Lolyballs Member

FIRST NAME: Loretta USER NAME: Lollyballs GENDER: Female STARTING WEIGHT (SW): 276 CURRENT WEIGHT (CW): 273.1 GOAL WEIGHT (GW): 145 AGE: 52 BIRTH MONTH: October GEOGRAPHICAL AREA: N. Central Florida FAVORITE FOOD: Mexican... anything FAVORITE ACTIVITY: creating...( jewelry, cooking, writing, painting, decorating)

Stay away! We don't want your disease! ok, I happened to grab a graphic novel. Blankets by Craig Thompson. I have not read any of it... other than that one line.

actually pretty warm, but breezy

Almonds Avocado Oatmeal Eggs Fresh Veggies

sounds like low blood sugar... I agree with others that you need to eat a little more, but try to balance your carbs and protein. This is something I just learned myself... for every 15 grams of carb, you need 7 grams of protein.

Hey! Loretta here from Grand Island. I am hoping to find someone who goes to the Y in Tavares. I haven't been since 10/11. I was going with someone who had to leave and then my step dad passed, mom needed me and well, I'm having a difficult time walking back through the door. Maybe we could share a ride... take turns…

welcome to MFP! The people here are the best in the universe! They offer support, motivation, a shoulder when needed and a kick in the pants if that is needed anytime. I absolutely love it here and hope you will too.

I am impressed! I have been so upset with myself... I started trying to lose in March as well after I purchased tickets to see my favorite artist in concert the 29th of this month. I was doing so good and then I am not sure what happened, but I gained back all the weight I had lost. When I started in March I was 272, I…

Thank you!

it must be the moon... I'm having a bummer something too. (week, month,year?) I'm considering buying a punching bag so I can take it out on something! This will pass and things will get better... keep reminding yourself of that and believe it. Try to find something that will make you laugh. Try this...…

I was the same way. I joined the Y... they had this thing here where you could go the whole month of June free, if you decided to join and did so by the end of the month, they waived the joining fee. A friend talked me into going because was afraid to go alone. I was trying desperately to lose weight and it wasn't…

I know exactly what you mean! Sounds like you are eating the right food, diary looks good, but it just doesn't feel good. Guilt takes over. I try to think about what my doctor told me. Stop worrying about losing weight an start eating healthier! That's what I try to do. Lately I've been making some bad food choices...(…

it looks like that system has worked for you very well... I think it is a good idea since everyone's needs are different. We should come up with something that works for us. Thanks for sharing. I might try this too.

Could be a plateau and more calories might get you going again. You could cut the calories in your coffee by using a different creamer. How much exercise are you getting in? Maybe you just need to switch things up some, add a different exercise, drink less coffee, add a few more calories... good luck

I like it!

I take it myself. The doctor increased the dosage on mine and I dropped 30 pounds... stayed at that weight for 2 years and he took it away. I had to beg him to give it back when the numbers started going back up. I don't think it suppresses my appetite so much as it keeps me going. You know what... now that I think about…

OUCH! I hope that toe heals quickly for you. I know you don't want to hear the whole long story, but I will tell you that I gained close to 70 pounds after a back injury and listening to a doctor tell me you can't do this or that. A diabetes educator and a nutritionist used to stop in to see me once a week to teach me…

wtg! This is good to hear, I am so happy for you guys and thank you for the motivation! I too am diabetic and would love to get off these meds!!

I am diabetic and my doc told me I could do this if the fiber count was over 4 grams per serving. Since I have started trying to lose weight I have not subtracted the fiber.

Look how far you have come! You don't need workout partners... you are doing this for you, not them! I am mildly agoraphobic, my problem is mostly about going alone, but when my workout partner abandoned me, I had to jump in and just go. I go to the Y during the slow periods so it's not so bad. And guess what? When my…

This sounds like a great organization and your walk in on my birthday so that was a sure sign that I was supposed to do something... donation sent! I will pass the word on to family and friends.

This is the best advice! I was just telling someone else that sometimes you have to force yourself to get up and just do it! I have been disabled since 2004, but when I was working, I remember a customer asking me one time how I kept a smile on my face. My answer... when people ask me how I'm doing, I always tell them I'm…

Sometimes you have to force yourself to get up and do it, but once you have gotten out there you will feel so much better... mentally and physically! Maybe if you know someone who goes to the gym, you can ask to tag along. I am mildly agoraphobic, but once I make a commitment I have to go. When I have an appointment, or…

you keep eating your goal... forget yesterday and the day before. Keep looking forward. We are human and we screw up. The important thing is that we get up, dust ourselves off and continue on.

I love Big Fish! Fried Green Tomatoes, It's a Funny Story, The Notebook, Secret Window, Phenomenon, Lord of the Rings, Up! Avatar... I could go on and on.

what is he calorie content on something like this. It sounds good. I also know Hungry Girl does "I can't believe it's not potato salad" using cauliflower that I have heard is excellent. I can't wait to try this!

There are lots of things that keep me on track. The people here help a lot! Also, I want this more than anything. I am tired of that fat girl in my mirror! I want to live to see my grand children go to college, and they aren't even conceived yet! I want to look better for the Josh Groban concert I am going to in October…

aahhhhh Hurricanes! gotta love em! I'm in Florida and know too well what you are going through. Board games, cards, book and puzzles are a must! In 2004 we were without power for over a week here. There were people who had it far worse than we did though. It was a time for bonding and getting to know your neighbors...we…

welcome to MFP. I'll tell you, you have come to the right place! I am so happy I joined this site after a friend told me about it. I tell everyone about it... even told my doctor so he can recommend it to patients. Everyone is so helpful and it's so easy to track your calories. Just be honest with yourself, holler when you…

I count those things because they are difficult for me to do. As I continue to build strength I will probably drop them from my diary. 3 yrs ago I couldn't make it to the end of my driveway so I am getting there!