Hi everyone! This is a helpful thread.
Age: A few days shy of 31
Height: 5'7
CW: 143-144 lbs (it's fluctuated a lot the past week)
GW:136

I've been doing the PIIT28 program, though not by-the-book. Every week, I do four PIIT28 workouts and two Pure Barre classes. I also walk to and from work most days, which ends up being about three miles round-trip. I've been trying to eat clean 85% of the time and eliminate as much added sugar as possible.

Sugar has always been my vice. I also tend to stress eat, so I'm making a conscientious effort to avoid baked goods and candy. Also, I try to make one meal each day a salad (the nice hearty kind with lots of lean protein and avocado, etc.). I'm not strictly counting my calories--I end up eating about 1500-1600 calories on days that I exercise, which is most days. I enjoy food a lot, so I'm really just trying to find balance.

I had a bad week last week due to long hours at work and travel for a wedding (in the South). LOTS of alcohol, cake, and comfort food. I was about to deny myself of any of it. The good news is that I've been able to get back on track this week without issue. I'm happy that I've finally arrived at a point where I can enjoy life and food indulgences, but without losing control.

When I finish PIIT28, I'm going to move toward incorporating more weight lifting into my routine. Beginning next week, my new workout regimen will include two days of Pure Barre, two days of weight lifting, and two days of HIIT. And my daily walking, of course. I'll start paying closer attention to my macros. I think I actually need more calories and protein in my diet to lean out.

Age: 40
Height: 5' 6 3/4"
CW: 220.8
GW: 184

Calories 1700 daily. Weight training 3x weekly. Cardio 3-4 times weekly which consists of intervals using my stepper and jumping jacks. I had my annual physical and all my bloodwork came back normal. The doctor suggested to stick to low glycemic foods as much as possible. He also put me on a fancy scale which spit out a receipt of my life! It says my body fat is 44.4% and I should get it to 33% which would mean losing 37.8 pounds of fat. So that's my goal, along with keeping all my numbers within normal range. I'm doing poorly at logging my food, but I'm being very conscious of what I eat. I will get better at logging.

Age - 30
Height - 5'7"
CW: 170
GW: 145
Calorie Goal set to 1365 as I have a sedentary job but walk/hike/workout as often as possible after work and on the weekends.

Two years ago I was running at least a mile everyday as well as doing at least a 100 squats and 100 lunges along with other exercise as well. I was so fit and feeling great.... and then I broke my foot. I couldn't do much and ended up prolonging my healing time by trying to do too much too soon. That mixed with depression caused me to gain 35 pounds back I managed to loose 10 of them so far and am FINALLY ready to recommit to my health and get myself back on track. I am meal prepping and bagging portions for my fruits which I love. I also have gone back to gluten free as I felt a lot better when doing that before. It also kept me from straying to unhealthy snacks as many of them contained it.

Today is day 2 and I am feeling very strong and determined. My wedding is August 14th and I can't wait to look and feel amazing on my big day

HI everyone

34 years
5'6"
CW: 170 lbs
GW: 145-150 lbs
Calorie set: 1200

I try not to eat back my exercise calories.

New in here

46 years
I'm 5.6" (and a half!)
CW: 127
GW: 118-120
Calories set 1200

I am normally on the slim side but if I do not exercise, the weight I do gain appears to stay in the popular problem areas: stomach, hips, thighs! I was over 150lbs for several years in my 30's but learned that soft drinks played a HUGE role in my weight. Right now, I really need to just move and work out because I'm worried that being further into my 40's has slowed things (metabolism) down.

Age: 32
Height: 5'7.5
CW: 130 lbs
GW: n/a

I got to my goal in last month or so (down from 138 lbs) by incorporating intermittent fasting (been doing the real food ketogenic diet for almost 3 yrs)--this was the key! My fat adaptation has improved dramatically. I stopped counting calories a couple of years ago because I didn't find it necessary (originally started tracking at about 150 lbs).

I have not been exercising much at all in the last year, just occasionally running and doing some body-weight exercises in my living room. So current my goal is to get stronger. I can do 5 real push-ups, and my goal is 20. I also want to be able to do a full pull up. I've started lifting at the gym a couple of time per week. I can deadlift 100 lbs.

can any of you ladies help me out on my post?

Hi
Age 34
Height 5'7
CW 163
GW 145

starting back up again i lost 20 lbs few years ago but this last year gained it all back from stress and health issues really looking forward to getting back on track getting down to my gw and maybe lose a little more. feel free to add me would love some motivation

5'8
CW: 148
GW: 143
age 27

I am vegetarian. I am eating about 1200 a day and a little extra if I work out really hard that day, I am kind of struggling right now but need to kick it into gear. I sit ALL DAY and its hard to force myself to work out every day after work but when I do I feel awesome. I've found myself really craving sweets lately, like my body has had enough of the strict discipline. LOL

Hi all,
I am 5'8", 160 lbs

Diet- around 1200 calories, maintain carbs around 40g/day
Exercise- BBG (week 1), yoga in the morning, additional weight lifting which varies with my mood.

Have to lose like 20 lbs in max 2 months.

Feel free to add me!

Age: 34
CW: 151
GW: 140

MyFitnessPal recommends 1300 Cal per day for me, realistically I can only get it down to 1400. I TRY not to eat my exercise Calories but but end up doing it anyway. I work out 3-5 times per week, Cardio 3-5 days and a light "Express Weights" circuit 2-3 days per week. I usually walk a lot on at least one of my off days.

I have a desk job, and drive over an hour each way to work, so it's going very slowly due to y overall sedentary lifestyle. I started stepping up my workouts in May (I was previously only doing the elliptical trainer instead of running on the treadmill, and wasn't paying as much attention to the weights). At that time I also started tracking my Calories again. Since May I've slowly and painfully lost about 4 lbs.

I have a few obstacles I am struggling to work around: housemates that interfere with me getting enough kitchen time, family & and co-workers who are NOT diet friendly at all. I'm struggling, to be honest, it isn't fun at all.

However, even though the weight isn't melting away, I know from past experience that those last 10 lbs won't magically change my life and make me feel pretty. I am getting those other benefits from exercise. I use it to have more energy, regulate stress, and just feel healthier.

My next diet goal is to finally overcome my inner battle against Satan, aka added sugar

I also found my skin looks a bit better after cutting out dairy. LOL, but doggone it I miss chocolate and I REALLY miss cheese.