I went from morbidly obese to 6 pack abs! Ask me Anything
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Thanks! The thread has been awesome to read! So what about creatine? Do you take it for just bulking phases or both? How do you use your method of watching the scales results to set calorie adjustments when creatine will boost your water weight by up to twelve pounds? What would be a general overview of creatine usage? I'm not currently using creatine but would like to try it and I really don't know what to expect or how to start. I am 230 lbs now and want to start lifting on a cut at around 200lbs and lift and cut down to 190-180lbs area. Then try to bulk and cut. I know it's a broad question but it hasn't been discussed much in your thread. Thanks again, you have already been extremely helpful!
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I never ate back workout calories. It's confusing and most people underestimate what they eat and overestimate what they burn. I find it easier to just pick any reasonable calorie number for a goal, eat that number for a few weeks, then adjust based on actual results.
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Dude, biggest question I have is, how did you get rid of the pesky love handles???smileyjame wrote: »Wow! So amazing!! I've been working out and get off track with eating sometimes. Especially with family get togethers. Any words of encouragement when I get to those times of needing self control?
Also I'm having a tough time getting my core stronger and my triceps area, I have always had flabby skin there since I was young. I really want to tone those areas more, suggestions??
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Ok so i fell off the calorie wagon missed 3 lift days nd gained like 10lbs so i got back on the wagon still have the 10lbs but when i look in the mirror i think i look smaller nd measurements havent moved much am i nuts!!! Could this be some kinda messed up diet mind f@!# of some sort?did u have these weird timesThanks! The thread has been awesome to read! So what about creatine? Do you take it for just bulking phases or both? How do you use your method of watching the scales results to set calorie adjustments when creatine will boost your water weight by up to twelve pounds? What would be a general overview of creatine usage? I'm not currently using creatine but would like to try it and I really don't know what to expect or how to start. I am 230 lbs now and want to start lifting on a cut at around 200lbs and lift and cut down to 190-180lbs area. Then try to bulk and cut. I know it's a broad question but it hasn't been discussed much in your thread. Thanks again, you have already been extremely helpful!
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Hey! I have seen your pictures somewhere before? Or maybe I've viewed this already.. Great job!!! You're doing awesome!!!! Did you have stretch marks or is that a female thing?0
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maddywarden wrote: »Hey! I have seen your pictures somewhere before? Or maybe I've viewed this already.. Great job!!! You're doing awesome!!!! Did you have stretch marks or is that a female thing?
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Okay then how about a follow up question on creatine. What brand and how much do you recommend I take? The brand I have is a mix and it's about 300 calories a serving. Also when and how do you recommend I take it? Thanks
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I'm 193 and 5'7 I wanna loose 33 pounds in 3 months because I'm going to Florida with my fiancé and I would like to look good in a bikini. Any advice??0
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Additional follow up question on Creatine : Should I be using this and why?
Fitness ignorant who is learning as quickly as possible.0 -
First off, AWESOME JOB and Thank you!!!! I have spent the past few days reading all of the posts and I know that I speak for us all when I say how much I appreciate you taking time out of your life to give us all advice so we can be as successful as you.
I'm hoping that you can give me your opinion on my plan.
29 yrs old
female
5'3"
225 lbs
Body Fat 50.2% at last check
I just started this week, but am eating approx. 1300 calories per day with a macro split of 25% carbs, 40% protein and 35% fat.
For exercise I'm doing a program found on the JE Fit app. It includes moderate cardio (about 30 minutes each day), and strength training of various body parts. Each workout is about 1 hour-1.5 hours and it tells me to workout 6 days per week.
I am looking to lose about 85 lbs and get down to 18%-20% body fat. Do you think this is a solid plan?
