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  • I look at myself naked in the mirror and cringe. No food is worth how low my self esteem is.
    in Not sure how long I can do this for.... Comment by blumuse December 2010
  • When I joined a gym to bust a plateu I was on, I didn't have a clue either. For me, I just took the plunge and hired a trainer so I knew I'd be trained correctly on how to the use the machines. It sounds like it's not really an option for you though. You could write down the name of the machines they have (brand and model…
    in embarrassed at the gym..... Comment by blumuse November 2010
  • Totally inspiring and amazing. So proud of you!
    in Before & Not So After Pictures not till 12/31 Comment by blumuse November 2010
  • Here's one for you: this old guy comes into the gym with his wife when I go, except, sometimes the woman he's having an AFFAIR WITH is there also and the wife and her go at it screaming at each other. What a douche bag that guy is (and the women are BOTH stupid for staying with him). Gah. Personal **** in gyms.. hate it.
    in Gym Horror Stories Comment by blumuse November 2010
  • Sounds great.. about how many calories does that turn out to be? I haven't tried shakes yet but I'm curious....
    in My Daily Shake Comment by blumuse November 2010
  • 1. Car seat belt isn't tight anymore 2. wrist bones! 3. Collar bones! 4. Wore a jacket that I haven't fit in comfortably since college
    in NSV - Non Scale Victories Comment by blumuse November 2010
  • Definitely can see a difference. It's harder to see on yourself because you're so used to your own appearance but it's there. Keep going... it's awesome and you're doing great!
    in Let's have a look see... Comment by blumuse November 2010
  • you are inspiring!
    in 75lbs GONE! (before & after pics included!) Comment by blumuse October 2010
  • I looked this up recently and found this link helpful: http://www.nutracheck.co.uk/calories/calories_in_alcohol/calories_in_whisky.html (if you scroll down the page it lists other types of alcohol - beer, cider, wine etc). None of it very good for you because your body will burn the calories from alcohol before it starts…
    in Saturday Sabatage HELP!!! Comment by blumuse October 2010
  • I go to 24 Hr Fitness 4 or 5 times a week and work out with a personal trainer once a week but I've yet to take a class there. I'm curious about them - spin and yoga inparticular - but I don't think I'm ready for that yet. Do post how your spin class goes though - would be interested to hear. Good luck!
    in 24 Hour Fitness Classes Comment by blumuse September 2010
  • You're SO on the right track! I gained all my weight in college. If ONLY I had been more like you! Stick to it... it's worth it!
    in New Girl, Really Needing Support Comment by blumuse September 2010
  • That's exactly what my trainer recommened - something complex like wheat toast with a spoon of peanut butter before and then something simple afterwards like a piece of fruit - usually a banana for me.
    in Eating ideas for breakfast before jogging/walking? Comment by blumuse September 2010
  • I hit a wall a few weeks ago and my personal trainer actually told me I wasn't eating enough for the amount of exercising I was doing. Believe it or not, you can eat TOO LITTLE and your body will go into starvation mode and will hold onto the weight. I think the correct thing to do - that many have already mentioned above…
    in Confused... Should I eat my exercise calories or bank them f Comment by blumuse September 2010
  • ha ha! Same here. It does get addicting. My trainer recently told me that I needed to take a day off between hard workouts. It's SO hard to do. I feel majorly guilty if I don't go work out. I do modifty my food intake on my day offs so I shouldn't worry but but but... :)
    in "Thought I share" Comment by blumuse September 2010
  • My personal trainer recommends a better breakfast yes, especially if you're going to work out during the day. Food is fuel for your body - gotta fill it up to go throughout the day.
    in Eat More Morning Calories ?? Comment by blumuse September 2010
  • awesome. This is so encouraging!
    in Before and 7 months after photos Comment by blumuse September 2010
  • I really question her pushing them to lose more than 2 lbs per week too. Everything I read everywhere says 2 to 2.5 per week is safe, any more than that, it's not. Any loss at all should be commended and instead they're told they suck. Their whinning does get really annoying too.
    in Does anyone watch Thintervention with Jackie Warner on Bravo Comment by blumuse September 2010
  • Someone else just asked about this same thing. I looked it up last week under the HELP section in the FAQs.: Q. Doesn't strength training burn calories? Why don't you show any calories burned for strength training? A. Estimating the calories burned from strength training is very difficult because it depends on a variety of…
    in Weight training and calories? Comment by blumuse September 2010
  • They answer that question in the FAQs under the HELP section of this site: Q. Doesn't strength training burn calories? Why don't you show any calories burned for strength training? A. Estimating the calories burned from strength training is very difficult because it depends on a variety of factors: how much weight you…
    in No calories earned for strength training?? Comment by blumuse September 2010
  • Amazing and inspiring. I hope by next year I've done as well as you. Congrats.
    in One Year Comment by blumuse September 2010
  • awesome tattoo. This site is great! It's a great tool.
    in HI! Newbie Here! Comment by blumuse September 2010
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