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Although you might not be fully satisfied just yet, where you've come from is a long way, my friend! Nice going, and good luck with your future progress! I'd be happy to of lose just 3 stone at this point! :D

You look fantastic! What a great transformation! Keep it up -- you'll reach your goal in no time! :)

That must be a wonderful feeling! Can't wait until I'm also 20 lbs lower :D

Extra movin' & shakin' is awesome! :) Where I'm at, I just get excited when the weather is above 40*F lol Somehow that's become decidedly tolerable on a daily basis. Happy to see you around here!

Hey girl! Trying is half the battle, so I'm glad you're making the effort! Definitely up for some motivated pals -- a friend request is comin' for ya! :)

Heehee maybe I should start a "Jens & Friends" fitness group on here :) Wow, your dedication is incredible! I would to of logged in for even half that long! I'm excited to have the opportunity to meet some well-rounded fitness friends on here! Sending a friend invite your way <3

Hi KRN! Thanks so much for having reached out on my post! The need to be around people who are active can really boost up your own activity, so I'm glad we can watch each other's posts and feel inspired! Sending over a friend request now <3 ~ Jen

Hello, fellow Jen :D Maybe I should use this thread as a way to start the Society of Fit Jens lol Having anxiety/depression is something that I always likened to what having a child must be like. Not meaning that having a child = anxiety/depression, but more so the incessant need for attention that the feelings produced by…

A 1/2 marathon is something I would love to do someday -- congrats on your training! :D Sending you a friend request now! <3

Hi there, Sarah! Triathlons are really incredible -- kudos to all of your hard work in training! And it's kind of wild how MFP can be a really solid place for community :) It's really nice to meet other people who have been here for a while. Even if you leave for a time, it's like an old friend that you eventually come…

Hi there~! Thanks so much for responding to my post anyway! :) I put them in the 3 threads that I thought might garner the best support. Grad school is no joke! The fact that you're still working towards your goals while studying is incredible! Your journey sounds absolutely wild, and I would love to have someone who is…

Totally admiring your dedication to yourself! You're going 10 weeks strong, and that's really great! I am excited to support you in your journey! :D

Hahaha it's kind of amazing to see how many of my people are out and about in the world being gym baddies lol Updates and selfie videos are awesome -- you're still out there doing your thing, and that's exactly the kind of content I wanna see. Thanks for reaching out; here come's a new friend your way! :D

Holy cow, what a line up you've got there, lady! I am totally down to see your progress and transformations as you barrel towards your goals! Sending over a friend request now! :D

Thank you for all that information about Garmin products! I have a few runner friends who keep working towards marathons, and this could be really interesting to share with them! How wonderful that your doctor is also supportive of your yoga practice! It's really lovely to hear how the medical world makes space for…

Congrats on your studies! Personal training is definitely an intense thing to learn, so it's awesome to meet more people who are making this be an important part of their lives. Very nice to meet you! :)

The fact that you're still out there and going for it is awesome! :) That warrior spirit is what I'm hoping to surround myself with, so I'm definitely sending you a friend request! ~ Jen

Being able to have someone who is actively taking the time to reach out is a great thing. I'd love to have more friends who share this quality of yours! Sending a friend request now :) ~ Jen

Hello Ngozi! These Garmins are starting to sound like an interesting investment :) And I think it is fantastic that you are very devoted to your workouts. Although I already am doing this every day, I am hoping to develop a truly lifelong relationship with improving myself and seeing what I can do. Sending you a friend…

Garmins have been a tracker that I've been wondering about for a while -- do you like yours? :) I am really happy to hear about your yoga practice! I feel like it has definitely helped me with my strength training, in the sense of being able to either do more reps or endure more weight. Having well-rounded friends is very…

Hi, Esther! Wow, I've never done a 5k before -- really impressed by your accomplishments! I can't wait to see all your progress leading up to your next race!

Hi there! That's an awesome amount of dedication that you've got going on there! I would love to add you as a friend, and cheer on all your great work! :)

Nice to meet you, Jen! :smile: I'm sending a friend request your way! <3 Any moment available to try and work out can make a huge difference over time, so I'm glad you keep plugging away at it :)

Oh hey, I love Bosh! They're such fun guys :) I was just checking out their website -- I don't think the show is available online :( Here in the US, Netflix is one of the main ways we can get international entertainment, so I hope it gets uploaded there soon!

Hi there Penny! My name is Jen :) Although I'm not yet great at cooking, I also eat a plant-based diet. I'll send you a friend invite, and see how we can encourage each other! :)

These are all great suggestions! My partner started using Mrs. Dash's salt-free seasonings when his blood pressure was getting high. Combining the seasonings with some lemon juice can really make a difference! :)

Hi Jayne! I am also Jen lol How awesome that you are back in the gym, doing your thing! Maybe other women will be inspired by what you're doing! At my gym, there are a number of women using weights, and it always inspires me to keep doing my best along with them. Welcome to the group! <3

Ugh, please ignore the idiot pizza troll above this comment, commenting on a post in the MOTIVATION AND SUPPORT forum. LAME We don't tend to have a time limit on our pain. It ceases to hurt once we've found a way to make peace with our pasts. I will never forget how uncomfortable I felt in high school -- I just kept…

My sister-in-law is from Terre Haute :) I think all of the advice that you've gotten here is solid. Another thing that you can do is watch YouTube videos for Zumba & Yoga. I find it difficult to work out at home also, but an awesome thing that you can do for yourself is Body-Only or dumb bell / barbell exercises.…

I've used Planet Fitness off and on for the past 8 years, and I can't say that I have too many qualms with it. It was easy to cancel my membership whenever I needed to, and I didn't come in to work out on the days when the free pizza and bagels were available because I didn't want be in a severely crowded place. LA…