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I am nearly done with it..thank goodness (in a good way). I lost nearly 7 lbs and a lot of inches. My abs and upper body is more defined. It really broke my plateau that I was experiencing. I considered myself a very intermediate-advanced exerciser prior to doing it. Every day I do it I do additional cardio like 30-45,…

Completed Ripped in 30 Level 4 today. I did pretty decent today. My upper body strength still sucks, but I am see more definition in my back and shoulder.Woot Woot!

Some people don't put pics of their significant other because they don't want people in their business. I rarely put photos up, and its on purpose most of the time because of the sexual comments I will get from men on my friends list. IMO its not a big deal.

So is the OP calling women who don't dress up "sloppy?" My response is, excuse me for having enough confidence to walk out the house without makeup and dressed up..

I am a NP, but I think you should see your doctor with any medical concerns. I can give medical advice despite what the above said. However, without a detailed history and physical it would be inappropriate in this forum to discuss further. Good luck!

I am 5'9-5'10- I believe I am a size 12 now at 201 right now. When I was 180- I was a size 10, and that is where I will like to be.

' That is so cool. I am seeing mines, well I did until I got bloated the past few days..lol.Yes, I struggled so much even with the shoulder press at the beginning..lol. I think the crescent pose with the plank is what got me.. I am going to finish this next week, and then I will start a combination of no more trouble zones…

Makeup is just a shield just like clothes. Some people wear it just boost their self esteem because they don't have the confidence to leave the house without it....God bless them either way!

I did Ripped in 30 Level 4. That workout is tough on the upper body. My goodness. I could barely complete some of the circuits..lol..I think I am going to do this level for about 7 days like I did Level 3.

I am a Nurse Practitioner, but that is very weird. I really don't recommend anyone giving medical advice over the internet, but you may have to switch to something else. Please do follow-up with your MD tomorrow. Are you taking the pills as directed?

LOL..I have a crush on an employee at the gym ( go figure), but he has already caught me at my worst and best, so I don't care. Plus he has a GF, so I guess why bother for me? lol

You really don't need a reason to be depressed. It can happen because of biochemical reasons. This is something I would discuss with a health care provider.

I eat in bed too..Its a bad habit that was made worse in college.Sadly I end up sleeping with a few crumbs too..oops..At work-at the computer desk.

Love it! I hate when people are so superficial about looks and give up good relationships. Like men who cheat on their wives after they give birth when their bodies are not the same. It sounds so shallow.

This is a tough one..I think I prob won't date someone who became interested AFTER I lost the weight. I had the same problem with men in high school or knew for a long time where they told me they used to be in love with me blah blah years ago, yet never told me. Now I have to wonder if they are more interested now because…

Sadly, when you lose weight especially after 45 or so, your face is going to start to lose volume from natural aging and weight loss.

I did the Shred about 2 times a few years ago. I am starting level 4 of Ripped in 30, and I have lost a significant amount of weight and inches in just over a month. I heard Ripped in 30 is better.

You have to be somewhat picky and know you are worth. If you expecting something you can't give also, ok that is being unreasonable.

Honestly, I would say, " I am not trying to get ahead of myself, but if you are looking for a hook up or just sex, then you are not getting it here or I am not ready until......" Honestly, you will know how many are TRULY interested in you. It seems as though you are attracting the wrong type of men.

SOOOO TRUE! I never wanted to be a relationship when I was obese because I def didn't feel comfortable with the person that I was. I always felt like a work in progress, and I don't think any of the relationships I could've been in would have worked because I didn't really like a lot of stuff about myself. That is why when…

I have never had a boyfriend, and part of the reason is because of me being sheltered as a child by my mom, college, and graduate school. However, to the original poster, if a man is acting fickle like that, he is not the one for you. He may be married, in a relationship or is dating many other women at the same time. You…

I do a little of both, but I primarily workout at the gym. I like getting out of the house, so its not a problem.

Honestly, I use the readout from the machines as a guideline. If it says 600, I usually just count about 350-400 as my basis.

If a man is looking for a thigh gap, they are superficial, IMO! Like seriously?

I don't even count calories..lol...too much effort

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I've lost nearly 40 lbs, but I've only went down from a 40 DDD to 38 DDD. I only have 20 lbs to lose, so I'm hoping I stay somewhat "big" lol.

I used to have friends in college go with me, but its almost as if I have to babysit or force them to go. Just can't tolerate it. Honestly, I rather just account for myself and not worry about someone else or whether or not they will show up.

In all I usually spend close to 300 dollars on food every month. I honestly can't imagine spending more than that. lol..Wow. Can't imagine people who spend over 500 dollars.

I do Ripped in 30 after working out at the gym for 30-50 (treadmill or elliptical) minutes depending on my motivation or time...lol...Very effective but sometimes exhausting..lol