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Thanks, I will check it out! I was actually diagnosed with Epstein Barr Virus and all of my symptoms point to chronic fatigue with goes along with a lot of EBV cases. I will check it out! Thanks!

amen! this site is meant to build up and encourage.

Women can't bulk. I bench 70 pounds, I curl 30 pounds, I squat 50 pounds, deadlift 70 pounds... I am not bulky whatsoever, my arms are toning and looking slimmer. Those women that look like men are usually enhanced through steroids and supplements and a vigorous lifting schedule. I lift 3 times a week. Women can lift…

Yes!!! CW: 188 GW: 168

I have a Sportline with a chest strap and it is very accurate. Perhaps you should check your batteries. [/quote] I'll have to do that! Thanks!!

I have a Sportline with a chest strap and it is very accurate. Perhaps you should check your batteries. [/quote] I'll have to do that! Thanks! :)

Mine doesn't have a chest strap but I have wondered if it is the battery, hmmm..

BTW, my HRM USED to be accurate. Not sure what is wrong with it. It normally would give me a 700-800 calorie burn for an hour... I am doing the same workout, actually more intense and it would say 250. I KNOW that is not accurate!

I think it depends on the brand.. I have a sportsline one and it would give me bogus calories. Like 200 an hour? For working out like a mad woman? Make sure you have a good one! 282 calories sounds way low for turbo! unless you did it for like 25 minutes...

Don't you want muscle?! If you are a woman you won't bulk up like crazy because you don't have the chemical make-up to do so. Weight training will give you a toned look and running is awesome too. Muscle burns fat.

My spouse knew when I was pregnant with my first child at 275 pounds. He raised his eyebrows then, but has always been loving and supportive no matter what I weigh... He knows I weigh 194 now, and cheers me on. I am blessed to be loved no matter what and am not ashamed to tell him anymore because it makes me feel…

Also I don't limit bananas because they are sweeter, your body needs the potassium from them.

To me eating clean is eating natural whole foods in the natural state. I eat fruit! You need to fruit sugar after a workout to help repair and energize.. Seriously, there aren't people getting fat on eating fruit or nuts... Just silly!!!

Some days I run for an hour, other days I do interval training with the elliptical, punching bag, weight lifting (70 lbs benching) and crunches and pilates type exercises! I am now a size 12, but looking to reach a goal weight of 165.. I am stuck in a rut!!

My Starting weight was 230, now at 198-200, yo-yoing back and forth and haven't lost in about a month and I work out HARD and count calories!! Could use some inspiration myself!!! Thanks!!!

For me it was the Blood Type Diet. I am a type O so I had to cut out wheat, dairy and sugar (there is a full list of foods on this website).. I use almond milk and am allowed butter. I tried for months to lose weight counting calories, but this is what made the difference for me. :) Wheat bloated me terribly. I can still…

I think you look amazing.. why do you feel you need to go down to 135?? If you are strong and fit does it really matter? My goal weight is 165.. I am 5' 8"... I don't want to look like a stick, I want to be fit! Great job so far! Just maintain!!