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Absolutely hate it but I admit that I do use the mirrors to ensure I have correct form. Although, now the weight is dropping and my shape is changing it isn't as horrifying as it used to be.

Because the cardio makes our heart and lungs healthy, the weight training will make our bones strong. It's not about living in the now, it's more about our future health.

Wouldn't it be awesome if it was all happening inside and getting us super healthy and fit, and then suddenly the inches just catch up giving us a massive tape measure loss quickly! Can only hope.

26lbs in 4 months.

I know how you feel. I have lost 11kg, took my measurements and no change even though I have dropped a size in the last 4 weeks, starting to get a lot of comments on my weight loss and today I was having to pull my pants up at the gym so something is working somewhere.

Single leg squats, ball leg curl, squats and even standing calf raises I can feel in my butt. I've been doing these for the last 2 months and am now noticing the changes.

I am there as well. Insomnia, night sweats and my hair has become exceptionally oily so I have to wash it everyday. Don't have the teary stuff happening but now and then it feels like my heart races and I get nervous knots in my stomach (that feeling of anticipation or excitement) it lasts just mere seconds and then back…

I had 3 c-sections, have noticed that the overhang is starting to get a little smaller. I do weights and cardio, each 3 times a week . I think all of it has been helping but I've noticed a bigger change since I started doing planks, religiously!

My love hate exercise is single leg squats, burn like hell but it has made the biggest difference to how strong my legs are, I intend to keep going with them indefinately.

My husband had 2 major surgeries on his knee, now goes to the gym as part of his rehab and yes he is one of those who has virtually no weight on the machines. He already feels like an idiot because he can't be using the big weights that others use, he can't put in as much effort as other people do and he certainly can't…

I'm kind of liking the cable machine at the moment but I think it might be a bit big for a home gym.

I am 5"8 at 213lbs, work a desk job and work out 6 times a week, 3 days cardio @ 1 hour and 3 days weight with light cardio @ 2 hours. My goal is to eat between 1600-1700 calories NET. Granted my weight is much higher than yours but I am eating at a slight deficit to what my maintenance would be at my goal weight. I did…

Brussel Sprouts, love them!

It's a lot easier to stand and pedal when the resistance is higher than to sit, my instructor has us do this usually the last set and my legs absolutely burn, I dread this bit but love it at the same time. For the OP, just take it easy for your first few classes so you don't burn out early, if you feel like walking out…

Triangle.

That's quite rude of them, maybe you should have a word with the trainers? My gym is quite good really, very friendly and helpful but the other week I did have some lady come up to me while I was using the cable machine, I had just finished a set so was taking my 30 second break and having a little stretch. Without a word…

Soaking in a bubblebath while the chef prepares dinner for the family.

Absolutely. Busted my butt doing over an hours cardio so I could pig out on pasta, turned out I didn't eat as much as planned because it was too filling, or maybe my stomach can't handle big meals anymore. Later ended up eating some fruit and nuts just to bump my calories up more.

Pretty much off topic but yesterday at the gym this rather attractive guy rocks in, water pack on his back and running gear on. Now I'm thinking, wow he must be going to do some full on cardio. I was impressed and a little jealous because I'd love to be able to run like that. He hikes the treadmill up to some kicka** level…

Weights 3 times a week, cardio for an hour the other 3 times a week and a day off. Cardio is a mixture of running, walking, spinning and rowing. Plus an additional daily 30 minute afternoon walk with my chubby lab which is more of a stroll so I don't log this. Edit. Oops forgot Pilates once a week to stretch everything out.

I am 5"8 and hoping to get down to around 160lbs, it's more than I used to be pre-fat but in all honesty, I don't want to be constantly watching what I eat to maintain a lower weight.

Asics Gel Nimbus, for me it's like running on clouds.

My podiatrist had me do the above, plus have custom made orthotics. Also when you sleep at night try not to sleep so your toes are pointed, or the bad foot anyway.

Maybe have a look at how your runners are laced, maybe they are too tight and pressing down on a nerve. I found I had to use the gap lace. http://www.runnersworld.co.za/shoes-gear/shoe-essentials/how-to-lace-shoes/

I am also doing the C25K, it is a great program with all the podcasts available to mix it up a bit. I didn't follow it to the rule, I didn't progress each week as I would do week 1 for a month, week 2 for a month, etc. I also had trouble jumping from week 3 to 4 so I added a week 3 1/2. If you decide to go this route,…

Why don't you make a pizza and then you can control what goes on it. I use an English muffin cut in half so I effectively have 2 mini pizzas.

Funniest thing I've read today!!!

Excellent, thankyou!

Another sufferer here. My triggers are varied.... hormonal, chocolate, sitting out in the sun, lack of sleep, alcohol, weather (extreme temperature variations) and sometimes if I have eaten too many lollies. I try to avoid the triggers if possible, have managed to keep it down to 1-2 a month, but if I feel one coming on I…

I find the carb debate interesting, but the only conclusion I can come up with is there is no winner or loser in this. Maybe for some people a very minimal carb diet is the necessity for them and maybe some people also need to have a higher carb diet, all because of health reasons and then there are the people who just…