lbtewksbury Member

South Florida, 79 and having to use the a/c

I'd like to join, I've been on a rollercoaster after the death of my mom last year and food has been my comforter, but I'm ready to start losing again, no excuses. CW : 186 Goal: 155

This group of ladies is very supportive, I am so glad I found you guys, someone asked where in Florida I'm from and it's a little town called Okeechobee, right at the top of the lake. I'm feeling really good about my choices lately, I have been able to stay under my calorie goal and I know the weight will start coming off…

I'm Linda and I'm from Florida, trying to be "super Strict" on my diet until August 20, (we have a beach trip to Ft. Myers), I am the mother of 3 all grown, twin boys in College, my daughter is married. I am the only one in my immediate family that struggles with my weight, so they don't really understand. I am totally…

Hi, I turned 50 in March and think of myself as pretty fit, but my weight loss has stalled and I have actually increased my activity. Is this a product of being 50? Is this what I have to look forward too....eating less and exercising more just to stay the same. I have a bet with my husband and when I lose 30 pounds , he…

My son told me that Abs are made in the gym and exposed in the kitchen! Just a thought, everybody might be right!!!

My only advice to you would be, make sure you are weighing the food and accurately recording your portions. I would eyeball things thinking I knew portion sizes and once I started measuring, I realized I was eating alot more than I realized. Don't give up , this is very doable and does take time. Good luck!!!!!

Thank you for your post, please ignore the naysayers. Trust in God! Add me if you would like, I love bonding with other Christians.

5'9" 166.5

Usually use the multigrain english muffins, but I didn't have any this morning so I used 2 slices of Ezekiel bread (160 cal.) and a slice of veggie cheese (40cal) . It's yummy and I agree with the other post , it keeps me full till lunch!:smile:

We"ve been married for 25 years this coming June. By putting God in the center of our marriage, we can get through anything. We have 3 amazing children , two in college and one graduated college and is married. We are now having the time of our lives!!!!!

Okeechobee, here!!!!:smile:

5.5 pounds, finally getting back to pre-holiday weight!:smile:

Are you talking about eat at the calorie level of your goal weight? I definitely think it makes a lot of sense. Theorectically, you would never have to adjust your calories , you would just maintain once you reach goal , eating the same calorie levels throughout. I'm interested to hear everyone's thoughts.

Great Job, you should be so proud:smile:

Okay, thanks, I just want to maximize my effort and didn't want to be counterproductive.

5" 8.5 CW: 163 GW: 150? Not sure if I can pull it off, I am like everyone else, I just want to be toned, it would be nice to have abs!!!!

I was avoiding fruit for a while because of all the sugar and then I did the GM diet that calls for only fruit (no banana)one of the 7 days and I was amazed at how good I felt and how much water weight I lost. Now that I am off that I have been eating berries, watermelon and cantaloupe anytime I want something sweet and…

I have ab envy:laugh:

48 and working on being in the best shape of my life, although it is a little tougher to lose the weight , no doubt about it!!!!!

Fantastic job, I too am 5'9" and I weigh 170, I had gotten down to 160 and was much happier at that weight, of course I am a little older than you, twice your age , and know it will take some time but I am determined. You look great , keep it up!!!!!

My daughter and I are starting it today, she is getting married on June 16 so it will be exactly right for what we want to accomplish, I have done it before, it's a great ,challenging program, I was in the best shape of my life when I got thru, I just wish I would've continued it. Please add me and we will motivate each…

I'm 5'8.5 and weigh 170, my 8's are tight but my 10's fit pretty good, At 160 my 8's fit good so I am trying to get back to that. I am 48 years old and this weight just doesn't want to leave, but now that the holidays are behind us and summer is coming, I intend to start hitting it hard!!!!

Katieallen 7, Thanks, I noticed that you are 19, they just turned 20!!!

Thanks everyone, obviously the first picture should say 194, the 1 got cut off. I can't tell you how much everyone's support has meant and the days when I didn't feel like doing it I would log in and get inspired. This is the best site ever.

I just posted this on Success Stories and of course the first picture is supposed to be 194....30 pounds lost so far 15 to go!

I am 5'8.5" and 160, my dress pants are size 8 and loose but my jeans are either 8 or 10 and depending on the brand 10 fits better. My goal weight is 145, but I am pretty happy now, would love to get to the 150's and see if my size changes, my daughter gets married in June and I want to be very fit for that. I am 47 and in…

Incredible how toned you are, is it similar to P90X?

Okeechobee!! Went to college in Orlando years ago, I'm a 4th generation Floridian.:flowerforyou:

I am hesitant to post this, but I got surgery 2 years ago after I lost 30 pounds and looked like a boy, it was very difficult to explain to my 3 teenage children, my daughter gave me the hardest time, but I explained to her that even she was more endowed than me and she is pretty tiny too. My boys were supportive just…