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Right... I am not looking to spot reduce, I am looking for ways to tone it. The problem is, I am losing the weight, but that area seems to sag... I want to define it. I don't think that doing the Tricep exercises is enough. The rest of my arm is gaining definition, and then I have this....

I eat what I want, I just eat in moderation. Super carby foods like Pizza, pasta, burgers, I have one meal a week. Its kinda like having something to look forward to after I have busted my hump all week. If I eat something more carby or fatty than what my diet usually allows (birthday cake, family bbq's ect) I just work…

I am a habitual weigher.. I will weigh sometimes a couple times a day...not because I am obsessed over what the scale says, but because I find the human body very fascinating, and I like to see t just how much I fluctuate (weird I know!). As far as what counts: I always weigh in the morning after I go to the bathroom right…

Honey...don't base your accomplishments (or down play them) on what someone else can do... Even at my most fit (160 pounds) I could not run a 10 minute mile. You will get better as your endurance increases. I think it's absolutely amazing that someone who is 306 pounds can run that far that fast!

I was thinking the same thing... Hell, if I lost 6 pounds in 10 days I would be doing the happy dance! The average realistic weight loss goal is 1-2 pounds a week. It will come off but expect a slow down when your body actually starts burning fat and not losing water.

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I am fighting the same issue. I gained 6 pounds over the weekend. TOM does not help to the bloat either. I have been drinking a ton of water (which i do anyways) and just watching my salt intake. I heard that Magnesium and potassium help with maintaining water weight as well. Most of the time it is out of our control and…

I have a 10 hour day desk job and I do one of 2 things... I stand most of the day by making a makeshift stand up workstation. This help me stay moving all day because I am either marching in place, rocking from one foot to the other, or doing leg lifts. When I want to sit, I use a yoga ball. I am always either bouncing on…

My boyfriend is a super sweaty person. He and I will do the same workout, same intensity, and he walks out of the gym completely drenched, while I have to wear a polyurethane waist wrap, and 3 layers of sweats to break a mild sweat. I drink on average a gallon and a half of water minimum daily...Although I am not a heavy…

I think once you start losing weight, your self esteem starts to sky rocket. We don't really know how much negativity we carry around with us until people start to notice. I think the weight coming off gets attention, but attitude and feeling like you are on top of the world gets even more :)

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my addiction was BEER...and LOTS of it! I was not in denial as far as how many calories I was consuming..I knew!! I figure, for 1 light beer (bud Light) its 110 calories a 12 can. You multiply that by about 15...and Voila!! You have a whopping 1650 calories in barley pop that went right to my *kitten* and thighs! That…

I was in the same boat, except my nemesis was BEER...Oh how I love Beer. I decided in July that I was sick of looking like crap and feeling like crap. I am a beautiful woman and I need to take pride in my appearance and not make excuses for being a chub! So I got it in my head that I AM GOING TO DO THIS.... the more I…

I see nothing wrong with running on a treadmill... who cares how you get your running in, as long as you are doing it! For me, I don't run outside unless I am on a rubberized track because it is really hard on my joints. Running period is hard on your joints, But the treadmill seems to help cushion the blow a little. I…

I go with my BF also and I lift just like he does. Sometimes it can be intimidating at first, but watch what he is doing, and mimic it using smaller weights. Its amazing how much girls can lift. We are not the delicate flowers that society has us made out to be. You are doing yourself a HUGE disservice by not lifting with…

I am game.. I don't work my core near enough

Sunday: Back, Bi's, and shoulders, 60 minutes cardio Monday: 30-60 minutes cardio Tuesday: Legs and 20 minutes cardio Wednesday: 30-60 minutes cardio Thursday: Chest and Tri's 20 minute cardio Friday: 30-60 minutes cardio Saturday: Rest

I have Friday "Free day" by that I mean, I eat some stuff that I normally do not eat during the week. Like most here, I tend to go over a little on my calories on the weekend (Friday and Saturday) due to family gatherings ect... I still watch what I eat to some extent.,..for instance, I will not sit down and eat a tall…

I am a HUGE Buckle fanatic! So, when I get down to my ideal goal, I am going to Buckle on a shopping spree....OK, a very small shopping spree, because as most people know..THEY ARE SUPER EXPENSIVE. But I have my eye on 2 pairs of darling Rock Revivals!!!

I plan in advance. I print it off and highlight it as I go. If I have extra calories to spare, I treat myself to something small, but realization is, I usually don't. This shows me my calories in advance so that I don't overeat.

I do interval running. I use the 20 minute Body for Life method, but I have tweaked it to push me. My example is as follows: First 2 minutes walk @ 3.0 1 minute walk 3.5 1 minute jog 5.0 1 minute run 5.5 1 minute run 6.0 1 minute walk 3.5 1 minute jog 5.0 1 minute run 5.5 1 minute run 6.0 1 minute walk 3.5 1 minute jog 5.0…

Feel free to add me. I would love to help motivate you...and visa-versa :)

I do the same thing. I weigh every morning without clothes right after going to the bathroom. I do this for a number of reasons. First, I want to see a trend. Second, it helps me gauge whether or not I will hit my goal and whether I need to do more or less to achieve said goals. Weighing in the morning is the most accurate…

GOOD CARBS: oatmeal, grains, flax seed, rice, veggies, fruits BAD CARBS: most breads, pasta, sugar, soda, refined foods. This might help a little http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/list-good-carbs-bad-carbs-6520.html

I have a desk job too... You can elevate your keyboard and mouse and stand for most of the day (I do this and it helps) also, take a few minutes to walk around. I also sit on a yoga ball instead of a chair when I do sit at my desk. I can't sit still on it, I either want to roll on it or bounce...either one burns more…

I lift, you can add me :)

My boyfriend makes me this drink that I LOVE! Its 1 OZ Cucumber Vodka and 5 OZ fresh Watermelon juice. You can add a half teaspoon of honey if you want it sweeter...I LOVE THESE!!! I will also use True Citrus (its all natural powder mix that is kinda like Crystal Lite but has Stevia in it instead of Aspartame) that comes…

I keep my diet right between 1200 to 1400 calories a day. I don't want to go below that. People at work are always bringing in donuts and cakes to share...that is so hard for me, so I keep my drawer stocked with Tuna, nuts, protein bars and turkey jerky. When a craving hits, I utilize what I have in my drawer instead of…

Congratulations on your AMAZING transformation!!! You have worked hard and it shows!

Start weight: 187.8 Goal Weight: 165 Lbs to Lose: 22 08/01: 192 09/05: 10/03: 11/07: 12/05: 12/26:<<<GOAL WEIGHT>>>