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Hi! I'm 55 the end of this month, female with thyroid issues. It's impossible for me to lose weight no matter how hard I try but that doesn't stop me although it can be frustrating at times. I would be great to support each other. Add Me

Cardio exercise will boost your good cholesterol. The higher the good cholesterol the better.

I read that eating cholesterol foods does not cause high cholesterol. Cholesterol is made in the liver and you need cholesterol for proper functioning of cell membranes and brain Health. It could be hereditary. My total cholesterol is high but my doc says there are new guidelines now and my risk factors are low. So I don't…

I have never heard anything bad about olive oil. It is very good for you and the fats are good fats. the mediterranean diet is one of the best there is and olive oil is a main staple.

Anything that is plant related. Or is made from plants is a carb. Animal products are protein. Carbs are the body's source for energy. Although if eaten in excess and not metabolized get stored as fat. The only way I can lose weight is to limit carbs to about 60 grams daily and 1200 calories daily but I am 55 years old…

Hi. You sound like me. Whole foods only. No packages of processed foods and nothing artificial. I will open diary if you add me.

I live in Jersey but I'm from NY. Does that count? Lol

Hi, I'm Josie and need to lose about 70 lbs. Hoping that getting back to tracking on MFP will help.

The beans that you are reading about are either the dried beans such as garbanzo also called chick peas, red kidney beans, navy beans, pink beans, black beans, lima beans, lentils: let see have I missed any, probably but these are the ones I know of. Any way, these beans are also sold precooked in cans for convenience.…

Good morning ladies. I'm new to this group and am glad to be with gals my age who I can relate with. I am having a terrible struggle with trying to lose the weight since menopause began almost 2 years ago. Prior to that I was losing consistently but since then have gained 20 of the 40 lbs lost. I've had medical metabolic…

I was weighing in every morning but all the fluctuating made me nuts so now I'm gonna try for only once a week.

I only eat whole foods. Nothing processed and everything cooked myself from scratch. I would basically only be cutting out breads bagels, Triscuits. I don't have an allergy to it so I don't have to be meticulous about it.

Thank you. I will

I don't eat this kind of "junk" anyway so this would not be hard to eliminate. What I do love though is bagels. Sweets are not my thing.

Hi, I'm 52 with 40 lbs. to lose. Just finished a weight management 6 week course with a dietician and lost 6 lbs in six weeks which is quite the accomplishment for me. The scale wasn't budging at all. She had me switch up my exercise routine to doing intervals. Hard work but apparently it helped.

I have been asked by more than one person if my legs are naturally toned or do I work at it. Hell no it's not natural. I have been walking for exercise for 20 years. Even though I am overweight my legs are still very toned and complimented.

Feel free to add me. MFP is a great tool for accountability and tracking.

I can't even hula with a plastic hoop. Wish I could. This sounds like and easy, fun exercise with good results. Go for it!

Without exercise! Amazing! Congrats. I have been exercising like a crazy person and counting calories but it's a struggle to make any progress but I am NOT giving up. Thanks for the inspiration.

weight is 204, 5'6" 52 years old and as per my nutritionist/dietician 1400 calories daily with 5 fifty minute cardio intrval workouts per week.

the chest strap stretches and the watch spans to 8.5 inches. Hope this helps. p.s. my chest is 42" not counting boobs. lol

I only eat clean foods. Whole, unprocessed foods like fruits, veggies, whole grain, lean organic protein,legumes and fat free plain greek yogurt and a fat free chocolate fudgesicle as a treat.

Pie crust, cookie dough, bread dough/pizza, pasta dough, chicken salad, hummus. In the summer I use it to make water ice from frozen fruit and sugar syrup. After swirling the frozen stuff in the food processor you get a great water ice consistency, You can also do your shakes in there. Every kitchen should have a food…

That is so amazing! Wow! You inspired me today. <3 Thanks for sharing.

If you care about your health you'll stop drinking soda. IT'S POISON! Good luck and just do it pleeeeze.

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Eating vegetarian means no chicken or seafood along with no beef or pork. Vegetarians do eat cheese and dairy, and eggs depending on what type of vegetarianism is followed. You're describing flexitarian which is mostly vegetarian with occasional chicken/fish. Good luck regardless of your choice and Thank you for serving…

I like your sense of humor and you are absolutely right!

Going vegan is not an easy task. Vegans don't eat anything made from animals which is not only meat, poultry and fish but also cheese, eggs, and milk products. I tried vegetarian for awhile which wasn't so bad. Maybe you should start vegetarian and see how that goes. You also have to supplement with vitamins due to…

This is the proper/balanced way of eating. Eating fresh veggies especially greens, fruits, beans, whole grains ( brown rice, quinoa, wheat berries, etc) , nuts and seeds with minimal lean protein and cutting out processed foods is the healthiest way to eat. If you maintain the correct amount of calories for your form you…