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@AnnPT77 It’s funny you say that. People at the gym call me the Mayor. I always tell people how hard they are working. I truly want people to be there. I hate gym intimidation, so I try to be as friendly as possible. I welcome new members. Ask people if they want a spotter so they can push themselves. I spoke with a lady…

@savagebeauty84 I love seeing transformations like yours. I really inspires me. It shows what a person can do when they truly put their heart into changing. You don’t get where you are without sweating and being sore. But is a great price to be to look as great as you do. Wonderful job, you rock!!!!

I was just waiting for either death or diabetes to come get me. After seeing 2 coworkers pass away back to back I got scared and decided only I could change me. Started at 250 and started with 20 pound weights , I was intimidated at the gym. Currently at 210 but it’s a lot of new muscle. I’m trying to drop another 20…

@MARIEInTheKITCHEN You are 100% correct that it’s a journey. When I first started my journey I was scared of the gym . I was so self aware that I wouldn’t allow myself to get healthier. Seeing fit people , watching others working so hard was a bit intimidating. I was defeating myself before I truly got started. I stayed…

@AnnPT77 Thank you for an extremely informative response. The steroids have absolutely interfered with my sleep. To offset it, the Dr put me on sleep meds , which lead to being lethargic. I decided to cut back on the sleep meds , in order to be able to function. Taking sleep meds is something I didn’t want to take in the…

Male 54 YO. I’m a disciplined calorie deficit practitioner. Dropping your total daily calories can slow your loss and can be unhealthy. I recently tried going from 1800 daily to 1300 then 1500. It was a bad idea. I first started experiencing light headedness , muscle loss, dizzy spells when I stood up and a complete lack…

@melissaaridgeway You done a great job losing weight , but you certainly have not lost that wonderful smile. Great job!!!!

@ConfidenceCurrency WOW!!!! Walk around the room and then take a bow!! You earned it. That is straight up hardwork , sweating, sacrifice and self discipline. This is so inspiring!!!!

You sound like a saint and an Angel , doing so much for your family . My wife is very much like you and does so much for others that she sometimes doesn’t have time for herself. I have to remind her that if she really wants to help others then she has to put herself first. What is the use in doing so much for others that…

I get Lemongrass Beef. It’s only around 230-260 calories (based on serving size of course) but is high protein. It comes with tomatoes and cucumbers.

Small wins are big!! You’ve already started your journey, by taking the move to get healthier. That’s a win in the mental game. The mental aspect of tough, the self doubt , the thought that others are watching you at the gym or when you exercise. They aren’t , and most people actually think “Good for you”. I know I do. Now…

I was out of shape , I had let myself go for years. Last year I lost 2 coworkers who’s deaths affected me greatly. I decided to make a change for my family. Since September of 2022 I’ve dropped and kept off 40 pounds. Went from a 42” waist to a 32”. I don’t mean any of this in a bragging way. If I can do this , then I know…

Losing 10 by August is absolutely doable . Cardio with a macro calorie diet and you will on point. You got this. Set aside some “Me” time , let the Significant Other know that they are up to bat on watching the Kiddos . And then be selfish for an hour a day. Push hard . There are some fantastic videos on home cardio that…

62# is incredible!!! You should be proud of yourself. That takes a true commitment and a lot of self determination.