marilynbauer Member

Great Job! I started over again Monday, 7/24.

I am impressed by all you do. I am a working mom but I only have one child. I am trying to really commit to my food/exercise diary. In hopes of loosing some weight. I take a walk first thing in the morning, I try to walk at work during the day and I walk the dog in the evening.

You wrote my post. Today I start over (again). But this time I am determined to be successful. I was able to do it 20 years ago, I know I can do it again.

A true inspiration.

Always interested in a encouraging one another.

I had to click on your post to see what others had responded for encouragement. Not because I am trying to lose the last 5-10 lbs but because I am trying to lose the first 5-10 lbs. HA-HA

I find myself in the same boat. I just went to the doctor yesterday and once I saw the numbers on the scale. I realize I need to take extreme measures.

Cheerios Baby Spinach/Salad Greens Low Fat yogurt skinless chicken breast grapes/fresh fruits

Basically that is the story of my entire life. I can't recall the many of times I have lost just too gain back sometimes it took several years to slowly accumulate. Lately it seems to take a matter of days. The logging is definitely the most helpful to me also, trying keep my food intake at a level I am comfortable with…

I know you are not going to like this reply, but I simply don't go, if for some reason someone wants me to go there for socialization such as a group of friends/family) eat before I leave. If I order anything it is a beverage, side order of fruits or small "plain" salad, toast plain with jelly, etc and then just compute…

Congratulations! On your weight loss. I am not sure what your age is. But since I am in my mid-40's I can tell you physically I have changed a lot, not just the additional weight I have put on. So I realize once I lose the weight I will still need to come to terms with how my face and body has aged and changed and that I…

The best suggestion I have heard was do the bulk of your shopping around the parameter of the grocery store. That way the foods you buy will not be high in process. I also limit myself to one item on each isle or section. i.e. morning breakfast item I only pick one, cereal, oatmeal, grits; snack foods i.e. such as…

First week I am doing pretty good. Tuesday is Take Out Tuesday at my house so I really need to work on Tuesday dinner solutions.

Slowly making progress.

I know exactly what you mean. I do okay and then one slip up and I seem to fall down the mountain. The older I get the harder it seems to get. I too am an emotional eater. I just try to take small baby steps and as soon as I fall (binge) jump back up and get back on track. Good luck

Thanks for all the replies I was seriously considering trying it. But I believe I will hold off.

So far, so good. I do real good as long as I track on MFP .

So ready to begin! Goodybye weight!

I really love the Danskin line at Walmart also. They have regular sizes and also Women sizes.

My biggest problem is seriously my sweet tooth, then my love for starches (bread, potatoes, pastas). I over eat on those foods and under eat on healthier choices. I am also not physically active. I lack self-discipline.in many areas food is one of them.

I would also like to join.

Hi, I am single mom and I work also so I was hoping to respond. I have a fitness coworker at work so we have been walking daily and we just increased it to 2 miles per day. I also use fitness pal which is a big help. After reading your post I see that exercise during work is not an option for you. When my son was in…

I want to join. I am going to try to figure out my Tickler.

I would also like to join, my goal will be 40 miles in January, since I don't have a gym membership and I usually walk at work during lunch.

Hello, I am 45 year old mom with a 11 year old son. I have noticed since I turned 40 its harder than ever to loose weight. I have always been a binge/stress eater and I am forever having to start another diet. I was motivated 2t years ago and lost 20 pounds but I allowed the holidays to sabotage my efforts. I have…

Hi, everyone I am new to Fitness Pal. I have been riding my stationary bike for several months. My Goal is to ride 30 minutes/20 miles for 5 days a week to equal 100 miles a week.