jenncornelsen Member

If your hoping to look more defined weight lifting will make all the difference! It's a slow process but in my opinion worth it!

If I push myself super hard with cardio I can feel a bit sick to my stomach after/ light headed. It passes quickly and I have no ill effects, I just know I am maxing myself out on occasion.

Motivation comes in waves I find. Sometimes we have to fight harder to stay on track, thats when habit and will power come in! I personally fon't take diet breaks unless I'm on vacation, I find it too hard to get back into the mindset

I'm 5'4 with a goal weight of 145. This is the absolute max ( by bmi chart standards) for my height. I do alot of lifting and my goal is super strong and fit. I am trying to take my goals away from just the scale and instead focus of athleticism and overall fitness. I'm currently sitting at 158lbs with a body fat of about…

Homemade protein bar, yogurt , coffee and greens drink

I too am hoping to see abs by summer. It mostly seems to come down to body fat % so I just keep working to lower it while maintaining the muscle mass I do have. Seems to be no easy task!

Yup. Can't outwork a bad diet I think is the phrase.

I can see if you have a pre existing condition she probably doesn't want to overload you. Better safe than sorry!

I found working out has become my antidepressant. Especially weight lifting. Theres something about becoming physically strong that transcends to mental toughness as well.

Amazing goals and also amazing accomplishments! I believe so strongly that you need goals besides just lbs to lose in order to stay motivated long term. I've just gotten in to running and am planning my first official 5k race and mini triathlon this year. I'm also turning 35 next year and 2020 is going to be the best year…

Half a protein bar? Maybe beef jerky or some cottage cheese/yogurt? I find i easily over indulge on carbs so my snacks are protein heavy

New workout clothes, which is now apparently all i own 😂

My goal was always 145. I started at 210 and am now 160. I've come to realize that in the end the number doesn't matter. Im fitter now then I've ever been. I can run , lift, swim, anything. I now go by body fat percentage as ideal weight can vary sooo greatly. I'm aiming for 18-20%

I've broken mine down to simple monthly goals( i already have an established workout routine) January- gallon of water a day - no refined sugar( my weakness) Febuary I'm planning to work on my fruit and veggie intake. I also find if i set too many goals i get overwhelmed

Im curious as to what quite regularly equals? 1-2 a week, or 5-6 times a week? How long were your sessions? Were u pushing yourself? How long did u stick with it? Cardio gains can generally be seen fairly early on if your continuously pushing yourself. Muscle gains take significantly longer. Now weight loss is 80% diet so…

Hi all! Original starting weight-210 January's starting weight-159.4 January goal-155 Ultimate goal-145 1st-159.4 7th- 14th- 21st- 28th-

Those scales are completely inaccurate for one. I also would highly recommend seeing a professional trainer if its at all in your budget, someone who specializes in body building could really help get you on the right track.

Hmmmm, its takes a longggg time to build muscle, and it's near impossible to see significant muscle gain in a calorie deficit. Those home scales are not accuate at all for body composition measurements. Ive weight lifted exclusively since starting ( almost no cardio) and had no problem losing. Was your calorie intake the…

Our stats are quite similar, I am 34 , 5'4 and started at 210lbs. I am now 155lbs , looking to reach 145. Slow and sustainable is for sure best! My weight loss is slow now but I have no problem with that. I personally do alot of lifting to maintain my muscle mass and am so happy I did! All the best to you I think you have…

I wish i never bothered with 'fad' diets. Calorie counting is the only thing that has worked long term

I was( still am) an emotional eater. My biggest problem was after dinner. I could eat 1000s of calories in a very short window. I had to completely change my evening routine. No more tv after 7. Usually instead i take a long bath, maybe read a book, and go to bed early. Many of us have 'triggers' figuring those out can be…

Are you using a food scale? Tracking everything? Losing weight is nothing more than calories in/ calories out. Adding workouts can cause temporary water rention, but after 4 weeks that should have passed. Are you eating back your exercise calories?( i find if you are maybe only eat half back, it can be overestimated)

Yes, my family is fairly sedentary, my husband is on the same program i am so I would say were equal. Most my friends are not that active besides walking on occasion.

The problem is with the catchy headline, it draws people in looking for the 'quick fix'. What he actually talks about is not the issue, his plan is solid. But so is any plan where your in calorie deficit and lifting, especially cutting carbs back to drop water weight. But ya it's how to reveal abs when your already a good…

I'm down to the last 10-15 after losing 50lbs, feel free to add me!

Hmmmm, unrealistic expectations here. He did not get abs in a week, he had abs already, he just wasn't flexing, then he dropped a few lbs( mostly water I'm assuming) flexed, and claims to have lost 5lbs body fat and gained abs. Please, abs take months ( if not years depending on your starting point.

I will share my personal experience, that it took me about 6 months of training 5 days a week( 1-2hr sessions) to start seeing muscle development. Im also sitting around 25-26% bf. I learned to just love the journey and celebrate every small change. It's worth it ,especially if u keep it fun!

I turned my focus to muscle building intead of just being thin. Once every couple months i measure my body fat percentage with a trainer, seeing as that matters more to overall health than a fluctuating number on a scale. You are obviously already fit and healthy! I hope you can celebrate that

I personally found I could not stick with keto long term. I lost 20, then gained it all back plus more. I have just been tracking calories now, no specific diet, and am down 50lbs oved last 7 months. Some people love keto, think on what u feel u can do for lufe

So when I lost 70lbs I had tons of loose skin in the stomach area, like actually a flap.( the more you lose the more likely this is, or if you had huge babies like myself lol). 4 years ago I had skin removal surgery with muscle repair. For me, it was really the only way to get rid of it, and it was quite uncomfortable.…