ciacyrus29 Member

I think many of us, we use the word diet because it describes what we are doing - restricting ourselves, plus that is what we've always been told to call it when you are trying to lose weight. It's a difficult habit to break. When watching commercials they all say, no counting calories, no measuring just great tasting food…

I am coming off of having asthmatic bronchitis which turned into bronchitis. I've been fighting with myself trying to determine when is best as well. Since I had double knee replacement and am due for another replacement of my replacement - I've been wanting to go back and get in the therapy pool but have been concerned…

Thanks everyone.

The plan I'm on states no substitutions. Greek yogurt is suppose to be better. I've already told them if I can't learn to like it, I'm going with what I can eat.

For those asking why do I need to eat it or saying just don't eat it. It is part of my diet and I can't make a substitution. If I could, I'd eat regular yogurt. Why do I have to love it, because I don't want to eat something that I can't stand. Thus the reason for the post.

Wonder Woman

Where I go I see staff that are physically fit but some who aren't. I've often wondered about it but it they can make fitness fun, give you good advice and encourage you to eat right - then who cares what they look like. Some people don't lose weight the way others do. Look at yourself, did you lose the same way as anyone…

I am no good at these things. I always tend to forget to log. Anyway - I can tell you gremlins have taken control. I am pulling hard but there are more of them and although I'm a healthy girl, I'm having difficulty in fighting them. Crazy little cretins made me fall yesterday and threw me off my game. Not sure what to do.

Aqua Zumba and Pilates last night Tonight running around - getting some rest Vacation for two days - just trying to get rest and recuperate from feeling awful.

Got 2 more glasses to go for my 8 glasses Going to Aqua Zumba and Aqua Pilates tonight Just want to get the rest that I need afterwards. Hoping that all this activity will help me achieve just that. Hoping for a peaceful mind.

What is causing me to be hungry all the time, fatigued, have a headache, backache and neck ache?

My goal for the summer, is to get to or under 190 lbs. To start eating healthier, continue with MFP, get in more exercise, don't take too much to heart, don't let my emotions rule what I eat. Ambitious I know but doable I'm sure. I've got a back surgery coming up - this will be my third! But I am not going to let it keep…

To be very honest, I have yet to find something other than MFP that has worked for me. I am not big on exercise but I have been attempting to do it a bit more when I find the time. Time and I just haven't been friends as of late. All of May and June have been busy with graduations and work. But I am attempting to do…

Ok. I have gone without eating anything until 2/2:30 but it can be rough. So although you work in an office where most people don't eat while they are eating - that doesn't mean that you can't. If you feel uncomfortable eating a large salad, then bring in healthy snacks that you can munch on. This way, you can curb any…

I got a Fitbit almost two months now. Target.com had them on sale for $80 - so I got it. I love having it - although it never tells me that I'm not moving too much - which I wish it did. I like seeing the number of steps I take in a day. When I reached 10,000 steps having it vibrate was one of the greatest feelings. I like…

I am 50 years young and the mother of three beautiful adoptive children - two girls and a boy. All are in grad school or going off to grad school in the fall. My oldest girl just informed me she got a job working in a law office which is great. My other two are currently working while they are waiting to go - both are…

It depends. Last month I splurged due to special events. This month, I'm trying not to but finding it difficult not to splurge even just a little. This month I've got to spend most nights at work - so there is a lot of take out. So depending on where they get take out from, it's not always healthy. But I think being able…

Hi I turned 50 in December of last year. Hoping that I can join the group!

Thanks for all the positive feedback, I appreciate it. I do try and prepare my own meals but i must admit - I get lazy or I get busy and just don't feel like it. I guess that is normal. But thanks for helping to see. I will monitor how I feel, read labels more closely, try and prepare ahead of time more whole foods that…

I love all those things!

My doctor hasn't restricted me from anything. Would like to see me lose some weight but no real restrictions. So do I just not pay attention to those and only focus on my caloric intake?

I agree - coffee, tea, if your just looking for the energy caffeine gives you then take a 5-hour energy. Otherwise, try to avoid any kind of soda.

I just got the Fitbit Flex. I like it but I think I should have gotten the bigger one. But I was too cheap to spend the money :) I don't find myself motivated to walk more but I notice that I am aware of how much I do move.

Mare

I am no fan of the phrase myself. I mean doesn't everyone eat this way everyday. Heck we have events that surround these emotions - birthdays, anniversaries, births and deaths, weddings, graduations, and the list goes on and on. But if you do it because someone upset you just want to beat the manufacturer who came up with…

When you find out something that actually works on how to lose in your midsection and thighs, please let me know.

I am by no means thin but I don't think anyone should weigh themselves everyday. I agree your weight fluctuates based on so many things. If you're retaining water, you need to cleanse, etc. The time of day you weigh matters as well as if your weighing with or without clothes. The most accurate is without clothes and first…

I think everyone cheats even if they want to call it something else or not admit it at all. I will say that I cheat. I work in a field where we have events and there is often food that isn't on my diet. I just chalk it up as a cheat. If I can be good, then so be it but I wouldn't say I don't cheat or have cheat days. I can…

Marie, you are absolutely beautiful! I am looking to lose 65 lbs if not more. I too have asthma and have had it for a number of years. I have always had back pain as well as extremely bad sinuses. I lost weight when I had double knee replacement surgery but gained it back plus some when I returned to work. The supervisor I…

I have no idea. It seems some mornings I get up and I look like I've lost but then by the end of the day regardless if I ate a lot or not, it seems like the weight I went to sleep with is back. So I'm not sure. I know it makes me very lethargic which could contribute to my weight gain. Some days are worse than others.…