happygal

Oatmeal is good for you, and is very filling so you can make it through to lunch without feeling starved. I buy the regular instant oatmeal in the big container, then heat a cup of water in the microwave for two minutes. Add 1/2 cup of instant oatmeal and then stir in some brown sugar or some peanut butter (reasonable…

I have plantar facisitis also, and it kills me sometimes! It also takes time to recover from, so yeah, resting is going to be part of the routine to get this better. I totally agree that you need good arch support. I would recommend seeing a podistrist; if your budget does not allow, you could check for a Dr. Scholl's…

I have been away from MFP for a while (life interrupts your plans sometimes!) but have been working on the weight loss battle. I joined weight watchers at work (company is paying the cost! HURRAY) and am down 11 pounds. I have been more active and can tell the difference in my body and how it works. LIking this a lot! I…

OK LADIES! I just signed up for a five K walk. It is in two weeks at our local zoo. I challenge you to do this also. Walks are non-competitive, and you can go as fast or as slow as you want. Make your goal simply to FINISH. I did one last year but none since then. I AM MAKING A CHANGE starting today. Just one change. I…

I am 60 looking at 61 this summer. I joined a few years ago but never really did anything with MFP. I want/need to take off my age in weight. I want to be able to stay active with the grandkids and the activities I presently do, because I know I am now at a point where if I DON'T do something, my health will begin to fail.…