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I love The Firm and still do their workouts on a regular basis. It was their 90 Day Rotation that helped me get into the best shape of my adult life. I also ended up with an over use shoulder injury from it, but that is my fault for not listening to my body, not theirs. I had shoulder surgery 6 weeks ago and am really…

When I lost 40 pounds, mine had shrunk until it was almost completely gone. I have had 4 c-sections. I have gained 10 pounds back and it has "puffed" back up again. I think that I will always have a little ridge there because of scar tissue, but I do believe it is possible to make it "almost" completely go away.

Thanks. Once the new insurance starts, I am definitely going to request one. The one time I met with the physical therapist, she said that she highly suspected I had a partial tear.

Great idea! I used to bike all the time. I will give it a try again and see how it feels. Thanks!

Thank you for all of your insight! I am not sure I could handle the hanging therapy right now. It is extremely painful to lift my arm above my head, but I will definitely look into the K2 since the doctor said that I have a calcium deposit.

Thank you for sharing your experience! It is very helpful to hear from people who have dealt with this same issue. I would like to avoid surgery if at all possible. My job is not conducive with that kind of recovery.

That is what I am afraid of. And I admit to having been bad about just pushing through the pain until recently, as it has gotten so much worse. Before it was just a slight ache and I was being stubborn about not letting it hold me back. Thanks for the idea of just walking around the house for now. I will give that a try.…

There are literally 100s of Firm videos. The Firm was started in the mid 1980s by Anna Benson. IMO they are the best home workouts available. My experience is that the earlier, the better. Volumes 1-6 are amazing and will kick your butt. If you are looking for some really great step workouts check out there Body Sculpting…

Yes, after this realization, I am considering not weighing myself anymore, at least not everyday. I have been so discouraged by the number on the scale and have let it define me. All the while I have been my goal size for months now!

That all makes a lot of sense. I think that I will stick with one pound a week for the next few weeks at least. We are heading to Disney the second week in November and I know that I will indulge while there. Hoping to set myself up for not making too much of a mess of things. When I get back, I'll see where I am at and…

Thanks! It hasn't been easy but so worth it!

Great. That is what I was leaning towards, I have just read people say that you should switch it at 15-20 pounds to go so I wasn't sure.

I agree with the tapering. I won't be returning to the behaviors that led me to having extra weight as it came on from having 4 daughters. No more babies for me which hopefully means no more extra weight once I finally get it all off. If I add up all of the weight I have lost since the birth of my first child, it is near…

Not really. As long as I eat healthy, the calories are fine. I feel full most days and don't feel deprived.

MFP gives me a 1300 calorie setting at lightly active, which as the homeschool mom of four daughters, I am most days. Yes, I lose a pound a week when I consistently stick to this goal. I have dealt with some injuries and illnesses over the last few months and I haven't been as good at keeping track of things. Thankfully, I…

I also have PMDD and was going to suggest B6. It helped more than anything else. Hormonal birth control made me very depressed.

I am a huge fan of aerobic weight training. I started doing old Firm workouts at the end of December and the transformation has been incredible. I have done it all circuit training, progressive lifting programs, etc and I have never seen these type of results so quickly with any of them. There is a group on Facebook called…

You could also try fitness workout videos that combine cardio and weight training at the same time. I have been doing The Firm workouts since December with great results. They are definitely not boring, as they change things up every few minutes or so.

I have been looking into Callanetics. I haven't tried it myself yet, because I really do love lifting weights and I am not sure my body could handle both types of programs at the same time. There is a website that you can stream modern versions of the workouts along with the originals from the 1980s. The claim is that it…

I have been wanting to try this one by one of my favorite instructors. I've read great reviews about it. http://www.totalfitnessdvds./Fit-Prime-G-Force-Rebounding-DVD-Tracie-Long-p/2292.htm

Hi! I have been thinking a lot about your question and why this time has been different from all the others. Here are some things that I came up with. In the past, I have jumped into programs with a "quick, easy, fix" mindset. When I choose to do The Firm 90 Day Rotation, I knew it was going to be hard. Like really hard.…

I might be gifting them to my mama, but if they don't fit her, I'll let you know :)

Yes, hence the reason why I only own one. Definitely worth the money, though! There is a Facebook group where people buy/sell/trade them as well. You could buy one now and easily sell it when it gets too big.

Check out "sparkle skirts" (they are not sparkly). I bought one at the Tink Half Marathon last year and it is my absolute favorite thing to run in. Cute. No thigh chaff. Lots of pockets. Absolutely perfect.

This makes a lot of sense and something that I was thinking about last night actually. Right now mine is side and back. I would love to lose the side part and keep the behind me part :)

Haha - even at 34" I definitely didn't have a pancake butt. My mama and daddy both had big butts and the apple doesn't fall far from the tree. I never looked at it as a good thing. Probably because of the way my mama viewed hers. Guess I might need to start readjusting my perspective.

When I was 118lbs I had 34" hips and a 24" waist. I was also 20 years younger - lol. Even though I know it is probably unrealistic at this point due to bone changes from pregnancy, I would love to get back to that. I would be very happy with a hip measurement of 37 inches. What did you build them back up to? BTW - You look…

Right now I am still working on losing fat. I am about 20 pounds away from goal weight having already lost 30 pounds. I have been using a program that is based on aerobic weight training. It's working great for fat loss and maintaining muscle mass. My calories are set at 1500 a day. I am 5'4' and 147 pounds with a goal of…

Yes! I knew I was not alone. I am also amazed at the products you can buy to pad out your hips and backside. Something I have never needed - lol.