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LMAO keeping it real Amy! I kinda look forward to that too, now that you mention it :tongue:

Not having to wonder whether my wide behind will fit in a chair. It's only ever happened to me a couple times but now I am paranoid in every waiting room, classroom, encounter with lawn chairs, etc lol! And we want to take our kids to Disney but I'm terrified I may not fit on some rides. Also being able to wear a belt.…

I sent you a friend request. I am the same way- I do much better with friends to help motivate and support each other, share ideas and commiserate, lol! My partner is on here as well but she isn't so much involved in the social aspect of MFP. Anyone else looking for friends feel free to send me a request as well. I've got…

Chicken thighs are my #1 favorite food! My favorite way to cook them is kind of an oven fried thing. They have to have the skin on- I like boneless with skin, personally but bone-in work fine too. I put however many thighs or other pieces in a big bowl and stir them with a goya sazon packet, garlic powder, maybe a tsp or 2…

I try to feed the whole family the same stuff- there is no reason we shouldn't all be eating healthy foods or exercising some portion control. In some cases I may just have a smaller portion of something or omit it from my plate. I've found it helps if I plan my food ahead of time in my mind so that if/when I fix my kids…

My cycles average 12-14 days every month and I get the same symptoms you describe. I take an over the counter iron pill pretty much daily (at least 5 times a week, all month long) and it works well for me. Staying hydrated and eating something right when I wake up also makes a big difference. For some reason though, I have…

Good topic, I always think people's coming out stories are interesting. I guess I'm kind of a late bloomer, I just came out last year (I'm 28). I actually was a very curious adolescent and let's just say I had a lot of sleepovers with my *best friends*. Around 16 or 17 I dated a girl secretly and we were doing the whole…

Yah that works both ways lol!

Laughing my butt off! I told my girlfriend sometimes I feel like there is something about gay guys that is attractive to me, but not like in a sexual way. I think you could have a bit of a point though. Something about the androgyny and being able to pull off both masculine and feminine at the same time :)

I'll send you a friend request. I started last year at 292, got down to 258 and then fell off the wagon and gained back to 271-ish. I just restarted this week and so did my partner- feel free to friend request her as well (kayeellis125). I like to stay active here daily as far as updating and commenting, etc.

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I am also looking for active and supportive friends here on mfp- please feel free to send me a friend request! I'm a 28 year old stay at home mom (3 boys- ages 2, 6, 8) and college student. I'm 5'9" and I started last year at 292 lbs, got down to 258, fell off the wagon and gained back up to 271 (current weight) so I'm…

I was doing great last year on mfp (lost 30 lbs) and then I fell off the wagon and gained 10 lbs back. I've been getting ready to start fresh and get back to business with the intention of starting tomorrow but then as I saw the progress of others here on mfp I decided to start today because why not? I have 120 lbs to lose…

In the past I've found it easiest (in terms of guilt) to make sure I put in a good workout and earn some extra calories if I'm having a really hungry/munchy kind of day so I can indulge later. Right now I'm just getting back to mfp after a year away (and 10 lbs gained back) and I know I've gotten into a habit of snacking…

I am also looking for new friends to help with motivation and support. I'm starting fresh here on mfp after falling off the wagon for a while and gaining 10 lbs back. I already sent a few friend requests but anyone else feel free to add me! I am a full time college student and stay at home mom to 3 boys if anyone can…

I'm 5'9" and my ultimate goal is 145 (the middle of the "healthy" bmi range for my height, and also exactly half my starting weight). I have been in the upper 150's-160's at this height and was about a size 10/12 (I am a pear shape...) and medium/large tops (that was also before having babies though). I figure 145 would…

I kept my ex-husband's last name when we divorced and it drives my fiance now crazy. I also told him I want to KEEP my ex's name and hyphenate it with fiance's last name when we get married and that really makes him mad. I can kind of see why he would feel that way but I've explained my reasoning repeatedly and it has…

I am falling behind a bit, I've complete day 7 two days ago and then today I was going to do day 8 (of level 1) but my kids took my dvd out of the player and I can't find it anywhere!!! I did a Leslie Sansone walking workout I found on youtube for today and hopefully in the morning I can find my shred dvd!

I'm just doing the 30 day shred for now- aiming for at least 5 days a week. I have to wait til all my kids are in bed to workout so then I'm limited on time, no gym membership, not going out after dark to walk, etc. I'm interested in those walking dvds- may have to order one. I definitely feel like I could add another 30…

I did day 7 today- finished it earlier but forgot to update here :) Getting anxious to see what level 2 is like- I haven't even watched it yet!

If I miss a day, I just don't count it (like I missed my day 6 workout, so the next day when I did workout was day 6). I want to make sure I get 30 days of this workout in, even if it take me 45 or more total days to get through it, if that makes sense? If you count a rest day as a workout day then you are shorting…

Here's my update for the week: Starting Weight: 277 lbs Current Weight: 274.2 lbs (almost 3lbs loss!!!) Measurements- Starting Current Arm: 17.25 17.5 Waist: 49 48.75 Hips: 54.5 54.5 Thigh: 32.5 32 Neck: 15 14.5 Chest: 43.25 42.5 So I gained a smidgen of an inch on arms but lost a little here and there elsewhere and lost…

Just finished day 6- I had to unexpectedly miss working out yesterday since I'd pulled something in my tush the day before. I could barely walk! Today felt good though and I am really shocked how much better I am able to keep up with the dvd compared to day 1!!

I always like to tell myself at the end that I've worked WAY harder than Jillian since she's just standing there talking and then does like the last 4 reps of every move! I mean, obviously she has worked out way harder in her life than I could ever dream about with that body- but for tonight, I had her beat!!

I have gained almost 2 lbs since I started the program, but I'm hoping it's normal (especially now that I see you guys are experiencing similar gains) and I'm going to keep on working at this. Eventually my body will have to change!

Well I missed the last 2 days (decided to take off tuesday night, and then yesterday I accidentally fell asleep at 7pm and missed my workout- I usually do it after my kids go to bed) BUT since I was 2 days ahead of the challenge start date, now I'm right on track :) I just finished day 5 and also I think I pulled a muscle…

I do the wall push-ups, I feel like it's better to do all the reps that way (and feel some serious burn) than just do one or two girlie push-ups on the floor and then just lay there! Also, for some reason I am always so out of breath and slightly dizzy when it gets to the second set of squat/punching so I end up sitting…

I drink a bottle (16.9 oz, so 2 cups) with each meal, so that's 6 cups right there, then I have 1 during/after my workout if I work out, or in the evening after dinner. So that makes 8 cups. Even if I don't finish the entire bottle with my meal, I just keep it handy and finish it before the next meal.

I just finished day 2! It was rough, but I survived :)

Last night was day 3 for me, technically, and it was much easier- and I am barely sore now. My armpits (like right at the edge of my bra where people get the dreaded armpit pudge) are sore and also my inner thighs.