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As you go through your weight loss journey, you will definitely learn that sizes from different brands are not equal. For example, when I first started buying slim fit shirts, I learned that the term "slim" is different between brands. I fit very well in a slim fit dress shirt from Express. I tried on a slim fit shirt from…

Thrift stores are amazing. I got some very well fitting clothes from my local Goodwill. I like to go to thrift store in other neighborhoods. Depending on the neighborhood, you can find some designer clothing for rock bottom prices. I was very lucky when I found a Calvin Klein sweater in my size for about $6. If you are…

I forgot to add an important piece of information. Some people that followed me when I first signed up for MFP already know this, but I should mention to everyone about a roadblock in my workout routine at work. As I mentioned in the original post, I started doing the Insanity program at work. Actually, I was doing the…

Definitely get the feeling of disgust out of your head. As others have mentioned, try to take junk foods out of your home. I have my fair share of triggers as well. I love spam, but most people hate it. Spam is definitely not a healthy choice, but I have disciplined myself to eat responsibly. I will probably never take…

I'm not sure if my answer will be the answer you are looking for. My best fitness tracker for motivation are selfies. When I'm looking for progress, I would take a selfie every week wearing just my underwear. When I do this, I put my pictures next to each other to see my progress. To me, the weight scales don't tell me…

There are a couple of things I did to the close that were too big for me. As everyone else has said, I donated some of my clothes. The other thing I did with my old clothes was create. I made stuffed animals for my kids using my old clothes. Or if I really liked the design or pattern of a shirt, I would sew them so they…

I'm not a SAHM or SAHD, but I am a full time employee and father of 2 children. I have several reasons for me to stay motivated to exercise and eat healthy. First, my family history isn't that great. High blood pressure runs in my family. Luckily, I have not been diagnosed with high blood pressure, but I'm still staying on…

My wife never really liked food that is considered "diet food". When we first met, I think she got the wrong impression of what diet food is. She would see me snacking on nuts and ordering restaurant food without butter/sauces/salt/etc. There was a month of vacation that I took to spend time with my family. During this…

My Total Gym is easily over 20 years old. I was a child when I first used it and it was my only piece of equipment for a long time. Although there are some exercises that are too easy for me even on the highest setting, I'm still using it. I use it for exercises that I cannot do with free weights safely. I've gotten great…

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It is hard for me to recommend the best exercises for you to do on a Total Gym since there is so much you can do. I think I like pull overs and chest flies on the Total Gym the most. Incline sit ups is an exercise I regularly do on the Total Gym. I don't recommend traditional squats on the Total Gym because I believe that…

I'm repeating the Insanity program to see how much of a difference I will notice. I'm currently on day six of the second round of insanity. Here are my before and after photos from 2011. This program is great. The best feeling about the program is getting your shirt in the mail. Good luck to all.

TheReese1206. I can't say much since I can't read your profile. Anyway, from what I can tell from your picture, you have a great smile and face structure. And you have a great sense of fashion. And that you take a very good self portrait.

I do the Insanity workouts at my place of employment. I have no shame in trying to get more fit. If the weather is good, I take my laptop to the parking lot. But in bad weather, I just do it at my desk. I get stared at by my co-workers a lot, especially when I'm doing the Insanity program and I'm wearing the "I Earned It"…

I think I just fixed the problem with the picture. To see a bigger version of the picture, go the the following link: http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6107/7029578961_92c50f4382_b.jpg Good luck.

Here are my before and afters from 2011. I'm actually repeating the Insanity program. I just started again on March 24, 2012. Good luck to all. Feel free to add me. http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6107/7029578961_92c50f4382_b.jpg I tried posting the picture, but it is cut-off when I tried posting in this forum. Please follow…

Already completed the Insanity program once and received my free shirt. Just started my second round of Insanity. On my fourth day. Feel free to add me as a friend as well. Good luck to everyone.

There are two things that can't be seen from my profile picture. 1. I have a very happy looking smile. I took my profile picture at work while there was another co-worker in the room. 2. I have a tremendous amount of gray hair for a guy in his 20s. My fiance wants me to dye my hair so I look more like my age.

I've been in a similar situation last year. What I did to motivate myself was ask myself the following question: "How bad do I want to change my body?" What helped me even more was having a printed calendar that maps out what I'll be doing for exercise on each day. On each day that I completed an exercise routine, I get to…

Worst things that have been said to me.... What my father has said to me: You look disgusting. Don't let yourself look like trash. Exercise more. What my co-workers say: Why are you trying to gain muscle when you work behind a desk. You are naturally small. Good luck (with a sarcastic tone). Glad to have a source of…

Why did I get fat? I fell in love. I got way too comfortable in my relationship. At my heaviest, I was 148.7. That doesn't sound heavy, but I'm 5'4", Asian and have a relatively small frame. Wish I had "before" pictures to share with everyone. I signed up for mfp after I lost about 27 pounds.

Reading your story and seeing your results are proof that with the right attitude, goals can be accomplished quickly. A year is not all that long, yet you have lost so much weight. You look great. I can honestly say that you look like a high school student in your "after" pictures. Keep up the good work.

I love the versatility of the Bulgarian Strength Bag. I also made one that weighs just shy of 20 lbs. I take it on a run/jog/walk. In the middle of those, I'm free to do bicep curls, tricep extensions, squats, and swinging routines. The bag makes dips and pull ups much more difficult. I even hold the bag with my legs to…

I learned about this site from my older brother (zipnguyen). He actually mentioned this site to me months ago but didn't join till now. Why did I wait so long? I decided that it would be great to have a support system to keep me motivated. I actually don't have as many sources of motivation for sticking to a strict diet…

Hey everyone, I'm fairly new to this site, but I'm no stranger to dieting and exercise. I'd like to have more support as well. Just hearing about the accomplishments and progress of others is a great motivational tool for me. Feel free to send friend requests to me. Thanks, Dennis