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i was the fattest, i am no longer...still have a long way to go but love being at the gym and doing classes and have had so much positive feedback about how i'm doing. so stick it out if you want to be there - you will soon get over feeling self- conscious and realize no one is really looking at you, most people are at the…

mashed with a normal potato makes great topping for shepherd's pie melt some coconut oil in oven, throw in some chilli flakes and diced sweet pots and bake --- throw on salads and everything

squats - wider legs making sure knees are pushing out not caving in. lunges with good form - no leaning forward and tighten glutes

you look fantastic and i bet you feel so much more energetic ...all your early morning workouts are inspiring. Absolutely brilliant work.

^^ totally agree! check out 'girls gone strong' to see all the amazing women lifting heavy and how fantastic they look! follow their links to see all the other women out there. Check out 'new rules of lifting for women'. we can lift heavy and look and feel great and do some cardio on the side if we feel like it! But OP you…

different poses! bet the ballerinas doing a kettleball swing and zuzanna doing an arabesque might give the opposite impression

post a picture of you in your sundress when you've made it!!! great way to step into spring

hoping protein and lifting seriously heavy stuff at the gym will work! according to people following the nrl4w program it works

tight itb => lots of foam rolling & stretching?

i do backwards squat ... touch toes, bum down to squat then arms above head and hold in squat position then push back up thru heels keeping arms up .... can't remember where i found it..youtube i think. one of those things i can do while brushing teeth, making dinner etc...also hindi squats (yoga) have helped me

john west no drain tuna!!!!!! a bit more expensive but hassle free

check out the 'new rules of lifting for women' book - lift like a man look like a goddess says it all. there is a lot of info/groups on NRL4W here on mfp & Facebook. great programme, lots of info & pictures - squats, deadlfts, lunges the lot

just enjoy exercise! if you're making something part of your life that will work for you! don't feel pressured to do whatever others are spouting off about - it might be the right thing for them but certainly doesn't mean it's the only way (no matter how much they go on and try to sell it to the rest of the world) if what…

scoop unflavoured protein powder chunks of fresh pineapple (either chop up or buy packs of fresh ready prepared...store extra in freezer) handful of rocket/watercress/spinach water whizz in blender

body pump, spin & body balance

happy birthday...must be the best present ever!

cottage cheese? nuts

forget it and move on. you can't undo it and if you agonize over it you'll get caught in the cycle of under then overeating. it happens. enjoy the B&J's. just be sensible and stick to your plan the rest of the week...don't try and make up for it unless it just happens naturally like you really feel like going for a nice…

go for it! started w/ 100+ to lose and it's not stopping me from lifting heavy stuff and it's fun! much more effective for me than plodding away on a treadmill. body pump was my jumping off point...gave me confidence and technique. and a great trainer who go me going.

100kg! amazing face.

amazing! in such a short time too. you are inspiring me to stick with it

i love workplay they are so well thought out and perfect ... i've found mine a great investment coz i use them (yes have more than one style depending on what i'm doing) almost everyday!

workplay bags are fab (but pricey) http://www.workplay-bags.com/Online-Shop/c1/p35/Gymwise-II-Womens-Comfortable-Backpack---pink/black/product_info.html

i just thought i've always been totally awkward and weird tho for the most part i'm quite happy in myself, so reading thru all this makes me realize i'm not alone and that i really need to take action and sort myself out coz it is so debilitating at times

have fun and go for it...no one will laugh and if they do...who cares! i'm enjoying 'New Rules of Lifting for Women' - lower reps, higher weights

get fit in the gym lose fat in the kitchen

interesting thanks!

chalk helps grip but it really dries up your skin! gloves no gloves ... all sorts of opinions...buy a pair and see how you feel...decent low cost pair now barefoot...give that a try!

YouTube....check out Jillian Michaels (lots of groups on here too) and definitely 'you are your own gym' .... squats, push ups, planks - body weight stuff that can be a real killer and no weights needed. Also kids parks great to use equipment and such (and great way to embarrass your kids if you have 'em). i use my coffee…

you are so spot on and said it brilliantly ... exactly how i'm feeling! and you seem to really captured the hearts of so many MFPers! definitely should be required reading for all of us. And you look great - before and after, and feeling fit is the best bit!