BancroftLady Member

Hi There, my stats are almost identical to yours.. I am thinking slow and steady.. I need to log consistently I know that.. and planning that is my downfall for sure..

I just found this thread as I am trying to figure out how to deal with IBS and get out of pain :( I was hospitalized last week and was given morphine and anti spastic meds through an iv it did take it away in time but wow.. brutal, I had another flareup today, I keep trying to go to work and then come home in pain (yes I…

Congratulations!! Very inspiring..

I just saw your profile, which answers a lot of the questions I just asked :) I sent you a friend request.. cheers.

Great job! I am the same height as you and am where you started.. as one poster above asked, any tips, how many calories per day did you stay at, exercises? Thanks in advance for your response.. very inspiring :) awesome job.

I am in the same boat, wow there are a few of us eh :) 46 yr old female, 216 lbs, want to get to 180 and then reassess.. feel free to add me.. looking to make 2015 the year for success :)

I also around 216 and the same height, have been staying the same for some time now and need to incorporate exercise and lowering my carbs a little.. not a lot.. slow and steady.. for me its planning.. add me as a friend if you like so we can motivate each other :) Your plan for April sounds doable.. i would be happy with…

Love your user name, i am taking knitting lessons starting in Feb :) can't wait..

Hi, Yes I have between 50 to 60 blbs... I am going to try and focus on lower carb but stay within my calorie limit.. I think I will start about 1500 cal a day.. was going to start lower but don't want to set myself up for failure right away.. so will start there and see how it goes :)

awesome job!! Very Inspiring :)

Great job! You look great! Have you been counting calories, how many a day do you average?

I am going to start tomorrow :)

I am in.. I am going to go for 10k steps 6 days a week.. as a start ;) looking forward to us all checking in..

Thanks - this is completely possible too.. I have been thinking of doing more stretching, etc.. time to not just think about it and do it :)

Thanks - I do plan to see a doctor but since I have moved 6 months ago I am on a list for a doctor.. so it may take a while..

what facebook group are you in? Do you mind me asking..

This is what my chiropractor suggested, as last Sat I had some alcoholic beverages and dessert - which I normally don't have), and Sunday is when knees were quite achy.. Monday they were better.. so I am thinking it is related .. but that was one day.. I am going to try and monitor.. and watch my sugars..

Thanks for sharing your story, you look fantastic - great job.. how many calories a day did you try to stay around?

Fantastic job you look great! and sound like you are getting so healthy and fit.. great inspiration!

Congratulations!! So happy for you..

awesome job!! you are looking great..

add me if you want too, I am in the same boat.. and want to try and be sensible about this for long term success.. :)

Funny you posted this, I have just decided to do this :) I gave a friend my scale to hang onto for a while.. I am stressing out over it and am getting discouraged very easily so am trying a different approach .. we will see how it goes..

I am doing the same thing..although I have just started two weeks ago, the database for MFP is much better and I am trying to track both but am relying on calories first.. I am liking the meetings for support and accountability.. knowing I have to get on the scale every week is on the back of my mind and a good motivator…

Does anyone have any tips?

I am glad you posted this and think it's wonderful you are giving yourself a chance to live life :)

Hi There, You are correct.. the one difference is that WW has local meetings / support group and I feel that would be very beneficial to me.. unfortunately struggling on my own.. Or trust me would rather not pay.. but for now will try combining the two for a jump start :)..

yes, thank you - I finally got it to work :)