Yep, I'd take that 28% BF!!! Seriously, Beeps, you look awesome. You're healthy, you're hot, you can throw your children across the room- screw the DEXA results!

Sam, I wonder that myself. I think I consume less cals overall if I binge. If I ration it out, I will eat more in the long run and continue my cravings for it. I turned down cupcakes, pizza, and a lot of candy at the church fall festival tonight. I satisfied myself on a fun size Kit Kat and a few bites of kettle corn. THAT wouldn't have happened a few years ago.

And why am I just now trying the black bean brownies? They are seriously delish!

Very true,Beeps. It's simply another number to get hung up on- just like measurements, the scale, our clothing size, etc.

Mary, way to go on increasing your weights! Totally impressed with your pull-ups.

Sam, I agree. Quality over quantity. I had two snack size Kit Kats and a 100 Grand and they didn't taste nearly as good as the dark chocolate black bean brownie with natural peanut butter I'm having for my last snack of the day.

Thanks, Manic! I cannot wait, but wait I must!

Lol @ too tired to lift a fork!! Aw, how cute of your son!! :-) :-)

Hello, Bepee. You'll love NROL.

I am SORE today! whew! Increasing those weights really worked. not sure if I can pick up ANYTHING today. not even a fork :laugh:

I really want to weigh. Monday /TUesday was TOM. I wonder if the scale moved a little.

My son gave me the greatest compliment. He noticed my hips are smaller! he said, " we can now walk side by side." :grumble: :laugh:

Hello, ladies!

guess what!!! I am down another half pound this am. Not gonna log it because the "real" weigh in isn't until Monday. So we'll see how accurate it is. I've tried the other methods of losing weight because I DON'T like what works for me but we all aren't cookie cutters. Yes, I am hungry. Yes, it sucks. Yes, I am tired. But it sure is motivating to see the scale move and my muscles pop out of my arm :bigsmile:

What's the plan this weekend? It's such a pretty day here. Lower 70's sunshine . slight breeze. Private school son attended is having Fall festival tonight so we are attending. So other than that I am being lazy!

Bepee and NRSPAM, welcome! Hope you continue to enjoy NROL!

Mary, the scale is a great motivator. Congrats on seeing losses!

Sam, I hope you're better.

Lifted today, but I ate too many sugary treats. Hopefully I can have a good day tomorrow eating wise and my macros will be great for the week. I posted this yesterday on my feed- I was able to fit into my wedding dress yesterday. We've been married 6 years and I weigh 10lbs more than when we got married. Totally made my week. In my mind, I was "skinny" back then. But now I realize I was very average and I didn't have the muscles I have now. Like you're always saying, Beeps, my goal is to no longer a number on the scale or a clothing size- it's a look. To look like I can kill it in the gym- that is my goal.

Welcome NRSPAM! Great to see those positive results and attitude. I'll be hitting the gym later today to hopefully work off some of these kit kat bars... and maybe get in some mini-golf too.

I hate ovulating. As much as I love my IUD , ovulating is almost worse than having a period. This sucks, and I have to deal with it every month. The migraines, water retention, binge eating, bad attitude and total lack of energy... Sometimes being a girl sucks.

First month done! I need almost instant gratification to keeping doing a routine; I've started and stopped so many. With lifting, I feel soooo good each time I am done. Only lost 2# (I'm still getting used to the scale is not the best fitness indicator), lost over 7 inches (2 each in waist and mommy pouch, yeah!), and went from wearing size 12 jeans to slipping on my size 8's last night. Starting squats with BW and with a couple workouts left in stage 1, squatting 100#. I'm not taking monthly pics; I want to wait until the end to see the results ( the whole instant gratification thing again, lol).

THat's some incredible results. Were you doing another program before New Rules? Keep up the great work.

Hit my third workout for Stage 2A. Not my best effort, but I got through and maintained weight. Even increased to 6 risers on the step ups. I'll be done with stage 2 this time next week. I actually have some time off this week, and I SO NEED IT!!. Granted I have a lot to do, but at least I can relax at hoe while I do it.

Hey everyone, I'm here after a weekend away with a friend. I have been better but not great at goals but lifting is doing just fine!

Saturday I worked with my trainer - no program, and lots of body parts - he likes to burn me out for the last exercise - it was leg presses this time 50 reps of #70 and I am SORE!! Wednesday I benched #70x5x 2 and also did #45 at my accessory work - 5 sets of 20 reps and did single arm DB pulls with #25! OUCH. Today OHP - and I pressed 55 for 5, then dropped back down to 45 to do the accessory work along with BB rows and Tri extensions.

Bepee and NRSPAM, welcome!!

Pmag, I'm sorry that glute pain is still plaguing you! Hope you get some relief soon.

Beeps I understand you wanting to achieve your goals but I'm with the others who are reminding you just how much you've already done and how great you look. For myself only, I have to NOT obsess about this since it's easy for me to fall into the obsessive part of it - only think about food, weigh too often, ridiculous expectations. It's what I've done my entire life, followed by giving up and gaining more weight. You really look awesome you know. I'd kill for your bod!!

Sam, glad you have some time off and I hope you are feeling improving.

Congrats on the loss Mary! I know how you struggle with it, and I so relate! Your hard work is paying off!! Keep it up girl!

I'm exhausted today and have a meeting this evening so I may not spin tomorrow, depends on when I get home. Hope everyone is having a great Monday!

ETA: I'm grateful we don't get trick or treaters at our place, though I love seeing the kids all costumed up, knowing our doorbell won't be ringing makes it easy to avoid the candy!!