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Amazing transformation!0
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Okay then how about a follow up question on creatine. What brand and how much do you recommend I take? The brand I have is a mix and it's about 300 calories a serving. Also when and how do you recommend I take it? Thankshallemma710 wrote: »I'm 193 and 5'7 I wanna loose 33 pounds in 3 months because I'm going to Florida with my fiancé and I would like to look good in a bikini. Any advice??Oldbitcollector wrote: »Additional follow up question on Creatine : Should I be using this and why?
Fitness ignorant who is learning as quickly as possible.First off, AWESOME JOB and Thank you!!!! I have spent the past few days reading all of the posts and I know that I speak for us all when I say how much I appreciate you taking time out of your life to give us all advice so we can be as successful as you.
I'm hoping that you can give me your opinion on my plan.
29 yrs old
female
5'3"
225 lbs
Body Fat 50.2% at last check
I just started this week, but am eating approx. 1300 calories per day with a macro split of 25% carbs, 40% protein and 35% fat.
For exercise I'm doing a program found on the JE Fit app. It includes moderate cardio (about 30 minutes each day), and strength training of various body parts. Each workout is about 1 hour-1.5 hours and it tells me to workout 6 days per week.
I am looking to lose about 85 lbs and get down to 18%-20% body fat. Do you think this is a solid plan?
Thanks again!
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I just got done with today's lifting, thanks for the advice. I lost 76lbs a couple years back but didn't have any knowledge on how to keep it off. Your thread has really enlightened me to long term, low weight gain while bulking with shorter cutting sessions while continuing to lift. This info really gave me a new goal once I get to my goal weight. I also like the info you have given on transitions from one calorie goal to another wether a bulk or cut. The good news is I have been able to maintain pretty good muscle mass though it all. I have really enjoyed lifting 5 days a week for up to two hours a day in previous years. I wish I new then what I understand now. Thanks again.
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Okay then how about a follow up question on creatine. What brand and how much do you recommend I take? The brand I have is a mix and it's about 300 calories a serving. Also when and how do you recommend I take it? Thankshallemma710 wrote: »I'm 193 and 5'7 I wanna loose 33 pounds in 3 months because I'm going to Florida with my fiancé and I would like to look good in a bikini. Any advice??Oldbitcollector wrote: »Additional follow up question on Creatine : Should I be using this and why?
Fitness ignorant who is learning as quickly as possible.First off, AWESOME JOB and Thank you!!!! I have spent the past few days reading all of the posts and I know that I speak for us all when I say how much I appreciate you taking time out of your life to give us all advice so we can be as successful as you.
I'm hoping that you can give me your opinion on my plan.
29 yrs old
female
5'3"
225 lbs
Body Fat 50.2% at last check
I just started this week, but am eating approx. 1300 calories per day with a macro split of 25% carbs, 40% protein and 35% fat.
For exercise I'm doing a program found on the JE Fit app. It includes moderate cardio (about 30 minutes each day), and strength training of various body parts. Each workout is about 1 hour-1.5 hours and it tells me to workout 6 days per week.
I am looking to lose about 85 lbs and get down to 18%-20% body fat. Do you think this is a solid plan?
Thanks again!
Thank you. One quick follow up question. Do you have any suggestions on how to eat more? It sounds crazy that I'm having trouble eating more, but since I started making healthy choices I find myself stuffed and just making it to 1300 calories
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Okay then how about a follow up question on creatine. What brand and how much do you recommend I take? The brand I have is a mix and it's about 300 calories a serving. Also when and how do you recommend I take it? Thankshallemma710 wrote: »I'm 193 and 5'7 I wanna loose 33 pounds in 3 months because I'm going to Florida with my fiancé and I would like to look good in a bikini. Any advice??Oldbitcollector wrote: »Additional follow up question on Creatine : Should I be using this and why?
Fitness ignorant who is learning as quickly as possible.First off, AWESOME JOB and Thank you!!!! I have spent the past few days reading all of the posts and I know that I speak for us all when I say how much I appreciate you taking time out of your life to give us all advice so we can be as successful as you.
I'm hoping that you can give me your opinion on my plan.
