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You should try to drink half your body weight in oz of water each day. For example, I weigh 164 so 82 is half of that. I need to drink 82 oz of water a day which equals about 10 cups of water a day. That will help a lot if you can do it.

Try drinking water with all of your meals instead of drinks like frappachinos and stuff like that. It is way better for you, 0 calories and acts as a natural appetite suppressor. Sometimes we think we're hungry when we are really just thirsty.

You look amazing!! Great great job!!

I've fallen off too but I'm getting back on NOW! The things that motivated me to get back into my routine are 1. My faith 2. My husband 3. The sermon in church today 4. Standing in front of the mirror naked and jumping up and down..that shows all your flaws. It's silly but works for me.

You look great!!!! Keep it up!

I can't really relate since I'm a girl but coming from a girls point of view, when a male friend of mine lost a bunch of weight last summer, he had the same thing happen and was too embarrassed to take his shirt off at the beach. With a little encouragement he finally did and his "moobies" were the last thing we were…

Same here, I'm looking for a good protein shake so any suggestions would be very much appreciated!

Welcome! You will love it here :)

You look amazing!!! What a transformation. How long did it take you? Great job!

You need to change up your routine. When you do the same workouts and work the same muscles over and over again, they get used to it. You have to constantly change your routine. It tricks your body and you will lose more weight and tone up that way. You can still do cardio but you should definitely add some strength…

Yes you can tell the difference!!! You're doing so great, keep it up! You can really tell in your face, midsection and thighs. All over! Great job!

I don't have a child or a good answer except to keep changing your ab routine from day to day. It will challenge your muscles. I quoted this guy because it just made me smile and laugh to myself because it is a guy answering this question and he knows what he's talking about. I agree with him :)

I agree 100% with this. A lot of people just need encouraging words to get motivated. There are people in phenomenal shape who have a down day every once in a while and need to hear something to get them moving. This whole forum is supposed to be about supporting one another. If someone has something negative to say, then…

That's wonderful Way to start if off right!

Welcome Melissa! Good luck on your weight loss journey and trying to conceive. You will be sure to succeed!

Thanks so much for all of your input everyone. I really appreciate it!

That's great! I would love for you to send them to me if you have time!

Thanks, I will look into that. Are whey protein drinks good for you? I always thought they were for men/women who wanted to bulk up?

Thanks so much. This is my husbands 4 tour and 3rd combat deployment. I try not to worry but it is very hard because he was wounded on his first deployment and has a very dangerous job. After this one, he is done for a while though so I'm very thankful for that. Thanks for you input as well. I'll keep that in mind.

Thanks everyone. I do drink a lot of soy milk and I will eat some fish. I like salmon and tuna. I also eat egg whites almost every morning for breakfast and I have Kashi cereal as well. What about peanut butter? I've heard mixed things about that. I don't love it, but if it would be good for me, I will eat it in…

Thanks for the responses everyone! I'm beginning to understand it now.

GET RID OF THEM!!!! It will encourage you more to maintain at least the weight you're at now and continue losing. Great job!!

So happy for you!!!

This is so true. There is so much extra crap added to food these days that half the time there is more of "other stuff" than the actual main ingredient itself. There is so much stuff you have to watch out for. Everyone is better off growing their own food and eating all natural stuff. I'm guilty of eating fast food but…

Thanks for posting!!

What a difference!! SO happy for you!!

Congrats!! You look awesome!

Definitely try to bring fruits/veggies to snack on. You can eat way more of them and it will fill you up better than a snickers bar. I used to have a hard time eating breakfast too but one thing that will help is as soon as you get up drink at least one full cup of water. I usually drink two. After I shower, I am ready to…

I love love love TaeBo with Billy Blanks. The videos are a little more expensive but usually come with bands or some exercise tool to use with it. You get results fast and he's so inspirational. Any age group can do it!!

Welcome and good luck!! :)