Diets & Weight Maintenance Support Group

Chat about how well your latest diet is -- or is not -- working. This group is a great place to find support and accountability as well as share success stories and valuable lessons with the community. From where to start to weekly weigh-ins, get help from others to reach your dieting and weight maintenance goals.

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NurseLaurie
NurseLaurie

Hello, 


I am Laurie.  I am 55 and I live in Falmouth, ME.  I just discovered this site.  I am vegan.  I went through LPN nursing school last year.  I gained 10 lbs.  Trying to find the motivation to get outside and walk and to get myself on a food plan.  

FlRetired
FlRetired
Welcome NurseLaurie: I am 70 and for myself I consider everything a lifestyle change. Small changes will make a big difference. I eat 3 meals and at least 2 snacks a day and watch the portion sizes. I love food so if I am not on a schedule I will graze all day. No food is off limit, or else I will binge. Being consistent with your way of eating and exercise will get you to your goals. I can lose a lb a week. I believe slow and steady is the way to go.
lorrieonline
lorrieonline
Nice to meet you, Laurie. I think I saw your post but must have gotten interrupted before replying. So sorry it's taken so long. Congratulations on getting your LPN credentials! I also went back to school in my 50's and did quite well. Great achievement you've accomplished. Tells me you know how to get things done. Use that same drive.

I'm with FlRetired and the 3 meals, and the snacks. I exercise indoors as have the opposite weather here. Too hot for me outside. I stick to gluten free, whole/fresh foods. I was doing quite well until my spine surgery and a month in the hospital landed me in a recovery situation this past year and a half. It's been challenging getting back on track. Health is very important to me and it's my motivation to be able to get back to at least where I was mobility-wise.
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