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Hi @auvan0876 ! I've been using Leslie's videos for quite a few years and have gotten a nice library built up. Because you don't have very many dvds already, you might want to check into her APP. From what I've read, it gives you a monthly plan and you can skip through workouts as you want. It's $4.99/month or $49.99/year.…

Since my motivation would come and go, I kept working on my step goal until it became a habit. Now I get it in without really thinking much about it. There are now very few times I don't reach my goal, but when it happens (because life happens), I just move on and get back to it the next day. When it's cold out, I'll pull…

Hi :) You will definitely save money by meal prepping. What you don't spend on take out options, you can put back into buying healthy things at the grocery store. And, once you get the hang of it, meal prep becomes second nature to you. You can do searches for quick and healthy breakfast and lunch options and find lots of…

Thank you for sharing. I really needed this today. :)

My husband is an OTR driver too and is in the same boat you are. Like the others have suggested, he's been trying to make better choices at the truck stops, portion control packing/cooking food in between runs, and is trying to exercise along with drinking a lot more water. When he's home, he packs bananas, apples,…

I read it too this morning. Very inspiring and informational! Nice to meet you on here and congratulations on your success! Thank you for sharing your story and your advice. :)

This is my walking buddy, Beau. We average 2 miles a day together. Love seeing all the pics of all the 4 footed walkers out there!

Thanks so much for replying, Nancy. I think that's the couple of pieces I have been missing...the real reason why I keep slipping up and making the overall switch for life. Thanks again!

Congratulations!! You were where I am now. So inspirational! Thank you for posting your before and after pics. Would you be willing to share a few things that helped you succeed?

What a great success story! Congratulations to you!!! Wish you all the best as you continue on your journey. Thank you for sharing. :smile:

Fantastic job! Your hard work is paying off! :smiley:

Hi everyone :) I'm not a regular poster, but I wanted to take a few to thank you all for sharing your experiences, thoughts and ideas. You have no idea how helpful you all are!!! From somebody who is new to the 5:2 lifestyle...THANK YOU!!!!!! So thankful I found this group. Hope you all have a great day/week!

Thank you for the welcome! And congrats on the almost 5# down, jenjenjennifer!! Awesome!

What a motivational story! Thank you for sharing it with us. Congratulations on all you've achieved and on being the focus of positive news!! Wishing you continued health and success in 2016! :smiley:

Congratulations on your success! Thank you for posting your story too. I've gained so much hope from reading all of these wonderful success stories!! Best of luck as you continue on your journey.

I should have said this too in my other post. Please do check out all the ones htim recommended. There are so many videos that show bad form. Read through some of the comment sections as well for feedback. Also, if interested in the swing, do a search on Tracy Reifkind. She is one of the best at teaching form. The success…

I love my bells and walk daily too. The exercise I do most is the kettle bell swing. It's a great overall body workout that gets your heart rate up and builds strength in a hurry. It's best if you can work with a trainer who can show you proper form to avoid injury. If a trainer's out (my case because of no extra $$), then…

LOL..so true! I live in west/central PA. So happy to see so many PA folks on here. :smile:

Definitely can see a difference. Your definition is amazing in just a month's time!

Name: Jo Age: 46 Height: 5'6" Start Weight (1st April): 240 Goal Weight (1st May): 232 1st April: 240 8th April: 15th April: 22nd April: 29th April: 1st May: Weight lost/gained this week: Weight lost/gained this month: Successes/struggles this week:

Name: Jo Height: 5'6" Starting Weight (3/1): 247.8 Goal Weight (3/31): 240 3/1: 247.8 3/6: 244.6 3/13: 245.2 3/20: 245.2 3/27: 243 3/31: Loss/gain for the week:-2.2 Loss/gain for the month so far: -4.8 Struggles or successes of your week:

Name: Jo Height: 5'6" Starting Weight (3/1): 247.8 Goal Weight (3/31): 240 3/1: 247.8 3/6: 244.6 3/13: 245.2 3/20: 245.2 3/27: 3/31: Loss/gain for the week: 0 Loss/gain for the month so far: -3.2 Struggles or successes of your week: Well, at least it wasn't a gain this week. Did manage to stay within my deficit and walked…

Name: Jo Height: 5'6" Starting Weight (3/1): 247.8 Goal Weight (3/31): 240 3/1: 247.8 3/6: 244.6 3/13: 245.2 3/20: 3/27: 3/31: Loss/gain for the week: -3.2 Loss/gain for the month so far: -3.2 Struggles or successes of your week: My job was majorly stressful this past week. Not really helping to improve my mood with the…

Name: Jo Height: 5'6" Starting Weight (3/1): 247.8 Goal Weight (3/31): 240 3/1: 247.8 3/6: 244.6 3/13: 3/20: 3/27: 3/31: Loss/gain for the week: -3.2 Loss/gain for the month so far: -3.2 Struggles or successes of your week: Decided to limit peanut butter last week and had a nice loss. Going to continue making better food…

Fantastic and congrats! I can't wait to join you. :D

Thank you for giving it back. You're doing it your own way and it's working! I'm a little taller than you but a whole lot heavier. Thank you for the inspiration!! Keep it up! :)

Name: Jo Height: 5'6" Starting Weight (3/1): 247.8 Goal Weight (3/31): 240 3/1: 247.8 3/6: 3/13: 3/20: 3/27: 3/31: Loss/gain for the week: Loss/gain for the month so far: Struggles or successes of your week:

Thanks for starting this. I need the accountability. Name: Jo Height: 5'6" Starting Weight (3/1): Goal Weight (3/31): 3/1: 3/6: 3/13: 3/20: 3/27: 3/31: Loss/gain for the week: Loss/gain for the month so far: Struggles or successes of your week:

I would agree to let your hands rest a day or so until they don't hurt or look like they'll bleed. Another cheap fix that I learned about from Tracy Reifkind is to cut the top off of a pair of socks and use that as a way to protect your hands (I used a pair of old crew socks). You can cut them as long as you want and can…