AudrasAlly

Amazing story! You truly are an inspiration! Thank you for sharing.

When your arms are so sore, you can barely lift your water bottle. Happened last night! :)

5'10"! Welcome!!!

You look fantastic!

That's awesome!!! Keep it up! :)

Look at your actions as a lifestyle change. Don't consult the scale. My weight fluctuates up to 7 pounds in one day, and sometimes even weigh more in the morning than I did the night before. BUT - I keep working hard, exercising at least 4 times a week, and my clothes feel better, I feel better, and I know it's working. I…

I also have a before and after picture on my page - just add me and you can see it. I'm 5'9" and lost 14 lbs, 12 inches. Audra

4.18.12: 222 lbs (week 2)

I'm late - but I'm here! I'll post my weight tomorrow! Great job girls!

You are an inspiration!

Ditto girls!

Hi! I am 28 years old, in a serious relationship - and hoping to start a family in the next few years. I know that my weight needs to be at certain point before I want to get pregnant, so that's why I'm here. A totally worthy cause! Thanks! Audra

Work on planning meals each day. Have sensible snacks available to you at all times - in the car, in your desk at work, in the kitchen sitting in a cute bowl - you have to be able to grab those when you are hungry, and they have to be appealing. Give yourself a few options - something sweet (fruit packs), something salty…

Absolutely! Everyone is in the same boat - and we're all watching the instructor! it's very helpful to make friends in the class - introduce yourself to someone. Trust me - you're not the only one thinking you look like a fool. Imagine how great it feels when you get those dance steps down? :) Good luck! Audra

Just as I lost 14 pounds, my face broke out really badly. It's hard to believe that my face did that while drinking 8 glasses of water a day & a healthy diet, and exercise, but it did. I visited the dermatologist, and was told that it is common for women my age (28) to have "hormonal acne" which is mostly around the…

Remember, in order to burn fuel, you have to take in fuel! Good luck!

To think of this as something that lasts throughout your life, you must be taking actions that you can live with FOR the rest of your life. That includes choosing healthier options. It's not realistic to eat less than 1,000 calories a day. Let's say that you are allowed 1,500 calories through MFP. It's easy to eat 1,500…

To think of this as something that lasts throughout your life, you must be taking actions that you can live with FOR the rest of your life. That includes choosing healthier options. It's not realistic to eat less than 1,000 calories a day. Let's say that you are allowed 1,500 calories through MFP. It's easy to eat 1,500…

I've lost 9.5 lbs, and about 8 inches in neck, waist and hips. I always lost weight first in my face. -Audra

I work out Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday (unless something comes up {meetings}, then I don't beat myself up about it. I try to do 30 Day Shred on days that I can't work out and feel like I need to) MFP assigned me 1,310 calories a day. I eat that amount every day, and make sure to drink 8 cups of water a day.…

The only thing new I ever think of is having leftovers. haha It's tough to pick something, but knowing what i'm going to eat helps me plan my meals for the day. I always crave warm food now, so i thought about getting vegetable steamers for a quick fix. Good luck!

Very interesting! I like that. Easy and common sense - but things that we forget. Have a good week.

MFP is absolutely working for me - I've never been so happy with results. I love looking at the message boards, I just wondered about different opinions among MFPers. I just want us to all be on the same page. :)

I am on my first week, and I'm anxious about what my weigh in will be next week. But-I know that if I'm eating and exercising like I know I should, no matter what the scales say, I am working toward a healthier life. Our bodies are so different, it's tough to compare to others, but I'm crossing my fingers that you'll see…

Lots of stretching, lots of water today, and more stretching. The most useful thing I learned from my experience is while you're still in bed, bend each knee to your chest and stretch those muscles. Pull each knee up, slowly and keep stretching. I know where you're coming from, and I am so proud that you are a runner. I…

Great idea! I have lots of before photos.

Congratulations on losing 6 lbs already! I hope you'll find success in fertility through this progress! Best of luck! -Audra

I am new too! Good luck to everyone, let's get off to a great start. I'm on my second day-and headed to the gym this afternoon. I was within my calorie limit yesterday, and was excited to see that with exercise, you're allowed more food. Not a bad thing. :) Friend me and let's do this together! Audra