29 yrs old
female
5'3"
225 lbs
Body Fat 50.2% at last check
I just started this week, but am eating approx. 1300 calories per day with a macro split of 25% carbs, 40% protein and 35% fat.
For exercise I'm doing a program found on the JE Fit app. It includes moderate cardio (about 30 minutes each day), and strength training of various body parts. Each workout is about 1 hour-1.5 hours and it tells me to workout 6 days per week.
I am looking to lose about 85 lbs and get down to 18%-20% body fat. Do you think this is a solid plan?
Thanks again!
Thank you. One quick follow up question. Do you have any suggestions on how to eat more? It sounds crazy that I'm having trouble eating more, but since I started making healthy choices I find myself stuffed and just making it to 1300 calories
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I've always wanted to do an AMA so I thought I'd set one up here. The basics about my story are that I went from 315lbs to 195 and have been making small gains in muscles/losses to fat ever since. Ask me anything, anything at all!
Add me as a friend on here too!
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I've always wanted to do an AMA so I thought I'd set one up here. The basics about my story are that I went from 315lbs to 195 and have been making small gains in muscles/losses to fat ever since. Ask me anything, anything at all!
Add me as a friend on here too!
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47lbs down just following the advice in this thread.
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what a motivating story you have I am just starting on May1, 2015. I have over 100 lbs to lose, just keeping track of what I eat and the total amazes me especially if I did not eat the amount that they say I can eat which is a very large amount, and I am an active swimming aqua fit 5 times a week and some walking which I love. Thanks for sharing your story. You look amazing!!!0
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Woweee you've done great! I notice from your diary its not just ice creams you love, are corndogs your secret really?0
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Amazing journey thanks for sharing, you really look awesome and your hard work has definitely paid off. So I would say that I have a slow metabolism in the regards that if I eat more than 1000 cal I gain weight, if I go under I lose weight. I'm not restricting calories on purpose, I just don't get hungry, i've been using MFP to try and be more consistent and eat more. Also I've been using MFP for 56 days to track calories and I've lost over 28 pounds.
Male
5'11"
Weight 143
Never worked out before, have done cardio in the past. I still have fat to lose, and I'd probably be down to like 122 pounds by the time I lose all the fat I wanted too. I want to start the ice cream fitness 5 x 5 that you've talked about in so many posts. If I started that workout what would do you think would be realistic calorie intake that would still allow me to keep losing fat?
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Good morning/afternoon, sir.
First of all; amazing work. Stupendous. You are a perfect example of work hard, sir. I have a rather long question for you. I did a ton of research, before getting started with my fitness a few weeks ago and now it's been a little over a week and I'm already seeing results with a change to my diet and exercise, but I would like your opinion on my setup, if possible.
My source of information is always bodybuilding.com, and I fill in any gaps of information with wikipedia and webmd, as well as my doctor.
Btw, I'm 5'8'' at 280 lbs. Female. BMI is around 2250, currently. I try to stick to around 1200 calories a day, with 150g of protein and 100g of carbs, as less sugar as possible. Only taking Multivitamins, Optimum Gold Whey 100% Protein, and Fish Oil capsules as supplements, so far. Thinking of adding Hydrolean or some diet pill to top it to help with weight loss/fat loss. Metabolism booster of some sort. Also, when we can. My other half and I try to squeeze in an hour of Tennis. Seldom, because of our schedule, but we try. lol
I go to the gym and alternate these routine lifts every other day, with 3 sets of 15 reps, using the rule that if 12 reps are too easy, add 5 lbs. and if 8 is unacheivable, remove 5 lbs.:
***Day 1, 3, 5, and 7***
Abdominal/Back Extension, Machine, Seated
85 lbs.
Works the Abs (rectus abdominis), Inner and Outer Abs (internal and external obliques), and the Spine (erector spinae)
Arm Extension, Machine, Seated
25 lbs.
Works the Rear Upper Arm (triceps brachii)
Arm Curl, Machine, Seated
25 lbs.
