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Stay safe, and thank you for your service.

I'd suggest using a meal replacement shake for weight loss instead of a protein shake. Minor differences, but there are differences. As has been stated already, they're not necessary but are very convenient and efficient. Personally, I swear by 'em and use them daily when trying to drop pounds. They can be expensive, but…

I'd add to what has already been said, drink enough water.

I take... Multivitamin Phytonutrient Supplement (I really struggle to eat enough fruits and vegetables, so this helps make up for the deficit.) Omega-3 (I don't eat much fish, either.) Fiber Supplement (It's really hard to get even close to enough fiber with a normal diet-or at least my normal diet.) Joint Support…

I spent a couple of weeks just doing the treadmill in order to get my endurance up a bit. Then a week doing both treadmill and weights three days a week. I started off easy on the weights just to get used to it again, and so I wasn't so sore for the first couple of weeks. Currently, I lift and do cardio 5-6 days a week…

Dragon flag. Gonna be a while before I can do that.

I'm sorry for your losses. Dealing with depression while trying to lose weight can certainly make it more difficult. However, it sounds like you have good focus with regards to your granddaughter and great grandchildren. Faith and prayer also help. I've had problems with overeating due to depression, especially given a…

People who realize that just because they're smart doesn't mean they somehow know how to perform surgery, who then in turn think that because they're smart they understand a complicated science like economics. Economics, and public policy based on complicated economic principles, is not a bunch of opinions.

Fantastic! Congrats on your hard work and success!

Feel free to add me if you're interested. Just getting started again after regaining most of what I'd lost originally.

Me as a kid, living in the country.

Best of luck on your journey! Anyone looking for more friends should feel free to add me.

Hi Jace. I'm on a similar path. Sent you a friend request. Anyone else looking for more friends should feel free to send an invite.

Hi Kayla. Welcome to the forums. I wish you the best of luck on your journey! I sent you a friend request. Anyone else who is looking for more friends should feel free to reach out to me.

Same here. Came back a couple of weeks ago. Anyone should feel free to add me as a friend! Best of luck on your journey, everyone!

Best of luck in your journey! I'm just starting again after having lost 60lbs and gaining a decent amount of it back due to poor habits. Anyone should feel free to send friend requests if they need more companions along the way.

Greetings from across the pond. Good luck on your journey! Anyone should feel free to send a friend request. :)

Not from Tennessee but I am from a neighboring state. Best of luck along the way! Anyone should feel free to send a friend request.

Hey there. Best of luck on your journey, and yes you can do it! Anyone should feel free to send friend requests.

I'm in the same boat as you, OP. Just started a calorie deficit and working out this week. Always happy to have more friends!

Stay focused, make friends here and hold each other accountable. You CAN do this!

Fruit also contains a decent amount of fiber, which offsets the fructose it contains. As long as you're within your calorie goal, I wouldn't worry about going over the sugar limit. As crzycatlady1 said, "many here remove the sugar setting and replace it with the fiber tracking option." That's what I've done as well.

Being positive is an important aspect to losing weight. Without the motivation to maintain a calorie deficit and get some exercise, it's easy to slip back into old habits. Find positive people here on the forums to act as friends and accountability buddies. There are also groups here on the forums you can join that can…

It's good to have short and long term goals. You'll have to hit her goal weight before you hit hers. There's no reason you can't do both. However, setting the bar too high (or too far away) can get discouraging. Personally, I'd even set an intermediary goal between where you are now and her suggested 140. Hit that goal,…

I've been on MFP for a couple of years now, and I've seen a lot of success here. I wish you all luck in the new year. And if you'd like a friend along the journey, feel free to add me.

I would love to mentor if someone needs help and motivation. I've been involved as a wellness coach in helping several people (in real life) lose weight. I'm not a nutritionist, but I should be able to help understand the basics and answer simpler questions with references (frequently WebMD). I'm positive, supportive, and…

Cheers! Keep it up!

I'm 45 now but my birthday is next month. Always looking for more awesome friends!

I've been here a while, and I really enjoy this tool. Anyone should feel free to add me if you're looking for more friends. :)