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I can relate, girl! I hate public gyms. Friday nights, saturday nights, and sundays are usually pretty dead. Also, I don't know what gyms you have where you live but LA Fitness around me has a separate work out room for women (not that you are just uncomfortable because of men) but I remember it was usually 100% empty…

Physically, at nearly 30 lbs down, I cannot see changes day to day. I see some changes in progress pictures though. I started to feel differences though after about 15 lbs. I am sure it is very, very different for everyone.

8/13: 222

8/7: 223.1 :|

@Danw586 I live in a 1 bedroom apartment in a nice suburb of Cincinnati (about 15-20 minutes north of downtown). My apartment is about 1000 square feet, nice but nothing extravagant. I put a big down payment on my car, so that kept my monthly payment low. I hardly ever eat out, maybe once a week, but I mostly cook my own…

I think its really easy to find the time, but the energy can be tricky for me. I work 8 am - 4 pm, and I usually get home by 4:30. I have chronic pain/illness, so I usually do need a nap after work, but sometimes I don't. Around 6 pm I head to the park and walk. It's a very hill-heavy trail, and I do about 3 miles a day,…

I am 31, live alone. I have: ~$5,000 left to pay on my car ~$7,000 in credit card debt I only use my credit card for travel. The rest of my monthly expenses come right out of my checking account. Per month: $150 - groceries $900 - rent, trash, water, sewage $40 - wifi $90 - gas and electric $60 - gas for car $210 - car…

Pasta Salad: - spiral pasta - blanched green beans - cut up cucumber - halved grape tomatoes - EVOO, juice of 1 lemon fresh squeezed, and balsamic vinegar - salt, pepper, garlic

How dumb you feel when you think someone is waving to you, so you wave back, and then realize they were not waving at you.

I just set this goal for myself too! I have marked Halloween as a deep dive progress check. Good luck!

@aokoye ooh yes! I make a delicious tikka masala in mine. Got the recipe on Pinterest!

I use mine a lot more in fall and winter, but during the warmer months my go-to is putting a bag of frozen boneless skinless chicken breasts in, usually 5-6, chicken broth and seasoning. Manual-high for 22 minutes, then shred. Makes shredded chicken for the entire week! You can use it in eggs, tacos, plain, with cheese, in…

My entire 22 ish weeks has been stall --> whoosh --> stall LOL. I typically lose on Thursday/Fridays every 2.5 - 3 weeks. It's frustrating sometimes, but that's just how it is I guess.

when you're sad, so you listen to sad music to feel sadder

I don't know how to relate to people who are night owls, and then sleep in until 2 the next day. I can't sleep past 9 to save my life :D

Veggie soups are great, and your son and husband could even put some add-ins with theirs, like cheese and a piece of bread on the side.

I just kept trying different ones till I found one I liked. Now I drink Spartan Nutrition cookies and cream every day.

Biotin works for some people, but it gives me really bad acne, so just a heads up - sounds crazy but its actually one of the common side affects. I agree with everyone saying cut it, and then be nice to it while continuing to trim. I have naturally black hair, and wanted to transition to a black to charcoal ombre in…

First, congrats ! That is such great progress. What a great tip about not offering an explanation. Recently people at my office have noticed I am losing weight. They try offering excuses for me when I turn something down, but I just smile and walk away. MYOB I say LOL

7/25: 220.1

July Start Weight: 224 July Goal Weight: 216 Ultimate Goal Weight: 175 July 1: 224 July 8: 228 :( been holding water since July 2 July 12: 222.2 B) July 20: 221 July 26: 220.1 July 31:

I always think sushi is worth it LOL. But, I don't get it at restaurants too often anymore. When I do, I get 3 rolls and let myself have the shrimp tempura and usually a special roll with avocado and spicy mayo and all kinds of other yummy stuff. Those calories add up so quick. My solution is going to Kroger. I get the…

7/20: 221 7/23: 223.4 :s

My Garmin gives me so many extra calories. If I ate them all I'd never lose weight, I'd actually be gaining. My best advice is to listen to your body, and see how hungry you are as the days progress. Some signs of undereating are also things like being overly tired, and being moody. Some of that is normal as you work into…

It has really helped me to weigh in everyday. It can be really hard for some people, and at first its really confusing. But it might be worth a shot for you. I have been weighing in nearly every day for almost 5 months and it has really helped me understand fluctuations and how MY body loses weight. For example, I usually…

cottage cheese and a gatorade/powerade zero

Yes, my cycle is all out of whack for about 3 months now. First the timing (week of the month) changed, then last month it was very light, and this month it was late and incredibly light. I believe it is due to diet changes, exercise changes, stress and weight loss. So many things can affect our cycles.

size 16 jeans are officially too big for me! I am going to wait until fall to buy new clothes, but I was so sad and so happy to try on a really cute pair of jeans that were too big :)

July Start Weight: 224 July Goal Weight: 216 Ultimate Goal Weight: 175 July 1: 224 July 8: 228 :( been holding water since July 2 July 12: 222.2 B) July 20: 221 July 26: July 31:

I agree with everything the above post says! The only other thing I can think of is to ask the coach if she can stay on as an assistant or something. She can still attend practices, and see the work the girls are doing and listen to the coaching. It will also show the coach how much she wants to be a part of the team and…