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Thanks everyone... all good advice. It just took me a while to be honest with myself and record what I was consuming in alcohol. Now that I am aware that it is my roadblock hopefully I will be better about limiting myself and recording. Healthy diet... check. Exercise more... check. Operation stop being a lush... almost…

Same exact thing happened to me when I was about 22. I was wearing a 34C and noticed I was always tugging in the middle of my bra and pulling it down. VS fitted me and I am a 34D... I think it is normal for women to increase boob size into their 20's.

Just a thought and a good quick read I came across... Wayne Westcott, Ph.D. conducted a study in which 72 over weight individuals participated in an eight week exercise program. The participants were placed in two groups. The first group performed 30 minutes of endurance exercise on a stationary cycle. The second group…

Thanks people... I like to add up my exercise calories so I will probably stick with the sedentary activity level. I tried the MFP recommended 1500 calories for about 4 months and haven't had any results. Then I tried 1200 to see if that would help but I just can't stick to that calorie intake. I go over every day by about…

One 12 oz half- caff in the afternoon. I get a little sleepy after my noon time cardio/lifting class and lunch so I need a boost. But, I can't do too much caffiene because it messes with my stomach. I usually put a splash of skim milk and a couple splenda packets.

My softball coach in college was trying to discuss music with the girls on the team and said, "Man that Flo Rida is pretty good." She pronounced it as all one word like flo-reed-a. We didn't say anything...

yep... i looked drunk the first time i tried zumba. it took me a couple weeks before i felt like i was following well. mind you i am not a good dancer and my hips don't swing the way their do, but my feet are moving and grooving so who cares!

Hmmm... the website said i was 17.7% and then I used an Omron bioimpedence fat analyzer that said I was 25%... I have no clue where I am at now.

Did you not read my post? I am already working out sometimes twice a day because of my job... I am trying to decide if I should focus the energy I do have on lifting more or running more. Guess I found out from the other posters on this topic that you can prepare for a 5k with minimal training.

Thanks people! I think I will continue with what I am doing and just add some running about 3 times a week. I have never been a long distance runner even though I have been involved in sports since I was young. But I better learn sometime! So far I have done some treadmill after work, 20 minutes each time. Gonna take some…

My boyfriend tells me all the time that I look beautiful the way I am now. I appreciate him whole-heartedly for loving me the way I am but I am not happy with my current weight and the way I feel.

Diddo... I think it is the short days. I am not an early riser and I don't get off work until 6:30pm when it is already dark during winter months. It really bums me out because I would rather get outside and do something in the evening. I am ready for spring!!

Another lady close to my numbers! Gender: Female Age: 24 Height: 5'3" SW: 148 CW: 145 GW: 125-130

We are close too! Gender: Female Age: 24 Height: 5'3" SW: 148 CW: 145 GW: 125-130

Gender: Female Age: 24 Height: 5'3" SW: 148 CW: 145 GW: 125-130 I want to be a runner! I would like to run 5k's to half marathons though. I have no desire to run 26.2 miles. I used to run a lot in high school and remember it being so relaxing and rewarding.

Lately I have been getting these monstrous salads from the little coffee place by work. It has like 3 cups of fresh spinach, arugula, romaine, and other field greens. Then they add cucumber, green pepper, hard boiled egg, deli turkey, and this spicy fat free honey mustard. The good thing about a salad full of greens is…

agreed

I wish i could find my power lifting workouts from high school... Won state championship at 132 lb class. Squat: 225, Bench:135, Clean:130 We did a variety of lifts from percentages of one rep max. Started with high rep and low percentage and increased percentage of 1RM and decreased repitions. Example: 4 sets x 12 reps at…

I agree 100% with everyone. I have no rhythm and usually only dance at weddings. But throw caution to the wind and just MOVE! It really does get easier after every time you do it.

I think wheat flour is used instead of bleached white for the other health benefits. Bleached white flour doesn't have much nutritional value to it but wheat flour uses all 3 parts of the grain. When you remove the bran, germ, and endosperm the fiber, nutrients, and antioxidants are removed with it. Also, refined white…

Yes, 1 egg is the equivalent of 1/4 cup substitute. I have never used them so I was thinking I would just go with 3 eggs vs. using something like egg beaters. They are 99% egg whites but they add a few other things in to make up for the lack of yolk. I don't have high cholesterol so it isn't a worry for myself.

You don't have to lose your butt if you don't want to! Your butt is what it is because of muscle underneath the fat. Just add some squats, deadlifts, and lunges to what you are already doing and get those muscles built up! Boobs are a different story. They are comprised of fat and are what they are because of genetics.…

Oh yeah.. I am open to people adding me. I am only a couple months in on MFP and don't have many friends in my home town that use this network. So add away if you like!

Good to know... I was under the impression you had to increase calories to see muscle gains. I want to lose the fat but stay muscular. Now I am unsure of where my calorie goals should be..

You will just have to conduct your own experiment and let us know. Thank you for the concern on such an important topic.

Well, thank you everyone for your helpful thoughts and opinions. I have set these goals for myself: 1. Cut out processed/fast foods 2. Increase fruits and veggies 3. Decrease refined sugars I doubt I will be able to follow the Paleo diet explicitly, I don't think there is anything wrong with low-fat dairy in moderation,…

Because is paleolithic times they had animals as predators and a broken leg meant you died... HAHA

I do agree with you. I don't like how restrictive the plan is. I think I will modify it so that I can still have moderate amounts of grains and dairy (specifically yogurt, milk, and whole grain bread). But, I would like to increase my veggies and protein and remove the processed foods and refined sugars. I am trying to get…

I just finished reading a huge blog that referenced those two guys. I think I am going to start monday, take the weekend to grocery shop and prepare some meals in advance. I will probably have to take baby steps to cut out dairy and grains. I have always eaten yogurt and whole grains and thought them to be healthy so that…

I am 5'2.5" (I always say 5'3" haha) and 144lbs right now. I am doing a crappy job with my nutrition but great with exercise. I have been attempting to stay around 1500-1800 calories but on the days I do strength training it goes out the window along with my willpower. This is my exercise routine as of now. I have seen my…