brendac72 Member

I am 44 and I am also starting over again. I know what I have to do because I have done it before...looking forward to hearing all our success stories. Feel free to add me. :)

Hi Jessica...Welcome!!

Looks like I'll be in good company!!! Another restarter here..we've all made the first step and deciding to do something so we're on our way....WE GOT THIS!!!

I have never noticed my earlobes before...but will do from now on.

I do once a week....Tuesday morning first thing in the morning.

CONGRATS!!!!! You look fantastic!!!!

I started off with a lot of cardio....then wanted to start with the weights. I have done both weight machines and free weights and I def prefer free weights. I follow a schedule from muscleandstrength.com. They have weight lifting workouts for women on there and I really like it.

I've just started doing a class at my gym called Turbokick and she says she does a lot from Turbofire....all I can say is I'm pretty darn sore! When I sit down.....WHOA !! I know I was working because my hamstrings are very sore. Looking forard to some good results.

You are not alone....I am the same way. If I go into try something on I am rarely happy about it. First of all you'd think they would put better lighting in the fitting rooms because no matter which store they're all the same, not very flattering at all. If we are going out for the night I change a minimum of 3 times…

I weigh myself every Tuesday morning before getting into the shower. I figure if I had a crazy weekend by Tuesday my body should be somewhat regulated. Its just become a routine now.

Helo to everyone...... I was born in Ireland and raised in Chicago!

As everyone else your post made me laugh. Welcome to MFP! We used to always dress up for Halloween and had a blast, never got into the Renaissance fair, they do have one in the summer near us but have never been. BIg Cheap Trick fan myself, saw them for the first time 2 summers ago and they were awesome! Absolutely LOVE…

I don't find it depressing either. I think this site is great, I actually met one of my friends on here at the gym the other night! It was great to put actual person behind her pic! I love how everyone, well most of the time on here jump on and try to help each other whether by motivation, advice, recipes,etc. I can see…

I do weigh myself because as it was said previously it's part of our lives. You know its going to add a little for bloatness/water so it should come off again, it does for me anyway.

They look really yummy!!! Thanks for sharing.

I'm the same....I usually have some sort of liquid to fill me up. If I want something I'll have a carmel rice cake (the small ones).

First of all CONGRATS!!!!!! Welcome back!

Thanks for your responses....I am going to do it! Well I will see how far I can get thru it.

This just my opinion and what has happened for my wedding & others I have been in. The shower was always thrown by the mother or both mothers and the bridal party pitched in for things and the bachlorette party was the maid of honor but in my case my sister had the party at her house supplied food, drinks, games, and when…

I use I can't Believe spray at times but I also use Brummel & Brown, its made with real yogurt and tastes really good.

Thanks for posting....there's a lot of good info here!

First of all let me say welcome and glad that you have joined MFP! I was in a similar situation to you, I had no clue about what I should be doing or eating and what I thought was good wasn't. I did read a lot on-line regarding eating better and what exercises did what for which part of the body. I wasn't able to join a…

As a few others have said...I am also giving up weighing myself, Somebody mentioned that you don't have to do this on Sundays but I was brought up that Sundays are included, Good luck to you all.

Thanks for sharing!

WOW!!!!!! Good for you!!! Thanks for sharing and showing everyone that hard work does pay off!

Boy, do I know how you feel. I am 5'1 my heaviest weight was 161lb but after a lot of hard work I have almost reached my goal. We're all here to motivate each other....wish you much success on your goal.

WOW! I figured that there would be alot but wow! I hardly use salt anymore, I should say I don't add salt to anything.

I work right near Midway but I don't live near there.

Welcome!!!! You have made a good decision to join MFP...I love this site. It has helped me alot and it can really help you. We're all here for the same reason.

I would agree with what people are have already said. Definetly drink A LOT of water and more fresh veggies and fruits. Planning your meals may help you until you get things going. Congrats on the smoking and soda, that was a major change right there. Not sure if you have cable and if so what cable company but we have…