jk051861 Member

Thanks friends. I'm 54, TSH of 6.5. Having all of the symptoms, actually for over a year. My gyno told me it was menopause coming on causing the symptoms even though my TSH was slightly high. This year I told my GP about it. The TSH is higher, the weight is higher, the hair loss is evident. She had no problem starting me…

My thanks to all of you for the encouragement and suggestions.

Me too. i wish you could delete the old stuff, but you can't. it really gets in the way.

There is a tendon that runs from the ball of your foot to the heel. Don't ask me to spell it. Do foot stretching exercises. Hold the ends of a towel in your hands; lie down; put the ball of your foot in the middle of the towel. Pull on the towel to stretch your foot toward you. This will stretch the plantar tendon as well…

Yes, Lexapro has that side effect. Eat a little less and move a little more. After awhile the side effects subside. The important thing is that your anxiety issues get under control.

The book New Rules for Lifting for Women is a great resource. Check it out.

I know exactly how you feel. I get really depressed when I eat too much, though at the time I enjoy it. The exercise high is great. I tend to get a little obsessive and get depressed if I don't meet my goals.

53, need to lose 30 pounds. I've been on MFP awhile and exercise regularly. But this menopause thing is kicking my butt. I'm tired and irritable alot. I cannot take anything with estrogen in it because I had breast cancer awhile back. So I just have to deal with it. Sometimes fried chicken just hits the spot.

Hi and Hello! I'm 53 and a WW lifetimer. I held my weight at goal for 3 years, but this past year it has crept up 15 pounds. I don't understand blogging too much, so I will be learning how groups work as I go. I have wanted to get below 150 but the lowest I have acheived is 152. Hopefully, this challenge will give me the…

THANK YOU! That list is crazy and made me feel totally inadequate. It must be for 18 year old boys. It's certainly not for women. A 12 minute mile is about my speed, too. But I can do 45 minutes on the Elliptical any day.

Don't panic! There are lots of factors that affect weight. Sodium, water, hormones, time of day, etc. You can expect a 5 pound variation from 1 week to the other. The important thing is that the trend, over time, is downhill. Your body responds in its own time.

One is a picture taken of her. The other is a picture of her reflection in a mirror.

My husband wasn't very supportive in the beginning. He would say snide remarks and poke fun at my efforts. I think he was really afraid that I would overdo it and get skinny. Also, he being a big man, I think he was a bit insecure and didn't want me to succeed. I just kept at it, day by day. I lost 23 pounds and work out…

how tall are you? 94 pounds is pretty skinny. you look really skinny in the pictures. I'm happy for you losing the weight, but concerned that you may be going too far with it.

Oh! My Dear! Take a good look at those pictures. You have definitely lost inches with the weight. Be confident; you are losing weight the right way with the support of a nutritionist. Making lifestyle changes is hard, but necessary to accomplish your goals. You will find many tasty substitutes for the old foods as you go.…

I went through the same thing with my husband when I first started weight watchers and got a personal trainer. He was afraid I was going to go overboard and get skinny. I did my best to ignore him, and over time he stopped the complaints and started complementing me on how nice I look. I never got skinny; I still eat good…

i'm just like you. I'm in the mood to eat what I want, period. My motivation has taken a hike. But at least I am exercising, so it could be worse.

The week of Nov 14 was not good. I rebelled a little I guess. No self control, but didn't want to control myself. So I did not meet my goals. My husband and I ate out 5 nights last week. And I don't care what you order, it's not as low calorie as when you eat at home. I hope to do better this week.

i'm in! Today's goal is NO REESE CUPS and No cheese cake! The craving is there, but I ate an apple instead. So far, so good.

My goal is 145 pounds by Christmas. It's a present I want to give myself. I am currently 155, so it's not an overwhelming goal. However, I am my own worst enemy. There is this little voice that tells me it's ok to have a Reese mini, but 1 turns into 5; it's ok to go to the Mexican Restaurant once a week; it's ok to eat…

Yep, I too hit the snooze too many times. The solution? Move the alarm clock out of reach. You have to get up to turn it off.

I am a WW Lifetimer. I lost 24 pounds doing the plan. If you follow the plan, you will lose weight. The big thing for me is going to the meetings. Being with others with the same goals and challenges is a great motivator. Also, knowing you have to step on that scale to be accountable to yourself is also a big motivator.…

There are worse things in life. Enjoy your candy corn. Pour yourself a single serving and put the bag away. Sit and enjoy each piece. As long as you budget the calories, you'll be just fine.

Why do you have to give it up?

Your story really inspired me. 3 years... most people lose the weight pretty fast, but I have been working at this almost 3 years now. I am a lifetime WW member having reached my WW goal Sept. 2009. I have stayed at goal since then, but really want to lose 8 more pounds, to get below 150. At my age, 50, I am looking for…

Congratulations!!! Now just stay focused and you'll get those last 3 pounds off. Great Job!

Drinking a protein shake will not bulk you up. Lifting heavy weights will do that to only 5% of women. So erase that worry from your mind. I forget the brand, but banana is a really good flavor. Also, you might consider vitamin drinks like Ensure and Boost to get extra nutrition.

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Can I still join? name/realname jk051861/jo weight goal Aug 31 152 8/8 157.0