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https://pin.it/scksq74c3u6b7a Here’s a workout you could go through twice. If you go to Pinterest and type in an workouts you’ll get lots of ideas. I did a 30 day challenge with some friends, it was to do 100 a day of core work. The effects were great. 30 minutes of just abs is a lot, I like to mix it up because frankly…

Yes @angelacatheart probably a great yoga day. It always helps me. Plus you’re right, when I switch up what I do, it’s always a different soreness. Which in some ways makes me feel great to know I made a different change. Doing the same thing gets boring for me. I’m trying to get back into strength training. I’m reading a…

I'm 5'4" 168 and want to as close to 40 lbs as I can. 35 lbs may be more realistic. Any ladies with similar stats are welcome to friend me as well. Happy to have more input/challenge.

Absolutely agree, this is a great place. I sent you a friend request already, feel free to add me if you like. There are some great encouragers here to help on your journey.

You're right @sytchequeen I can already see if I don't preplan then food will be wasted. However, it's a challenge to have food for the rest of my family in the house, especially a teenage boy who wants to eat lots. It seems overwhelming trying to get back on track after falling off the wagon for about a year, but I'm…

Wow, thanks for all the great input and experiences. Great suggestions. I definitely think I will need to pretrack a bit to get the hang of it.

Thanks @kimny72 . I’m definitely a work in progress. Just want to have permanent results.

@seska422 I used a tool a friend gave me. It calculated the macros based on age, activity levels, etc. can’t remember all the criteria. Anyway, it says that I need 1437 calories 122g protein 67g fat 87g carbs

Sorry meant to say NOT hitting protein numbers w/out a double scoop of powder.

Used to do WW as well. About 3 plans ago I dropped a good 20lbs, but see success for free with this support group and discussion boards. But you do have to commit your own accountability of tracking, weighing, etc. It works, but you have to work it if that makes sense.

You're welcome to add me. I'm in. Doing the old fashioned way hoping there's a reason for it to be done that way, so it will STAY off.

Yes mini goals are so encouraging. I’m also inspired by someone who shared they had a bad week and her teenage son hugged her and said, Mom, don’t aim for skinny gym rat...aim for never giving up. I can do that, by God’s grace and some encouraging people. We’re all on an imperfect unpredictable journey. We will have bumps…

Yep I am on the new week page too. I’m 45 yrs old and ready to take back my life instead of settling for the same. I am not giving up! Feel free to add me as a friend too.

I’m 45 and have 40 lbs to lose. Please feel free to add me. I would love to have mutual positive support. How do you add friends?

Thanks so much for your kind words of encouragement.

I’m 5’4” btw and 167 lbs. I’ve gained about 20 lbs in just the last year.