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This is my go-to if I do decide to drink a carbonated beverage. However, it has been at least a week (maybe longer) since I last had a soda. I might drink one a week, if that much. Increasing my water intake has helped me, and also reminding myself that there is a lot of acid in sodas and I don't want that in my body.

I know my friend Tammy did it, but she's not on MFP. :( Hope you can get some good responses!

I tried Skimble's Workout Trainer app for a while, though I used it at home and not the office. It was pretty good and I did get a good workout in. I don't have free weights at home, so I used soup cans. Free weights/hand weights would probably be more effective. :) It was a decent app. I decided not to keep it because I…

I feel very lucky - there is a local group of gyms called 10 Fitness with several locations in the metro area (Central Arkansas). It is only $10 per month. There was an initial joining fee of about $50 and an annual $25 fee, but they had a sign-up special that waived the $50 fee. It was just $0.10 to join last November.…

My mother-in-law just turned 60 and is working on losing weight with my husband and myself. Any age is a good age to do good things for your body. I'm proud of you for giving it a go, W. Holden!

This seems like great advice! My weight loss has been taking me longer than I initially expected, but I'm becoming happier with the lifestyle changes that are taking place as a result. I'm a lot more conscious of my dietary habits and enjoy working out with a friend. I know I'll get there, and I know you can too! Feel free…

Terrific! What a noticeable difference between Days 2 and 30. Thanks for the inspiration!

This sounds fantastic! Some people following a vegan diet might prefer to use agave or another plant-based sweetener instead of honey. I know not all people who follow a vegan diet have a problem with honey, but some still prefer not to use it. This recipe really sounds like something my hubby would like. Thanks for…

I like to dice eggplant into small cubes, sautee with some olive oil and add my favorite tomato sauce to make spaghetti sauce. I like the taste and texture of the eggplant instead of ground beef. You've inspired me to go pick up an eggplant this week.

And good on you for looking into it! My hubby has been down for the count with a herniated disc, so I know it's no fun trying to exercise while in pain. I hope your doc is able to help you figure out some good exercises for your current mobility restrictions. All the best as you heal too!

I'd be glad to join! It's looking like I might not hit my ultimate goal until October, but I'm willing to work and meet part of my goal by the summer.

Love it! Yesterday or last week might have been a struggle or I might have made decisions I now regret, but I'm going to do something today that I can be proud of. Great reminder! This is a good thought too. We're changing our lifestyles, and sometimes those changes are a little harder to make than at other times. But…

I also like BlueObsidian's idea about finding a therapist to talk to, see if they can help you develop the skills to objectively and positively view your body, nutrition, and fitness. For me, even when I don't feel like I'm as fit as I want to be or don't look like I want to, I try to remember that I'm doing good things…

I've had some of the same struggles. Growing up my family had some pretty complex body issues. For me, having friends who also try to have healthy body images, and reinforcing that for each other, has made a big difference. I'm also grateful that my husband and mother-in-law are very supportive and encouraging. My husband…

You might also check out Tone It Up for some workout inspiration. They have a lot of ideas for quick workouts that should give you good results. http://toneitup.com/fitness.php?category=Fitness I think you can also find videos by them on YouTube. I recently found some quick workout videos on my local cable providers…

I have also been pretty fortunate that my cycles have never provided serious symptoms (i.e. cramps, headaches, etc). I do tend to make extra certain that I'm not over-exerting myself and that I'm getting adequate hydration. Otherwise, working out is still a go, whether going to the gym or heading out for a walk or bike…

I agree - you look fantastic! I'm 5'3" myself and currently weigh 160, wearing about a women's size 12. I guess our body composition is a little different? Way to go!

That's great that you've got a dietitian to work with, and that you sought out that advice. Kudos on all your hard work and making sure you're being good to your body as far as keeping it fueled! You are an inspiration sir.

Having a friend to work out with has made a big difference. It might be hard to come by a workout buddy since you've just moved, but maybe you can find someone to workout with nearby?

I worked on losing weight last year mostly by counting calories using MFP and by doing cardio at least three times a week. Since January I've been going to the gym 3 times a week with a friend and have added strength training. We'll alternate between major groups of muscles: back, legs, shoulders, and arms. We also do ab…

Congratulations! That is a great start. Here's to meeting your healthy lifestyle goals :D

You're looking great! Way to go. Your hard work is paying off.

Great work! Your starting weight and goals are similar to mine. I'm 5'3" and just got down to 160 from starting weight of 182. Still working, shooting for 145 next. Thanks for the inspiration!

There are some great tips here! I started last year and wasn't very strict with it. I logged every day, except during trips with my husband. We were supposed to be relaxing and having fun, so logging food was put aside just for those few days. This year I've nearly cut out soda all together, diet or regular. I've been…

That is great! Hard work paying off.

Last year, starting in mid-January, I did mostly cardio exercises and very minimal if any strength training. I would take long walks and bike rides, usually covering between 5 and 10 miles (more miles by bike). I wasn't as tight about my nutrition though. The result was that I lost about 15 pounds over the year. I'm not in…

That is excellent! I started about Jan or Feb of last year. For this year, I'm about 3 lbs down so far.

That's where my husband and I are now. We got married in November 2011. In 2012 we both lost between 15 and 20 pounds. We've both still got a ways to go, but we're doing it for ourselves and for each other. We want to be there for each other for years to come, so starting healthy habits now seemed like a good way to go.…

This website also lists some good chest exercises for breast enhancement, though it doesn't say anything about breast augmentation. http://www.livestrong.com/article/401725-what-are-the-best-exercises-for-breast-enhancement/

Coming from the other end of the spectrum (currently a DD and looking to go a little smaller with weight loss), I was hesitant to reply since I don't have any experience with BA. I did a cursory search through Google for good chest exercises for BA. This website seems to have a good thread going:…