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If you can't run try walking each day! I know about being down for injuries Have had a few myself! Made the mistake of going gung ho when I started the site! Now I try to remember is a slow race not a marathon!. Take it one day at a time. You are at the best place to be! MFP is a great place. friend me if you like!
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I weigh once a week. If you get hooked on the numbers you get discouraged and that's not what you want to do. Try weighing only once a week and if the numbers don't change take your measurements. I do measurements once a month. This is a lifestyle change and will take time with many ups and downs. Take it one day at a…
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I wear both Sketchers shape up and toners. I have had them for three years. I followed the directions to a tee as I have back, knee, and hip pain/ problems. I now wear them all the time. The back , knee and hip pain are gone. I tried on a pair of regular tennis shoes and can't walk in them! They take a while to get used…
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I wear both Sketchers shape up and toners. I have had them for three years. I followed the directions to a tee as I have back, knee, and hip pain/ problems. I now wear them all the time. The back , knee and hip pain are gone. I tried on a pair of regular tennis shoes and can't walk in them! They take a while to get used…
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congrats! You should be very proud of yourself! Think of how far you have come! Such a Great Milestone!
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I was wondering the same thing and found the recipe tab one day its the best thing there I agree.
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Welcome! You are in the best place to be. We are all in the same boat! MFP is great you will get motivation, encouragement and help. You are doing great with losing 4 pounds already! friend me. We can do this together!
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Thanks everyone for all the information. I am going to try and stagger the workouts and weights and take in more water. thanks for info on vitamins, That is something that never crossed my mind. Probably need to check this out.
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Welcome, You are at a good place with MFP. We are all in this together no matter how much weight you need to lose. You will Like this site, everyone is encouraging, helpful and motivating. Like you I have been on a roller coaster with my weight all my life. Take this one day at a time and remember it is a lifestyle change…
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Well said!!
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Great Job! There is so much change in the two pictures! Loved that you took the pictures in the same dress. It is amazing! Congratulations!
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no circulation problems Had a physical before I started on this journey!
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Don't give up. If you aren't losing weight take your measurements. Sometimes you are losing inches even if it's not showing a weight loss. This is a lifestyle change take it one day at a time and continue on. You have figured out what may be causing the problem so you took a big step. Hang in there it will get better!
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You are at the greatest place to be! Welcome to MFP. If your family and friends don't want to do this don't let it get you down. You will have plenty of friends here on MFP to motivate, encourage and help you. Take it one day at a time this is a lifestyle change and takes time. The first step was signing up and you won…
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Welcome, and yes this is the best place to be. I started a month ago and wish now some one had told me about this years ago. you are welcome to add me as a friend. We can do this together!
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I do it one day at a time and some days one minute at a time. You are in the right place with MFP. Start again, make sure you are eating all your calories and drinking water. Eat lots of fruit and veggies!! Exercise but do not over do. If weighing is getting you down don't do it. You will find that the scale may not change…
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Oh WOW! I would have walked away in the middle of her one way conversation! People like that are like talking to a brick wall! I have one word for her. RIDICULOUS You are a very BRAVE person to have stood there and listen to what you did!
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Welcome! You have found the right place to be. This is the greatest place to be. MFP is encouraging, helpful and motivating. Nobody judges you we are all in the same boat and helping each other. you are welcome to add me as a friend.
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My husband was also diagnosed with Diabetes type 2 about a year ago. He took the medicine but nothing else! He is a straight meat, potatotes and Dr. Pepper person. 4 months ago the Doctor gave him a wake up call! Get his blood work in proportion or there is serious consequences! It woke him up. He still is the meat…
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I am one of those older ladies and thought you put it nicely!! Thanks sometimes we need to hear that even at our age! You just made my day!:blushing:
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I bought sketchers 2 years ago and now can't wear a regular tennis shoe! I love them and they have done a lot of toning in my calves, thighs and buttocks. Don't expect instant results. Read the directions that come with them. For the first few weeks do exactly what it says. I followed the directions and it did exactly what…
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Welcome, I started MFP not long ago and have lost 10 lbs. I eat weird but that's okay it works for me. I have tried probably every diet and product out there and nothing ever worked. A friend recommended this site and I am glad I joined. This is the best place to be! You are not the only one in this predicament everyone is…
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Ya'll can add me I will be 60 September and have 7 grandkids I like to try and keep up with. What a challenge. I joined MFP about a month ago and have started loosing weight! Muffin top!!! There has to be a way. My doctor who is trying to loose (in her 30's) said she tried this every time she thinks about it she pulls her…
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keep your head up and still get his attention when he comes in to see you! Sometimes they just need a knock on the head to realize they aren't listening. You Can do it!
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sorry hit the wrong button. So next time you see your doctor get his attention when he first comes in let him know what you need and what you expect from him. BOTTOM LINE IS YOU ARE PAYING HIM. Also remember you are doing this and have put the right foot forward. You are now With a great group of people. Here you will find…
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I worked with doctors for years. Even went to them till I had enough. I changed and went to a D.O. I will never change back! The D.O. we have is great! She doesn't try to overdose you with medications but tries to find alternative methods. This is not saying she doesn't give you medicine when you need it. But she does…
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I could have come home with all of todays frustration and sat around all night but I didn't. Instead I went to the pool did aerobics and swam unitl the day washed away!
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Think that says it all!! :bigsmile:
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Hobble is right!!!! Back out and knees swollen like a small basket ball!! (not quite that big but enough to be serious hindrance!) My old age and my young mind got me in trouble! Have to remember keep it simple and slow to start. Thanks
