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Is it still okay to lift if I'm sore, or will that cause injury? I promise I'm not a super noobie to fitness, it just been awhile....

I'm 5'6, I'm currently 190 My highest was 284 (that I recorded), and my lowest was 155. I had a baby almost 2 years ago, and I would love to get to 140 as an ultimate goal weight.

Looking for support! I lost 125 lbs before my first kiddo. He's 21 months now. I gained 60 lbs with him, and I still have about 25 to go. We want to TTC in Sept, so I need to GET GOING!!!! It's so hard for me to time manage with working out and cleaning house and preparing healthy meals. I hate going when my lil guy is…

a) Harvest Salad with no goat cheese fritter or if you do that, have it on the side and only eat half. a) Yellow Fin Tuna w/ no glaze, only oven baked or broiled. It's ok to alter the meal a little - just be specific with your server.

My question--- how did you find TIME with 2 kiddos. I have 1 -- a 17 month old son, and it's so hard for me to juggle working full time with getting a decent amount of gym time?!?!?

Ummmm, you look AMAZING. Very nice. That takes some awesome dedication. I'm sure you feel unbelievable. It's hard work, but as you know, it's totally worth it! :o) Congrats!

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Take time to heal...in the meantime watch what u eat and then get back at it. I'm pregnant and I don't use that as an excuse. Ya dig??? Get it, B!

Very well said, Kelly! :o)

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Heidi, my love, check out the book 'New rules of lifting for women' it's got a lifting program in it, and I started it right before I was pregnant- for about a month, and loved it. Also, I think you should do lifting 3x week, Pilates 2x and I saw that you wanted to start running to? Maybe on your pilates day you could…

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I just have to say, YOU ARE GORGEOUS. As someone who lost 120 lbs in 3 years, I REALLY admire you and your dedication. Now being pregnant, I look for a little more encouragement because I am gaining once again, and know there's still hope to get to where you are, and where I once was! CONGRATS You have so much to be proud…

^This. Nothing is sexier than big strong arms around ya!

BrunetteWife, Heidiberr, Leanerbeef. Love them all. They give me the daily support and have been with me through the good and bad!

I was 180 ish, probably a bit higher than that. I got downto 156, and now I'm 5 months pregnant, and back up to my h.s. weight..... It's ok. I got up to 284 in 2006, and lost 120+ lbs in 3 years... I'm sure I'll be able to get this preggo weight off after baby and be smokin' once again! :o)

You, wonderful Mike, deserve to feel SO proud. You bet your @$$ I'm proud of you. Keep it up. :happy:

Good lord, are we REALLY discussing THIS topic? On a Fitness site? *smh....*

I prefer it, but now being pregnant, I have to find the energy to do it at all, and usually now it's AFTER work... I cannot get up at 4:30 anymore....

I hate the word diet. It's a lifestyle change. You need to eat/workout/be healthy for the rest of your life. Diet is such a short-term word!

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Normally not a super HARD ROCK kinda music girl, but "Warriors Call" by Volbeat is awesomely inspiring... check it out.

Moist.... that is all.

Get the book: New Rules of Lifting for Women. Read it, do the programs, eat more. ( I started this 1 month before I got preggers, and it was working.) Lifting heavy will help with inches. I've seen it happen hundreds of times. It wouldn't hurt to try. Also, maybe cutting a few more carbs outta your days could help as…

Most of the time, it's before. That way I know what I'm putting into my mouth and if I have the "allowance" for it.