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I'm so in! Need to get back on the wagon and lose about 41 lbs. Starting weight: 225 lb (Jan 1 2018) Goal weight: 184 Current weight: 225 lbs. (my next weigh in is Jan 8, 2018) Total weight lost: - This week's successes: Five days in a row of instense exercising! This week's challenges: The workouts are challenging, but…

We all need sodium for our body to function, but too much can cause health issues. If you do have a medical reason, then you should limit it to about 1500 mg a day. Medical reasons may include high blood pressure, anything heart or vascular related, kidney disease, diabetes, and cancers. Additionally, sodium can cause…

This is not a healthy marriage, if he's threatening to call the cops. You have every right to leave the house if you want. Unless you're living in some bassackwards middle eastern country, then he has no legal ground to stand on and prevent you from leaving the house. What are the cops going to do? Nothing. I'm sure it…

If you're using a web browser version, then try removing cookies and deleting web browser cache, close your browser, reopen browser and see if that works. If you're using a mobile app version, then try shutting down the app completely (force close) and reopening it. If that doesn't work, then uninstall the app, re-download…

LOL That sucks! They need to reinstall the firmware.

Java apps always scare me. Thanks for the tip though!

I will try and help as I don't see anyone else replying yet. Losing then gaining back....It happens from what I've read on other MFP posts. I myself lost 8-10 pounds last month, gained about 8 back. I'm hoping it was just muscle gain + water retention as a lot of folks on here say it very well could be, sine three of my…

Whatever you did in the past worked great if you got to a size 1-2 and you are that tall. Luckily, you have age on your side right now. If I could die and come back to life again, I wish it could be back to my early 20's when my metabolism was still sky high, and I had endless energy. You mentioned that you have changed up…

You sound like you're a very hard-working woman. You do a lot. You work 8 hours a day to help pay the bills. You take a lot of extra time to help out the kids at your school. You go to the gym 3 times a week on top of being on your feet all day. So when your husband had the audacity to critique you in a negative way…

More friends more fun! I will send friend requests to you all. I am an MFP user for several years now, and have been actively logging status updates for the past couple of weeks. I intend to keep that trend running. Anyone else can send me a friend request. I'll do my best to reply to all of your posts! Best wishes to all…

Hi Dave! Welcome to the community and having MFP friends to be accountable should really help with your journey. It seems to be working for me so far. I will send you a friend request.

My parents did that program a long time ago, back in the late 80's I believe. I didn't know it was still around. How is it working so far? I seem to recall that the program used a meal replacement shake. Do they still have that? Anyway, feel free to add me as a friend. I'm always willing to help motivate or be motivated!

Oh and Cera, that is absolutely incredible how much weight you've lost!!! Glad to have you in my corner!

I think I've added you all now and congratz on taking the first step or continuing those steps towards better fitness! I look forward to helping you all stay motivated and am expecting the same in return! :happy: If anyone else checks this post, feel free to add me as I'm always accepting friend requests. I do not…

Fell off the wagon, the horse, and a cliff! For some reason I keep getting back up and refuse to quit. I want those results I worked so hard for several years ago! Add me, please!

I hear 'ya! Once I hit 40 that metabolism really slowed down and it is taking twice as long to lose the weight. I wish I had continued to work out when I really got back into fitness about 8 years ago. Had I stuck with it I would not currently be trying to lose 15 pounds again! I'll add you as a friend. It's always good to…

Add another one to the list of getting on that roller coaster and can't get off!

Hey Adam! Let's help each other out. Sent you a friend request. I too am looking for more MFP friends to keep me consistent or just shoot the breeze and add some motivation to my day.

We're all in this together! Those of us who hit that 30 yr. + mark have to use all the tools available to keep the weight off and get fit. Sent you a friend request. I too have been using MFP for a while, but am now finally branching out for extra support. I think that's what will keep me logging daily.

Once I hit 30 years old the metabolism started to slow down. The rumors are true! I'm sure that's what happened to you. It's okay, we're all with you and we're all in the same boat - trying to get healthy and fit again! Sent you a friend request. Have a good one and keep logging those calories!

My wife also has a NordicTrack elliptical. Hers is about 1 to 2 years old, but last month it too started making that really loud squeeking. I really think it needs to be oiled, but I'd probably have to take the dang thing apart and I really don't want to mess it up. The warranty on hers expired a few months ago otherwise I…

RodaRose nailed it. I too get harassed, especially by those closest to me, which is ironic since you think they would want me to be healthy! From my many years of experience, I've found that people do this as a way of justifying their own bad eating behaviors or they secretly want you to fail so that they can then point a…

bodybuilding . com might be a good place to start otherwise I wouldn't worry so much about eating so often if you want to gain muscle. If you want to gain, you need to eat more nutrient dense foods, lean proteins, and supplement. Oh and don't forget to work out HARD with the weights. Low reps, high resistance. You'll…

I usually do, yes. A couple of years ago I did that and lost about 20 pounds. It works if you keep at it. The 'keeping at it' is the tough part. Another tough thing for most people is figuring out their Activity Level. I mostly sit at a desk in front of a computer all day, so I marked Sedentary. I've read from a bunch of…

Sounds like you're doing everything you should be doing! Keep it up and you will be very healthy and fit in just months! Then the pounds will drop off and by then you will have developed good habits to last a lifetime. Congrats on the success so far!

Eating plenty of fiber is good for your body, but you don't want to overdo it on a constant basis. You could end up with a lot of bloating, frequent flatulents, and frequent visits to a restroom (speaking from experience). Instead, eat it in moderation and try to get most of your fiber from fresh food sources like…

It's going to happen and it happens to us all. Everyone is allowed a cheat day or a cheat meal. Without it we wouldn't be normal. Next time you feel like that hungry, drink a full glass (or two) of water. That will help to fill up your stomach. Another trick I heard is to grab some peanut butter from the peanut jar and eat…

BMI isn't a perfect number and neither is Wii Fit, which was programmed by way too skinny or way overweight software programmers. :huh:

Honestly, yes you look too skinny. I had the same problem a few years ago when I did a ton of cardio and didn't eat a lot of protein/good cards, but luckily my mom saw me and said I was looking too skinny/unhealthy....not anorexic by any means, but just needed to bulk up. Unfortunately, I fell off the fitness wagon a few…

I beg to differ. No need for a healthy adult to take multivitamins? Think again. Our food supply is so depleted of its nutrients and vitamins by the time it gets into our homes. EVERYONE should consume a good multivitamin in addition to eating healthy. If you're not, then you're not giving your body enough nourishment. Ask…