downhomechik

I'm 43. Gonna be 44 in Dec

For me it means committment to eating healthy foods and making good choices when I eat. Like eating a good breakfast: oatmeal & fruit or greek yogurt & baby carrots versus two bowls of fruity pebbles with whole milk. Exercising regularly committing to it and actually doing it. Losing weight is math...burn more calories…

I've decided to go this route as well!!!

That would be a good quote across the top of this site....IF YOU BITE IT: Write it!!!!

I have struggled with this too! I've been eating under calories (not really on purpose) so I'm bumping up intake and I've actually bought some protein shakes to fill it. I feel better eating a big more. A boiled egg helped me too.

I agree! It is a personal, individual choice. Everyone has different medical conditions that may or may not merit needing this tool to help them. Skinny people who have never had weight issues look at overweight people and think we just eat too much and we are lazy. Aren't we doing the very same thing if we say bariatric…

It depends on what you were talking about and if family members were nearby he may not want them involved in the conversation therefore is going to pretend nothing is wrong to the rest of the world. Having serious talks is something I try to reserve for when alone and able to focus on them.

BUCKET LIST: -Marry a man I love in a wedding of my own creation with all my loved ones smiling -Publish a book of poetry/prose -Spend a week in a tropical paradise soaking up the culture, sun & beach -Learn sign language -Learn to play the piano -Sing with a band again -Owe no bills! -Buy a dodge charger!

OMG...you think you've seen everything!

I have about the same amount to lose and that same thing worries me. Losing at a stedy pace can help and so will keeping yourself hydrated...I'm trying both these things. Also moisturize with lotion!

Wendy - You have some wonderful events going on and congrats on your daughter dieting with you and the upcoming grandbabies!!! I lived that life....with someone so much like that~~ so I know all too well the inner turmoil it creates. What I can say from the other side is ... fight for your rights to be the person you wish…

Hello. I've been on a mission to become healthy since 2010 when diagnosed with Cancer. I'm cancer free as of this moment and 2012 is my year to lose the weight I've packed on and make my inner/outer shell more aligned with my mental state. I'm an avid gardener and grew up farming with cows, chickens. This year our garden…

fabulous job!!!!

LOL...however, some people are do as I say not as I do kinda people.... :laugh:

Mine was covered under health insurance

I've struggled with this my whole life. I've successfully lost 50-70 lbs and over time I gave up and just stopped taking care of me. Number one in your life should be YOU. If you fall back into old habits it means you aren't putting you first. Who is first in your life if not yourself? If you had any health problems that…

I seem to have the opposite. I can walk outside for a lot longer but all in all I have the problem with my feet and legs. I do have orthos for my feet. Monday I start Physical therapy for me feet/legs to see if they can assist.

I've lost 17 and I'm looking to lose 60 more!:smile:

I'd see a podiatrist first. But I will share that I spent over $500 on a pair of orthos at podiatrist and the $50 Dr. Scholls work just as well for my poor, low arch. First she must be treated.

Some things I have tried: If they have fish and salad I move in that direction. I have asked for the salad to be made. Most places have lettuce and salad fixings. If its breakfast, ask for omelet with veggies, egg white only. I ask about how the fish is made and if the toppings scream fattening, I'll ask for it with no…

Im in!

baby carrots afternoon snack time

I met with a nutritionist/dietician and she was fabulous. I did not know how much of what I needed to eat eat day to get the proper nutrients and this was a big help to me. Once I had a plan I was better able to outline how I needed to eat so I was eating healthy not just low cal.

thats a good idea. For me: I don't eat when I'm not hungry thinking....oh hooray, finally ! I'm wondering if this is the best choice to not eat?

On occasion!

I have lost 17 and looking to drop 60 more lbs this year!!! It's aggressive I know but I'm going to give it my all.

I always notice in my legs since I am blessed (not) with skinny legs but a plump middle. I'm like, really??? Why in my legs? Feels like the waistline is the last to go with me-but could seem like this since its the biggest part?

I just realized yesterday that I am not getting out of breathe carting loads of laundry from basement to first floor and hanging out on the line! I was so thrilled!!! And I can roll over in bed at night without feeling like I'm hefting thousands of pounds from side to side!

Heee hee....I did the same thing!!!!

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