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Add me too! Put 30 pounds on this last year. Gotta get it back off!

I love the stuff. I think it's one of those foods that "you get what you pay for". Love Chobani and Fage - plain. I'll add some frozen berries or eat plain. I also mix herbs in it and use it as a dip, spread for sandwiches, etc. Basically, I use it in place of mayo. It's my "go to" protein if I need something in a hurry.…

engineman Thank you for posting that. Sometimes it's easy to forget that stuff. This's can be an extremely lonely journey sometimes and it can be hard to remember that. There are days walking out of the gym, I ask myself "why am I doing this? Is it really worth it?" But it all boils down to this. I'm doing it for me and…

If I remember correctly, MFP spin calories was a little low compared to my HRM. You're right, different variables - how tired I am, did I eat, etc - but sometimes MFP was low almost 200 or so calories.

I pay $18.02 a month, not under a contract. Classes included.

Can I join too?

I love spinning!!!!! Spin is a good fat burning class. As with anything, it's what you make it. What I call a "slack" class (if I'm not feeling well, etc) I burn anywhere between 400 to 450. Normally, it's around 550 to 600. Ease into it. The first few times, I did 30 minutes, then bumped it up to an hour. On days when I'm…

I use a notebook. It's fast. It's easier to look at pastg work outs (flip the page) and see what weight I was using last timel. I can make notes, comments for next time. I tried my iphone, but it just took too long. Using a notebook I can jot it down and move on ot the next exercise.

I'm in! Name: Renee Current weight: ? will weigh before the 1st Goal wieght: 150 Accomplish in 90 days: Consistently log my food and get back to lifting. I have a pair of jeans I bought when I was at my lowest - to get back into those jeans!

Hello!!! I'm from Texas too. What part? You can do this. One day at a time.

I weigh every day. It helps keep me focused. I used to measure, need do to again. Mainly, it's clothes. Specifically at the time a pair of jeans that I paid $100 for. Never in my whole entire life have I paid that much for a pair of jeans!!!!! The 20 pounds I gained back - no way can I get them on. (I have to hid them from…

Directly negative for me? No, but my girls yes. We've had many discussions over the years about how what you see in a magazine, movie or on TV isn't always "real". Positively? Yes. Tosca Reno comes to mind. Don't agree with everything she says, but it's just proof that you can still look good no matter what your age.

Tuesday Cardio - none Strength: barbell deadlift 4 x 8 lying t-bar row 4 x 8 wide grip lat pulldown 3 x 8, 1 x 16 seated cable rows 3 x 8, 1 x 16 straight arm pulldown 4 x 8 reverse flyes 4 x 8 bent over seated rear delt raise 4 x 8 Assessment: Water - good. Food - good. Day 2 with no candy, etc (no added sugar). Back on…

Monday Arms & abs Cardio: none Strength: narrow push-ups 2 x 15 seated tricep press 4 x 8 cable tricep ext 3 x 8 tricep pushdown 3 x 8 skull crusher 3 x 8 close grip barbell bench press 3 x 8 incline dumbbell curl 4 x 8 alternate dumbbell bicep curl 4 x 8 barbell curl 21s 2 x 21 stability ball crunch 3 x 25 reverse crunch…

When I first started losing weight I did - mainly clothes, since that's what was needed. The end reward when I reached goal was a set of Harley Davidson leathers (jacket, vest, chaps). Well, let's just say this was my ex-husbands idea. Needless to say it wasn't what I would have picked. So, now I'm trying to sell the damn…

I've hit a plateau too! In the past I've tried everything - eating less, eating more, eating more carbs, fasting, etc. Sometimes it worked, sometimes it didn't. What I'm trying this time - getting with a trainer. Not so much for working out, but nutrition. I know what I need to do, but having someone else look at it and…

Well, since I'm going back to school to finish my degree - I guess I'll say that. Right now I'm wondering the sanity of that decision!!!! Other than that? This was my first year to play softball (on a team), I don't think I have time for anything else. Other things I'd love to do, but....

