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early morning workouts are what i prefer too! there's like NO ONE around and there's no waiting for equipment. or worrying about if other people are looking at you sticking your butt out while you do squats.

GREAT JOB!

skip the lingerie and just wear your HRM. much sexier. plus then you get an accurate count of calories burned.

cool, sounds like you've found a system to work for you. sorry it doesn't sound pretty in your diary, but i bet it's pretty on your plate and tasty! and that's what counts! i don't use the "my meals" as much, i just go back to my recipe tab to check things if i can't remember. or i just edit the recipe to reflect a…

i usually just create a recipe (including oil, spices, salt, etc) in my recipe tab and then just log that in my diary. you can give it a fancy name if you want to make it sound more appetizing :) plus, it's a lot easier to log again later if you have the same thing again.

way to go! i am proud of you for doing the research and trying to figure out what works for you. it makes me sad when people stall out and just give up without trying to figure out why or how to kick it back into gear. and isn't it AWESOME when the solution is to EAT MORE!? keep it up with the healthy food choices! and…

i use it and have only had positive results. except for the farts. those can be kind of bad. but other than that, thumbs up.

great job! once you get into a routine, you will be way more comfortable. just keep on going in and doing your thing! most other people there are doing the same - doing their own thing! keep on acting like you belong there... because you do!

i'm starting stage 3 tomorrow. add me!

thank you for the input ladies! i'll do some more research and maybe give it a try.

chucks are flat. i was just asking why it is better to wear flat shoes for lifting.

wedding dress sizing is really weird. it's usually 2 sizes off what you would be in regular store bought clothes. i used to work in a bridal shop and it definitely made people freak out when they saw the sizing! don't worry about it! just keep up the hard work and i'm sure it will fit beautifully. and i can't wait to see…

yaaaay for wedding dresses! congrats on your upcoming big day and your success thus far. keep it up with a healthier lifestyle!

wow, i definitely see a big difference. but i'm curious - are you trying to get down to 98 pounds? how tall are you?

get an air popper! no oil needed! you can get them on amazon for like $20. but yes, when i make it with oil, i log it as "oil popped".

same for me!

sometimes people can be really annoying. some of the ladies at my work give me a hard time when i mention something about working out. they always say that i don't need to anymore because i'm skinny enough. i guess the idea of a permanent healthy lifestyle doesn't occur to some people. or the idea of mind your own…

i think it's great to be disciplined, but you also need to enjoy your life. i got to the point of tears when i realized i was saying no to my husband to go and do fun things, like get frozen yogurt or go to the movies or something, because i didn't have enough calories left for the day. i should have been thrilled that he…

way to stick with it for a year! amazing progress! keep it up!

you're adorable. congrats on your upcoming wedding! keep up the healthy weigh loss!

yes! this is where i started, and i love it.

yay! now keep it up!

squats and deadlifts for flat abs and everything else! i've definitely noticed a difference in my lower belly area since i've started lifting heavy weights.

you could try incorporating a front squat, you might feel like you were getting more out of it then

great job! i hope you are feeling encouraged as you head into stage 2!!!

i like to bring my own snacks when i travel too, especially at the airport. it saves calories and money! i usually bring fruit and veggies, beef jerky, and some almonds (pre-portioned out so i don't go crazy) along with a few pieces of dark chocolate. if i were taking a trip in a car, i'd definitely pack a cooler with some…

i use my food scale to measure the pasta dry, and go by the nutrients printed on the box. i cook my pasta separately from my husbands. that way, there's no trying to figure out how much water weight my pasta gained from the cooking, or trying to figure out which noodles are mine and which are his.

you are adorable! and your courage is inspiring. congrats on your success! keep it up, you totally got this!

OH and i forgot to mention... when i look for recipes, i always plug them into the recipe builder on the food tab on MFP first. that way it helps me see what i'm considering eating before i even put it onto my calendar. it also helps me to make changes or substitutions to make something healthier. it's so much easier to…

i like to sit down on the weekend and plan out meals for the rest of the week using recipes ive found that i want to try. i find a TON of my recipes on pinterest and also trade them with my sisters. i even use a little calendar to write down what i want to make on what day. after you've established what you want to make…