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Welcome Mark from another newbie -- but not a newbie to struggling with weight and good nuturition. I think you will find the accountability of MFP and MFP friends will really help you. Count me in when you need encouragement. This is a great journey you are undertaking. You and your family will be blessed for it. I'll…
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Those same guys who gave the girls kudos for not wearing make-up -- will be complaining in a few years - "She never fixes herself up anymore!" Do what makes YOU feel good. When you feel good, you act confidently and that's a beautiful thing! :flowerforyou: Yvonne
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It's great that you are working to eat healthier and lose weight. It's never too late! You, your husband and your son will all benefit! I'll send you a friend request. Yvonne
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Anything seasoned well can taste good. Spinach with a little garlic, butter subsititute and jalapeno salt. Fish with lemon pepper or basil and ginger. Chicken with a dry barbecue rub. Corn on the cob with lime and cayenne pepper or lime and cilantro. It's all about the flavor. Don't eat diet food, eat wholesome, low fat…
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One day doesn't define you. Kick the pebble out of your shoe and keep on going. I like that you looked back and knew the things you missed that got you off track. You can do it and you're worth the effort! Head held high! Go tackle the day ! :-) Yvonne
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I have some silly strategies but they seem to work for me although I still have a long way to go. I lost 50 pounds 3 years ago and then had major surgery, stopped exercizing and eating healthy and gained it back. My 6'1 slim son and my brother (who is not slim) live with me. My son can eat a lot due to his age and activity…
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Hi - My allocation is 1200 per day too - partly because I sit in front of a computer most of the day and also because of maturity (don't like that 'age' word :-) As you mature, you burn less. I am never hungy though but one of my strategies is drinking herbal tea, particularly at night. I drink decaf cinammon, peach, chai…
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I've lost track of the number of times I've lost/gained weight. Never give up. It's cool that you are a belly dancer! You can do it - this will be the time you win! :-) I'll send you a friend request. Yvonne
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Welcome from another newbie! I think you will like it. It has helped me to focus. I read your profile and thought it was so cool that you want to get healthy to set a great example for your husband. I think it will work. As he sees you succeed, he will want to try too. Plus when you get all the junky food out of the house,…
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Welcome! From another newbie - joined this month after a friend told me about it. It really does help and the people are great. I'll send you a friend request. Here is that last 20 pounds going away FOREVER! :-) Yvonne
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Hi Misty! Another Texas girl over here - I sent you a friend request. Good for you in investing in yourself. You and your daughter will be blessed by your commitment to health. I renewing that commitment for myself on MFP. Best of success on your journey to good health! Yvonne
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Just counting calories as that is what has worked in the past. I see the calories as a budget. I can have anything I want to eat -- but it's easy to see what gives you the best bang for the buck after you see how it adds up. My indulgence is flavored creamer in my coffee, normally limited to 2 per day. But I'm now using a…
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I love your commitment and enthusiasm. It will see you through to great success! Sending you a friend request. You can do it! Yvonne
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You are not alone. I think a lot of us struggle with emotioanal eating. We turn to food for comfort when we shouldn't. The comfort is temporary as we get upset when we realize how much we've eaten. I gained my weight back by not remining myself how important I am and how important my health is. If you can get all the junky…
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Hi Aimee - so sorry to hear about your marriage. Sometimes difficult times are turning points in our lives to more positive things. I'll send you a friend request. I'm new to the site but really like it so far. Count me as a friend! Yvonne
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Hi Jessica! Welcome from another newbie. I really like the site and I think you will too. I'll send you a friend request. Best of success! Yvonne
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Hi Hollie - I'll send you a friend request. I've only been here a couple of weeks and the community part is great to see how well people are doing - it's encouraging. You can do it - don't give up! Yvonne
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Hi! I'm new to the site too but not new to the fight against snacking! :smile: Send me a friend invite - I'll be glad to help. One of my strategies against snacking is the great herbal teas - cinammon, vanilla, chai - great flavor and no calories. I drink a couple of cups a night which is when the snacking bug hits. I walk…
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You can add me. I'm new to the website but not new to the 'roller coaster'! :wink: Keep the faith!
