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Everyone is different so I can only speak to what I personally tried and what "works" for me. I lift weights 3-4 days a week (60-90 minutes everything said & done). I consume 1500-2200 calories a day and shoot for a macro split of 40:30:30 but don't stress about it. I was struggling with my energy levels on days I worked…

Orange cream Poptarts

1. HIgh Fructose Corn Syrup 2. Artificial Sweeteners 3. Nonfat Dairy 4. Well Done Beef 5. Vegans - I'm trying to cut down on soy

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I did the Women's book last summer & into fall. Then I moved on to the Abs book (only 3 more workouts). The workouts are full body in both books. The Abs book has more unbalanced exercises so you work your core more by challenging it to hold you upright. I've had great results with both books. I would probably finish the…

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I make overnight steel cut oats and I toast the oats in coconut oil. In the morning I mix in some 2% greek yogurt and some mixed berries.

I've had similar potassium concerns. I drink about 4 liters of water (not including my morning coffee & post workout protein shake) most days and was noticing that I was getting a lot of leg craps. I dug out my recipe for oral rehydration solution (i.e. homemade Pedialyte) 1 quart water 3/4 tsp salt substitute (potassium…

The people who watch it. A friend of mine has a coworker on the current season. She keeps saying how she is an inspiration. Why is being morbidly obese and on an extreme weight loss reality show inspiring? The obese woman sweating her butt off running on the treadmill at the gym is inspiring to me.

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To quit using the washing machine and be able do laundry in the bathtub... on my abs.

Stranger: "When are you due?" or "Are you having a boy or a girl?" Me: "Oh, I'm not pregnant!" Stranger: "So you just had a baby?" The conversation turns from awkward to REALLY awkward pretty quick. As I've been losing weight I've been getting asked more frequently - WTF! So now I end the conversation with "My husband & I…

I do a 10 minute warm up and lift. If I can still walk/move after lifting I'll do cardio until I'm spent.

You're not alone! Jeans do not fit me well. If they fit beyond my thighs, the waist is loose. I'm sure if I look hard enough I could find a pair that would fit well but I'm not that patient. I worked hard for my shape and the jean companies are not going to make me feel bad about my body. I now reach for skirts, dresses,…

Because if I don't I'll wake up fat tomorrow. At least that's what I tell myself on days I don't really feel like going to the gym.

This! People have been telling me that I don't need to lose anymore weight about 30 pounds ago. I think its funny when I'm told how great I look... but I looked good before and didn't NEED to lose weight. I don't think 50 pounds is vanity weight. Currently I feel great and am finally comfortable enough in my own skin to…

I understand where you are coming from. People have been telling me that I don't have anymore weight to lose 20 pounds ago. I need to shed another 2 pounds to be in the "normal" BMI range and my BF% is about 28% right now. I definitely see the progress you've made. I think you look good in your second pictures and not…

There are similar posts on the message board. I followed a couple of them and what I took away was if you had to choose between the Fitbit or HRM, the HRM is the way to go. I was looking into buying a Fitbit or upgrading my HRM. I bought a Polar FT60 and have no regrets. I think the Fitbit is a neat gadget but would not be…

When I started my lifting program in June I could barely do a 45 degree push up. I continued to push myself and decreasing the angle. Now not only can I do them on the floor but have started to hold a 2 second pause at the bottom and do them with my feet on a 12 inch step.

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As dumb as it sounds look in someone else's mirror. My first "WOW!" moment was in a Walgreen's bathroom.

I've cut all alcohol from my diet. I found that when I drink (even 1 glass of wine with dinner) I want to EAT and I have no self control. I don't really dessert (i.e. cakes, cookies, pie, etc) either. My idea of dessert is some greek yogurt with maybe some frozen berries mixed in. Feel free to add me if you are okay with…

http://allrecipes.com/recipe/chicken-and-corn-chili/detail.aspx?event8=1&prop24=SR_Title&e11=chicken%20corn%20chili&e8=Quick%20Search&event10=1&e7=Home%20Page This is a really tasty recipe.

Great job! I'm down about 50 pounds with 20 more to go, but I don't look as good as you in a bikini.

BACON!! I made BSTA (bacon, spinach, tomato, avocado) yesterday & my house still smells like bacon. YUM! It's a beautiful, cool day outside but I don't want to open the windows and air out the house.

I lost the bulk of mine by netting around 1200 calories. What I learned from my journey is that number on the scale is not going to make you happy. Now I'm netting around 1900-2000 calories a day and losing about 1-2 pounds a month. The changes I've seen in the last 4 months have made me happier than any number on the…

Definitely looks like more than 25 pounds! You look great & again cute dress ;)

I've used the Spinach & Kale Greek Yogurt dip in sandwiches, on carrots, and straight from the tub :embarassed:

Fake it! You don't need to be comfortable in your own skin, but I've learned that if you fake it you start to get comfortable. Also wear something that makes you smile. I have a shirt with my dogs face on it. Do I look silly in the shirt? Probably, but just seeing the dumb look on her face makes me smile and feel good.…