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Thank you so much for your inspiring story. I too have health issues that make exercising at all difficult most days. I reached my goal a few years ago without exercise and now, after some weight crept back, am getting close to goal again. I just do not have the energy to carry that extra weight around. I wish you well and…

Just down the highway from you. Hamilton Ontario.

So tasty. And dairy free.

I made this discovery 40 years ago. Dairy also triggered migraines for me. After about 20 years of no dairy, I can now have small amounts if I take lactase pills but still need to do it very seldom. Interestingly, I can eat goat cheese with no problems. 🤷‍♀️ I’m glad you found the problem and now feel better. There are now…

Although I have put some of my weight back on, (it will leave again) 4 years ago I got myself to goal. Due to health issues, I can do very little exercise and am about 50% bedbound. I have learned to do some exercises even in bed for just a few minutes at a time. But I lost the weight by concentrating on what I was eating…

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Sent you an invite and a private message.

Here is my take on that. I do not even think about how to do anything forever. Life has thrown too many curve balls at us so I know I cannot foresee the future. Ergo today I will concern myself with today, tomorrow I will concern myself with that new today, the day after.... Eventually my weight will come off. Not as fast…

5 years ago I lost 34 pounds without exercise because,of health issues so it is possible. I did it on 1200 calories. This time I am raising my calorie limit a bit for now, it is totally doable. The hardest part is the message that weight loss must include exercise. That is easy for others to say if they have no…

Hi. I am recently back also. Are you sure you opted out of the scanner or did not allow the app to use you camera? If so you can change that by going into you device settings not in MFP. What app are you using?

Hi sent you a friend invite. I’m 68 and trying again after successfully using MFP a few years ago.

I sent you a friend invite. I am a "back again" and know what a difference a group of MFP friends makes to success.

It has been a long time since I have been on here but I see some familiar names and some new ones. I reached my goal in April 2015 but in August 2015 I went up a few pounds but I was feeling comfortable so I stayed at that weight for over a year then it started to creep up as it often does. >:) I was going on vacation in…

I am so grateful I was able to go on vacation this month. I'm grateful I have a doctor who was willing to help me with meds so I could go on that vacation.

To my American friends on MFP. I am thankful for all friends whether you walk beside me in person or share my journey over the 'net.

I am grateful that TS Erika gave us a miss and before that Hurricane Danny died out before it got here. This is tempered by the sadness for the tragedy and devastation suffered by the people in Dominica. Here's hoping that there is no damage in the other islands nor in Florida. The forecast is looking better for Florida…

Charlie. Sorry you had such a bad time of it but hope it does not happen again. Getting the IV was a good idea since you probably can get dehydrated quickly (from the diarrhea) with the subsequent decreased BP. Take care of yourself and I hope this does not happen again.

Yes...definitely! But with one caveat....deep tissue massage will create more pain with FM but light massage seems to help a lot. A few years ago I was able to get massage every 2 weeks under my insurance and that was so helpful. Frequently, I will feel somewhat worse the next day but the day after I feel much better.

I thought I would check in today as I have some time AND wifi. It has been a lovely and hectic month so far. We got to Saskatoon to celebrate my birthday and then 2 days later we celebrated my mother's 90th birthday with a day long get together and immediate family for dinner...36 out of about 52 came. Here's my mom's…

I am grateful to be having some down time in a beautiful spot with nice flat walking trails. We are in Burlington ON...right on the lake front. I can walk so much further in the cool and with no hills.

So I did my annual trip to Victoria's Secret for their vanity sizing. This will now mean I have replaced all my old bras. They have some good bras for thos elf us with little on top.

Today I turned 65 but I don't feel old today. We spent 4 days getting to Saskatoon and then I rested all day yesterday which was good as DH had to work all day. Had a lovely lunch of crepes with 2 sisters and a brother in law. Out for dinner tonight with some family and friends at a great Italian restaurant. A lovely day…

Today is the end of July and it has been quite disappointing for me. I had a bad flare up mid month and am now traveling. But I guess it is what it is. Each of these was supposed to be twice a week. Get into the pool or ocean. 7 times this month. Walk an extra 200 steps. 4 times this month. Go for a walk. 9 times this…

I thought I would check in today as the next month is going to be rather crazy and I am not sure how much I will be using MFP. Regarding the fiber supplements...I started years ago for chronic diarrhea and just kept on though that problem is gone. There is soluble and insoluble fiber. The first is often from grains and the…

Well I am really late checking in but am just slowly coming out of a flare up. I did get 3 walks in last week before I could no longer do anything. I had to walk as DH took a stick to the eye and could not do anything and the dogs needed walking. DH took me down to the ocean on Sunday so that was my first activity in over…

I hear you only too well. Lol. After losing over 30 pounds, I was able to just tighten my hooks (could use a pair of socks in there) but then I went to Victoria's Secret and tried on bras. VS does vanity sizing so I now wear a smaller band but a larger cup size. Not likely! But they fit. I have been able to go to medium…

@4rferris I'm really impressed with the amount of walking you are doing. I was not able to walk before I lost weight and even now cannot walk that far without causing problems. It is difficult when we can no longer do as much exercise as we are used to doing but it happens to many of us and it takes a new mindset to be…

My smoothies are almost always fruit and usually tropical fruit. Bananas, mango, papaya, pineapple. I like to add either some almond meal or almond flavouring. Half a small avocado makes a smoothie really s m o o t h.

In the 10 days since the beginning of the month I have done my extra 200 steps twice, done 4 walks and did a swim'n skim in the pool 4 times. I guess I'm about on track.

Welcome Christine and congratulations on your weight lose. The rest will come just to quickly.