Dawna954 Member

TAKE CARE OF IT!!!! I didn't and ended up with a stress fracture that took 18weeks to heal. Many shin splints are caused by either pronation or supination of the foot. Have you checked to see if you may benefit from orthodics? It solved my problem.

I started with the book... the New Rules of Lifting For Women. It explains lifting and sets you up with routines and pics. It is not the be all, end all but certainly helped me get started. good Luck and I agree.... YOU LOOK FANTASTIC!!!!!

Hahahaha..... Love it!

I try to eat 40-30-30. My carb choices are majority gluten free choices. I find this really helps my tummy. If I do go for a carb load, I pay for it the next day..... big time! Feel free to add me.

Welcome aboard! Lots of support and encouragement here.Feel free to add me.

Losing weight takes awhile before you see the changes. I can tell you that doing yoga and lifting weights changed the shape of the body I have. People noticed a lot more once my shape began to look more solid and toned. A blend of healthy eating and exercise is key. Don't give up. We are all here and in this together. :)

I use Body by Vi and add a scoop of Rivalus Promasil (Canadian Product) Body by Vi has 90 cals and 12g of protein Rivalus has 90 cals and 20g of protein. It also boasts ZERO carbs! I mix the 2 with Blue Diamond unsweetened almond milk which has 2g carbs and only 40cals per cup. Awesome meal replacement with 32g of protein.…

What an incredible journey! Thank you, thank you, thank you for sharing it with all of us here on MFP. You are truly an inspiration . Well done. Enjoy the rest of your journey, you got this!!!!!

I have a cheat meal. A day is too long and too tempting to make it 2 days.

Name/ real name: Dawna (Dawna12) SW: 199 CW: 179 Goal weight on May 31st : 174 5/01: 179 5/07: 178 5/14: 5/21: 5/28: 5/31:

You look fantastic. You will be at your goal in no time at this rate.

You look fantastic! Great work and thanks for sharing. :)

Well done! You look great.

Count me in I'd like to join the challenge this month! Name/ real name: Dawna (Dawna12) SW: 199 CW: 179 Goal weight on May 31st : 174 5/01: 5/07: 5/14: 5/21: 5/28: 5/31:

So love the beer in the pic... Shows you still live too. Nicely done!

Great journey! Love the NROLFW you recommended. Lifting truly does make an enormous difference! Thanks for sharing your story with us and ummmm oh BTW, I think you should have posted the back pic!...lol I am actually surprised that you left it out. (Chuckle)

Breathtaking! What an incredible inspiration you are! Congrats on your achievement!

What an incredible journey so far! You are an inspiration and you are beautiful! Perhaps the self esteem might have another name. Have you talked to your Dr about depression? It may not be caused by the weight issue at all. You should be so proud of yourself!

What are your goals for April? Where do you want to be a month from now? This challenge has been running for well over a year! We are a group of people that come together to support eachother on the weight loss journey. This is how I would like your weights/goals posted so it makes it easier to make a chart! Commit, follow…

Just started it 4 workouts ago and so far I love it! I am already seeing changes. Awesome book!

Someone on here recommended a book to me. "The New Rules of Lifting for Women". I lost a bit of weight on my own and kind of got stuck, much earlier than you did. I have only been at the weight training for a few weeks and the results are amazing! The lbs aren't coming down, in fact they are going up a bit, but the inches…

I have been using it since January and have had pretty good success. UPSIDE The shakes taste great They are packed with a ton of nutrients. They are easy to carry with you, so your never caught without a meal. Results are pretty impressive. DOWNSIDE Expensive Constipating If you are doing an exercise regime, you need more…

I mix Body by Vi shake and EAS whey protein. I also invested in an electric mixer that comes apart and fits in my lunch bag.. I cannot tolerate a chunky shake (barfff!) Each shake is 33g of protein which is very good. I drink 2 a day. The vi shake is vanilla and the whey is chocolate. I use the lowest fat skim milk i can…

Wow!!!!!

Textbook! Contol is about isolation and alienation. Do some research. It only gets worse. Don't ever give up your friends or family for a guy/girl. Just my own opinion/experience speaking..... :)

Thanks for the post. Now to figure out the heavy weight program part.... halfway there! :)

Southern Ontario here.... :)