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I read that Taraji P. Henson (I love her!) does 15 minutes of cardio each morning. 15 minutes is really not bad. I do that on days I work and longer on days off. I also have worked up to jogging on the treadmill. For some reason, a slow jog seems easier than brisk walking. Finally, I have my lunch and clothes ready so that…

Me :)

I'm 47 and recently got serious about regular exercise and healthy eating so that I don't have to take medicine for high chloesterol. I'm happy to have new friends.

You are welcome to add me! I've been trying to stay within my calories this past month and can use accountability as well :smile:

Incredible! Thanks for the inspiration.

I'm 44 and have been on here for almost a year. I've lost 48 lbs. so far. Feel free to add me! P.S. Turning 40 wasn't too bad ;)

Phenix City!

I live in Phenix City and work in Columbus, Georgia (across the river). I'm also from Wetumpka (my family moved there when I was 12) and my parents still live there. It's changed a lot since the Indian casino moved in. Also, I went to U of A and i'm a big Bama fan. Roll Tide!

I'm a librarian and surrounded by books every day (which is fabulous!) I've read mostly children's and YA fantasy-- Harry Potter series, Hunger Games series, Divergent, Madeline L'Engle (A Wrinkle in Time series), etc., etc. As for adult lit, I went through an Anne Rice and Douglas Adams phase in college and recently…

I'm 44 and yes, I agree, it is harder. But i'm planning to hang in there. I hope you do, too :)

I really admire you. I watch a lot of those TLC shows like "My 600 Pound Life" and "My Weight is Killing Me" and it always makes me feel so sympathetic for people suffering with morbid obesity. I especially admire anyone who tries to lose the weight without surgery, although I don't look down on those who do. Surgery is…

Phenix City!

Wow! Thanks for the inspiration.

Uh, no. University of Alabama is my alma mater. I stand true, even surrounded by Tigers and Dawgs. Can you tell we take football seriously down here? I'm sure the England and Australian contingent don't know what the heck we're talking about ;)

I work in Georgia and live across the river in Alabama. Roll Tide!!!!

I'm a librarian. I work with all women and several of us are dieting. If any of the staff tried bringing in a cake they'd have books thrown at them ;) Seriously, we do have goodies brought in from time to time. It's getting much easier for me to resist. Most days I bring a lunch and snacks to work--usually a weight…

I recommend a book called "Diet Rehab." I'm reading it now and it's explaining why I've been addicted to food all my life. According to the author some people are low in serotonin and some in dopamine and that's what makes us crave high fat and sugary foods. It has nothing to do with "willpower" and everything to do with…

As a working person, and someone who doesn't enjoy cooking, I take the easy way out during the week. Most mornings I eat a granola bar for breakfast (in the car on the way to work) and a lean cuisine for lunch with a piece of fruit, yogurt or carrots and hummus as a snack. These are all items that are easy to pack and…

I love this topic! I'm a librarian and read all the time. Lately i've read a lot of health related books. I really enjoyed "Diet Rehab" by Mike Dow which explains how we literally get addictied to high fat and sugary foods. I also enjoyed, " Secrets of a Former Fat Girl" by Lisa Delaney. She imparts lots of wisdom but in a…

I enjoy looking at what others eat, too. Feel free to add me.

That underwear thing got me too! I kept thinking the dryer was shrinking them; no, I was just growing ;)

That was a response to the lady who took her photo down because guys want to friend her!

You must be really pretty! No men try to friend me ;) But i'm with you, i'm happy with my man and only looking for weight loss support!

I totally second what Action Figure said. My problem hasn't been losing weight, it's always keeping the weight off. I'd be afraid of a shake diet because once you go off you're likely to gain the weight back and more. Feel free to friend me and check out my daily food diary. I'm working on losing 70 lbs. and keeping it off…

I sent you a friend request. We have a lot in common. I'm also 5'4 and around 210-220 lbs and I live in Georgia! I love that greasy Southern food but am having to eat differently. It sounds like your girls are great support. Good luck.

I'm back again as well. I'm 12 pounds over what I started at a couple of years ago! Consistency and dedication is what I'm working for this time. I'm tired of not being able to fit in my jeans :) Good luck to you.

I weighed today. 5'4" and 185 lbs. :( Please count me in.

I've usually been able to take weight off but keeping it off is hard. Now at age 42 both are hard. Feel free to add me.

42 and in the same boat :)

I've been divorced for 6 years and now engaged to a man I love like crazy. Is it true love? The only true love I'm sure about is between myself and my child and myself and God.