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That is amazing!!!!!! You can do it! You already are!! <3

Absolutely. I just turned 43 so at this point, it has to be a lifestyle change. If I let up, I'm sure I would just gain it back.

Forgot to mention I do great with water on workdays due to routine but fall off on weekends. Gotta do better!

You're right. Its hard cause my hubby is a total foodie and cooking and eating is his thing. But I am going to cut back or drastically reduce those portions. And I do bloat very easy. Thanks!

I did start doing vacuums and have noticed a difference. And I got gifted an ab roller for Xmas. I need to put that thing together. I will try that core exercise you mentioned. Thanks!!

I have heard this before. But I honestly don't know what to do about it.

Thanks. Will look into it.

Good questions! Lets see, well besides working out, I do have a sedentary, computer job. So besides chasing my toddler around, my workout and household chores are the only movement I get. On workout days I eat a bit more than 1200. I find it impossible to stick to the 1200. Evenings I am always soo hungry no matter what.…

Its sounds delish. Where'd you get it from?

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Thanks! I will definitely speak to someone to get a better look at my stomach. I feel like I am on the right path so there may be something else going on.

Hey! Thanks so much for responding. Will check these out.

Thanks! I wanna keep it up and look better.

Awwww, soo very sweet of you. Yellow is my fave color. Thank you! :)

Thanks. I will bring it up at my next physical or chiro appt. I definitely do have lower back issues.

Except.....I'm not that happy here. I want to lose the mommy tummy. I'm sick of wearing waist cinchers all year, sucking it in, hiding it and finding clothes that hide it. Also being toned and thin everywhere else but with a bulging pooch sticking out my clothes. I am tired with looking pregnant!

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Same, same, same! Except I don't wake with a flat stomach but but end of day, I look 4-5 months preggers no matter what I eat. I HATE it. Haven't really found a solution either.

I have a few. First is health. I want to live a long, active life. Next, I wanna look good! I wanna be one of those women that in her 40s, 50s and 60s looks fabulous and fit! I had a near perfect body in my 20s and I am really trying to give that up for forever. I want to go back to looking and feeling sexy. For the rest…

Thanks soo much for all your comments. This has been really insightful and helpful and I am taking everything into consideration. My specific takeaways right now are:* Have that diastis, ab thing looked at * need more protein (sucks cause I am not really a cook, which is why I basically eat the same things everyday) * look…

Yeah, I've been doing this since June. Started at 1 mile, then up to 2 miles. Was hoping to do more but I only have so much time in the mornings. But I am going to regularly switch it up. This morning, I started with kettlebells. But I do think I was sticking to the same thing every morning.

I see. But I don't drink at all during my workouts. I get up at like 5:45am, immediately get dressed and head outside for a 2 mile jog, then inside I do core and lift weights for 20-25 mins. Then head to the shower. I may have a few sips in there but not much more. I started weight afterwards when I noticed at least a .6lb…

Always first thing on the morning after a morning pee or after my workout and shower.

Hmm, I'e never heard of a weight trending app so I will look into that. Also, noted on the posture. Thanks!

Yeah. I have always noticed that big arch in my back but never thought too much of it. Guess its something to consider. I have opened my diary now. Note: we did treat ourselves to Red Lobster this weekend but even then, I never ate full portions. M-F though I stick to my diets usually. I will need to measure my food more.…

Hmmmm. I thought I ruled this out a long time ago but maybe I should look into it again. Thanks.

Does the photo help? I was just trying to show that I am pretty small-framed in general. I've been working with 12 lb dumbbells for awhile. Guess its time to step it up. Thanks!

So since I tend to eat the same things, I start by weighing everything, save the meal and re-log it. I will go and open my food diary if that helps.

I don't think I used any tracking method before the bands. I would just put in my weights and reps in MFP and whatever it said is what I used. It is the same workout with small variations but I have upped my dumbbells from 8 to 12 lbs. Didn't think of that.