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@AnnPT77 I'm joining you this weekend for boat stuff. Our dragon boat dock is pulled out of the water every fall and stored on shore. This afternoon we're putting it back in the water and cleaning out the boathouse. If the weather co-operates, we're hoping for our first paddle of the season on Monday. The weather is sunny…

Both. The gym I use has several different options for passes. When I worked I had a full pass because I needed the discipline of stopping by the gym every day on my way home. There is also has an option where a person can buy a six month pass so I went through a phase where I bought one for the winter months, but in the…

I lost 90 pounds and then slowly gained back 20. I am a goal motivated person and seeing my weight drop during my journey was so rewarding. And then maintenance happened.and there wasn't that same excitement when I got on the scale. Throw in a couple of other weak excuses and yeh, 20 pounds were added. So basically it…

I also like to look at the menu before I eat at a place for the first time (even small restaurants generally post their menus on their website or FB page). That way I can choose my meal before I get sidetracked by all the other yummy things on the menu that the other people at the table are talking about

@ByeByetoDiabetes A healthy diet and regular movement is so important, especially at our age! We're in this for our health and that's way more motivating than wanting it for vanity. My husband has had a lifetime of poor eating habits and little exercise. And he has the medication to prove it. I did not want that to be my…

"Better to be the oldest person at the gym than the youngest person in the nursing home" I can't remember where I first read that, but definitely a nugget worth keeping in mind. I just read an article in the news of a 68 year old woman who received a special medal for completing the six "big" marathons (Boston, London,…

Once upon a time it was hard to imagine being as old as 64. But here I am. How did it sneak up so fast?!?!

@MargaretYakoda It's good to be able to pack so many appointments into a single visit. On the other hand, it really does make for a long day. Don't forget to look after your own health through this journey with your husband. Thanks for posting the pics. I can almost hear the seagulls ❤️

We could be friends 😆 I had leftover butter chicken.

Thank you for coming back and writing such an honest post. We'd love to be part of your healing journey, but if you need to step away from MFP, that's okay too. Do whatever you need to do to become both physically and mentally healthy. Just know that we're in your corner.

I'm blushing ☺️

I use the weekly average option. I could easily wipe out any progress made if I didn't keep myself accountable. The weekly average helps me with that. Diary - Upper right pie symbol - Calories - Weekly view

Hello and welcome!! Are you able to add any movement to your life? And by that I don't mean let's go for a 3 hour hike or watch a 1980 Jane Fonda workout video! I mean are you able to do a bit of chair yoga? I have a friend who used to be part of my walking group but health issues forced her to make some changes. She can…

My dogs enjoying their long awaited first ski of the season...

There's FINALLY enough snow to set classic tracks at my local x-country ski facility. In a normal winter we'd have had three months of skiing under our belts by now. I took the dogs out on Thursday and it was amazing. They were so happy and my face was sore by the end of my ski.....from smiling so much 🙂 Yesterday there…

100% agree with what's been said. This was my initial motivation: my husband has one of those flippy pill containers with B, L, D and all the days of the week. I was in my 50's at the time and needed to lose about 90 pounds. I knew that a pill case would be my future too if I didn't change things up. That's what got me…

@AnnPT77 I second that wish for you to find out what's going on. Sometimes the not knowing is worse than the actual diagnosis.

@KerryITD I guess it depends what you're logging! I've gone through periods where I was diligent about logging but still gained weight. CICO (calories in calories out) is science. We just have to expend more calories than we take in and we will lose weight. But unfortunately the act of logging isn't science, because we are…

Eating intuitively requires a certain level of self-awareness and emotional maturity. I'm not sure that I could use that technique to maintain my weight, and I know that I couldn't use it to lose my weight. If I had that kind of discipline, I wouldn't be here. But it's been my experience that anything worth having…

I broke my loss (90 pounds) into 10 pound increments. It just made it seem more manageable. And I gave myself a little reward for each "win". Not clothes because I was shrinking out of them so fast that I did most of my clothes shopping at thrift stores haha. But something like new sunglasses, a gym bag, etc.

Unfortunately my go-to meal in that situation would probably be a couple of cold ciders 🙄

Many years ago I used Slimfast shakes. They were disgusting so I would put them in a blender and add some berries. I lost 60 pounds but guess what ......I never actually learned anything about food or my relationship with food. So of course I gained it all back. Not a healthy outcome, but that was my experience. Also, as…

People may have additional relevant suggestions if you give us an idea of what country you live in and if you're in a rural or urban environment. Food that's cost effective for me may not be for you 🙂

Good job on your commitment! I think that as you find your rythm and figure out what works for you, it will get easier. You're building habits for healthy aging. Isn't that great?!?!

I second the suggestion made by @AnnPT77 for you to check out the link she posted. I love reading books and articles about "master" athletes in their 70's, 80's, and 90's. They inspire me to keep plugging away on this journey we call healthy aging. Another read I enjoy is "Thinner This Year" by Chris Crowley and Jen…

Sometimes we need a break to make us realize why we were here in the first place 🙂

I'll admit, I'm an early bird so I'm at my peak at about 6 a.m. (but then, sadly, it's pretty much all downhill from there). As I'm drinking my morning coffee I log my meals for the day. I eat basically the same breakfast every day (berries and yoghurt) and lunch is always some kind of salad or soup and some protein. I…

Hi to all the new people! I lost 90 pounds on MFP but then over the last couple of years have re-gained 20. I'm 64 with no health issues other than a bit of a temperamental back from a car accident (one of the reasons I put on the weight was I couldn't exercise in my usual way during recovery). But now I have a tangible…

Hello my fellow cold weather walker!! I live in Canada so I feel somewhat qualified to answer your question 😆 I love the Eddie Bauer Guide Pro lined pants, and yes, they come in plus sizes. I have a few pair of lined pants and the EB ones are my favourite. I wear them to walk the dogs, cross country ski, and snowshoe. They…

@alteredsteve175 It's good to hear from you. You are doing an incredible thing but please don't forget to care for yourself too ❤️ @AnnPT77 Fighting an unnamed opponent is frustrating. I hope you get answers soon. As they say: comparison is the thief of joy and I think you did a wonderful job in the rowing challenge 🙂 My…