out until 6pm. Quite nice by then and logged over 10,000 form that trip,

Ticketed by this! And very much inspired by your dedication. Appreciate all the tips here!

Well done and way to go! Thanks for sharing your success!

Tootiehas3 suggested our own message board. That's a great idea! Surely, there are more of us out there. I was so pleased to find this group! If you do start one, Tootiehas3, let me know!

Yay, there's a group for us! I'm 53, and 5 5. In my 20's I weighed 120 - 123 and was a very healthy vegan. Loved it! Got married, had 3 kids. Gained up to 133. My business evolved where I'm not standing and moving each day and over the last three years the weight has creeped up. Yikes! It's about 145 now, I'd guess. I'm…

Hi all, add me! Happy to give and get support & encouragement! :happy:

I'm a consultant and on the road about 17 days a month. That usually means i often have a protein bar for lunch. Staying where I got free breakfast, so I saved 1/2 for lunch. This means lunch was about 1/2 C cottage cheese mixed w/ 6 oz non fat yogurt, and about 1 Cup of fresh fruit. Really try to eye ball portion sizes…