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My sister just finished the 12 weeks last month. She lost 10+ kilos and she looks amazing (and toned and glowing). I'll probably do the next one, starting in November.

Maybe you should make your food diary public, that way we could see what you've been eating and maybe give you some pointers??

the difference in your face alone is amazing. Good job and keep it up!

I've lost 20 pounds in about 3 months. But I think the next 10 will be harder, so I'm giving myself 2 months to get there.

So happy for you - that's just great and you look fab!

Me. Just watched Prince William arrive at the church. He looks very dashing!

As a general rule, I only log "purposful exercise" where I intend to do a specific workout activity. I consider cleaning, shopping, food prep and sex *lol* (and lots of other things I see people log) as part of everyday life and therefore not excercise. I would rather underestimate my calories burnt, than over-estimate…

I'm in....love this photo. I remember mum doing my hair for me.

My girlfreind just posted on FB that she was pregnant again (she's already got 4 kids). Really got me good!!

I'm up at 4:30am every morning for 1 hour of exercise. It's early, but it's over and done with before work, it doesn't take away any time I spend with my family (as they're all still asleep) and it is the most beautiful time of the day to exercise. Losing weight and looking fabulous sometimes means doing things that others…

Yes, I always eat them back and I always lose weight, every week. I've lost 7kg (15.4lb) in 8 weeks. I think the thing that we need to recognise more, is the impacts that not eating enough food (starvation mode/nutritionally deprived) will affect the way in which your body releases AND REPLENTISHES fat stores. If you eat…

Hi G. I need to lose 40 lb too. I'm currently about a third of the way there (I joined in January). I'm 42. Feel free to freind me if you like.

Once a week, in the morning, naked, after toilet issues have been taken care of. Having said that, I sneek a peak halfway though the week.....it gives me motivation to either keep going, or change it up, depending on what I see on the scales.

Some people are just prone to shin splints. You could try getting some orthotics to wear inside your shoe to correct the foot movement/placement (this can be expensive). Also, try and run on "soft" surfaces like grass and avoid concrete. Every night, write the alphabet with your toes (in the air). Also, ice and elevate the…

What a sweetie you are (no wonder your my friend)!! A compliment from a complete stranger is often the most meaningful.

It's true what they say "great abs are made in the kitchen". Weight loss is ALL about what you put in your mouth. The excercise helps with the muscle tone and firms up all the bits left over (plus it can fire up your metobolic rate and muscles burn more calories at rest than fat does). Great committment to eating well,…

Alcohol is not necessarily my biggest weakness (althoug I do love it).....but it leads me to the others (chips, chocolate, second helpings of food I wouldn't normally have). So I've gone cold turkey! Have not touched a drop since 16 january.....and I'm staying stone cold sober all year!!

different activities and intensities use different muscle groups. Were there any hills in your walk - they always kill me? Don't forget - what doesn't kill you makes you stronger.

I wish could say convict.....but that wouldn't be true. My great grandparents immigrated to Australia, so Sweedish on my mother's side, English / German on my father's side.....but food here (at least for my family) is all about Asia, especially Thai. Lemongrass, ginger, chilli, stir fries, red curries......yum.

Wait till you get to 160 before you decide if that's the right weight for you. I'm 5'9 and my goal is 140-ish. Whatever your end goal weight, you've got to be able to maintain it, and it's got to work for you and your lifestyle. Wait and see, but don't get discouraged in the meantime.

I have my HRM set to "alarm" when it reaches 500 calories burnt. When the alarm goes off, I know my work is done and i can leave whenever I want!!

100g, no skin, grilled or baked with spray oil only......not fried.

Well stated. It's tedious seeing the same questions asked day after day!! New peeps, please read the "sticky" posts that say "Newbies - please read"!!!! It will answer so many of your questions. Good luck in your journey.

Nice work Kiwi.

absolutely - use your own body wieght to start with. It costs you nothing to set up, as you're using your own body as resistence. Google "body wieght exercises" and you'll find heaps of examples with pics (tricep dips, push ups, planks, jump squats, lunges, sit ups, wall sit etc). I would start with 5 excercises, and do 2…

I don't.....too many calories and leaves me still feeling hungry not long after. However, in the past when I've had Maccas after I haven't eaten it for a while, you can feel the layer of grease on your lips and on the roof of your mouth for ages afterwards (well I can anyway).

I'm from the Sunshine Coast. Welcome. Add me if you want!!

Hi and welcome. Feel free to add me if you want. I'm from the Sunshine Coast, Queensland. I'm 42, started at 82.5kgs and aiming for 63kg (so pretty similar).

I love my heart rate monitor. It shows my heart rate and calories burned, plus it wirelessly downloads to my computer where I can see the graph of my workout (good for knowing when I've worked hard, and where I rested / slacked off). It's a watch with a chest strap (Garmin F60). I hope this image works..... OK good it…

Weekly Goal: 5000 Mon: 1050 calories burned (rowing / swimming laps) Tues: 966 calories burned (rowing / basketball) Wed: 1271 calories burned (rowing / swimming laps / weights circuit) Thur: 493 calories burned (rowing) Fri: Sat: Sun: Total: 3779 Left to go: 1221