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Ugh, I weigh 228lbs and wear a size 16. When I started on this healthy living nearly 3 yrs ago I was 235 and a size 22/24. I just have to stay focused on the progress I've made but really? I'm almost up to where I STARTED at least on the scale lol!

I'm game to help you if you're game to help me lol! I HAVE to count calories, get back on track and lose these last 10-15!!! We can do this thing!!!

Typically up to 5lbs. Isn't that awful? But KNOWING that helps keep things in perspective.

Ahh, I did notice that the veins on my upper chest, near my collar bones, were VERY prominent and typically they aren't. Get that test, I gotta know now lol! Best of luck!

This was my experience. The only thing I felt with baby number 1 at 8 weeks was TIRED and cravings were through the roof.But I didn't realize I was pregnant til I did the test.

You look AMAZING girl!!! Great work!!!

^^Perfect. One friend lost a lot of weight just cutting portions. No need for a "diet" per se, just what you usually eat in less quantity. And try not to let junk food take up too many of your calories. That seems much easier imo

My husband says that kind thing all the time...you just made my day! I hope other women are HEARING you though. Don't believe the hype ladies!!

Drink a glass of water. See how you feel. If you're still hungry, think about what you want to eat: If it's Cheetos, you know it's not hunger. If it's a meal that makes sense, will fuel your body, you're hungry. I've noticed when it's anything besides real hunger, I don't have the physical signs of hunger. Only my brain is…

Insanity alone is plenty! You're more likely to hurt yourself or get sick when you over train. Any way you could choose one program to finish, then start the next? I'm worried about all of that, plus a low-cal diet :/ You're going to be STARVING if Insanity is like other Beachbody programs I've done...you'll get hurt, get…

http://breakingmuscle.com/health-medicine/10-life-changing-reasons-to-drink-more-water I just think it helps my body keep the crap/toxins moving OUT of my body that we all encounter on a daily basis. It's harder to lose weight when your body is looking high and low for a way to escort the toxins out but it doesn't have…

This is great info. I'll stick with my HR Monitor, but would love to try a Fitbit to see what people love about it.

I hope you get some replies because I hope to find out the same!! I have a Polar hrm that I like, but I'd love to know more about the Fitbit and if people prefer one or the other :)

SHUT UP!!!! That's AWESOME!!!!

I've seen no evidence and for me personally, it just made me THINK about food constantly because I had to be ready every 2 hours with something to eat. That drove me nuts. Now I eat 3 squares and snacks only IF I'm hungry. Eating when I'm hungry just seems far more natural. I haven't gained anything, haven't lost a lot…

Exactly why I'm hell-bent on increasing my muscle mass. And I want a FitBit. Lol

Yep, when I'm ready to maintain...one day...finally...I'll be eating in that range of calories. Or supposed to. I struggle to eat the cals I'm supposed to NOW for weight loss, but we'll see how it goes once I get there. I'm also taller and active, but yeah, like 1950 cals will be maintenance.

Married 11 years :heart:

253 & 5'7"

Nope. That does NOTHING for me and if I want him to learn how to please me I have to speak up. Sex is supposed to be mutually beneficial :wink:

Aurora, Colorado!!!!

Exactly what I have to do because I'm RAVENOUS. I've read it is mother nature's way of padding us should we conceive, which makes sense to me for ovulation - when I'm STARVING - but the period, not so much. Who knows. Gotta love womanhood :)

I don't know her work, but I LOVE "Jax" in Sons of Anarchy! I think he'll do a fine job. Whether or not it'll be a worthwhile movie, I don't know, but I guess we'll see!!

I tried using my TDEE and BMR to figure out my happy place re: calories. I'm not sure that's a one size fits all kinda deal. My suggestion would be, if you have MFP set at 2lbs/wk loss - move it to 1lb/wk loss so you change it up and your body has to keep up with the change. My initial thought is definitely more calories -…

I finally have a BUTT! Squats really helped build it up and it fills out my clothes so nicely. Before? NOTHING. Sad. Still working on the rest of this body :)

Agreed. I also agree with the OP who said Obama is more ballsy (not his words) than he initially thought. I just don't see that we can stand by and watch while this goes on. And YES, we're already a huge target from extremists, this doesn't really change much. Oh yes...and you're leaving ay? Good luck with that. I've never…

Not success??? REALLY??? You look great! Congrats!

Hip Hop Abs is a lot of fun! To be able to actually bring myself to exercise I needed something FUN and Shaun T brought that with that DVD set! I want to try T25, I love the concept of really focusing for a short time and getting great results. I'm doing ChaLEAN Extreme now and boy is she kicking my butt!!

Hi! I'm Natalie from Denver, Colorado. I've always been a big girl, but there's a difference between being big and clearly carrying too much weight. After having kids I threw myself into being a great Mom and wife...that left ME way down at the bottom of my priority list. Now that the kids are older and in school I can…

I played Alto Saxophone in junior and senior high school The idea that vests are made to keep my core warm, but not my arms has always baffled me. I'm a Virgo, so number 2 probably doesn't surprise anyone who knows an analytical Virgo. :tongue: