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Other than the things people have already said remember, it takes 21 days to break or create a new habit (not sure if this is actually true, but I've always heard it. haha.) Other than that, I once saw a post that said something along the lines of "remember, exercise should be a celebration of what your body can do, not…

So, I personally go anywhere from 3-6 days a week depending on the week. I do a split between running (training for a half marathon) and weights (all muscle groups) throughout the week. It sounds to me like you need to do a 2 day weekend, and aim for 2 days during the week. It is hard to go after work, I agree.... but you…

I think it depends on your gym environment. The times I go, I'm one of the only people there, so I never have. Having said that, I probably wouldn't because I wouldn't know how to approach the situation without sounding rude or like a know it all. On the flip side, I personally would like it if someone told me I was doing…

Literally, I have almost the same story as you, dancer and gymnast. I'm 24 and mine was weight gain (and muscle loss) due to a gymnastics injury (ACL tear when I was 16), then a meniscus tear 8 months later. I will add you now(:

Kansas City, MO! (no, not Kansas.... nobody wants to go to KCK.)

Pick me!!

You and I were in the exact same shoes. Started this journey in the end of October, and weighed in at 218.... I was stuck fluctuating between 199.8-202 for 24 days (since Dec 23rd), but I finally am 198 as of yesterday! Persistence is key!

Yes! I have added some of you guys as friends! I started at 218 (current 199.8) and am hoping to get to between 143-159.

I would love to join!

I'm less worried about your eating and working out, but the fact that you're only getting a consistent 4-5 hours of sleep. On average, most people need 7-9 hours of sleep a night, 6 at minimum. Insufficient sleep impacts your ghrelin and leptin hormones. ghrelin is what signals your brain to eat. With lack of sleep, your…

Thank you! Trust me when I say, sleep was majorly a priority! I skipped the gym on a few days when I knew I needed more sleep!

Thank you so much! Luckily I did continue to lose, which I was scared of considering all the 'extra' things I was doing. Thankfully though, today is my last day on this insane schedule! I look forward to getting back on my regular eating/working out/sleeping schedule. Temporary is just that, temporary. I see that now.

Thank you so much! I am finally able to see the end in sight, Sunday is my last day of crazy schedule! I can't wait to be back on track with everything. Although, I have still been losing weight, it just hasn't felt as great as I have before the stressful work schedule.

I think I just had weird timing with starting this journey. I started October 21st, and our peak season started November 5th. I had just gotten in the groove of going to the gym regularly, and eating WAY better for my schedule to get busy. BUT, in the same breath, I'm glad I did just because if I didn't, it may have just…

You're right, and that's what I should be doing. I just love when I see that scale number go down (even though I know it shouldn't always go down b/c of weight lifting and all over inches loss). Thanks for the reminder to prioritize, I'm pretty bad about that.

Hey! That's a great idea! I work with about 85% male population as well, so that would work! Plus, we have one bathroom on the work floor and another in the front lobby, there is never anyone in the front bathroom! Thanks for the tip!(: I'm glad you haven't been caught in mid-squat, that'd be fun to awkwardly explain! lol!

Thank you for this! I actually work from a desk, notice I didn't say at a desk because I hardly ever sit down. I sort orders into their correct spots per department and walk them to the departments, so I am constantly moving. I do an average of 12,000-14,000 steps during a shift just at work alone, so I am lucky in that…

Thank you! You as well! (:

Unfortunately, I accepted OT before even starting this journey... Also, I see your point completely, but working this OT earned me approx $7,400 extra in a 6 week period. That's hard to pass up. I think I just need to figure out a better way to manage my lack of 'free time', if you will.

Hey, this may not seem much, but I totally understand what you're going through and I didn't have a baby. The easy part is deciding to start..., the hard part is continuing your journey and not having to "re-start" your journey countless times. Start with a small and smart goal: Drink more water, a steps per day goal, cut…

@JeromeBarry1 Thanks for the information! I will continue to exercise and drink plenty of water.

@aganey I was the same (even fluctuated up) from 11/17-12/1. I finally saw a drop in "scale number" after 14 days. Those 2 weeks felt like an ETERNITY! My end goal is 143lbs, but I'm open to a higher "weight" if I have good muscle tone (which I hope too) without looking like a body builder. As hard as it has been to…

You're right, my height and calorie goal would have been helpful, huh? Height: 5 foot 7 inches MFP has put my daily calorie intake at 1430. I have been weighing all of my food and keeping up with my food and exercise diary.on the daily. I have actually done pretty well for being as picky of an eater as I am (which is…