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I think as long as you feel well rested, you are fine. They say sleep is important for many reasons. The main ones are that when your body is tired, it craves junk food.... carbs and sugars. Also when you are tired you get hungry because your body wants the extra energy boost. Also when you are too tired it raises your…

A moment on the lips.... forever on the hips!

I am very self conscious about my loose skin!!!y body fat % is low but I still look like I have a tummy because of the skin. For a couple of months I have been using cocoa butter and a waist trainer. There is a small improvement so far.

I know this is a very common saying, but I use it all the time "A moment on the lips... forever on the hips". When I want to give into a craving I just remember it is only satisfying for a few minutes... but the consequences last. I am an emotional eater so this really helps when I am stressed and try to turn to food for…

Thank you :)

Thats exactly what I am worried about!!! That I am not eating enough calories for how much I am working out... BUT I'm scared to up my calories because I don't want to gain weight back.

When you upped your calories did you gain any weight?? And on your strength training days about how many workouts are you doing/ about how long are you at the gym??

Oh okay, thank you!!!

I used the body fat calipers. Everyday I hit a different muscle group and I try to do a couple of machines and a few free workouts or free weights.

Do you do any kind of cardio warm up before strength training on the other days??

Okay so I know you put no creams or lotions BUT I do a homemade coffee scrub. It's just coconut oil... raw (large grained) sugar and freshly ground coffee beans (not too fine) just mix those 3 together to whatever texture you prefer. Careful though, the caffeine can be absorbed through the skin, so I do not suggest using…

Looking great! Congrats!!!

I like that you do a yoga day, that is such a good idea!

Thank you!!!!! I hate cardio also!!!!! But I feel so bad when I don't do it... even though it's just like 20 min .. nothing crazy. Do you do any kind of warm up before lifting or just go straight into it?

Thats good!!! Right now I leave the gym feeling bad because I always feel like I can be doing more.... but I can't be spending hours at the gym!

I like that plan. I really hate cardio so it would be nice to just have a set cardio day rather than a little everyday!

Oh okay... thank you :) usually in that 40 min of weight training I do like 2-3 ab workouts then maybe 2-3 machines or free weight exercises. I try not to let my heart rate get too low between sets though.

Yes! If you want to focus on loosing fat cardio is the way to go.. but also keep in mind the more muscle you have the more calories your body naturally burns... so don't be shy about sprinkling in some weight training!

I use to be a DDD and had to wear 2 bras at the gym (since weight loss I am now a DD) but I tried the Victoria's secret "incredible" bra and absolutely love it!!!!!

I literally just got done logging all of my bad mistakes for the day and got 3000. (Normal day is 1500) but I think it's okay to have one every once in awhile. Good for the soul. And remember one bad day does not undo all of the good work you have done before that!!!

Reading all of this is awesome!!!! I am constantly wondering how normal people eat.... I went from always gaining weight.... then I finally buckled down and lost weight, but I never really maintained!!! Now that I am, I don't know how people do it! And I am so relieved to hear that people treat themselves almost daily. I…

You look great!!!!

Wow, thank you so much everyone!!!! :#

That is very true. Never thought of that. Thank you :)

I love this!!! Thank you!!

I just used MFP and slowly made a workout routine. It definitely was not easy but as long as I stuck to my routine i would do good. What kinds of things are you doing???

Thats a good one! Haha I think my main one right now is remembering if I gain weight back I'll have to buy new clothes again

Thank you!!! That is a great way think to consider before making a bad choice!