TUESDAY Cardio: None Stength: Legs Narrow stance squats narrow stance leg press barbell step-ups walking barbell double lunges single leg barbell squat seated calf raise calf raise in leg press leg ext. Assessment: Water good, food better. Wednesday - OFF Thursday Chest, Abs & Cardio barbell bench press reverse triceps…

Like others I'm also an emotional eater. Stress always makes it harder. For me it's either one extreme or the other - eat too much or not enough. They're both damaging! Depending on the stress there are times that I don't eat hardly anything at all. I still carry on with my regular exercise routine, then I'm exhausted.…

Just get back up and keep on going. When I have a really bad day, I try to remember what it was like when I started. I don't ever want to go back. I get inspirational messages on my phone daily - this one I kept. NEVER stop trying, even when everything seems to be lost. Stand up tall, wipe away your tears and never give up!

Sorry been MIA this weekend. UIL marching band competition, homework, etc. Monday QOTD – Weighing and measuring and logging my food. That was all new to me. I still weigh everything, but logging is still a struggle for me. I do write it down in my daily planner, but don’t always make it to the computer. I don’t eat a lot…

Wow, been Thurs since I posted. Crazy weekend. Friday Cardio: 2.35 miles treadmill Strength: shoulders Saturday - nothing - State UIL marching band competition, so spent all day either in car or sitting in the bleachers. (we didn't make it) Sunday - rest day Monday: Cardio: 2 miles treadmill - down some, my shins were…

Well, this is thought provoking. You're right, you tend to forget why after awhile - let other things get in the way. I have fought my weight all my life. Wasn't too bad when I got married, but over the years - putting other people first. I basically forgot who I was, had low self-esteem, used food to make me feel good.…

Wednesday Cardio: None Strength: Legs leg extensions wide stance barbell squat leg press walking barbell lunge barbell step-ups plie dumbball squat calf press in leg press seated calf raise Assessment: water - good food - good, Didn't get to the gym until 8:45. It was a tough workout - I was tired! Not getting enough sleep…

Tuesday cardio: treadmill 2.35 miles, 30 min, 299 calories Strength: Chest/abs wide push-ups 3 x 15 butterfly 3 x 10 incline dumbbell press 3 x 10 side to side push-ups 3 x 10 toe touchers 3 x 20 crunches 3 x 20 had to skip bench press and roman chair raises - gym was really busy tonight. Got tired of waiting! Assessment:…

Seems like I've been trying to lose weight all my life. What makes it different this time is looking at it as a life style change, not a diet. My goal is to be as healthy, fit and happy as I can be. A life style change is the only way to do that. Finally realizing that has made all the difference. It's not always going to…

I tend to avoid restaurants if possible. The food always seems too salty now. I just don't enjoy it. If I can't avoid it, I get a salad, usually with grilled chicken. It seems to be the least salty. Get-togethers? Usually I bring my own food (enough for everyone) or don't eat. Family get-togethers, my dad always makes sure…

Monday Cardio: treadmill 2.3 miles 276 calories 30 minutes Strength: Back Wide grip overhand pull-ups 3 x 10 bentover barbell row 3 x 8 seated cable row 3 x 8 wide grip lat pulldown 3 x 10 one arm dumbbell row 3 x 8 hammer strenth lat pull down 3 x 10 back extensions 3 x 8 Assessment: Water - good. Food - good, just short.…

I'd have to say Jillian Michaels too. There is so much to here besides just the exercise. Love that she is well rounded. You don't get your head on straight, the weight comes back.

Friday: Cardio - treadmill 2.25 miles - 30 min, 274 calories Strength: Shoulders: upright dumbbell rows standing miliatary press incline bench front raise wide grip barbell rear delt row lateral raise reat delt raise seated barbell military press Saturday Cardio: None Legs: seated leg curl leg extension lunges abductor…