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We are the Tigers and we got Bite: We've got what it takes to win this Fight!!! T-I-G-E-R-S That was chanted with a toe touch and a hitch kick! WooHoo!!! (Can you tell I spent 5 hours at a cheer competition this week! Keep it up Tigers! Doing great!

I'll pick on the Geckos, since this is my old team: You guys know that today is a holiday, so it is okay to splurge. Have that extra piece of cake! Have family over and celebrate Columbus day with a huge calorie filled dinner, dessert and drinks also required!!! Oh, and Go TIGERS!!

A huge part of losing weight is believing you can do it and realizing that it is not going to happen overnight! I have to remind myself of this when I get frustrated at slow progress! Slow progress is still Progress!! Go get em Tigers!

I was wrong :( I need to change this based on our current scale, so my SW is 151--I liked my old scale a little better!?!

My advice is to find what works for you. Everyone is different. Look at your food choices, make sure you are estimating you calories correctly. Measure when you can, especially things like PB, syrup, mayo--those can add up to a lot more than you think! Lift weights, (heavy) it doesn't burn as many calories, but that is…

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Ooh, I'm a Tiger this time! Go Tigers!

Sounds good!

I like the idea of a buddy system, please include me!! also if anyone is looking for a great challenge, check out Sheri869. She is starting a new challenge very soon and her last ones have been super motivating! There are diet and exercise goals each week. It is a team and individual challenge, so that helps hold you…

I'm in! Last year on mfp, I lost over 30 lbs, and was down to 132! Which was within my goal, this year I have gained over half of that back. (yuck) Due to eating more junk food and not working out! What works for me is tracking! And lifting weights is essential! in addition to the cardio for calorie burn So today, SW: 149…

New to Stronglifts 5x5...did my first session .last night. My goal is simple, just to be consistent all month!! And to start tracking my food again regularly!

bump...I'm am interested in hearing what people have to say. I am 2/3 through with p90x, and thinking about body revolution...

What kind of weights are you lifting...I would recommend general weight training...lifting heavy and not necessarily focusing on the abs, but on gaining muscle all over...I did Chalean Extreme and lost 3-4 inches off my waist in 3 months. Also diet plays a huge role in waist measurements. Do you drink soda, even/especially…

Great job...and good advice! Make it sustainable and stay focused!!!

I'm in 1-40min Chalean Extreme 2-60min Zumba 3-60min zumba 4-45min Chalean Extreme 5--45min Chalean Extreme 6-100min--60min zumba, 40min Chalean 7-60min zumba 410/1440

Woah girl! look at those abs...great progress.

I think you can do Chalean even if you've never lifted---you use lower weights, don't go as deep, etc..., but there are other programs that would be good too. On bodybuilding.com there are some free ones, that way you wouldn't have to invest until you knew you were going to like it or stick with it.

I was looking at some of the previous challenges and I have a question...a frequent challenge is no snacking or meals 3hrs before bedtime; however, I often have to workout after I put my kids to bed, then follow the workout with either a protein shake or sometype of protein + fruit or something. Are there exceptions to…

Oooh, I think I want to do this. I only have about 10-15lbs more to lose to reach my goal weight, so I know it is going to get harder...I like a little competition to get me pushing harder!!!!

By maintenance, I just mean how many calories you can eat to maintain your current weight, no loss or gain. If you are eating back your exercise calories, then that sounds good...on the olivia method I have my calorie goal set to maintain, so any deficit at the end of the day should work toward my loss (if I am over, then…

Great job, that is a major difference!!! keep up the good work!

I usually work out 6days a week, or more (I seem to need a nice rest day about every 10 days or so. I do an hour zumba class 3-4x a week. And 40-45 min weights video/ Chalean Extreme 3days a week. I lift as heavy as I can for the amount of reps she wants...sometimes not quite being about to finish!

NSV is non-scale victory...like saying no to dessert while eating out. Or fitting into a smaller size. Running a certain time or distance, etc!

I am 5'3" SW 162 CW 142 I've lost 3+ inches from my waist, 4 from my hips, and 2.5 from each thigh! Doing a combo of strength and cardio. And watching what I eat (while still allowing for sweets!)

I do strength videos 3x a week (Chalean Extreme) It is heavy lifting (heavy for you). 3 different phases. She does upper and lower body together. Many combined moves. I do zumba 2-4x a week for cardio, burning approx around 500+ calories each time

Does 5'3 count as short...I just posted a thread yesterday with my before and during pics... Here ya go

Thanks everyone, for all the encouragement, messages, and friend requests! Hopefully we can encourage each other as we change our habits for the better. My next goal is to be able to do a pull-up (unassisted)!!! I'll let you know when that happens!

Thanks, I'm not on a low-carb diet...I'm not following any strict diet. I try to eat a lot of protein, but I Always give myself a treat. I know for me, if I tell myself that I CAN'T eat something, I will think about it, until I hit the point where I overdo it. For me, I wanted to make a lifestyle change and if it is going…

I have been doing Chalean extreme, with great results. I like the videos a lot. They take about 30-45 minutes per routine depending on which phase and day. You do a different video each day of the week, so you don't get bored. Chalean is fun and encouraging. And you just do the best/heaviest you can for the # of reps (sort…

I am doing Zumba at the local YMCA 3-4x a week for cardio. For weight training, I have been doing the Chalean Extreme videos, so lifting 3x a week...and I lift heavy (or at least heavy for me...lifting to failure). I finish the Chalean schedule this week, and I am thinking about P90X!?! As far as calories...(my food diary…