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:$ Thanks....... and I concur with Skinny_Beans... you look smokin' in that scuba pic! (also giving Skinny_Beans a "hubba hubba" - easily a 9.75 in that pic)

8 with a Fabulous smile! Some serious wattage there lady! :D

Rear Delt Flys!! My shoulders are sooooo weak and it is so difficult to even use a 5 lb dumbell to do these darn things, the burn is incredibly painful! I also cop to hating the rear delt portion of the gyms' pec dec... basically...anything that has to do with strengthening my pathetically weak upper back makes me wanna…

That moment in a clothing store change room when............... You try on the clothes and you feel like crying tears of joy instead of the tears of defeat/sadness/failure you cried last time you were in that very same change room!

I have posted my entire weekly workout routine on my blog. Go copy it. I also use GymTechnik on my BB to track my workouts and my progress. I began in January with the App and my routine (spent a few weeks tweeking what I need and am able to do) and now I am able to say I have had a 100% increase in my strength overall!!…

I also have finally figured out this little tidbit........ They (the haters) will sabotage your efforts, undermine your confidence and derail your drive because..... They FEAR your SUCCESS!! Yes... that's the truth. If YOU can succeed at something so drastically difficult...what then happens to THEIR own excuses that stop…

Let the Haters be your Motivators!! Go about your biz and get things done.... as the pounds come off, they will be forced to eat their own words and accept that you are quite capable of making changes for the better in your life. Good Luck on your Journey to a new lifestyle.... it's Fantastic that you've got your Wife and…

Strangely enough the worst things I hear are from my "non thin" friends who have watched me change my life/weight/eating habits/exercise etc. They have ALL asked for my advice, even so far as having me write out my meal plans and workout routines for them to only do NOTHING at all with it!! Thanks for wasting MY time!!…

My Ab Workout is this.... Decline Crunch - 3 x 20 w/ 18 lb medicine ball Lower AB Crunch - 3 x 10 (this is also known as a "rocky" google it and you'll see how it's done properly) Captains Chair knee raises to chest - I shoot for 3 x 10 but rarely make it thru all of them... muscles fail long before I can finish! The next…

Welcome aboard! :) MFP is a fantastic place for friends, support and encouragment.

Hmmm this one seems to have sparked a bit of venom? POF... I've used it in the past and have to say this in this poor womans defence..... Maybe she wasn't "sure" you'd asked her out? Maybe she was already semi interested in someone else she'd just met... wanted to pursue that avenue perhaps? Nothing wrong with that I…

The old saying "you are what you eat" holds true for your hair and nails also! Healthy balanced diet, rich in Omega's and essential fats and within 3 months your hair will show it! I wash my hair daily... I have RED hair that is naturally VERY curly... I blow dry and straighten it daily. My shampoo & conditioner of choice…

Hip Bridges are fantastic.... Personally I add the 25 lb medicine ball to the mix and try for extended bridges... (hold ur booty tight as long as possible!) Also the suggestions about using the exercise ball are great too... but, with bad knees be careful as the balancing aspect of just sitting on/against the ball can be…

How has things been going for you? I've been hitting the gym pretty hard core the past 2 weeks. I ACHE everywhere! But, it feels good, I have so much energy right now it's insane! I have actually begun to RUN! LOL ok, so 1.5 minutes every 5 or 6 minutes on the treadmill...but, still, running is running right?? I've been…

Hellz Yeah!!! I'd love to trade exercises and fitness plans with you!! Welcome Back! I just returned today after a month or so off track :)

Great Job!! You look FANTASTIC!!

Welcome! This is a great place to find Motivation... Encouragment....and Answers! You're gonna love it!

I'd suggest that when those comments begin to 'ring in your head' that you remind yourself that there is NO man on this planet who has what it takes to survive childbirth!! I dont' care how big his biceps are!!! LOL You know you can't compare apples to oranges fairly right??? Be fair to yourself.... this is your starting…

If it's muscle size you want...then lift heavy for less reps... meaning... a wieght that you can barely squeeze the last 7th or 8th rep out of....to the point of failure on the final (3rd) set. If it's toning, endurance and sculpting you're after...the lift lighter for more reps...meaning... a wieght that you can lift for…

I agree completely with that!! Feed your metabolism! If you starve it AND work out HARD... you are really resetting it to hang on to the energy stores it currently has (fat) Don't be afraid of protien and using some weights! Often women are afraid of 'bulking up' if they lift weights...but, it is PROVEN SCIENCE that muscle…

Awww Cutest little Baby!!! Def fantastic motivation!!

That's what the pause button is for!! by day 30 you'll be tearing it up! Stick with it... modify as you need to until you're doing it with them at their speed! We all start somewhere... I'm doing P90X and can not make it thru a workout without breaking for a bit... sometimes it's a minute, sometimes it's 2... i just do…

a picture is worth a 1000 words!! :) Aren't you glad you didn't 'get' the uncle?? LOL

Day 2 for me!! I conquered Plyo even with my seriously painful Chest/Shoulders/Back from Day 1 .... LOL Make sure you do before and after pics!! And Good Luck!

I would have to say, that I have never felt comfortable in my skin....... I'm a natural Ginger...soooo, always was the 'outsider' or got picked on mercilessly! Due to that, I developed a strong "super *****" exterior... which always did a Fantastic job of keeping people at bay... because my philosophy was 'if you're not…

Stretch and keep moving....... If you are THAT sore after 4 days... You've probably worked past your threshold... Go alittle lighter on the weights maybe? I know for myself the first day after a workout I'm pretty sore.... but, 48 hrs after is the worst point!! I use Motrin, drink tons of water and keep myself…

Absolutely Reach out... Volunteer.. There are so many fantastic organizations that are in Desperate need during the holiday season.... Not only do you get to help those who need it, but, you'll make NEW friends amongst the other volunteers!! You used to teach school right? Why not see about the local Library?? maybe they…

There is no such thing as "failure" ..... You control your mindset....... if it isn't working for you.... (just like an uncomfortable shirt)....take it off and put on a different one!!! YOU ARE WORTH DOING THIS FOR! YOU DESERVE TO BE HAPPY! YOU ARE ENTITLED TO GOOD HEALTH! Chin up.... You're here right?? That's one small…

I encourage you to investigate the surgery more. Although, My children were well beyond the breastfeeding stage and I have no plans for more children....I was told that breastfeeding after reduction was easily as possible as prior to the surgery. My doctor used the "lolipop method" for my surgery.. and because of that I…

You dont sound like a lunatic....but, you do sound like alot of other people out there who are bombarded with conflicting or simply misleading information. You MUST feed your body! If you are 'starving' yourself and working out to extremes then all you really succeeded in doing is reset you metabolism to not only HOLD the…