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I actually tried on a pair of jeans that were way too tight the last time I wore them. They are still too tight, but I think they look better than they did last time. I also put on a shirt that was way too tight in the belly last time. It's still right, but not as tight as last time. I'm getting there!!! I'm so excited!!!…

Thank you everyone for the encouraging words and advice. I really appreciate it and it's very motivational!

I started Zumba last night. It was exhausting, yet it felt good on a mental level. I am proud of myself. I started checking myself out last night and I think I can see a small difference in my belly!

As I said, I didn't think to add that info in the post. I was exercising when the pain started. The Monster drink wasn't even on my mind at that time. I wouldn't say I truly think it was the drink. I just think it may have played a part. I already know doctors don't recommend the use of energy drinks. I will still be…

I was doing a Zumba video at home. It was for beginners, but still really fast paced for me at times. I'm feeling perfectly fine now. When I let myself cool down and my heart rate got back to normal, the pains went away. I appreciate the advice. I suspect drinking monster prior to exercising may be a culprit, though. I…

It's pretty much gone away. I have drastically changed my calorie intake recently. My body really isn't used to all this. I'll drink some water because I could very well be dehydrated because that Zumba sure made me sweat. I'll get in to my doctor as soon as I can to have them check me to see what exercise is ok for me to…

Thanks, everyone!!!

I honestly don't know how to do my measurements. And I bought these Marie Calendar meals for time constraint issues without reading the back of the box first. They all have at least 1,000mg of sodium each. Maybe that is a big part of my problem. Once they're gone, I'll get food with less sodium. Thank you!!!

I have recently started eating twice a day. Mainly because of work schedules, but also because I need to lose weight. The meals I do eat are very small. A lot of my calories come from beverages. I've started drinking water, but not a lot. I have lost around 7 pounds. I'm on my feet all day 6 days a week now, so I'm sure…