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You do not have to be without your favorite sweets unless you are diabetic… just add in what sweets that you love, but make sure it’s within your calorie goal for that particular day. I’ve been on my journey for a while now and I have loss weight while still including everything sweet that I fancy…The key is making sure…

3. Eliminate foods with added sugar 4. Keep away from grains and legumes 5. Keep away from starches 6. Increase sodium 7. Eat dairy Personally I think eating anything in moderation within your calories deficit is good. Increasing Sodium is very dangerous for most people. Grains and legumes are very healthy, again eat…

Thank you for this great advice and while I do know that calorie count is the answer, hearing the way that you put it without a doubt reassures me what I know need to do. Straight to the point. Thanks

Thanks Everyone for your greatly appreciated opinions.

Dianneethegreek, I am going by grams.

Isnt Walking Exercising? (Shrugs)

Nice job!

Just curious, why are you on this site if you arent logging? Not trying to be rude.

Just curious, why are you on this site if you arent logging? Not trying to be rude.

This. Enuff Said!

Hope all is well with you.

Nice!

Sounds like you have a great plan...keep moving forward and never give up..

Thanks!

Thanks for the groups....btw: the person who started the 50 plus group hasnt logged on in 2 months, But there still can be an impact by others getting in there chatting, lol

Welcome Aly0123, i would suggest making sure that you have a deficit, get a food scale and measure ALL your foods, dont forget to account for any drinks with calories. Try to get some exercise in so you can minimize some of the muscles that comes along with losing weight. Lastly, make sure that your Protein is up to Par.…

You are more than welcome!

@Powerliftingmom, You sound Amazing and quite Active. I agree that carbs are needed for proper brain function as i am not a low carb person, lol. I will begin strength training in January, i cant lift heavy, but i will give it my all. Thanks for checking in and sharing. Best wishes to you!

@Fittocycle, of course you can join in...chime in anytime you have a concern or question. ..Its some great people on here with some awesome advice. Welcome!

You go girl, lol. You keep it up n never give up! Best wishes to you!

Im sure that you will succeed after the holidays...Its been a bit challenging for myself around the holidays, but we just have to keep moving forward and be consistent. Im not sure about any 50's plus group. This is one of the main reasons i started this post, i was looking for others around my age (52) and my height 5"3'…

Thanks, Best wishes on your journey!

Thanks!

Just be consistent and keep going. You will get there girl!

Thanks!

Just remember this time around that the best and i feel the only way to keep the weight from returning would be to, lose slowly and dont eliminate anything out of your food aresnel as you lose that you cant live without in Maintenance. I haven't gotten to maintenance as of yet, But i have been constantly preparing myself…

Welcome to you and feel free to add me on your new weight loss journey ☺.

Great Advice! Thanks

Agreed! I am on everything you just spoke on

Thanks @ Richfire785...I have no doubt that you will get it right this time around. You are indeed right that using all the tools that are available on mfp will help us succeed. At the beginning i didn't use all that was available here, But recently i have started using everything available and started measuring everything…