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When I was first starting out, I had a bucket placed where my butt would end up if I kept going and sat down. Knowing there was something there to catch me if I got down and couldn't get up, was helpful. After practicing this in front of a mirror for a while (in my garage, holding a broom) I felt confident enough to put…

Wow on Saturday nights with my partner and my son. Having too much fun IRL to mess around anymore than that with gaming. Not buying or trying anymore games at this point. Certainly do not miss leading a top guild either. Much less stress in my life!

Unforgiven III by Metallica "How can I be lost...if I've got no where to go?..."

1 - It IS abuse. 2 - You are NOT stupid. 3 - Don't accept treatment like that from anyone. It isn't love and it isn't respectful. 4 - Sent you a PM with link to a support site. Been there, done that, got the dang ugly teeshirt. /hugs!

I have always been slender and athletic. Until I was in my 20's, I was small enough to be mistaken for a boy. I did develop curves, but stayed slim. Until I had a baby at age 44, I never really had any issues with my weight. Never counted calories or struggled to lose, in fact, if I put on 5 pounds, I'd eat salads for a…

No one deserves this, and a bad day does NOT excuse this. He didn't just snap at her, he repeated the pattern of mistreatment and control. Cheating her on the agreed-to salary, illegally requiring her to train on her own time, ranting and raving at her, and then hanging up on her THE NEXT DAY! This is not simply a bad day,…

I've always been open with my kids about cigarettes, drugs, and alcohol. I've shown them before and after pictures of meth heads, talked about the financial burden of a DUI and described the devastation of a vehicular homicide. I've explained how drugs kill brain cells and make you sound and look stupid. I drank too much…

Oh yeah. My guy shaves his head and has for years. Before him, I dated another bald guy for 4 years. Keep it un-stubbly, and rock the look!

Free weights for compound lifts. Machines for isolated exercises. I practically live in the squat machine, or nearby. :bigsmile:

My heart is pounding and my arms/legs are quivering after one set. I wait until my heartrate has slowed and I can no longer feel the shaking in my arms or legs (depending on the lift) before doing the next set. Usually about 45sec-1 min.

My deficit is too small to ignore snacks like that. I have to account for every single bite or I obliterate my deficit. If you have 1000 excess calories, a little bar now and then isn't a big deal. But if you have a 200 or 250 deficit (I only have 15 pounds to go), that bar can hurt, big time.

I have a BIG hobo bag with lots of stuff in it, including a smaller purse for when I don't want to drag the hobo bag around with me. The small purse has just enough room for my wallet, keys and cell phone (There is a pen and a tampax in the zipper pocket, too). Besides the small purse, I have a makeup bag, an Ipod bag with…

Before 180+ pounds Last month - 150 pounds I still have a good 15 pounds and several percentage points of fat to lose! :)

Another good snack for peanut butter is to fill celery with it, and munch. OMG so good. A handful of almonds, regular cheese instead of fat free, a tablespoon of olive oil, some peanut butter on celery, a protein shake with reduced fat instead of skim milk, and you have an easy 600 calories, with barely any volume increase…

Hi and welcome! Good luck with your goals :flowerforyou:

Oh pffft...there's no such thing! In my classes (which are always packed), there are people of ALL kinds. Very large, elderly, men, teens, new people and the experts who take the class every day. It's a beautiful thing!! Some people just stand there and sort of sway, some people modify the movements to something they're…

That kind of person is what I call an "energy vampire". They suck the life right outa you. Because they want/need/crave your attention in order to feel relevant.

I absolutely love them!! I have one every single weekday for breakfast (I eat real food on the weekends) My favorite is the Creamy Peanut Butter.

New clothes!!! Professional clothes, casual clothes, workout clothes, beach wear.

I think the default MPF settings are low for protein and high for carbs. Luckily you can change them to better suit your goals and needs.

The activity multiplier of 1.2 assumes sedentary. Those activities are non-exercise things such as sitting at a table, watching tv, taking a shower, cooking dinner. If this person were to then go out and do a cardio class and burn 500 calories, that is on top of that sedentary TDEE. Now, if she wants to ignore her exercise…

Bump-to check out some of this music later. My music is usually a mix of the following: Metallica Tool Guns and Roses Pearl Jam Gov't Mule Stone Sour NIN Shinedown Muse Five Finger Death Punch Etc. You get the idea...I like rock. :heart:

Lol Tharrop :bigsmile: Good one! Mine is here: I like this one best :laugh: : 4. Evelyn 217 up, 90 down Beauty,Sexy, Hot, but with an attitude. Mess with her and you will end up crying. Pretty liar or actress in a case in which she may be in trouble. Is sweet to her friends. Shes so pretty! Be careful around her shes an…

It will help you lose right now. It won't help you not put it all back on. If you must take the pills, then use this time to learn about nutrition and fueling your body. Learn what processed carbs do to you and how important fiber is. :Learn how to eat lots of food without lots of calories. Find the foods that give you…

I am eating about the same, averaging 1500 or so (more on higher workout days, less on lower ones). Keep in mind that I don't burn a lot from exercising (in spite of giving it 110%), and have an extremely sedentary lifestyle (2 desk jobs). I am very happy with the inches lost, but it is so frustrating to see week after…

2 right now. My partner and my sister, who unfortunately lives 10 hours away. I'm used to taking care of myself though, so I don't really feel the loss.

Absolutely believe in this. Last August, I stalled out at 150 lbs. For months, I struggled, trying to lose any more. Finally quit and ate what I wanted for a few months. I put on 9 pounds. This year, I started back again. And guess what? I am back at 150 pounds and have been stuck here for 2 months. I've even changed up my…

Couple things have helped me with saddlebags and slimming thighs. Running was the biggest thing, but right behind that is squats and kickboxing. My legs look pretty good now! Still a little fat there that needs to go, and I'm lifting heavy, which is impacting it a lot!

I :heart: Ezekiel bread. My favorite is raisin cinnimon, toasted, with peanut butter and marmelade. Yummmmm!!!!

http://pinterest.com/stormiedayze/ ^^ That's me.