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I am in nearly the same boat. Started at 170 with a goal of 145. As we're on the same journey, you are welcome to friend me. Maybe we'll be able to create our own success stories!! We can all use encouragement.

Hello - 55 and in the same boat - however, I dropped 18 lbs three years ago and now have them back plus a couple more. Am approaching differently this time because I am looking for a plan I can live happliy with. That includes still being able to have some fun food occasionally. It also includes making less decisions on a…

The only way I can control the same sort of thing is to NOT have them in the house. That said, I do still find occasions to eat them elsewhere. As you said, part of the problem is labeling things as evil. Enjoy occasionally when you are out or at a friends. Best of eating to you!

Avoid processed foods. That way the "added" sugar will be something you control. I really don't mind/track natural occuring sugar in fruit, milk, etc. Good luck!

Add one more to the list. . . 10 lbs added in this "transition" year! I would love to have some friends in the same boat especially if they are willing to share their food diary. Good luck to all of you!

Thanks for finding all these 50 something folks! Those pounds sure do accumulate quickly once you hit 50. I look forward to staying healthy and I know that friends make a huge difference. You are all welcome to add me for mutual support.

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Wow! Thanks, is it in strength or cardio? Not seeing in when I search.

I am old (52). I feel that I have to vary my workouts to avoid injury. I run 3 miles 2 times a week; shred 3 times a week and do an interval walking routine once a week. It just works. But the shred works every part of your body. . . so if I had to do only one thing, it would be the shred.

I have been doing it about 3 times a week since March. It is a great workout!!! How do other account for it in the exercise category? Interested to hear input from others that have been doing. I apologize it this is a repeat question.

I am staying. We live in a nation of not just plenty. . . but excess. I think of MFP as a tool to keep it all real.

Yum - I will be trying this!:happy:

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Your receipe is a lot like humus - I will try it!

Good ideas! I also heard when the vegies are cooking, just add a dash of brown sugar. I tried in on my brocolli, which I already eat, and it was good.

made these cupcakes - beyond great - no frosting even needed!!

YUM!!!! Those Emerald Cocoa Roasted Almonds are fabulous!!! Thanks for the recomendation!

I am going to stick to fruit <and water> for the rest of the week and see how that feels. Let's see is I can get it out of my system. One question - do you eliminate completely or only during the day. I know - I am weak. - but had to ask. I can generally be very reasonable in the evenings.

I'd like to try this. Would you be willing to share your brownie receipe?

I'd like to try this. Would you be willing to share a couple of your receipes? I'd like to try the protien brownies.

Hey thanks to everyone! It is good to know I am not alone. I will give these ideas a try. I will update this string to let you all know how they work. I know I just have to find what works for me.

yum!

what is rocket salad?

yum - lots of great ideas

Congratulations! I really appreciate your story because I have similiar amount of wieght to lose. SW of 168 and going for 140. Good to know it is possbile! Take care and keep up the good work!

You have so much to be proud of. You also look years younger in the after picture!!

I actually gained two pound on my last weight in and was very discouraged. BUT, the scale is not the final word. I checked my measurements and I'd lost another 1.5 inches off my waist. Check your measurements - you may be progressing that way!!

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yum - I will try these!