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I agree with Ann---remember the lurkers. Some people don't post, but gather information just the same. It's not a waste to give good advice. You are appreciated.

This is a 10 yr old post, and the OP hasn't been here for 10 years.

Welcome. I would just like to add that losing weight ASAP is not a good idea for so many reasons. It takes time and patience. You need to build good habits---portion sizes right for you and exercise that you enjoy so you will continue. Losing too fast can put your health at risk. Please follow the advice given above. Good…

I'm very sorry this happened. I know you put a lot into your posts. We, who are regularly on here, know it and appreciate your time and advice.

Actually---I didn't accept his FR. Now, I'm regretting it because I could have seen what he is really up to. I could have gone undercover........(not literally). :D :D :D

He just FR me today. :D :D :D

I thought I'd have to have a hip replacement for sure. Then I found MFP 10 years ago and upped my exercise. I'm still holding. I have hip pain but manage with certain stretches. I've had really good luck with "Ask Dr Jo" on YouTube for specific painful areas. She's great. I'm doing some simple hip stretches of hers…

Welcome. I'm also 68, but have been exercising for years. If you've never exercised, I'd suggest starting out with walking. You can start small and work your way up to faster and longer--slowly. Once you're doing well with that, you can add in other things. There's a whole world of activity out there: dancing, cycling,…

I've been stretching for 40 years--I started in my 20's. Now it's imperative since I'm 68 with a bad case of OA. I need to stretch to function. I need to move to function. There's no other choice. Over the years I've added on to my stretching. I started with a Jane Fonda book and 40 min. I'm now up to 90 min and could do…

If you're turning over a new leaf and throwing those excuses out the window, then don't mention them anymore and get going. If you don't like exercising--fine. Losing weight is purely a caloric deficit. Get your daily goal from MFP and stay within it everyday. If you say you want to build strength and are serious, then…

We always caution against fast weight loss. There are so many negative consequences. I'm sorry that happened to you. To do this right take a long term attitude. Slow and steady loss, with a little movement thrown in. Get your daily calorie goal from MFP and start weighing your food on a digital scale. Try to stay within…

Agree with @liechi. Try potassium and magnesium, then try wrapping your calf with an ACE bandage--not too tight, just enough for support. The heat and support usually does the trick. After a couple of days it usually will get better. Remember to wrap very loosely at night for circulation, and a little tighter during the…

You say you have no medications----yet. Are you waiting for a health scare for motivation? Some people do that. Agree that therapy might help you. Some people can't lose until they do some. That's not a problem. Look for a good therapist that you click with. Keep looking if necessary. As for your previous attempts, that's…

Glad you enjoyed your trip.

I, also, am not familiar with SW, but think you can do both. Many people do Weight Watchers and still log on MFP to see the difference. It takes a while to get the hang of counting calories, so finishing out your 3 months will give you time to see the difference and move smoothly into MFP. Many people here like to exercise…

Interior Designer, then married and moved to Italy---Roman Housewife. Still doing that at 68.

Problem is ---in Tai Chi most of us are fairly new to it. There can be other reasons why people want a certain place. In Yogaflex class I have a hard time hearing the instructor if I'm up close to him and the music (it's a little loud even though it's supposed to be calming). Since we're down on the floor, I have to hear.…

I understand it--that doesn't mean it's worth fighting over. I always have the same place in acquagym, I'm tall and want to be in deep water, and I've been doing this for 27 years so have difficulty with newbies that crowd because they have trouble staying in the same place. I like deep water at the end of the pool and I'm…

I've had this problem for years with my skinny husband. Saying "NO" puts you in a bad light and insults them. THAT is just the situation. So, I'd accept the bags of chips gracefully and thank them profoundly and then, as Ann suggested, give them away as fast as possible. As for them pushing seconds on you, I'd say "I'm so…

As much as you can get. Just kidding, but for many that's the answer. To be serious it depends on so many factors--age, daily activity, etc. , So..... varies for everyone. I used to need 8 hours to function, now I'm 68 and if I sleep too long I get headaches or anxiety around 4 or 5 in the morning. If I get 7 hours now…

My husband is naturally skinny. He eats sweets with every meal. However he eats small portions of everything. When I want to lose weight, he is a sabotur because he loves to eat out, but only wants half of everything---example: half a pizza, half a desert, half of a large portion of pasta, ....etc. He doesn't want me to…

I've always understood that nicotine suppresses appetite. Therefore eating less=weight loss. There's no special calorie burn.

Depends on how you use it.

I'm so glad you found a therapist that can help you. It's nice that you came back to tell us. We give advice and never know if it falls on deaf ears. Congratulations! And hoping that you reach your future goals with serenity. Best.

Nice! Congratulations!

Very nice, but if I can make a comment---put tracking calories at the top of your list, not the bottom. It's the most important for weight loss.

Congratulations!!!!