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^This Meatloaf, Turkey Patty Melt, Burgers, Meatball Subs, Soups, Pita Pockets

Try cutting back on your sodium intake. :)

Research the meanings of different cravings... Chocolate cravings = Almonds Chips = (Calcium) Cheese, Broccoli, Sesame Try picking a healthy alternative.

C25K - great for beginners - Cardio (Don't have to do this on a treadmill!) Strong Lifts - With some education on form, also great for beginners. - Strength

Body Media user - and yep I set goals with it and it motivates me to hit those goals. I've began moving more and MFP links with it so it shows me my deficit, calories burned, sleep, steps, etc. I really am enjoying it!

Not sure weather to be mad or happy about this thread... I had the implanon for three years and during that time gained 20 lbs. (That is a LOT for a 5'1" petit lady like myself.) Never really put two and two together until just now. Fighting the weight off now... Grrr mad I didn't think of this before now.

^ This. Strong lifts has less exercises so it's easier for newbees IMHO :)

Set goals - I have found that I'm more motivated when I'm working toward something and then accomplishing milestones. (Not just a scale goal.) Zumba - or other dance type "workouts" Friends - find someone to walk with, or elliptical or other like activity. Bragging - Call me vain - telling other people what I did at the…

Can't you do both? If you like clean eating and it makes you feel better why not count calories with your clean eating?

Depends on the clothing. The tighter the fit the more likely someone would see it. The shorter the sleeve, the more likely someone would see it. In a regular T shirt no one can see mine. However it is slightly visible when I wear a polo. Although, this has never bothered me. No one usually says/notices it even if it is…

Agree - attitude makes all the difference for me... when I'm feeling strong, I perform strong... I take it each day at a time.

Squats, squats, and more squats.

5'1" - post/comment daily

Not attacking you at all - I agree with the previous poster that you look just dandy standing normally - it is just funny to me that someone with a thigh gap is giving this advice/info :flowerforyou:

Realistic goals.... Reaching a goal is liberating!

^ Nope I am all in with you!!! Great points. But... Is it strange seeing this coming from someone who actually HAS a thigh gap... Or is it me?

You can add your own workouts in the exercise section - if you search and your activity is not found there is a link to add it to the database at the bottom of that page. - you will have to compile your own calorie burn information. +1 HRM

Have you looked into Strong Lifts 5x5? It's three exercises, three times a week - takes less than 30 minutes (or so) to complete - if you're short on time I would check it out.

You're my hero!!!!

Awesome work!

Ate an entire bag of cheese puffs while simultaneously dipping them in sour cream and salsa (that I def mixed together in one bowl) - family size bag... one sitting. Ate a large pizza, a giant cookie, and a dozen chicken wings... at the same sitting. Double stuffed oreos with nutella spread on them dipped in... ice…

I have 10 (prob more) JM workout DVDs - I really like them/her. I don't watch a lot of TV and the only bits I've seen from BL haven't really been horrible, IMHO.... I like her. Just like most things some videos/programs are better than others.

circuit training general - although the calorie count will probably be WAY off... HRM to be accurate. ETA: When I use MFP entries I only give myself half of the calories they say I burn. ie MFP says 300 calories burned for Circuit training - general, I only accept 150 of those... (Change the calories manually)

Breakfast - cereal, eggs, cin toast, bagel with cream cheese, lara bar AM Snack - Fruit, yogurt Lunch - Sandwich, leftovers, salad PM Snack - Lara bar, fruit, yogurt, seeds/nuts, protein shake Obviously not all in one day those are just samples of what I may have. You can add me as a friend if you'd like my diary is open…

Good point ^ Also, this was my "get off your butt you've been sitting all morning" "workout" LOL - used my lunch break and still had plenty of time for a sammich! :wink: I also do NOT calculate or add in the EPOC/After burn In fact I log my workout on MFP with 1 calorie and use only the calories that are reflected on my BM…

I just used my body media arm band and did the 7 minute workout (app) and I burned 35 calories. Obviously this will vary for everyone and every effort - but just to give you an idea.

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Great Job!

Great job! I wanna be an ant!

AWESOME!!!!