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I totally understand the idea behind this gym, as well as other gyms like it (ex. Planet Fitness). However, the fact that you have to be at least 50 lbs overweight to workout there is troubling. That means that once you are at 49 lbs overweight, they essentially tell you to get lost and find another gym. No matter where…

My exercise relationship is like any normal human relationship. Some days, I pretty much jump out of bed, ready to throwdown at the gym. Other days I want to avoid the gym like the plague (usually on ab days) . Working out is up and down, but once you get into the habit, you feel the NEED to workout, despite how you feel…

Yoga mat Balance Ball (for development of chiseled abs) Almost got a fitbit one, but family couldnt figure out which one I wanted. Tis ok. After christmas sales are on :happy:

Yes. I regret nothing. :drinker:

Katy Perry's new album. Craaaaap.

I hope to buy myself a fitbit one after Christmas when everything goes on sale. :)

Lemons

I tend to burn more calories on the elliptical myself. But I would definitely try out each machine before buying it. There are days when I can sit on the elliptical for 45 mins, and there are days when I prefer the treadmill

Pasta threw me for a loop. I used to eat a plate of pasta with all the fixings. When I started dieting, I saw the calorie count and now I don't eat a lot of pasta.

Also Scandal. Always Scandal.

Been watching Arrested Development on Netflix for the last week and a half. I can't stop.

Make myself happy. That includes working out to make myself feel better about me.

I can be your friend! I have 20 lbs to lose as well, with a loose goal of June 2014.

I ate so many calories today. I'm too far gone.

I'll go after this episode of Arrested Development....

BMI is just a general measurement. It isn't for everyone. I am 5'5" as well and I'm trying to get to the high end of our BMI spectrum (155 lbs), because I have naturally large thighs and a big butt. lol. Do what you can do. If you feel great when you hit 180 lbs, then stay there. Right now, you should be worried about…

Starting out always sucks. Your body is fighting you because it isn't used to being strained like this. However, it will get easier. Having a friend huffing and puffing next to you helps too, because you can motivate one another when someone wants to quit. Find an activity you enjoy, such as walking, Zumba (really fun!),…

http://www.nowloss.com/how-to-get-motivation-to-lose-weight.htm

Didn't get to workout today unfortunately :( Yesterday I did 20 mins on elliptical, then Barbell side squat 3X15 Dumbell deadlift 3X15 Leg press 3X15 Plie dumbell squat 3X15 Calf raises 3X20

The only time I have told this to someone was when my female cousin lost 30 lbs. She went from 130 to a very slim 100 lbs. She now looks cute as a button, but tiny enough to blow away in a strong wind!

I'm not a nutrition guru, but you might need to actually eat MORE. The least amount of calories a woman should consume a day is 1200, and if you are burning between 300 - 600 calories with insanity (which is totally possible), then that means you are only getting 900 - 1200 actual calories in your body a day. Your body…

Use a pedometer. They definitely give you a realistic view of how much you actually walk a day. You don't have to buy something too fancy. Just get something that will be accurate enough to track what you walk and help motivate you to try to walk more a day. I use the OMRON brand. It is like $15 on ebay.

Hello, my name is Lauren and I will be losing 20 lbs. My workout includes both cardio and weights, although I definitely like weights more than cardio. My biggest challenge is eating right, not snacking when I'm bored (big problem) and staying away from sweets. I feel like I can lose 20 lbs by March if I really work hard,…

By the end of 2014, I will lose 20 lbs at the least.

You can add me. I stalled on my weight loss and I am interested in getting back on track. :)