majomi1579

If you have room for another - I'm in! I also have a hypothyroid controlled by meds. In addition, I am diabetic and maintaining a low carb diet is so important (and difficult). I used to be extremely active and was in the gym every day. After I was diagnosed diabetic I sort of lost my steam and fell off. I gained a lot of…

I need to lose 100 lbs. You can add me if you want. It would be fun to support each other and take the journey together!!:wink:

How often do you eat? I try to eat 6 small meals a day keeping within my calorie goals.

Hi, I have more than 100 to lose but I hope to do 50 - take a deep breath and do 50 more. I lost a ton of weight about 10 years ago and put it all (plus some) back on. I am doing my 50 and 50 (more for psyching myself) but it's working. During my phase one I have 40 lbs. left. THEN I will deal with phase two. In any event,…

Well said - Well done!!

I am diabetic with a hypo thyroid and I do very little exercise. I am losing an average of 2 lbs/week. I watch my calories (and of course my carbs). It can be done. My doctor has me measuring, weighing, eating 6 times a day and doing a little cardio 3 times a week. Three weeks - 10 lbs. It can be done but it ain't easy!!…

If you're looking for more friends you came to the right place and feel free to add me as a friend! I am a mom, wife and also work hard. I also have a few health issues and getting in shape is a priority. I'm new to MFP (3 weeks) and it has been a great experience and a lot of support. I lost 4lbs. the first week, 2 lbs.…

Hi Charice - I lost a ton of weight about 10 years ago and put it "all" back on plus some. I have just made up my mind that this is a YOU YEAR and I am making a difference. I have lost a few pounds but I have a long journey. We can take it together so please feel free to add me as a friend and good luck! P.S. What a great…

HI Vicky, I am also in my 50s with medical problems. I weigh 247. When I started 3 weeks ago, I weighed 257. Things are happening - slowly but surely. My blood sugar was high, blood pressure was high, cholesterol was high, have a hypo thyroid, etc. I decided that it was time... So if you need support, feel free to be…

I have an under active thyroid and have had it for years. I "can" lose weight but it is very difficult. No, you can not just exercise more because you tend to be extremely tired and, therefore, you don't want to exercise more (or less). I push. I lose slowly. I put it the weight back on. I take the weight off. I take…

I'm a little older than 23 but I'm on the same journey. I have a ton to lose and I'm doing it a day (not a pound) at a time. I have only lost 4 lbs. so far but I'm on my way. I would be glad to be support to you because I also need a bit of support myself. Congrats on the new baby!!

First, congrats!!! Now, I used to work out at least 4 times a week. I don't know how because I don't like doing it. I think what I liked was the sauna!! I'm just starting my program again (week 1 of forever) and I haven't started a workout program. I guess I really hadn't thought about it until I read your post - Ugh! But…

Best of luck to you and feel free to add me to your friends. I know I need support and would be happy to support you. I come from a family of diabetics - myself included. So my decision to lose weight is not just because I don't like the way I look. I'm just starting again (been down this road before) and my daughter…

Congratulations!!!! Of course your goal is realistic. I'm just starting and you are my inspiration. Great Job!!!

If someone has the answer for drinking water, let me know. I FORCE 5 to 6 glasses a day and I do mean force. I don't like the taste, I never liked the taste - don't care if it's hot or cold. It's just water. I never drank water and this is a major step for me so I will try sucking ice (it's still water!) Does it count if…

Yes. I am actually making an appointment tomorrow to see my doctor. I'm type 2 and hoping if I lose enough weight I can stop taking the pills. On the fast track.

It IS weight.

Hey add me. We have similar issues - not the same age. I'm 58 but I weigh 257 and I'm just starting. I will be getting on the scale for my first week weigh in on Wednesday so we can motivate each other!

I'm just starting but I plan to weigh myself once a week. I was going to weigh on Thursdays (the day I started) but my daughter started on a Wednesday so I think I will weigh on Wednesday so we can share (good or bad). It would be a mother-daughter-bonding moment. My daughter is in another state and I don't see her often…