Works the Front Upper Arm (biceps brachii), Elbow (brachialis), and the Forearm (brachioradialis)
Overhead Press, Machine, Seated
30lbs.
Works the Shoulder Fronts, (anterior deltoids), Shoulder Middle, (lateral deltoids), and the Rear Upper Arm (triceps brachii)
Pulldown, Machine, Seated
55 lbs.
Works the Lats (latissimus dorsi), Shoulder Lower (teres major), Middle Traps (transverse trapezius), Lower Traps (inferior trapezius), Middle Back (transverse trapezius), and the Front Upper Arm (biceps brachii)
Chest Press, Machine, Seated
25 lbs
Works the Chest (pectoralis major), Shoulder Fronts (anterior deltoids), and the Rear Upper Arm (triceps brachii)
Seated Leg Curl, Machine
45 lbs.
Works the Hamstrings (biceps femoris)
Leg Extension, Machine, Seated
40 lbs.
Works the Quads (quadriceps)
***Day 2, 4, 6, and sometimes 7***
Torso Rotation, Machine, Seated
60 lbs.
Inner and Outer Abs (internal and external obliques), Abs (rectus abdominis), and the Spine (erector spinae)
Hip Abduction, Machine, Seated
100 lbs.
Upper Glutes (gluteus maximus), Lower Glutes (gluteus medius), Inner Glutes (piriformis), and the Inner Thigh Front (tensor fasciae latae)
Hip Adduction, Machine, Seated
100 lbs.
Inner Thigh Upper (adductor brevis, pectineus), Inner Thigh Middle (adductor longus, pectineus), and the Inner Thigh Lower (adductor magnus, pectineus)
Calf Extension, Machine, Seated
105 lbs
Calves (gastrocnemius) and the Rear Lower Calves (soleus)
Hammer Strength (Row), Machine, Seated
30 lbs
Upper Traps (superior trapezius), Middle Traps (transverse trapezius), Lower Traps (inferior trapezius), Shoulder Rear (teres major), Middle Back (rhomboids), Front Upper Arm (biceps brachii), and the Lats (latissimus dorsi)
Deficit Deadlift, Barbell, Standing
50 lbs.
Lower Back (lower rhomboids), Forearms (brachioradialis), Upper Glutes (gluteus maximus), Lower Glutes (gluteus medius), Inner Glutes (piriformis), Hamstrings (biceps femoris), Middle Back (rhomboids), Quads (quadriceps), and the Upper Traps (superior trapezius), Middle Traps (transverse trapezius), and the Lower Traps (inferior trapezius)
Monkey Shrug, Dumbbell, Standing
25 lbs.
Upper Traps (superior trapezius)
Neck Plate Resistance, Lying Face Up
10 lbs.
Neck Front (sternocleidomastoid)
Neck Plate Resistance, Lying Face Down
10 lbs.
Neck Rear (splenius capitis)
The main muscles targeted are higher on the list. I did quite a bit of research, but I think more is needed. Apologies for any missing information, but this is basically, what I do every single day. I'm seeing more and more that a couple of rest days are needed, but I feel great and have already added 5 lbs. to a few lifts already, in just a week. Only lost 9 lbs. so far, but I'm willing to go the distance. ^_^
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Also, I use MyFitnessPal and my Fitbit Charge HR, religiously.0
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Woweee you've done great! I notice from your diary its not just ice creams you love, are corndogs your secret really?Amazing journey thanks for sharing, you really look awesome and your hard work has definitely paid off. So I would say that I have a slow metabolism in the regards that if I eat more than 1000 cal I gain weight, if I go under I lose weight. I'm not restricting calories on purpose, I just don't get hungry, i've been using MFP to try and be more consistent and eat more. Also I've been using MFP for 56 days to track calories and I've lost over 28 pounds.
