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I was a size 22 - but I bought size 24 "just so they were nice and loose" or so I told myself. I'm 5'9" and mid 30s. I'm in an 18 and still in the process, but here's where I started. Motivation. I'm embarrassed to admit it, but I was watching the Biggest Loser. I watched an entire season in about a week (I was watching…
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I hate videos - they always made me dread working out. I don't care for machines. They make me dread working out. I decided to sign up for a non-military style boot camp, where there is a trainer and about 10 people in the class. LOVE it. I don't always look forward to working out, but I've stopped dreading it! And I've…
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I second this! After my Dane died, I couldn't commit to another one so I fostered. Two years and 12 Danes later, I adopted a Yorkie mix (long story). <--- Here is my puppy!
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Perhaps doing a boxing workout and invite them - then you'd have a "reason" for punching them. I'm all about the justification... As for the weight, that's when you have to decide if your purpose is to lose weight or increase fitness (or both). Try adding some non weight related goals... number of pushups in a minute,…
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So... I should plan a Jamaican vacation. :happy: Thanks for the tip! :tongue:
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^^Good advice!^^ That's what my trainer suggests when I hit a plateau. Another recommendation is to do carb rotation (high, low, no carb days in rotation). It confuses your body and it makes a change to how it's storing/using calories. Try one of these ideas for a week, then return and report on what's happening. We'll…
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Thanks for noticing that I shared my protein intake - I know that's the first step, but it doesn't seem to be kicking in the last couple days. Caloric intake is not usually a problem for me :wink: so perhaps I need to look at fiber and more water. Thanks to all for the suggestions - I knew the smart people on MFP would…
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I don't think another string had ever made me smile so much. Thanks so much for putting into words what so many of us have experienced, and with so much wit. Can't wait to join the club... LOL!!!
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A-maz-ing! And I can't usually stand to read long posts, but yours kept me going the whole way - thanks! (pills from Mexico - LOL!!)
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**Making a note to try this when I get home today!
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Hmm, same weight here, but I have a couple inches on you. not a mom, but a good aunt and busy in my professional life. And trying to finish my senior thesis for my degree... close enough to be friends? :wink:
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So impressed! Thanks for sharing so we can all be a little more inspired. :)
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LOL - nice!
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Well now I feel silly for being hesitant to ask for help, because y'all responded so quick and positively. My support group is already growing. Thank you!! Now I admit to being a little anxious because people will be holding me accountable... :wink:
