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Hi, stumbled upon this group. I'm Sharron from Northern Virginia. I'm in my 60s and am hyper-thyroid challenged. Been on, but mostly off mfp for decades. I've reached a peak in my weight and am back to course correct my life. God bless!

As I'm on thyroid meds and soy blocks absorbing of the meds, I have since downloaded the Optavia resource page that tells me which products have soy. Now I am taking the meds first thing in the morning with a non-soy shake/smoothie. Feeling much better. Progress: 5 weeks - 14 lbs. No cravings, not hungry, sleeping better,…

3 weeks in 10 lbs loss.

I hear you about not wanting someone to tell me what to do. I wanted on the program, but didn't want a coach. However, having had the coach for 1.5 weeks now. She really is just sending helpful info and answering questions, which is really helpful. I quit WW because I felt it was too smothering. I felt that I had the…

For the past 2 days I have been adding a bit of the 75 Hard https://andyfrisella.com/pages/75hard-info . I've been trying to do one workout inside and one workout outside, read 10 pages of non-fiction a day, I've really got to up my H2O to 1 gallon (128 oz). I'm only doing 64 oz via Optivia. I read that dehydration works…

For Keto - Every part of my cholesterol went up. So much so that the doctor wanted to put me on meds immediately. I told her that I could get it under control with diet. It's been three months and I have brought it down quite a bit. My problem was that I was eating real eggs instead of egg substitute. I don't have a…

I like that it is a plan for optimal health and not a weight loss program. Losing the weight is just phase 1. It also incorporates weight management, motion, sleep, mind, and surroundings.

I guess I will see what happens. I feel good on it so far. More energy and I'm losing weight. No cravings. Not hungry all the time. The food isn't bad. It is expensive, but I can afford to pay for a program that is working for me. I like having a coach that checks up on me and answers questions.

both my sons are getting married in the next 6 months

SW: 213 CW: 194 GW: 144 Started Keto on labor day, so about 8 weeks. Now reading "Plant Paradox" and removing nightshades to get rid of lectins, as well as other harmful ingredients from my life, e.g., soaps, lotions, deodorants, etc. Need some friends - please friend me :)

Hey 50+, Yesterday the Fed Gov't shut down, so I went hiking around a lake for 5 miles. Doing a prescribed workout 4-5 times a week. Hope this helps. Sharron from Wash DC

I exercised on Saturday and Monday (Holiday). Today I ran through the exercise plan that I will do for the next month with the trainer. After that there was only time to do the cardio part today - powerwalk on treadmill with increase every 2 min, then decrease every 2 min halfway through. My goal is to lose 1.5 lbs per…

Rowing machine hands down. However it is very hard to find a really good rowing machine. The ones in the gym are often crap and you don't get resistance in the initial pull where you would use your legs.

Hi, I'm Sharron (from Washington DC area - Northern VA) I've been gone from mfp for awhile. My gym has an APB out for me. I'm 53 (soon to be 54). I've got 50 lbs to lose. I bowl. I'm a youth leader in my church. I play keyboard for the youth band (which is awesome that I can do this in my old age). Looking for more mfp…

Late starter, but I'm in! Date: January 24, 2017 Starting weight: 198 Weekly weight: Goal weight (March 24): 188

Hi, I'm Sharron. I have two bad knees, but am wanting to give it a shot. I've enjoyed interval running in the past and would like to do it again. My theory is that my knees will stop hurting if I can get the excess weight off my body. We'll see if that can be accomplished. I have a fitbit and have been walking for exercise…

The prep (finding recipes), grocery shopping (reading labels), and food prep (because there are very few prepared foods you can buy) is a lot of work. Getting the right balance of binders (rice and bananas) along with the high fiber veggies and foods is a must. Otherwise it is going well.

I'm on Day 5. Our church is only doing a 10 day Daniel Fast, but I'm considering doing the 21 day Daniel Fast.

Happy Birthday and Congratulations. You are an inspiration to us all.

What a nice group. I'm 51. Starting again. 2 college aged sons and 1 husband :) 2nd grade sunday school teacher. Full time Gov't desk jockey ;) I need to lose a lot of weight before a big meeting at the end of Sept. We see each other annually and I hate going there having gained a bunch of weight. Oh well. One lb at a…

Sharron Cook 51 SW 190.6 (march 1) GW 180 (April 1)

Name: Sharron Age: 51 Height: 5'5" Start Weight (1st March): 192.5 Goal Weight (1st April): 182.5 1st March: 8th March: 15th March: 22nd March: 29th March: 1st April: Weight lost/gained this week: Weight lost/gained this month: Successes/struggles this week: Friend me. I'd like to have some friends that are doing the…

Ever hear of leaky gut syndrome? Read "Clean gut" by Alejandro Junger, MD. We are supposed to have all these "good guys" linking arms along our intestine walls. Sometimes "bad guys" come in and link arms. They all get coated with this armor. When the security detail comes along to review the troops they all look alike.…

Same for me!!!

good job! You can do it!

I track it as aerobics low impact, as I'm following the low impact lady, which is about 220.

Congrats on the Elliptical purchase and placement! I was on vacation all last week and on business travel the week before. This challenge is shot for me, but I'm back now to cheer you all on and gearing up for the next challenge :)

Start with a number that seems comfortable to you. See if you lose weight. If not, lower it by 500 cals. Adjust according to how many pounds you want to lose. Remember to figure in exercise.

Lots of exercise planned this week, because of the good weather. SW: 196.6 Week 1: 195.5 Week 2: ?? tuesday GOAL: No chips/crackers/candy! Drink my 12 cups of H20 Oz of water I need to drink daily: 97 oz = 12+ glasses (8oz) of water drinker <----you will always post this!!! Water I drank: Saturday: about 7 Sunday: about 7…

I'm so technically challenge, but I found the week 2 topic message board, YAY. I usually do all this using my smart phone, esp over the weekend. So I don't get to the boards till Monday. SW: 196.6 Week 1: 194.5 Week 2: ?? Monday GOAL: No chips/crackers/candy! Drink my 12 cups of H20 Oz of water I need to drink daily: 97 oz…