Male
5'11"
Weight 143
Never worked out before, have done cardio in the past. I still have fat to lose, and I'd probably be down to like 122 pounds by the time I lose all the fat I wanted too. I want to start the ice cream fitness 5 x 5 that you've talked about in so many posts. If I started that workout what would do you think would be realistic calorie intake that would still allow me to keep losing fat?
Thanks
James
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LatishaPowell wrote: »Good morning/afternoon, sir.
First of all; amazing work. Stupendous. You are a perfect example of work hard, sir. I have a rather long question for you. I did a ton of research, before getting started with my fitness a few weeks ago and now it's been a little over a week and I'm already seeing results with a change to my diet and exercise, but I would like your opinion on my setup, if possible.
My source of information is always bodybuilding.com, and I fill in any gaps of information with wikipedia and webmd, as well as my doctor.
Btw, I'm 5'8'' at 280 lbs. Female. BMI is around 2250, currently. I try to stick to around 1200 calories a day, with 150g of protein and 100g of carbs, as less sugar as possible. Only taking Multivitamins, Optimum Gold Whey 100% Protein, and Fish Oil capsules as supplements, so far. Thinking of adding Hydrolean or some diet pill to top it to help with weight loss/fat loss. Metabolism booster of some sort. Also, when we can. My other half and I try to squeeze in an hour of Tennis. Seldom, because of our schedule, but we try. lol
I go to the gym and alternate these routine lifts every other day, with 3 sets of 15 reps, using the rule that if 12 reps are too easy, add 5 lbs. and if 8 is unacheivable, remove 5 lbs.:
***Day 1, 3, 5, and 7***
Abdominal/Back Extension, Machine, Seated
85 lbs.
Works the Abs (rectus abdominis), Inner and Outer Abs (internal and external obliques), and the Spine (erector spinae)
Arm Extension, Machine, Seated
25 lbs.
Works the Rear Upper Arm (triceps brachii)
Arm Curl, Machine, Seated
25 lbs.
Works the Front Upper Arm (biceps brachii), Elbow (brachialis), and the Forearm (brachioradialis)
Overhead Press, Machine, Seated
30lbs.
Works the Shoulder Fronts, (anterior deltoids), Shoulder Middle, (lateral deltoids), and the Rear Upper Arm (triceps brachii)
Pulldown, Machine, Seated
55 lbs.
Works the Lats (latissimus dorsi), Shoulder Lower (teres major), Middle Traps (transverse trapezius), Lower Traps (inferior trapezius), Middle Back (transverse trapezius), and the Front Upper Arm (biceps brachii)
Chest Press, Machine, Seated
25 lbs
Works the Chest (pectoralis major), Shoulder Fronts (anterior deltoids), and the Rear Upper Arm (triceps brachii)
Seated Leg Curl, Machine
45 lbs.
Works the Hamstrings (biceps femoris)
Leg Extension, Machine, Seated
40 lbs.
Works the Quads (quadriceps)
***Day 2, 4, 6, and sometimes 7***
Torso Rotation, Machine, Seated
60 lbs.
Inner and Outer Abs (internal and external obliques), Abs (rectus abdominis), and the Spine (erector spinae)
Hip Abduction, Machine, Seated
100 lbs.
Upper Glutes (gluteus maximus), Lower Glutes (gluteus medius), Inner Glutes (piriformis), and the Inner Thigh Front (tensor fasciae latae)
Hip Adduction, Machine, Seated
100 lbs.
Inner Thigh Upper (adductor brevis, pectineus), Inner Thigh Middle (adductor longus, pectineus), and the Inner Thigh Lower (adductor magnus, pectineus)
Calf Extension, Machine, Seated
105 lbs
Calves (gastrocnemius) and the Rear Lower Calves (soleus)
Hammer Strength (Row), Machine, Seated
30 lbs
Upper Traps (superior trapezius), Middle Traps (transverse trapezius), Lower Traps (inferior trapezius), Shoulder Rear (teres major), Middle Back (rhomboids), Front Upper Arm (biceps brachii), and the Lats (latissimus dorsi)
Deficit Deadlift, Barbell, Standing
50 lbs.
