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Thanks for your votes of confidence! I have been very faithful to my diet here and in 4 weeks have only lost 1 1/2 pounds so am discouraged a little

You are looking so beautiful and healthy!!!

Hi! I am currently going to the gym 5 days a week and have seen a difference in my legs and arms but not my stomach! My measurements have not changed in 5 weeks of an exercise plan set up by a trainer. I am almost 50. Are there any other members that are having the same prob and any suggestions????

Wow! I really like this recipe! Thanks! I go to a weekly ladies get together and we are all trying to slim down so this will be a fun treat for all. Will have to add a dollop of fat free whipped cream, though!!! Oops! Liked it so much I double posted!!!

Wow! I really like this recipe! Thanks! I go to a weekly ladies get together and we are all trying to slim down so this will be a fun treat for all. Will have to add a dollop of fat free whipped cream, though!!!

I go to the gym daily and have worked with a trainer. He told me it was important to do the reps close to each other and move throughout the workout at a steady pace. I use weights that by the last set, there is a burning sensation but not uncomfortable. It all depends on what your goal is. Muscle building or toning. I do…

Hi! I have 3 grown children and not one of them was not terrible with the hair and nails. I did the nails while they were sleeping. Find a hair dresser that caters to children or even have your husband take them to the barber. Seeing other big kids having their hair cut is great. I even had to de-senstize one of them by…

Hi! I use a treadmill for 40 minutes a morning, start at 3.6 miles per hour and work my way up to 4.0 for the last few minutes. I do the hill program walkng. It goes up from a 3.0 incline to 7 and back down again. Does anyone else do this and am I on the right exercise track?

If you want to have fun and a good laugh or 2, try the Wii. We love ours and I just got the wii exercise component and love it. We do have a blast with the boxing and it is way too much fun! The Wii is priced right also which is great. the only drawback is it does not act like a dvd player which our Playstation did.

Tom, I am very impressed wit your weight loss!!! I think if you can find some high fiber snacks and even some protein snacks you like, it will definitely curb your appetite. I love fiber one bars and always have one with a cup of green tea. Water along with fiber or protein snacks also fill you up faster. Get into the mind…

I agree! I love the Fit and Lively Pizza from Pizza Hut as it has less cheese but yummies. I'd look at a thin and crispy, ask for light on the cheese and load it with lots of veggies and jalepenos for zing!!!

I was wondering how many of you use the extra calories earned by exercising. I have weight watchers drilled in my brain and the extra calories were not added in. Are those of you finding success with this site using the extra calories?

Great job! You have a lot to be proud of!!!!

One of the most enjoyable exercise I did was with my young children. I took them for lots of walks in their strollers as well as bicycled with them on the back of my bike, Try to walking, it wil be good for both of you and I always feel never too young to show your children how important even the simplest of exercise can…

I don't want to think about it as I have a head ache and am soooooo tired!!:laugh:

Hi Christy! I don't have 50 to lose but believe me, I need a lot of support in my weight loss goals. One day at a time is the only way I can do it and not beating myself up when I fall into a plate of chicken wings. I think for me it is taking a good look at the stuff I was eating and thinking of long term health.

Me too! Starting Weight: 156 Current Weight: 153 Labor Day Goal: 143 Pounds Per Week to Lose: 1.3 Final Goal: 130

I'm with you! Stats: 7/4-153 goal: 8/1-148!!!!! Can we all meet again and check our progress, say, make a date online for 8/1?

For those who are exercising and not losing weight, instead of focusing on the weight, try taking your measurements and compare. Muscle weighs more than fat and you may just have built your body up with better muscle tone. I know we dwell on weight more. I feel I am 25 pounds overweight and am trying to get to the weight…

Hi! I am also new to the site and have tried weight watchers but like this so much more! I find I make healthier choices this way and really like the fact exercise calories are added to use if I want. Good for you and here's to a healthier you!!!!

Hi! It is also not a great idea to eat just before bedtime. I was a habitual snacker at night and as I got older, I started to have problems with my digestive system. The doc told me to stop eating at least 3 hours before bedtime and I cannot tell you what a difference it made for me.

That is just wonderful! I have passed this site on to 3 of my friends as I feel inspiration like this needs to be shared!!!!

I'm from dairy country and also close to 50! I drink 1 cup of skim milk a day as well as eat a lot of broccoli, which is a veggie full of good vitamins! I try to keep away from any processed dairy products such as cheeses and yogurts. I love plain yogurt in smoothies as well as with fresh fruit with a sprinkle of brown…

Made some tasty humus today! 1 can of chickpeas, 1 large clove of fresh garlic, 2 TBSP of olive oil, 1 large freshly squeezed lemon. The recipe called for sesame oil but I did not add that, did not want the extra fat. Blended it up and ate 1 helping with fresh carrots. Very nice!!!!

Thanks!

I always make the mistake and put NH down! I am from NH, I grew up in Portsmouth and graduated in 1976. My mother lives in Dover! Love the state!!!!I am a special ed teacher and work with 4 paraprofessionals in my classroom. You guys are great!!!!!!

Thanks so much! I really like this site and like all the tools. I need to keep a food journal. I used to be on weight watchers but found I did not eat well at all and had a hard time tracking the good foods I needed to eat. Hope this will help me!!

Hi! I am new to this site and hope to get myself back on the right track I need support!!