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1) Eat a balanced, healthy diet!! 2) Exercise at least 30 minutes a day 5 days a week. (Two days includes strength training/ weights/ resistance, several days include cardio. At least two of your cardio sessions include HIIT or interval work. Push yourself each workout past your comfort zone.)

A bowl of ice cream from time to time is OK. Don't feel guilty, just own it. Now, make sure you drink all your water to help keep your body flushed, and not retain water from the extra sugar/ sodium. And over the next day or so, burn an extra couple hundred calories if you feel you need to - add an extra half mile to your…

I am just under 5'2". When I started, it was a tough walk at 3.0 for me. Now, my walk is regularly about 3.7. 4.0 used to be a run, now it is a walk/ jog. When I do jog sprints now, if it is for a longer period it is in the 4.3 range, sprints in the 4.7 - 5.0 range. One of my long term fitness goals is to average better…

84 lbs since December 15, 2011. Approximately 65 lbs to go until I stop looking at the weight and focus solely on body fat % and fitness goals. Firm believer in 'There is no finish Line'!!

Beef Pho!!! So yummy!!!!

It is definitely a mental game. That is the much harder part. I have had weight issues my whole adult life. This is my third major effort at tackling my weight problem. The first attempt was with a low carb/ Atkins approach. It worked well until I let some family/ life crap derail me. I lost 80 lbs in 4 months (285 - 205).…

If you are out and about, and didn't prepare something to take with - I do like the Subway Chopped Salads. They aren't perfect by any means, but a decent option if you find yourself needing something fast. If you have kids and still take them to McDonald's, the Southwest Grilled Chicken Salad isn't too bad. 390 calories…

turkey and bean chili. I did a very tasty dip with low fat cottage cheese, greek yogurt, and lipton onion soup mix.

I am a Mom of three very active boys ages 11 - 15. In some ways it was definitely harder when they were small, because I can go for a walk or a run, and leave them at home. I also can have them come with and workout, too. But, my schedule wasn't as full then as it is now. I am very involved with their sports teams (team…

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squats and crunches while watching tv. If your shoulder can handle it, round them out with push-ups.

Your diary isn't open, so we can't offer advice from that. I know many say it is enough to stay in your calories. But for those of us who have had significant weight issues, we must eat very 'clean'. Any alcohol will stall me, even if I am staying in calories and getting exercise. Mix up your exercise, too. Our bodies can…

I will log, and estimate as best I can. I will also be working my fanny off today, tomorrow, Friday, and Saturday - to make sure I burn those additional calories this week.

Due to very busy family schedule, and working full-time - I go during my lunch hour. For my gym, I find it is a great time, because it isn't very crowded. Those in great shape are very nice and helpful. Most everyone at that time is either (significantly) older, or like me working on getting into shape. i don't feel…

I was having a very bad time with snoring and sleep apnea at my heaviest. My doctor said it was because of the size of my neck. He wanted me to go for a sleep study, but I chose to wait and see what weight loss would help with. My husband says now that I don't snore at all (of course unless I am congested with a cold or…

I am almost at my one year mark - December 15. Yes, I am very glad that I started a year ago... and wish I had done it before. Now, my Christmas present to myself is to push to get another 13 lbs off (yes, aggressive... but doable) - and be under 200 for the first time in 20 years!!

What you have is definitely good enough to start. I have a trainer who pushes me harder than I seem.to be able to push myself. Each session I have a set of 3 to 5 exercises and use enough weight to do 12 to 15 reps. I do 'full body' work by incorporating a lot of lunges and squats. If you really have no idea on starting, I…

I use almonds as a snack. An apple with peanutbutter after a workout is a great snack, or on toast or celery. I can't see your diary, so don't know what it says your daily calories should be, or what you are eating. Someone suggested dark chocolate. It is a great thing to keep on hand, too. I find I can eat that, it…

This is the BEST!! Great planning, and appropriate sneakiness. He will be very surprised, and incredibly appreciative.

When I first started, I used solely the MFP calories for the activities I was doing. I was (am) significantly overweight, and was losing very well going with their calories burned. I did get to where things slowed down a lot, and I do think the MFP calories burned were high. I bought a Polar Heart Rate Monitor. I think the…

That is awesome!! You look great!!!

I find that the day after an intense lifting day, especially if my legs are sore - the scale says I am a pound to two pounds up. It is the water the muscles use to build and repair. Give yourself more time, and only use the scale as a general 'trend' guide.

I've been telling my kids for years they can't have an XBOX (because they have a Wii, PS2/ PS3 and Nintendo DS). I really want the XBOX now, because I am interested in the new Nike+ Kinect program. My draw back is I am very self conscious and don't use the Wii fit stuff as it is, so concerned if I would actually use the…

Thank you! I do love the overall support we all give each other on this site. It definitely helps.

I, and MANY others like you and me have been there. You are not alone. This is my third (and final) major effort at weight loss. I say final, because something is a bit different this time. It is all about overall health for me. The weight loss thing... you CAN and WILL do it. Try not to focus on the loose skin. There are…

Thank you! I did just finish a 5.8 mile walk with my fastest pace yet. Yeah!! Good luck to you. -kathy

For me, it would depend on what exactly he posted. For the most part, a general post of 'you look great', or even 'you look hot' would not bother me at all - especially if the person did.

First - as a former Little League All Star (I caught for the better part of 15 seasons from age 5 to 22), and second as a parent of 4 active boys - let me Thank You from the bottom of my heart for all your time, energy, coaching, and teaching sportsmanship, respect of others, and mostly self-respect for our youth. Not…

Definitely my stomach!! Also, my tricep area.

Congrats on the great work!! Keep all your fitness goals in mind, and add new fitness goals to strive for. It isn't all about the number on the scale, that is just a good guide to get us there. We do have to maintain a healthy lifestyle - that includes healthy eating habits, and regular physical activity. Don't stop…