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You've picked a great place to start on your journey. I have found it much harder to lose weight after 40. I was able to do so much more simply even 5 years ago but now it takes a concerted effort. This site is great as it's very supportive and encouraging. I'm targeting a similar weight loss (about 50 lbs for my first…
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Welcome...this is a great site with many highly supportive people. I think you'll enjoy it.
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Definitely on board with getting started again. I managed to gain back all of the weight I lost a few years ago so it's time to start fresh and see what can happen. It's hard to keep motivated and do the proper exercises, that is where I usually fall off. Nothing specific to target (no wedding or plans) just a desire to…
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My goals are the following: 1. Stick with MFP 2. Reach my initial goal of 200lbs 3. Restart participation in 5k runs 4. Avoid crash/fad diets and not give up what makes me happy (just enjoy in moderation)
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Willing to help if you'd like. I agree with the previous post that it's always great if you have a sense of humor. Hopefully you can help me be accountable as well....
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I think you will always have problems with people dropping off (especially due to the New Year's push), it's just a part of the issue with any weight loss program. I saw the same thing happen on WW online. Your best bet is to make a bunch of friends on here and leverage the positive feedback from many people. I have joined…
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Count me in too....Turned 40 this past year and I agree it is much harder now than when I lost weight in my 20s and 30s. My hope is that this time I can actually keep it off instead of quickly dropping the weight only to rebound shortly thereafter. Perhaps with age we have a bit of wisdom in how to go about this....
