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what is the 5:2 diet?

Hi Megan, You start where you are and each and every day do what you can. Drink more water, walk up a hill. I started just walking laps around my house. I had a pocket of rocks in my pocket and each time I went past my starting point, I put a rock out. I kept adding more rocks. It really takes time to change what has…

add sugar free jello of whatever flavor you like, add the jello to yogurt, too

I'm in. I've been working out but not seeing really good results. I did a report on my carbs and they are up there. I always feel better on low carbs. Let's go!!

check out the website for Bountiful Baskets. They are in my area and I get loads of fruit & vegetables for $18.50 every other week. There is plenty to last the 2 weeks. Check them out on the web and see if they have a location close to you. Fresh fruit & veggies from a co-op.

I believe you do some of all. Track your calories. Do a walk or a run when you're able. Lift weights when you're able. Start where you are and add something each week. I know for me it really took about for 6-8 weeks for me start looking forward to working out. I know that in the first 20 minutes of working I'm not that…

I have my wedding dress hanging up where I see it each day. The date is when the dress fits.

I would suggest more complex carbs and lower fat. You need the carbs to deliver the protein to your system. Peanut butter with an apples. Cheese with ham. Peanut butter with celery if you don't like yogurt or cottage cheese by itself, you can add some sugar free jello for any kind of flavor you like. protein bar with…

Hi Sammie, I am 5'5" and my first goal is to lose 50 pounds. Already down 10 pounds. After that will look and see how I feel and look. Am engaged, bought my wedding dress, just a little summer dress and have it hanging up for motivation. it doesn't even slip on anywhere. That is my motivation. I see it everyday and it's so…

what are you looking for? Old saying " It works if you work it" Are you honest with your calories and tracking? Have you added exercise? How long have you been on the site? Are you doing your best?

what is the challenge?

go to the HOME page, Then Goals. That is where you can change your calories. I had to go up to 1350 from 1200 calories. Too hungry on 1200 per day. Good luck!

Just turned 60 in June. How did time go by so fast? 60 sounds old but I don't feel old, ok, maybe on some days I do. I love MFP. It's easy to track my food and by doing that I am learning what I really eat. I know this is a process and I'm choosing each day to get better, one way or another. Smarter choices in food. Today…

if you do the squat correctly, it works all your lower muscle.

amen, sister

It's protein with a complex carb that will keep you full. You need the complex carb to deliver the protein to your system. Low fat cheese, turkey pepperoni, deli turkey or chicken, yogurt, cottage cheese, protein bars, shakes.

You can jump rope. Run / walk laps around your house / up / down your street. Use gallon jugs of water and cans for weights. Pour out some water if it's too heavy. You can freeze the jugs if you use less than a gallon so the water's not moving all around on you. Find work out DVD's at garage sales/ thrift stores / your…

I read that in a week, one of your workouts will be kick-*kitten*, one just so-so and one that you struggle with. Just do it anyway and you will feel better afterwards.

Daily burn is an online exercise program. $10 a month and they have over 12 separate programs to chose from. Buy DVDs for at home. Utube for at home workouts. Chris Powell's book, Choose More, Lose more for life. The excises in there use your own body weight. Do something each day and then the days will add up. Good luck

that would be me. Started 2 week ago. Feeling good, working out helps me allot.