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But what can you do about cellulite anyways? I have a terrible time of doing of accepting my thighs, but things could be a lot worse! Back in the day, when I was very pregnant and out for a walk, a couple passer-bys, looked right at me and my big belly and said "that's just ugly." That was confusing. Shortly thereafter…

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Cold Brew has become my go-to treat. I started with Starbux Narino cold brew and bought a Bod Brew system. I explore any coarse ground coffee as well as using the Starbux filter packs. I drink iced cold brew more often than hot, and enjoy it black, or with unsweetened coconut or almond milk. It is easy on my tummy besides…

I felt desperate to lose weight and tried Creative Bioscience 1234 diet drops which helped me to lose fat. I have kept off 50 lbs for 3 years now by keeping it real. Persevere!

Smiles: 15 B: 5 Exercise: 8

Smiles: 14 out of 19 days doing it right B: 5 out of 19 days this month Exercise: 5 out of 7 days this week

I am overeating after having lost 50 lbs and need this support here. I really appreciate the tips, and will work on them. My favorite one so far is more exercise because I think I eat for entertainment too. Good question! Thanks

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Hi, I used diet1234 drops and lost 50 lbs, now learning how important it is to not overeat. Feel free to message and friend me. I keep telling people cuz I thought I would never be able to lose the fat. There is a lot of info online and even youtubes about weight loss. Some is phoney but some really helps. Make 2016 your…

Hi, I had 3 c sections that left my belly sagging. It was so bad it got caught in pants zippers. I had dried apple wrinkles all over my stretched out tummy. Yes, 3 beautifully healthy sons, all grown up. I always felt bad about my thighs, belly, upper arms, even back fat was beginning to show. So 2014, in desperation, I…

Hi, I would like to get more understanding on MFP. I have been here over 4 years, lost 50 lbs, and now maintaining and slowly gaining muscle. I am just not sure what I am doing and would love support. Currently 5'0", 113 lbs avg, 19% body fat, 93 lbs lean muscle mass. I would like to focus on strength building. Please add…

Thanks for the workout info.

Losing a lot of fat this past year made a difference to me too! and now want to build muscle strength. I am 5'0.5", 110 lbs and 19% body fat. Not being able to eat as much as I used to still is a shocker - but the way I look and feel makes it so worth it. I wear a size 2-4 and was pushing 14s when I started!

Hey, age is just a number right? I am 63, a tad less than 5'0", and my weight is less than 110 lbs. I just lost 50 lbs this past year. I think I can help you with support and ideas to lose the fat. Then you can start weight training to get strength and curves where you want them. If you think we have similar goals, send me…

Aloha, I am a tad taller than 5'0" and a tad less than 110 lbs. This past year I lost 50 lbs. Now I want to strength train and need support to get going on this. Looking for a twinsie not necessarily identical, but who sees something in common with me with goals. I am a retired school psych, 63, married, 6 sons, 2…

Thank you EydieMarie for the supplements info. I am 10 yrs older than you and know it will take time because of the loss of elasticity with age- but it is not forever. I am accepting the results of losing 50 lbs this past year with tolerance because it is healthier for me to be at my present weight despite the excess skin.…

Need to develop goals that can be measured with my Zip. This past year I lost 50 lbs and now I want to develop muscle strength and tone. I don't use my Zip for friends, so just need this group for motivation.

Hi and Aloha! I gained 45 lbs in menopause and was getting fatter and fatter no matter how much I exercised. I joined a gym, took daily fitness classes and kept upping my intensity wtih cardio workouts. I did feel more energetic with muscle growth, my daily activities seemed easier like walking up and down stairs and…

Hi, welcome! If you are worried about something being wrong with you, you might want to check it out with your doctor. Get a physical and lab work. Then if nothing shows up, just keep doing what you are doing and add in exercise. You could add walking on your lunch and breaks. I think if you don't give up you will get to…

Caring and thoughtful, experienced and the whole enchilada. I don't drink hardly at all and when I do, it is for all these reasons. So I choose not to drink ETOH.

:love: :love: :love: love this Keep It Simple Sweetie :):love: YES! I will join you with setting my goals as 10+K steps a day, eating calorie goal and make healthy choices. I find if I get most of my calories from starchy carbs I am still hungry. So that is why I focus on protein and fat and leave the carbs to take care of…

I know what you mean. I found zippered pockets a must. There are large armbands that will hold a key, license, and phone. I checked it out at local walmart for $10. http://www.walmart.com/ip/Arkon-Universal-Sports-Armband-for-Large-Smartphones/17151064

Happy Easter y'all. I wanted to repeat that even though I started on MFP at 135 lbs a couple years ago, and this Feb weighed 152.2 - that I am happier. I have friends here, my family is doing well, and I am stopping the beating up of myself. I am letting go more of family issues that I cannot control and valuing my own…

Thanks Tamy, cuz you gave me hope.

I get down about ... the bulges on my thighs that show up when I am naked, wearing my jeans, and wearing clingy skirts, dresses, and pants. I'm looking forward to...wearing a bathing suit. Great assignment! I feel empowered thinking that I WILL someday lose weight. THANKS! :smile:

Love your post! I have never been to a nutritionist, and appreciate that you shared these ideas. I had to laugh about eat a candy bar instead of the list of carbs Love that!!!

Nothing lost that I don't gain back. I am not a quitter. I have lost weight successfully in the past with my 3 Pillars of Weight Loss - cut back calories, do cardio 1 hr, and lift weights 3x a week. Of course, I am working on those and have been here at MFP a looooooong time, as in over 2.5 years. I love success stories…

I would appreciate advice. Basically I have little activity in my life. So I joined a gym to get moving. I find I am still not losing weight unless I spend 90 min at the gym and after that workout, I eat more than usual. So I do not lose weight. I am starting to add free weights, squats, ab work and stretching. I really…

I lived many years in Northwest Washington and take St Johns Wort or the equivalent as in 5-HTTP seasonally. The boost in my serotonin levels helps a lot. I also use exercise to feel better.

I read most of the last 2 pages of posts. I am 5'1" 150 lbs, and aiming for 125#. I usually have been 125 most of my adult life, not overweight as a child. I just have slowed down, not working, not running around, not doing much of anything. I am big boned and will not choose to look skinny or teeny petite ever, I just…