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Back in the Saddle Again
I logged into MFP today for the first time in over 2 years. I was happy to see that I am 10 lbs lighter than I was 2 years ago! It seems that I get stuck an awfully long time at the same weight, and then it’s as likely as not to go up instead of down. But I keep trying to make healthy lifestyle choices and in spite of the…
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Cooking for one
Who else is on a weight loss journey with no family at home to influence your choices, but also no one else to eat the meals you fix! It is hard to cook for one. I've only been doing this since Feb, when my dear sweet husband passed away. I had cooking for two down to an art, but have found cooking for one is a challenge!…
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Cooking for one
Who else is on a weight loss/better health journey with no family at home to influence your choices, but also no one else to eat the meals you fix! It is hard to cook for one. I've only been doing this since Feb, when my dear sweet husband passed away. I had cooking for two down to an art, but have found cooking for one is…
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Back again - Could use some support!
I'm not new here, but have not used the discussion forum for several years. I'm in my 60's, just a little overweight, but stuck there (used to be obese, but it's been a while), have been diagnosed with osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis, high cholesterol and high blood pressure, but none of these are giving me any problems…
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Best tips for motivation
How do you stay motivated to stick to your weight loss plan? This includes motivation for exercise, not just eating right! :bigsmile: My best tip: Say, "No" to any food or snack you know will lead to overshooting your daily goal if it is something easily available - like you can buy it at the grocery store, or it is a…
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Best Tips
How do you stay motivated to stick to your weight loss plan? This includes motivation for exercise, not just eating right! bigsmile My best tip: Say, "No" to any food or snack you know will lead to overshooting your daily goal if it is something easily available - like you can buy it at the grocery store, or it is a staple…
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Holiday Small-iday!
I'm determined to think SMALL for the Holidays! This is such a precarious time for making choices... I so love sharing some wine and cheese with friends and family! And Butter Cookies! And Egg Nog! And going out to EAT! And Chocolate! But this year I'm going to think SMALL: A SMALL glass of wine and skip the cheese; a…
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Yummy Sandwich
I've been hearing about mashed avocado instead of mayonnaise (healthy fat) and have recently re-discovered hummus (soo good for you and delicious with vegie sticks... I especially like jicama, snap pea pods and celery with any flavor hummus) - and decided to incorporate these two ingredients into a sandwich. What I came up…
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Post Holiday "Blues"
New Year, Holidays are over, and I, for one, generally suffer from a letting down of vigilance in January... :ohwell: But not this year! With your help and support, I am determined to hit the ground running (well, not literally because I do not run, but I do walk and I've recently added hula hooping with a 3lb hoop). Does…
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postmenopausal WITHOUT severe symptoms
I am 60 years young and lucky to NOT have many problems with menopause. I have OCCASIONAL mild hot flashes - I still get a little hot at night and have to throw the covers off, but do not lay in a pool of sweat - my mood seems pretty stable, I still sleep at night (except last night when I decided I could drink several…
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Does age effect ability to lose weight?
Hi, I'm 60 years old, and have struggled with weight issues all my life. It seems I pay a premium for the slightest slip in food choices. Is it my age? I lost 50 lbs over a span of 1 1/2 years and reached my goal at Christmas last year, but over this year I've regained 10-12 lbs. I can't seem to get them off! I started…
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New here - Not new to weight loss
Just wanted to say "Hi" and see if there are any other Baby Boomers out there trying to kick the scales into the trash can! I've lost about 50 pounds, but in the past 10 months about 11 have come back... that's a pound a month by my reckoning, and that is NOT OK! So, I'm here to stop the gain before I go insane. It WILL…
