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i know exactly what you mean! i've had colds, sinus attacks that always lead to bronchitis which in turn keeps me from working out since it's hard to breathe. then i would have to build my stamina back up again & again. it was very discouraging. i talked to my MD & asked her why. even though we are strengthening our…

i agree with there are debates on both sides of this matter. i just listen to my MD who says, "eat healthy & exercise". not a difficult concept, just make better choices & listen to YOUR body (it will tell you what to do).

alarm goes off, i roll outta bed, take care of the AM necessity while getting workout clothes on, bottle of water & get on elliptical. by the time i'm done with my workout, i'm fully awake. the payoff is your body's endorphins kick in early & it makes your WHOLE day great! good luck on your challenge :happy:

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life has is struggles...that's expected. some of our choices aren't always the best but life is MOST definitely worth it. part of choice is choosing to BE HAPPY. just as if you choose to be miserable. I CHOOSE HAPPINESS! prove to your friend that he can enjoy his life too

wow...wouldn't have known that was you in the before. AMAZING!

your kids will thank you for it! amazing for you & your family....keep it up!

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I'm so proud of you! Not only did you keep yourself going but helped other along your journey. You are the BEST!! & you look terrific

sounds like the no fried foods is going to be a BIG help! & i only drink water...nothing else even appeals to me anymore. might have to trick your body by going 1200 2-3 days/week & 1400 3-4 days/week. keep your metabolism confused! as far as exercise...you have a little kid...do whatever he does! jump around, run around,…

nice to see that you learned not to sweat the small stuff & accomplished your goals anyway! congrats & "those" charts are not for everyone! just go to where YOU feel comfortable with yourself.

Whew! Thought I was the ONLY one that thought this! I've been on some topics where the potpourri of answers ranged from truly helpful to downright nasty. WHAT the WHAT???? Come on now...if someone is reaching out, help 'em if you don't want to, leave the topic. I don't comment much on anything anymore because even…

yeppers on this answer. confuse your body by giving is more (good) calories & fluctuate between 1200 4 days a week & 1400 3 days a week. it's amazing what good food can really do!

Congrats...you look marvelous & very happy

well then...let's get you re-motivated! hop back on board & let's get to it :)

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nice to actually "see" progress...enjoy ur journey!

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a program i was on before didn't give you "reward calories" & most days i was fine because we had 4 days of 1200 & 3 of 1400 calories. however, i did at first eat what i earned from exercise but then decided i wasn't going to partake of the "reward" anymore unless i was having a piece of b-day cake, etc.

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I only delete people if they are chronically negative! I don't need that vibe anywhere in my life. I love watching & reading people success stories...even if I may not comment. Keep up your good works & sharing...you never know who you may have inspired!!

you took on the Challenge & didn't let up! booyah :)

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i will have a high caloric day (1400 cal) & then follow it by 2-3 low caloric days (1200 cal). exercise a minimum of 3x day/30+ minutes & eat 6 small meals...keep your metabolism up

When my kids were 7, 5 & 3, i used to wake up @ 5:30 am, roll out of bed, get my water & go exercise for 45 minutes. then get everyone up, take my shower while they were getting dressed, make breakfast for everyone & head out to drop kids & off to work. It was actually nice to get up earlier than the kids...gave me "me…

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