Lower Back (lower rhomboids), Forearms (brachioradialis), Upper Glutes (gluteus maximus), Lower Glutes (gluteus medius), Inner Glutes (piriformis), Hamstrings (biceps femoris), Middle Back (rhomboids), Quads (quadriceps), and the Upper Traps (superior trapezius), Middle Traps (transverse trapezius), and the Lower Traps (inferior trapezius)
Monkey Shrug, Dumbbell, Standing
25 lbs.
Upper Traps (superior trapezius)
Neck Plate Resistance, Lying Face Up
10 lbs.
Neck Front (sternocleidomastoid)
Neck Plate Resistance, Lying Face Down
10 lbs.
Neck Rear (splenius capitis)
The main muscles targeted are higher on the list. I did quite a bit of research, but I think more is needed. Apologies for any missing information, but this is basically, what I do every single day. I'm seeing more and more that a couple of rest days are needed, but I feel great and have already added 5 lbs. to a few lifts already, in just a week. Only lost 9 lbs. so far, but I'm willing to go the distance. ^_^
Sorry for the long post. No potato, if you're familiar with 9Gag. lol0 -
Amazing journey thanks for sharing, you really look awesome and your hard work has definitely paid off. So I would say that I have a slow metabolism in the regards that if I eat more than 1000 cal I gain weight, if I go under I lose weight. I'm not restricting calories on purpose, I just don't get hungry, i've been using MFP to try and be more consistent and eat more. Also I've been using MFP for 56 days to track calories and I've lost over 28 pounds.
Male
5'11"
Weight 143
Never worked out before, have done cardio in the past. I still have fat to lose, and I'd probably be down to like 122 pounds by the time I lose all the fat I wanted too. I want to start the ice cream fitness 5 x 5 that you've talked about in so many posts. If I started that workout what would do you think would be realistic calorie intake that would still allow me to keep losing fat?
Thanks
James
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I really appreciate you giving honest feedback, what would be the best way to track my body fat %? I have a scale, but I read they are not accurate at all!
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Great job. Keep it up.0
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Great job. Keep it up.0
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Amazing journey thanks for sharing, you really look awesome and your hard work has definitely paid off. So I would say that I have a slow metabolism in the regards that if I eat more than 1000 cal I gain weight, if I go under I lose weight. I'm not restricting calories on purpose, I just don't get hungry, i've been using MFP to try and be more consistent and eat more. Also I've been using MFP for 56 days to track calories and I've lost over 28 pounds.
Male
5'11"
Weight 143
Never worked out before, have done cardio in the past. I still have fat to lose, and I'd probably be down to like 122 pounds by the time I lose all the fat I wanted too. I want to start the ice cream fitness 5 x 5 that you've talked about in so many posts. If I started that workout what would do you think would be realistic calorie intake that would still allow me to keep losing fat?
Thanks
James
I really appreciate you giving honest feedback, what would be the best way to track my body fat %? I have a scale, but I read they are not accurate at all!
Thanks
James [/quote]Don't bother with trying to track body fat percentage. Most ways to track it are incredibly inaccurate. The ways that are accurate are expensive. If you are gaining the weight slowly, and your lifts are going up in the gym, then you should be fine.
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Great achievement!!! Well done you. You are fine the way you are now so don't listen to negative comments, that's if you get any. If you can do it then anyone can so that is encouragement in itself. One little question....... Do you use a sunbed???
I've lost 10kg in one month, I don't want to go back to that "Big Momma" that looked at me in the mirror as I walked by. I have to watch the exercises I do cos I had four c-sections and tend to get pain under my scar if I over stretch that area or overdo. Probably because I got lazy in exercise. Started strength training yesterday and OMG did my legs and arms feel like jelly, lol.
Enough about me! What was your inspiration to lose weight, get really fit and tone up?0
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