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If we are talking about raw or cooked veggies which is better for heart disease, the answer per this article\video is both. See: http://nutritionfacts.org/video/raw-veggies-versus-cooked-for-heart-disease/

I don't like processed foods because you don't know what things manufacturers put in their food. Just like when we go to Subway and they were putting a plastic chemical in the bread to preserve it. If we want to not only lose weight but also be healthy we realize that perhaps avoiding processed food, going out to a…

Yup, I'm there - we need help building a pool.. BYOB

I responded that I wanted to to the challenge - haven't received the invite - or I already added myself to the group?

Check your thyroid. It is even harder at 50... I am hypothyroid and 50 - gotta work a bit harder... cutting out starchy carbs...

I agree - check out Eat to Live, by Dr. Fuhrman - it works! I'm in 11 day of the 60-day aggressive plan! I am losing and getting way more nutrition than if I were just counting calories. Not everyone is able to do this plan, especially if you're addicted to food. Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Free Calorie Counter

Welcome! Awesome News Fit50Grandma! come join us in the Fuhrman February blog! I am on Day 9 and have lost about 4 pounds I know tomorrow will make 5 - and what is so great about this is you don't have to kill yourself in the gym you can use it to sculpt your body as you lose through strength training - I will probably…

For healthy and sustainable read, Eat to Live, Dr. Joel Fuhrman, M.D. I am on day 7 and the scale is moving quickly in the right direction - you don't have to be vegan or even a vegetarian to do this... I don't care for meat so I am doing the 60 day aggressive weight loss plan. You owe it to yourself to at least read the…

There for a while I could only work out once a week - it took me a couple of months to lose 8 pounds, and I was watching my calories for the most part. Just recently I upped my exercise. During lunch instead of going out with the guys I go to the gym and do cardio - 60 minutes 5 miles... Then I try to get weights in at…

I've been dabbling in it - I am on Day 2 of the Aggressive Plan ETL.... we'll see... :-)

I started this 1/2 way in - I didn't lose any this week... still at 162 and I really kicked it I did 5 miles 3 days in a row and did legs Monday and Core today (Thursday). Retaining water? May calories are no more than 1300 and aim for 1200... too much salt and/or wine messing me up perhaps? Week lost 2lbs at 162lbs Week 3…

2/12: 5 miles - 20.5 miles total

Find a different scale - perhaps the doctor's office or one at work? or go try them out in the store (I did that once) :-) Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Free Calorie Counter

Thanks for the replies! I wonder what the difference would be between the wiegh ins at the gym (fully clothed with food and drink) and the one I could be doing at home... guess I need to go shopping for a scale, maybe one that does BF too. Sigh! Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Free Calorie Counter

You might want to go see a doctor. Although it could be an issue with your form, you might want to work with a physical trainer. Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Free Calorie Counter

I*'m 50 and have 32lbs to lose at least! I will add you as a friend - when you click people's pics it will take you to their profile and you can select to add them as a friend...

Welcome! I have about 32 pounds to lose myself! I have lost 8 pounds so far... Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Free Calorie Counter

Did another 5 miles today... (plus strength training on legs)

Well, I am where I was at on Feb 6 (just four days ago), I'll weigh in on Thursday... Lost two pounds for this goal so far...

My ticker for this Challenge: 2/4 - 5.5 miles 2/5 - 2.5 miles 2/6 - 2.5 miles Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Free Calorie Counter

I forgot to say what I had for snacks - Kale chips with seasoning and raw walnuts or almonds - only about 9 nuts (handful). or cucumbers slided and dipped in humus. My Naturopath prescribed I read Dr. Fuhrman's Eat to Live book, watch Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead, Forks over Knives, Food Matter, The Future of Food. This is…

Well, its Monday and I'm back at work! I wish I could retire! I've been able to sleep using Tylenol PM, looking to try Melatonin tonight - healthier alternative. But the Tylenol PM got me over the hump. When will these blasted hotflashes ever go away!?? Hoping to be in the 150s this week - going to gym to weigh in and…

I am doing 1200 calories a day. I have a sedentary job and I try to work out 3 to 4 times a week. When I do workout it is one day weights, the next day cardio with some core thrown in during my weight days. I have been trying to stay away from processed carbs like noodles, white rice... and when I do have whole grain carbs…

Good afternoon Ladies! So many posts to read through. I think I will have to keep notes so I can reply to everyone and remember names! Last week's weigh in was 162 - I am really hoping to get into the 150s within the next few weeks. Made my meals for the week, and plan on having smoothies in the morning for breakfast and…

This is a good one - something different: Romaine lettuce leaves (or whatever you like) Lime Juice Cilantro Green Onions, Mango cubed Black Beans Garlic Avocado Frozen corn - brought to room temp (optional) Mix all ingredients in a bowl minus the romaine lettuce. Let sit for 15 minutes or so. Place mixture on Lettuce…

Awesome Job! I need to get crackin' to catch up! You have been consistent and it shows! I like having a glass of wine too! Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Free Calorie Counter

Yes, I have one! Love how it blends up the Kale! You can't do that with a Ninja! This morning I added, Almond Milk, Pecans, Kale, Celery, Mango, Acaci (sp?), cranberries, oh, I forget everything I added now. Green Basic Smoothie: 6 Leaves of Kale 1 apple 2 stalks of celery 1 cucumber 1/2 lemon Ginger to taste Romaine Salad…

Fantastic! Love the pics. I'm 5'5" and currently 160 - looking to be muscular and fit at the age of 50. Strength training and cardio plus counting calories! I would like to be added! Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Nutrition Facts For Foods

I know we are into February already, but I really like this goal! I can run 5 miles x 4 times a week... going to set up ticker! Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Nutrition Facts For Foods

White rice is a higher glycemic index and is processed (is milled rice that had its husk, bran and germ removed. compared to brown rice. There are other healthier options like Quinoa or whole grains. See: http://www.webmd.com/diabetes/news/20100614/brown-rice-vs-white-rice-which-is-better