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I'm 50 soon to be 51 in Nov! Can I join in. I was at MFP a couple of years back and lost 40 pounds. Unfortunately I gained every bit back after having some medical issues. This time it going a lot slower but I'm trying to not let my medical issues to derail me this time. I would love some friends too. I log every day even…

I'm also 50. Have been on MFP since the end of March(for the second time). I did MFP about 2 years ago and did really well but medical issues derailed me and I gained back all the weight I lost. I'm still banging my head about that. I have rheumatoid arthritis so the exercise when it happens its very low intensity. Still…

Yikes! That's a lot! Thank you! I wonder how I log that... Hopefully, they can use the saline again the next time. I always feel very tired after this med and apparently the sugar did nothing to change that. I just had a long nap as always afterwards.

Awesome loss! Would love to have a motivated friend. Friend request sent!

Thanks! I hadn't thought about a cooler. Space is premium in the car as I'm carrying 4 teenagers with suitcases full of costumes and wigs but I might be able to at least get one of those small ones with a few things like my cheese sticks for late at night. I have also forgotten about my weight control oatmeal packets, I…

Hello! I'm another RA warrior. I know exactly what you mean. I just had a hip replacement in Jan and have decided that enough is enough. I lost about 40 pounds 2 years ago using MFP. Unfortunately, I got some kind of skin infection in my leg and ended up taking antibiotics and prednisone. That combo is a killer for me. The…

I just started back this week again. I did really well the first time loosing quite a bit of weight and going down 2 dress sizes. Then for health reasons and meds that make you hungry I stopped been careful and totally gained back all my weight. I'm back and hoping to do well again for keeps this time. I have a trip…

My first name is Melanie. I'm sorry I haven't been around. With the summer vacation I was kind of busy. Lately I have been on a Harry Potter fan fiction site and I can't seem to stop reading. I love to read and it is amazing how talented some people are on that site. I feel silly as I'm 45+ years old but I love to read all…

I hear you, I only take half a vicodin most times. Tha'ts usually enough for me. I used to take Darvocets but those are not available anymore. I just have them for those really achy days when I can't sleep. Which are not very often for me thankfully. I get a month supply and it takes me 6 months plus to use it. I take…

You are in the right place. I started MFP in April and I already have lost 30 pounds. It feels great. I just finally decided it was time to do it and now I have the tools to do it. I also have RA (I had it for 24 years) so I understand the feelings of insecurity and frustration that comes with it. Mine is under control…

I think it will depend on the reason. Is it swollen, red in the joint? Do you take any NSAIDS for your RA? Maybe a coupld of advils or if you already do try some acetaminophen (Tylenol). You don't want to stop moving it but if its really bothering it might need some rest. Try using a heat or cold in the inflammed area and…

I do this all the time. I never have time to try on things specially if I have hubby or daughter with me. They hate waiting. But I don't worry about the extra time returning it. I send my husband for that. :wink: He doesn't mind doing it , actually he prefers it to waiting for me at the store. He tells me all the time,…

I've lost 28 pounds but I'm still wearing the same pants. They are very loose in the waist but my hips have not lost a thing. On the other hand I have gone from 2X size tops to XL. Apparently, I'm losing first on the top. Which makes sense for me as my biggest area is always the hip area. Thats where I gain first so I…

I weigh everything. I'm a little OCD when it comes to numbers. I have my digital kitchen scale and weigh it as I add whatever food into my plate/bowl. The database is pretty good about having serving sizes with weights. I love all the 100 g servings, so much easier to add to my log. I wish everyone would add the weight to…

My Sister in law had two neighbor boys with odd names. One was named "Endurance" because he was a hard labor when born so the mom decided to name him about how she had to endure. Then by the time she had the other boy she had decided to change her life around so she named him "One twenty". I guess she didn't quite know…

Bump, so I can start August. Got a treadmill this weekend and I'm trying to use it everyday or at least every other day. Will be great with this challenge. Later, Mel

Okay, finally have some time. My name is Melanie. I have a 13 year old daughter, have been married for 23 years. I'm originally from Puerto Rico but came to Richmond, Virginia to get a Master's degree and ended up with a Mister also. Which was very unexpected as I already had plane tickets for my way home. I truly couldn't…

Bump. I'll be back later. Busy right now but I want to bookmark the thread.

I'm terrible with recipes. I just portion control whatever I make for my family. I'll have to keep and eye out for stuff you guys post. Mel

Thank you for all the responses. Sorry this took so long to answer, busy this weekend. For the people that suggested the HIIT or Tabatha: I'm a little confused. I read the website but what is that I have to do in the intervals? I didn't quite get it. On the other hand, remember I have RA, I'm not sure I can do much of…

Checking in. Still at 206.0. I'm only six pounds away but I was there 4 weeks ago and then went up so I'm hoping that it will finally start going down. Not helping myself today. My MIL is having a birthday and we are taking her to this restaurant that we know she will like. Its country cooking and their best item is the…

I want to join. I'm only 6 pounds away but it seems like it doesn't want to go that way. I keep seeing up and down in the scale lately. Its very annoying. I went on vacation (cruise) 3 weeks ago, where I didn't do very well so now that I'm back to eating sensible my body is fighting me every step of the way since I came…

I like raw green pepper slices as a snack. My coworkers thought I was weird. They don't think it is gross, just find it funny. I did this way before MFP so I guess for a fat unhealthy eater it seem out of norm. I have quite a few healthy eaters at work so no one really comments on other people foods except to ask about…

Can I still join? I just came back from vacation and need some motivation. It has taken me a couple of weeks to stop craving carbs so I will like to join a challenge.

Wow! Just one day late... Can I join? I have more than 50 to lose.

Okay, I weigh in this morning not expecting much. Since coming back from my vacation I'm just craving food like crazy! I can get my body to adjust to 1200 cals again. Still, I didn't go over by much. I think just getting my water in is doing the trick. My weight this morning was 208!!! Yeah! That actually was my HP goal so…

I got my tickets already for the midnight premiere. Can't wait. Actually can't believe it is finally here. My daughter and her friend are getting dressed up. I'm just taking them (They are 13). Ha, I was pretty quick on saying okay to take her. I hope it as good as I hope. Melanie

All right, after just one day away from the vacation days, I lost 2 pounds. I'm at 209 which makes it that I only gained 3 pounds. If the totals are not in yet, you can change my weight in the spreadsheet so it won't be as bad for our averages. This means I'm only one pound away from my HP goal! Yeah! I knew that as soon…

Hello everyone! I'm back from my cruise and I'm afraid it is not good news. I started great, I even went to the gym to do the treadmill but by the 3rd day it was getting more and more challenging. I was obsessing about what I was eating or not eating, I just decided that I didn't want to feel so deprived the whole time. I…

Holiday weekend coming up and I won't be around. Leaving on a cruise tomorrow, on the road today. I went ahead and weigh in today a little ahead of schedule. Current weight 206. Please someone update me on the spreadsheet as I can't access it from home. Thank you! Be back on schedule next week. Have a good holiday…