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  • I started out doing aqua aerobics b/c my knees were so bad and it was difficult to do much more than that. Aqua aerobics provided both good cardio and toning for me. After about 4 months of aqua and losing a good amount of weight I wanted to up the intensity and was able to add Zumba. After a few months of that I started…
    in Advise of exercise for someone 100lbs overweight Comment by ajominy June 2013
  • I too allow myself to eat the things I like (cake, cookies, pizza, pasta, wings, etc. ) but just not all the time. It's called LIFE. Those foods are going to be around and you will be exposed to them. Enjoy them from time to time but don't let it throw you off. I've found, from past experiences, that the more I deny myself…
    in Anybody still eat cupcakes? Comment by ajominy June 2013
  • Thanks!! :)
    in carbs and protein advice Comment by ajominy June 2013
  • That is incredible! I actually did that a few weeks ago w/ a pair of old capri pants. I actually fit into 1 leg and put my 5 yr old nephew in the other leg. It was a fantastic feeling. I plan on taking a picture soon. I have gone from a size 30 pants to a 14. Keep it up! You look great!!
    in So glad I kept this skirt :) Comment by ajominy June 2013
  • how do you change your breakdown so that your % of carbs, fats protein are different?
    in carbs and protein advice Comment by ajominy June 2013
  • First off….CONGRATS on making this commitment and life change!!!! I’m not a single mom but I am 33 yo and will be 34 next month. I started MFP on July 2, 2012 and have lost 122 lbs since then. Ideally I would like to lose 166 lbs but I want to make sure that I get to a point that is sustainable. I am happy where I am at no…
    in Need Support Comment by ajominy June 2013
  • Bravo and major props to you!!!! I too have not given up some of the foods I love, it's all about moderation and exercise. I work out hard so that I can enjoy those foods sometimes. It keeps me going! Keep up the amazing work!!!
    in What I ate while losing the FIRST 150 pounds Comment by ajominy June 2013
  • i would buy clothes, shoes and jewelry as rewards. I rewarded myself, and brought my sister along, for a full out spa day for the 100 lb goal. I wanted a big reward, one that i would work towards and feel a sense of accomplishment and reward when i got to it. I had never had a spa day before and it was fantastic!! My…
    in How do you reward yourself ? Comment by ajominy June 2013
  • i purchased the polar ft60 and love it. but as @jacksonpt said, there is no way to guarantee complete accuracy. i have heard good things about polar and garmin. i know that w/ my heart rate monitor it is still an estimate but it is a better estimate than mfp or the heart rate monitors on the machines at the gym.…
    in Eating back exercised calories VS not: Which worked for you? Comment by ajominy June 2013
  • @ Smithkulaga - congratulations on your accomplishments so far!!! When I first started out I was doing aqua aerobics and estimated that I was burning about 300 - 400 calories a class. After several months of aqua aerobics, I was able to do more and started doing 2 classes in a row a few times a week which was aqua aerobics…
    in Eating back exercised calories VS not: Which worked for you? Comment by ajominy June 2013
  • I do both, eat and not eat. I typically work out 6 days a week and burn 800 - 1100 calories a work out doing spinning and weights. MFP has my calorie goal at 1220 a day. My trainer has told me that I need to consume about 1400 calories a day b/c I am so active. She said that my body need the extra fuel (calories) b/c I am…
    in Eating back exercised calories VS not: Which worked for you? Comment by ajominy June 2013
  • 33 year old here. getting back in shape like when i was 20 something. feel free to add me. :)
    in Where are the 30 somethings? Comment by ajominy June 2013
  • thanks for sharing!
    in In Place of a Road Map: Short N' Sweet Comment by ajominy May 2013
  • Hi everyone! I joined MFP in July 2012 and to date have lost 121 lbs. I knew I had a lot to lose but never thought I could lose as much as I have. I am here to support all of you and let you know that you can do it. I used to be very active and in the last 7 yrs did nothing and gained a lot of weight. Due to the excessive…
    in 100-120lbs to lose...anyone else out there? Comment by ajominy May 2013
  • I started my weight loss journey on July 2, 2012 and it is still a work in progress. As of today I am down 116.6 lbs and still going. This is from when I first started until today. This is from August 2012 after I was down 30 lbs till March 31, 2012 which was 106 lbs down.
    in We love them! Progress Pictures Please! Comment by ajominy May 2013
  • How do you get your pictures side by side?
    in We love them! Progress Pictures Please! Comment by ajominy May 2013
  • Everyone looks AMAZING!!! What great inspiration!
    in We love them! Progress Pictures Please! Comment by ajominy May 2013
  • Thank you so much!! You look great too!
    in face comparison... beginning and now... Post yours.... Comment by ajominy May 2013
  • Started July 2, 2012 and down 116.6lbs currently and still going. [img]http://i1318.photobucket.com/albums/t653/ajominy/Weight Loss Journey/1e002526-bc0c-429e-8ffb-875ae08874f8_zps6a608112.jpg[/img] [img]http://i1318.photobucket.com/albums/t653/ajominy/Weight Loss…
    in face comparison... beginning and now... Post yours.... Comment by ajominy May 2013
  • I was addicted to mountain dew and soda as well. I used crystal light to wean myself off of it as well as Crystal Bay. Crystal Light wasn't enough b/c I really missed that carbonation. I am extremely picky and I can't stand seltzer water and dislike most flavored waters. I was introduced to Crystal Bay and now drink that…
    in I HATE water Comment by ajominy July 2012
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