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Hello Diane! I'm so sorry to hear about your troubles. There are a number of exercises that don't require balancing on your toes. The first one that comes to mind is leg raises which target the lower abdominals and hip flexors, but that's just one of many. You might consider googling, 'exercises you can do while lying…

Thank you!

I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. I cannot imagine the pain you have experienced. You have a strong motivation and drive for making changes. You've come to a supportive place. I wish you all the success, health, and healing you're looking for.

Feel free to add me if you like. I'm always up for sharing more motivation and support.

I swapped out my regular office chair for a balance ball chair. Next, I'm thinking about getting a little under-desk pedal exerciser. If I'm going to be sitting all day, I might as well get some activity in, right?

I had my dress altered and it fit perfectly. A day or two before the wedding I tried the dress on again 'just in case' and it was too tight. (Closet shrink!) As an emergency SOS I cut one of the extra lining layers out with school scissors and wore some suck-it-in shaping underwear. Nobody knew the wiser and you can't tell…

You may want to try a hand-held body fat analyzer. If you're working out at a gym, they may have one you can borrow. That could give you a better idea of your progress. For example, I know a girl who did a 6-week boot camp program, she was horrified that she gained weight until the body fat analyzer showed how much fat…

No. But I didn't know I could scan the barcode. Great tip!

Congratulations on college and your fresh start! ~sends positivity~

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Congratulations on your start! Check on YouTube for 'couch exercises' and turn your favorite place into gym equipment. When commercials come on - do reps! It's a simple way to add some fitness into a time you otherwise would have just lounged.

I work in rural healthcare. On a daily basis I see obese elderly women trundling down the hallway for medical procedures to ease the pain and suffering caused by carrying too much fat. I'm 35. Biologically, I'm at a turning point. My size and thickness is increasing. I look pregnant and struggle to reach my toes - I'm…

Feel free to add me if you're interested! We could all use the support and motivation!

Seven pounds is awesome! Don't be discouraged, it will come with time. Keep up the good work!

Thank you for that explanation. I was wondering about it too.

This really resonates with me. Sometimes we do better when we feel we are being watched/monitored/mentored. I think that can be a kind of accountability.

Congratulations on accomplishing your 50lb goal! That's amazing!

Welcome back! I really like that your family is your inspiration. *hugs!

New recipes sounds fabulous! I'm new here too, but welcome Mara!