benboyd85 Member

Originally from Ohio, but now I am in South Florida. It's way better!

I also try to stick to brands without added any added refined sugars

I love making shrimp tacos sometimes for something a little different.

I don't think that any guy you would want to date would care that much abut 8lbs, but the good news is that is not a lot of weight for you to lose if that is going to help you to feel more confidant again.

Hi, congratulations on your weight loss!

Good luck, you got this!

Getting started is always the hardest part for me, but then when I start seeing results it helps me to stay motivated. Also, making small goals and then trying to reach those before setting more can be helpful.

Hi, Welcome!

I take a supplement with B vitamins in it, and it really helps with my energy level, especially on days when I am working 10-12 hr shifts.

Nice! Sounds good!

I usually eat something about an hour before I workout, and then have a protein shake with my post workout in it right after I am finished working out.

This looks awesome, I can't wait to try it. Thanks for sharing!

I have also heard a good way to judge how much water you should have is to drink half your weight in ounces per day

Congratulations, great job! Keep it up!!!

If you are toning up and losing inches, then you are gaining muscle. Since muscle weighs more than fat the scale may not be moving, but it is still a good thing!

I agree, I never use the elliptical.

I try to eat as clean as possible, and when I do cheat I definitely feel worse. As other posts have said, it does get easier once you have been doing it for a while and you stop craving those foods.

Supplements are great if you have hit a plateau and need that extra help, but finding the right ones is key. Personally I can't workout without my pre-workout, I use Cellucor and so far so good. I notice a big difference when I workout without it. I am thinking about using a fat burner to help me cut down a little more. I…

I used to be very active when I was younger, and now that I am older and have started gaining weight I wanted to get back into shape again. I went through a breakup and it motivated me to take that time to focus on myself.

The hardest part is getting started, once you have gone a couple times you will feel more comfortable.

Wow, great job!

Welcome! Good luck with everything, you got this!

Avoid processed foods and pay attention to the ingredients.

This is what I do too. I love Pho, I can eat it for multiple meals in a row!

Congratulations on losing 5lbs! What are you doing for your diet?

Congratulations, that is no easy feat!

You can make all different kinds of vinaigrettes, like mustard, red wine, Parmesan etc. I like to look for recipes on paleo sites because they have healthy substitutions. I also make my own creamy dressing, like honey mustard with just mayo, mustard and honey, and I like it better than store bought.

I think that planning your meals ahead for the week would help. When you plan in advance you can find recipes with healthy options and measured portions, and add more variety so that you don't get bored. Also, eating something small every few hours throughout the day will help with your metabolism, and make it so you don't…

Your body needs healthy fats to function properly, and eating the right kinds in moderation can actually help you with weight loss. I like cooking with coconut oil over other oils, and I use avocado in a lot of my meals.