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I'm 41. I've lost just over 58 lbs in 8 months. I keep my calories between 1200 and 1300ish, wear a Fitbit and try to get in the 10000 steps, walk 3-4 times a week (usually 3-4 miles) and jog as much of that as I can on the days my body wants to allow that :). I have found that getting my mind healthy about food and the…

Walking is my main form of exercise. I started at an 18 minute mile and could only go 2 miles. Now I walk a 14-15 min mile, sometimes picking up to a run in intervals and do 4-5.5 miles 4-5 days a week. Since February 27,2015 to now I have lost 52 lbs doing this and eating 1200-1300 calories a day. And I have found doing…

I'm 50 lbs down and about 2/3 to my goal weight. I have always felt blessed, but now I am blessed and I feel free!!! The happiness that has come with weight loss is in the form of freedom. Freedom from judging myself and worrying others were doing the same (even if they really weren't). Freedom from feeling winded all the…

6 lbs away for me. It's a huge milestone! Many congrats to you!!!

Unless you are very public about your weight loss journey, I have found people don't say much because they aren't sure they are supposed to bring it up. :). I am very public about my weight loss journey (I have very supportive friends and family and it helps keep me motivated). People started to say they could really…

I'm 5'2.75". I started my health and fitness lifestyle on feb 27th and (almost 5 months ago...) and I'm down nearly 41 lbs from 217- 176.4. My first goal is 141 and then I'll reevaluate from there. Maybe 130ish? I really don't know since I've never weighed under 160 since about the 8th grade ;).

Awesome progress! Congrats!!

--When I could finally comfortably sit with my legs crossed. --When I started to see a bit of actual muscle definition in my legs and arms --I discovered my jawbone was actually under the chins that are now apparently gone... :) -- when I could wear a dress without "shape wear" underneath. My legs didn't rub for the first…

Additionally, remember that this is a journey and sometimes it won't go as fast as you want it to. I'm trying to remember that I am learning a ton about myself and what makes me tick and the pace it's going is pretty much the pace it probably should for long term success. Even if it's a year to good Heath and fitness...…

I just wanted to add here that exercise is so good for your mind as much as your body. I'm my case, I became overweight by over eating, but I also didn't have a habit of exercising. When I changed my eating to log calories and maintain a proper deficit for weight loss, I also started moving my body because I know for a…

Eek! Just noticed that somehow my response was cut short! I was just going to add that my interval jogging/ walking has aided in helping me lose 36 lbs in 4 months... It's helped my body but mostly my mind :). Do the exercise that you are going to enjoy and keep doing!

I started my fitness change at the beginning of March. I stayed strictly to what MFP told me was my proper calorie intake to lose 2 lbs a week (maintaining that deficit, like others said, is key!) I started walking. I started with 2 miles 3-4 times a week. It was honestly tough. I couldn't have imagined running at all. As…

I didn't get to look at your food log,band I'm not sure if someone mentioned this, but when I'm eating out i do have to mention not to use butter or oil etc in my food prep. A lot of times they will sneak all kinds of things in there that add up in Calories that you may not realize they are using. If all else fails after…

That's great!!!! Congrats!!!

Mine was when I had an "attack" of what turned out to be a combination of dehydration and too much caffeine. It caused my heart to race terribly. I was 100% convinced I was having a life threatening incident and all I could keep telling myself was that I had done it too myself. I was killing myself with food. I went right…

This is my favorite! I eat it just about every day!! It tastes like ice cream. The peanut butter or pb2 is certainly not necessary and you can substitute any fruit/ berries instead of pb2 and cocoa as the frozen banana is the base.... 1 frozen banana (just cut in in 1 inch sections and then freeze. I do 7 or 8 of them at a…

Here's my fix for my chocolate/sweets cravings. I eat this almost every day too for a snack when my kids nap :). (and I'm down 34.4 in 4 months as a reference)... 1 frozen banana (just cut in in 1 inch sections and then freeze. I do 7 or 8 of them at a time and freeze in separate ziplock bags). Chop it up in a food…

I keep my calories in check and walk/ run 5 or so times a week-- mostly walking and picking up to a run in intervals as I feel like my body can do it. That's pretty much my only exercise (started at 2 miles a day... Now up to 4-5 miles a day) I've lost 35 lbs in 4 months. :)

Count me in!!

I just reached my first big goal which was 33 lbs down-- my ore-pregnancy weight. I still have 46 lbs to go to get to my ultimate weight goal. When I get there, my husband and I and our 2 girls (7 and 2) are having a family photography session done. Our first real, professional and pricey one ;). I intend to get a shot of…

I'm in the same boat with nearly the same stats. Started at 217 nearly 4 months ago-- now at 184. I'd love to be 140 or a bit less-- not sure what my ideal weight is since I've never been down that low. :). Doing this time. I'm committed. Add me if you'd like!!!

Incredibly happy for you! So inspirational! Well done.

Good for you! Doesn't it feel good to run? Well, it hurts a little ;) -- but before I picked up to running intervals, I was walking so fast that once I started running it was almost a relief to finally go faster! I do about 5 miles 4-5 times a week now with intermittent running. Today I did couch to 5k during the first 2…

Hey everyone! I'm a newbie to the group! 41 years old with a 7 year old and 2 year old to chase around! I've been tracking with MFP since February 27th and am currently 33 pounds down with about 46 to go, I think. I have never been in a healthy weight range in my life and I don't totally know what that right spot for my…

I just wanted to pop on here to say that I'm glad you took a positive step for yourself and your health, but the real pay off on this journey will be knowing that you did this for YOU. The journey will bring victories along the way for which you can congratulate yourself! Small accomplishments both on the scale and off,…

So just as an FYI, I ended up injuring my calf muscle and have to wear a boot for a week or 2 while it heals doing yesterday's 30 day shred. My calf muscle had ocasduonally been tweaking a bit during my walk/run routine but jumping jacks did it. If you have had any muscle issues before starting 30 day shred, just be sure…

22.5% smaller than I thought I was. How insane!

I just finished day 2 of level 1. I may have to adapt the cardio portion some. I seem to have a very sensitive calf muscle in my left leg that feels like it "snaps" like a rubberband if I do too much jumping around. I did a lot of punching and gentler leg motion to keep heart rate up. I'm thinking more stretching before…

I just did day one today! I'm in!! Boy was it tough! My legs were a little wobbly afterward

You can add me :). I have exactly 50 more to lose now. I've lost 29 over the last 3 months or so and have 50 more from here! Id love to have and give positive encouragement :). I have 2 sweet little girls--7 and 2 :)