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Haha it is a game called Head Bandz. I was playing it with my husband and his little boy on Christmas day :)

Thank you! You have a great face

You look very intelligent :)

How about We Found Love - Rihanna My list could go forever haha

I know people hate rap but it gets me going!! I love new and old school rap! (I am not talking about the hard rap either:) I also love old techo-ish songs like The Bomb by The Bucketheads or Around the World by Daft Punk.

You look like a great dad :)

It takes awhile to actually do something about it. I can guarantee it took all of us awhile to actually do something. I know the feeling of not wanting to go anywhere because that is just what happens while going through this sh*tty feeling. It feels so good to want to go back out! Good luck!

All of my friends went away to different colleges while I stayed home and went to the local college (PSU). I was bored and started eating more than normal. In highschool I was a cheerleader so that def kept the weight off. Once I started college and was sitting much more, the weight started creeping up. I realized I was…

You look awesome for 2 kids and you look awesome in general! (not just for having kids) ;)

I mostly use weights or an ezbar. There was a time when I always used the olypic bar and was squatiing off of a stepper but there is no room in the gym I go to now plus they got rid of alot of things I used :( I go pretty deep and watch my posture but my back still hurts. I will have to watch youtube to see if I am doing…

Be patient, it takes time :) I know everyone says that but it is true.

Yes it def takes time which def sucks haha. These days I am wanting it to happen like yesterday :) I get angry when I don't see results in a week now and I know that is impossible!

I do not use the smith Machine alot at all these days. I use free weights and a bar. Hopefully I am squating right! Thank you though!

I lost 30 lbs from heavy lifting. I am not exactly sure how long. I would say maybe over 2 years??? I really don't remember when the biggest loss happened. My trainer also had me lifting heavy.

I squat also and my butt is ok. I am not liking it as much and it looks like it has fallen a bit :( What squats do you do? I do a variety but am just curious if I am missing something. The sad thing is I used to squat 95-100 on the Smith machine and can't do it anymore (maybe because I was 25 at the time ha!) My knees also…

You can do basic exercises with heavier weights or a heavier weight if using a machine. For example, instead of using 5lbs for shoulder presses you can use 12 lbs and up. I say 12 because it sounds like you have not started this yet. If you can do 15 reps and it does not challenge you, boost the weight! There are books and…

That is because you lost inches :)

This is my exact routine and it truly works!

Everyone suggesting to lift heavy..100% agree! I started lifting heavy a long time ago and actually shrank! I lost inches first and then some weight came off. So as mentioned already (and will be mentioned many times) LIFT HEAVY! People will ask for advice and not use it but trust those who have tried it! Alot of the same…

Oh that post workout high is what keeps me workin out!! LOVE it!

Those pics were from this past Nov and Dec. I have gained only a little since then but thank you!! I am trying :)

\ Well I did gain a bit so now that is what I am trying to do ha!

I agree! People always say "You are skinny and don't need to do anything!" If I want to tone up then that is what I am going to do damnit! :)

Good luck to you all! It takes hard work and even years but if you have your mind set to reach a goal, you will! I had a long struggle and it took years, but I reached my goal. I looked my best before my wedding this past November (we all want to look good for that special day :) but gained a little since Christmas (of…

I do all of these exercises! It is frustrating. I know about the bulk and then tone but I feel that 5lbs may be too light. I even vary my weights.

I drink like a camel so I am good :)

Agree 100%

I had a trainer years ago who made me overcome my fear of heavy lifting. I was paranoid about looking too thick but it actually changed my body so much. I am not an expert but I do know what heavy lifting won't do, and that is turn a woman into a body-builder. It is ok to vary weight too! One week lift heavy and the next…

I made up my own many times but it won't post for some reason like it would if I put cardio. I have all different exercises added and none of it will post. It also will not show calories. Maybe I am an idiot! haha

I get a bit frustrated because I see others who post the exact exercise routine they did! I have asked a few people but got no response.