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I would have to get a new job.

Love this topic! Thanks for posting. Have a Ruger 9mm, but it's too big to carry in my purse. Need something smaller, but not too samll. Looking for ideas.

When the women at work snub you or you overhear them talking about you behind your back because you look so good, or you get "the look" from them; and when the men are more attentive, engaging you in trivial conversations, spending more time at your desk. I have experienced all of these today. Lovin' my new 4 size smaller…

What is your goal weight and current weight?

Soooooooooo single.

Drinking lots of water helps the kidneys.

Southwest Michigan. Berrien County.

I spent 3.5 hours today doing Spring yard cleanup. Burned all calories up! That was my challenge for the week - it was with my ex-husband. Gonna put the house on the market soon hopefully. I will also complete my zumba, booty slide and volleyball. Weather isn't going to be nice (Michigan). Anxious to walk outside.

Rough week. PMS Water retention was discouraging. Bought a different protein powder; hoping it will help my protein numbers. Bought some chia seeds yesterday. Gonna try the couscous and the Quinoa this week to.

My challenge continues to be lowering carbs and raising protein grams.

Sometimes when noone has said anything I feel like, "Do I really look to others 30 pounds heavier like I used to?" Then the self doubt creeps in. Frumpy. It is amusing, the looks. They just can't seem to figure out what is different. The comments started coming at a 27 lb weightloss about 3 weeks ago.

Congratulations! You look phenomenal. I support you. May I ask, how tall you are?

Check out the zumba group here on MFP.

Took me 2 months. Drastic food choices. Logged religiously. Exercise 3x per week 45-60 minutes ea.

Thank for the heads-up on the kale and tofu. Knew I didn't want to eat those. I know, in moderation I'd be ok though.

Mine is open. Always welcome suggestions, looking for ideas. Join the MFP group 2014 open diaries. 58 members currently.

OMG! That is sooo me! To go along with that would be the intensity that we do things. I need to relax a little. Not be so obssessed with the numbers (I love logging my food diary!). We are a stubborn bunch. I'm all in also, but if I get overly discouraged, I will just quit. That's why we need the encouragement of others…

Being offered the tools and support of MFP. This is doable!

I continue to struggle with too many carbs and not enough proteins. Goal is 100g protein. Looks like I'm needing more iron too. Still trying to figure out the proper calorie amount. Have recently been increasing calories and weight loss has stalled. Frustrating! Please help. Any advice/criticism welcome.

Berrien County, (SouthWest Michigan)

My new motivational piece!

Hi everyone! I'm Lorrie. Age 49 (forever). Height 5'7". Divorced 2 years ago. 1 daughter senior in college. I live alone which I think has been very helpful in this journey. SW: 188.6 CW: 157.2 Goal: 150-155. Trying to find the sweet spot for maintaining. Would love some new healthy food ideas. Trying to increase my…

I love learning. We are an intense bunch. Not into growing my own foods. Can't keep a house plant alive. But maybe someday I will grow my own foods. Whoever thought I'd be eating avocados, beans, flaxseed, almond milk, yogurt, fish, protein bars, turkey bacon, turkey meatballs, low-fat cottage cheese, low-fat cheese…

Thanks for pointing out that all or nothing approach. That is so me about all things. Yea, when I feel defeated I am all done :( Boyfriend says salt is good for me. I don't like the way it makes me feel.

Hi! My name is Lorrie. I am 49 years old. Birthday November 5. I have one daughter that is a senior in college. Got divorced 2 years ago. Work fulltime in a sedentary sales coordinator position. Been there 20 years. I love the tools/resources made available to us on MFP. I didn't know much about nutrition or dieting…

I'm not into horoscopes much but I am a definite Scorpio. How does that influence this health journey? Thoughts?

Age: 49 Height: 5'7.5" Started Weight: 188.8 Current Weight: 157.2 Goal Weight: 150 Calorie Intake: working up to eat 1680 cal/day TDEE 1910 BMR 1389 Exercise: 3x per week 45 minutes ea (zumba, booty slide, league coed volleyball). Don't eat back calories burned currently. Medium frame Hypothyroidism Acid Reflux Banana…

Thank you for asking this? Thought I was goin nuts! Why am I so hungry all of the time? I'm trying to up the proteins. Just changed my macros from 35/35/30 to 40/30/30. Couldn't get close to 146g of protein/day and going over on Carbs. And I'm 5'7" tall.

My boyfriend is not very supportive of me losing weight. I have to put him in his place, correct him a lot. And, that's ok with me. Reinforces to him and me my determination and resolve. He's always saying this is a "no count" day. Bologna! They are all count days. He says I'm too skinny. I know my body and this is not…

Pure Michigan! Log food daily. Online multiple times daily. Being a relative newbie, I haven't posted much, mostly just reading and learning. Would love your encouragement and support. Add me.