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My goal is 30-45 minutes, 4-5 days a week. I alter how much time I spend on really listening to my body. Some days I can really push, others I can't. If I have a "lighter" day, I usually make up for it the next day. I always take at least 1 rest day, if not 2. On one of my rest days, I usually do lunges, squats, sit-ups,…

Awesome job. I, too, started in a (tight) size 16 and I am ready to go shopping for my next size down - 10!!... very exciting!!

I agree. I use the eliptical machine at work all the time and I always go by what the machine tells me and adjust it when I log it in MFP. I think MFP averages out what you should be burning per how long you exercise. I use that MFP calculation, prior to me putting mine in, as something to strive for the next time :)

Amazing!! You are such an inspiration. You must be SO PROUD of yourself!!

Around 15lbs... my clothes felt loose and I didn't look or feel as bloated :)

Coral in the background :)

Today is an awesome day, I hit 159.8.. woo hoo!!!!! I am so happy.. now to not creep back up.. only go down from here..that is the tough part.

I am also SO close.. 161 this morning. I was stuck at 163-164 for about 3 weeks and have finally broken through that hurdle. I am hoping to hit 159.9 by Christmas day and if not by then, by New Year's day to start my new year off right.. in the 150's!!! Wahoo!!! Great work everyone.. so insipiring reading about everyone's…

:smile: Love it!!!! Congrats on your success!!

Whoa, these are life-size.. I am going to try to make them smaller!

I'm in! i am getting married on 10/15/11 and it is just the motivation that is keeping me going to get rid of this weight for good. I have already lost 30 lbs and I am shooting to lose another 30 by my wedding. I am also interested in hearing about all the wedding ideas and planning. Congrats and good luck to all!!…

Hi, I also started my journey when I was 29.. with my goal of being fit & healthy by 30! This is a great goal, your on a great track.. and mindset to leave yourself enough time. Slow & steady is the way to go... I had a minor set-back but was able to lose about 30 pounds in 6-9 months. I am now back on track and about to…

Hi, So glad you found us and it is about time! Just kidding.. :) glad to hear it was just a scare and you have a chance to take over and make the positive changes you need to, to better your health and life. This truly works, you will see results! Everyone is so great here and the boards are so helpful. Good luck on your…

Welcome. This is the place to be! It truly works .. keep at it and you will see results. Everyone is so great here, very helpful and nice.. if you feel down or like you have fallen off the wagon, jump on these boards and stay motivated by everyone here! Good luck on your journey!

Thanks Tayner, wow... 90lbs.. you certainly have done well for yourself and I am completely motivated knowing your main cardio was an exercise bike and you have managed to drop 90 lbs, CONGRATS!!!!

Oh and I forgot to add that I am eating clean. I log all my foods and am at shooting for 1200 calories a day. I am only 5'0 and I have 50+ pounds to lose. :)

2 Fiberone Pancakes 1tsp Country Crock Shedd's Spread with Calcium Sugar Free Lite Maple Syrup Coffee w/light cream & 2 splenda's According to myfitnesspal = 584 cals.. AHHH!! I thought I was doing good.. will have to redo that one next time! :)

So I have been diagnosed with Planters Fascitis (a painful condition of arch of my foot/feet) so working out is limited? Any good suggestions??? Rotary bike?? I don't want to make it worse as it is already quite painful. Thanks!

These are SO great and have given me SO many ideas... thanks everyone!! :flowerforyou:

So I am really wanting to bring in my breakfast to work, much like I do for my lunch.. but I am stumped on something easy, yummy, quick & low call to make and bring in. We have a fridge at work as well as a microwave. I try to stay between 200-350 for breakfast and incorporate as much proten and good stuff as I can without…

CONGRATS, that is just fantastic! What an amazing accomplishment.. keep up the great work.. you will be their in no time!!!! :flowerforyou: :drinker: :flowerforyou: :drinker: :flowerforyou:

It's about time you got here :noway: . just kidding! You are going to :heart: it here.. everyone is so helpful, supportive and friendly... and best of all.. THIS WORKS!!!! Good Luck! :drinker:

No matter how long it takes you, be proud of yourself for losing! You are doing great and you will get to your goal, keep it at. Someone told me recently, slow & steady.. keep at it and you will get to your goal. Good Luck! :happy:

So today I should of hit my 2nd goal of 20lbs lost, however, I am short 5lbs.. and still working at it. BUT...... that is okay because I just realized I am a quarter of the way to my final goal... which is a mini milestone in itself. so instead of getting down on myself.. I am going to go for a nice walk, eat healthy today…

So.. I weighed myself this morning at home.. very happy... and then weighed myself at work.. and it was +5lbs more.. has anyone else had this happen??? I am so going with my home one I use all the time.. but I work at a hospital and got thinking maybe the one at work is more accurate.... although I had eaten my breakfast &…

Hitting 30 in Dec.. and then the birthdays stop! :wink:

My name is also Shannon :noway: :happy: Welcome & Good Luck on your Journey! :flowerforyou:

Good luck to you, YOU can do this!! Everyone here is so great, supportive and helpful! :flowerforyou:

That is okay, because I am here and still working at it. I fell off the wagon a good part of February and managed not to gain all my weight back. :ohwell: thank god! It took me a bit to get back in the groove.. but I am here and trying my hardest again.. to drop this weight. I hit my first goal of losing 10lbs... 2 1/2…

Why ... if I have been on here and doing very well the last few months.. losing weight consistently and the right way, do I want to go backwards, eat crap, be lazy.. and just hope it melts off?? I am so discouraged, tired and losing my drive........................... I haven't worked out in a few weeks.. I am tired,…