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HAHAHAHA! ME TOO! I still had maternity clothes in my closet that I wore (my youngest will be 5 in June) and men's 3x t-shirts. I am nowhere NEAR my goal yet, but i am dressing skinny now, and wearing much better clothes and I look a lot better already.

I live in Wooster! (Wayne County)

ABSOLUTELY!!! Get the Chalean Extreme program, and some select tech dumbells if you can afford them. I am in month 3 of the program, and I LOVE the changes it has made to my body!

You look absolutely fabulous, and so much younger! Congratulations!

I agree.

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LOL I will take a gross cupcake over no cupcake any day!

Can you explain to me what TDEE is?

LOL - pun intended?

I just got a MediaFit, which is much like the FitBit - and I got it on a groupon sale for $95 instead fo the $180 it normally goes for. I am really liking this thing so far, and cannot wait to get like a good solid week's worth of data to really see how I am doing. So far, I am surprised though, at the amount of calories I…

LOL that's great! I keep thinking of those 5lbs of fat vs 5lbs of lean muscle pictures. I did that calculation that HelloItsDan recommends, and it calculated how MUCH fat I have on my body, and its ABSOLUTELY DISGUSTING omg. Over 100 pounds!!! SERIOUSLY!

I think you stop being single when you and your partner discuss it and mutually decide that you are in a relationship. I think too many people rush into this, and they think that they have a "relationship" too soon. In my opinion, it takes several months to actually have a real relationship with someone, because the first…

THAT IS EXACTLY what my (ex)husband did!!!!! I should have known!

I totally agree - and love to see the progress pics of the guys too. I ALWAYS try to respond when I see them. You guys rock!

GREAT idea.

From everything I have read and experienced, the way to bust a plateau is CHANGE. First, you really may be eating too little. Try going up to maintenance calories for 2 weeks or so. You can also add strength training to your exercise, which would probably really help. I also advise changing your cardio routine to something…

YAYYYY!!!!! That's awesome!

I Just ordered something similar on a Groupon deal, and I can't wait until t comes! I really want to see what my metabolism is actually doing.

I fight with myself every day, too. I hit the snooze, repeatedly. I moan and groan in my mind, and then I just tell myself just try 5 minutes, and then by the time the 5 minutes is up I am usually ready to complete the rest of the workout. And then, its over with! :)

Absolutely!! Especially around your waist! And if you can't tell by looking int he mirror, then start taking measurements every month. It really helps. Keep it up!!

Welcome - and you CAN DO THIS. I'm close to the same goals as you are, I started out at 294, although when I got on here, I was at 258. My goal is a size 10 or around 130-140. Feel free to add me as a friend.

I TOTALLY understand what you are feeling, you are NOT alone. You can try the Leslie Sansone Walk at Home videos to start until you get the confidence up to walk outside. And really, so as not to injure yourself, you may want to start with walking, not running. You don't want to put stress on your knees and ankles and…

Awesome post (# 6 is my favorite. Like the phrase "Hey guys - watch this!" is the leading cause of most ER visits!). I am in month 2 of the Chalean Extreme program, which I LOVE. She really stresses form and the way the workout is designed, you should not plateau because it changes every month. I still have about 100…

"If I wanted your opinion, I'd read it in your entrails."

SPANDEX.

Hi Helen! I have about 100 pounds left to lose. I am not sure how much a stone is. But feel free to add me, I would love to support you on your journey! (And anyone else here as well!)

You look absolutely AMAZING!! What a fabulous accomplishment, and I loved the pics!

FAAAABULOUS!!!!! I can't wait to get there either, and I share your joy! Congratulations!

Feel free to add me as well! I have over 100 pounds left to lose yet, and would be happy to support you!

OGH THAT STINKS. I would complain too. Onc when I was pregnant, I was being weighed by the nurse and she said "Oh MY" when she saw my weight gain and I was mortified! I left that practice to find another one after that. Don't let that jack@$$'s comment keep you from going back.