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All week long I've been verifying what some MFP members have created in the nutrition database against actual product labels and/or manufacturer websites and found that the MFP-Members skewed the numbers in their favor: In other words, they could eat more (cheating). I now scrutinize the nutrition information before adding…

Hi, bluefield100! I, too, want to lose 60lbs. I started on January 1st, at 220. It was a bit bumpy, but I did manage to lose 5 pounds last month. There's a motivation behind my wanting to lose 60lbs.: I need to renew my drivers license by 09-30-2015. I will be 61 in September. (I have always been truthful about my weight…

"It hurts to look good. I'm in pain every day." -Dolvett Quince (Biggest Loser Coach) "When Life Gets Harder, You Must've Just Leveled Up." -CourageWolfMeme.com

Hello! I'll be 58 in mid-September. I joined MFP on July 22, 2011. It's been slow going, but I'm getting there! I want to be slim, fit and super healthy when I begin Plan B (aka FREEDOM) come January 2017 -- spreading my wings! I'm thankful to be blessed with good health despite the weight. Sending out some positive…

I had a lot of fun reading these posts. I found it extremely educational. I love the mixture. Wherever we are, it could be worse; let's count our blessings :flowerforyou: Born in Manhattan (NY) Raised in Brooklyn (NY) Worked in the World Trade Center (1973-1975) Lived in New Haven (CT), Junction City (KS), Rantoul (IL),…

I'm so glad I clicked on this post! I'll be 58 in September and haven't ridden a bicycle since 1990 (after a bad crash). I learned how to ride a bike when I was 19 years old. It was scary because I had no sense of balance and I kept forgetting to use the brakes -- I would literally jump off the bike to stop, something my…

Oh, yeah. Toss in some macademia nuts and let the tweeking begin!

I like this answer the best - I'm inspired. I love my coffee with sugar, but this gives me reason to pause: just suck it up black or go without . . .

I did an experiment and found that I lost more weight, consistently, when I ate the SAME exact foods day after day, week after week, along with the same exercise routine. Yes, it was a bit boring, but I am a creature of habit, so it wasn't horrible. I stayed focus on my goal. Currently, I'm indulging in "switching" it up…

Saw this on "CBS This Morning" -- I'm going to stick to the old-fashion method = no meds!

My friend found some at TJ Maxx and puts them in her cereal.

Talk about strength: You have it! Don't ever give up!

Your eyes are sparkling with happiness -- stay strong. Be strong. Take it all the way! Congratulations! :flowerforyou:

You are YOUNG therefore have a leg up on us older people. No excuses! I am nearly 58 and have lost 54 pounds since June 23, 2011 -- over 20 percent of my body fat. If I can do it, you can, too! Crucial: Be honest about logging your food. Exercise: Start slow, even if it's a 10-minute walk, do it every day, adding 5 minutes…

Earlier today, I learned about "The National Weight Control Registry" and searched MFP to see if this topic had ever been posted (because I believe I'd like to register when I reach my goal weight). I was happy to find that MFP member, Fit4sure, posted the following (on November 9, 2011) : :flowerforyou: I congratulate and…

I like to read quotes (QuoteGarden.com, BrainyQuote.com, etc.), specific to the issue at hand. It puts everything back into perspective, for me, anyway. I also like to visit: PositivelyPositive.com And then there's the music -- but it has to be feel-good music. I try to remind myself that somewhere out there, someone has…

Call me old fashion, but I prefer hair on a man's chest, but not so much on the back. At the gym, it's weird seeing men with shaved legs. I'll be 58 in September. Back in 1978, a boyfriend surprised me with a shaved groin. Needless to say, I told him I didn't "do" little boys. We wound up playing cards instead.. I'm open…

^ This ^ My teen and I battled over school grades, not attendance (he loved going to school to socialize). However, I put time restrictions on his cell phone (via an online account) which was tightly tailored to his school schedule and night curfews. This alone was enough for him to maintain average grades. However, when…

http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/video//?click=vid_sr#v5004218001 Cut and paste the above into your browser to watch a video clip that will help you decide which type of shoe would work best for your mom. There are tons of internet sites for helping you choose proper walking shoes. Reading customer feedback (reviews) is…

I was watching the "free" preview (March 21 - March 31), but it quit when it came to the part about high fructose corn syrup. It happened twice. I'm figuring this is a deliberate ploy to get people interested enough that they'll buy the DVD. I guess they know human nature, because I'm about to order the DVD. This is a real…

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You'd be surprised at the amount of older fitness "pals" on this site. I am one of them, at age 57. For all of our younger fitness pals, never take your youth for granted. Take advantage of your energy and strength while you have it to push yourself forward. Now that I'm 57 1/2 years old, I wish I would have started this…

These postings have afforded me valuable insight. Thank you so very much! I'm a 57-year-old grandmother with nieces, nephews and an adult son who have tattoos and piercings. My youngest son pierced his ears at age 15. Now that he's 18, he'll probably get tattoos when he can afford them. (Many years ago, I held my younger…

^This^ I'm really not "feeling" the love this season. Conda is one big negative vibe!

This topic (mental depression) is directly linked to proper nutrition and physical fitness and should not be taken lightly. It is clearly evident that MFP members are proactive given their first-hand experiences -- I love this website! One must research to learn and understand all aspects of depression. One must do the…

What a difference! You look younger! What is your height?

In 1967, my family moved to New Haven, Connecticut. I was an extremely shy and fat 12-year-old girl who wore glasses and had an overbite. School had been in session for six weeks. I was in 8th grade. Sometime during the afternoon, an entire pack of firecrackers went off underneath my chair. While everybody laughed, I was…

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Hello, all! I did pretty well for January, reaching my goal to be less than 200 pounds. (My last weigh-in, last Friday, put me at 195.4 pounds.) I increased my veggies and decreased my starches. I tried Pilates. (I have another free trial class tomorrow.) I've been successful battling my Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)…