Danelyh

Well, Congratulations, you should be proud of yourself.

I am making it right now. Sounds delicious, Thanks

Same here. I had no idea how many calories I was taking in each day or the amount of fat, carbs and cholesterol. I was shocked to say the least, it took me a few weeks of tweaking my menu to really get a good start on actually losing weight and not starving myself. Good luck.

Welcome, I am sure you will find the site and members very helpful, motivating and inspirational. Good luck! Feel free to add me as a friend.

Thanks for the extra info. I am going to try the Fiber One bars. I rarely eat breakfast and have been wondering what to try to eat in the morning, this might be just the thing. I can eat it on the go.

Hi and welcome! You will find this site helpful and motivating. Knowing that others are going thru the same think and reading their successes keeps me positive and motivated. I hope you like it as well. Please add me as a friend if you would like:smile:

Much luck on your journey:smile: . I think you will find MFP (myfitnesspal) to be motivational and informative. Make sure to keep track of everything you eat and drink everyday. It will give you information on the types of foods (high carbs or fat) that you are eating and you can alter your menu accordingly. Please friend…

I know exactly how you feel:smile: . I have tried so many different diets over the years but nothing worked long term and I could never seem to lose very much weight. MFP has been great for me. I log what I eat and my exercise EVERY day. I am able to see where my calories are coming from and where I need work. I was eating…

I am also type II Diabetic and have hypothyroidism. It have been very hard for me to lose weight, but this site and the people on it have really helped keep me motivated and focused. When I am ready to give up I hop on FMP and end up feeling better. Congrats on the weight loss. That's great about the kids. Keep it up!

Hi, :happy: I am a night eater and have had to curb that desire to pig out in the evening. These are some of the foods I eat Baked potato with one TBS I can't believe its not butter, salt and pepper Shredded wheat and bran cereal 1 1/2 cup with 1/2 cup skim milk 3-6 whole wheat or multi-grain crackers (depends on the…

Welcome, you have come to the right place if you want support and motivation. Feel free to add me to your friends. Good luck on your journey.

I'm on 175mcg Synthroid, it is an uphill battle, doable but weight does not come off as easy without the thyroid problem. Energy, memory and general lethargy will go away. Use the extra energy you feel to your advantage and get some good workouts in while it lasts :smile:

Friday check-in. 1. Log progress everyday 2. Decrease fat intake by 20% 3. Drink 64oz. water everyday 4. Take a brisk 30 minute walk 5/7 days 5. Increase daily ab crunches to 6 reps of 25 I didn't walk 30 minutes today, more like 15, but I did a good stationary bike for 30 minutes. I also did 8 reps of 25 ab crunches…

My goals 1. Log progress everyday----have met everyday so far 2. Decrease fat intake by 20%----have met 2 times so far 3. Drink 64oz. water everyday ---ave met everyday so far 4. Take a brisk 30 minute walk 5/7 days----not quite there yet, but did walk for 1 hour at a leisure pace 5. Increase daily ab crunches to 6 reps of…

Progress! Met 5 of 5 goals today! Hope the rest of the week goes the same.

Ok, Goals. 1. Log in everyday check day 2 2. Decrease fat intake by 20% no go, was actually over today :cry: 3. Drink 64oz. water check day 2 4. Brisk 30 minute walk. no go, walked 30 minutes but at a leisure pace 5. Daily ab crunches check day 2 3 out of 5 not too bad I guess, need to do better tomorrow

Goals for week 8/1/11thru 8/8/11 Fresh start. 1. Log progress everyday 2. Decrease fat intake by 20% 3. Drink 64oz. water everyday 4. Take a brisk 30 minute walk 5/7 days 5. Increase daily ab crunches to 6 reps of 25

I would love to join the challenge. I just joined a few days ago and hadn't figured out what type of goals fo set for myself. Thank you for the ideas and the challenge. I was recently told I have type2 Diabetes and I do not want to go on meds for it. So I need to make some changes in my life style-exercise and eat healthy.…

Welcome, I never would have believed I would reach the 200lbs mark either but I did. I started exercising 2 months ago, two 50 minute water aerobic classes ( 10 minute break between them), twice a week. I lost 10lbs. I am glad those pounds are gone, but it took 2 months to get them off! I found this site and joined a few…

Wow, I have the same thoughts and feelings about myself. I have 63lbs that I want to lose. I joined MFP (Myfitnesspal) a few days ago and I know that this time I will be able to take the weight off and keep it off with the help, motivation and support from other members here. Just knowing that I am not alone in how I feel…

Hi Cookie, welcome and good luck. You will have plenty of support and motivation here.:smile:

Raspberries, strawberries and lite yogurt!

I also have osteoarthritis in the knees, actually had one total knee replacement. I started on a recumbent stationary bike. You can watch TV or read while doing it. You can get just the pedals and sit on a chair, couch or the mat. It is much less expensive than the bike itself and offers the same rewards. Good luck!

My husband, he is my best friend as well as my soul mate. We are actually hoping to take an island vacation (just the 2 of us-NO KIDS!!) this November.

Ok, maybe you can read minds, cause those are the same thoughts that I have. My MFP picture was taken today, it is my before weight loss picture. Had a hard time letting my husband take it and even harder looking at it and actually putting it out there. I am hoping it will help keep me focused and motivated to lose weight…

Hi, I just found out about this wonderful app. today. I am also excited to have people to help keep me motivated and thinking positive thoughts. I'm looking forward to hopefully help keep others motivated and offer support in reaching their goals. Happy Thoughts Danelyh