tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4325119702768455314.post9220126040604288149..comments2023-09-24T09:36:53.970-07:00Comments on Merry's thoughts, the good and bad, dreams and wishes: dieting/exercising/fitnessMerry'sthoughtshopesdreamsandshemeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12667846804753038034noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4325119702768455314.post-42378532002514938892005-08-30T07:56:00.000-07:002005-08-30T07:56:00.000-07:00Merry,I recently took off 30 pounds but I cheated ...Merry,<br><br>I recently took off 30 pounds but I cheated to do it. I went through a weight loss clinic; eating four protein shakes a day, a small lunch of 2 oz of protein and a salad, and a regular size dinner (6 oz protein, veggies, salad). I know what you mean about the metabolism slowing down as we mature. I'm 47 and the weight is a lot harder to get off then when I was in my 30s. I vigorously walk/jog on the treadmill for thirty minutes five days a week and walk the dog for an hour seven days a week. <br><br>Now that I'm maintaining my weight; I still pretty much eat the same I did for weight loss, I just eased up a bit on calories.<br><br>Can you go to physical therapy to ask them to work out an exercise program for you to help you with your neck problems, etc? <br><br>Good luck; I'm an expert on losing weight; feel free to ask me if you need help getting started on what to eat, etc.<br><br>betty<br>http://journals.aol.com/lv2trnscrb/Ofmini-pawsandmenopause/<br><br><br><br><br>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4325119702768455314.post-12782722668967383392005-08-30T09:27:00.000-07:002005-08-30T09:27:00.000-07:00Hi Mer...here's a link to Coffe Talk, Nancy...Hi Mer...here's a link to Coffe Talk, Nancy's journal. She started a group there for those who want to get together through journals for diet & fitness.<br>I am starting (well I am always starting!) this week.<br><br>(Nancy's Journal)<br>http://journals.aol.com/allthatjazz01/coffeetalk/<br><br>Take care!<br>Gem :-)<br><br>http://journals.aol.com/libragem007/JournallyYours<br>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com