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Forgot to add that this was back in 2010. I am on the depo shot now and everyone I know that is on depo doesnt have a cycle and before I started working our regularly and losing in January I wasnt having a cycle, now I have one (very light) maybe once every 3-4 months...

When I started working out and losing I skipped one cycle. I thought I was pregnant and took a test, it was negative (well took like 5 tests lol) so yes, it is something that happens. You shock your body by changing things up. Its almost the same thing that happens when people are too heavy or too thin, they can stop…

Just realized that premier doesnt come in a powder, only shake or bar form. I buy the snack size shakes and usually do those after the gym, as far as protein powder I was using body fortress but my trainer told me to stay away from that because of the Glutamine. He told me to look for something that has less than 4g of…

Look for Premier Protein. It has a good amount of protein, low carbs, lower calories and very low sugar! When I make mine I use a scoop of chocolate protein powder almond milk, a banana and a little peanut butter and throw it all in the blender. I usually freeze my bananas so that its more like a milk shake consistency.

I started at 223 and lost 10 lbs in my first month. At 5 months in I was down 40 lbs and will be very close to hitting 50 lbs lost when i hit 6 months (i should hit 50 lbs at 6 months but i dont want to jinx myself!)

AWESOME JOB!! Keep up the great work and you will be to goal before you know it!!

I have not been logging food... When I first started I just cut portion sizes and as the time goes on I have started eating healthier foods. Lately I have been trying to stay away from processed foods. I also realized that i do better if I do 3 small meals and 2 snacks during the day rather than just 3 meals. I drink just…

Thanks again everyone! I remember when I first stumbled across MFP in 2010. I would always look thru the success stories and hope that one day I would be able to post in this section! I fell off the wagon a few times and got pregnant had lost some weight and gained it all back.... I decided I wanted to get serious in…

@ Wannabesexymama - I am 5'7", how tall are you?

I was kind of in a crunch for time when I wrote this and forgot to add that along with the 40 lbs down I have also dropped my body fat % by 6.8% and have lost over 30 inches total! I also wanted to say that soo many have said it looks like more than 40 lbs lost, I am fortunate enough to be working with a personal trainer…

I am 5'7" and I have actually been working with a trainer 3 times a week for 45 minutes each session. Some weeks I went an additional day on my own and some weeks I went an additional 2 days on my own. Its been a good bit of cardio and weight training. We have specific days we do things monday is legs, wed upper body,…

Thanks everyone!

I pay monthly and committed to 1 year. I train 3x a week for 45 minutes each session and I pay $355 for the month. The prices for 3x a week 45 minute sessions for a 6 month commitment was $400 a month. Im in Conway/Myrtle Beach SC area.

I weigh every morning for the same reason, mostly to keep on track and i too can tell if i have not had enough water/too much sodium. I only log my weight at the beginning of the month when we have our monthly weigh in at the gym. Unfortunately the scale at the gym needs to be replaced and is always at least 2 lbs heavier…

Make sure you are drinking enough water also. Not saying that alone would be the answer your situation but it will help to to flush any toxins out. I wouldnt get too discouraged, i have a great friend who trains with a trainer 5 days a week and also goes to boot camps as well and she was stuck at 156 for 3 months and she…

I too use an HRM and I also work with a personal trainer. Just because you are resting between sets does not mean that you arent getting a fairly accurate calorie burn during weight lifting. When you are raising your heart rate and then resting your body is still burning a good deal of calories recovering. Fact is, you…

I have been working with a personal trainer since January, I have a friend who also goes to the same personal trainer and in her first month she actually gained 6 lbs BUT lost inches... Make sure you take measurements because you may be losing fat and gaining muscle and it might take a while for the scale to reflect any…

Mine is usually between 185-195 but last week i was seeing like 203-205. I had been sick, not sure if that has anything to do with it or not... Im 195 lbs (started at 223) and have been working out regularly with a trainer 3 days a week and on my own 2 days a week since the beginning of January. I thought it was odd that…

Bump! Gonna have to try this!

If you HRM has a chest strap it will be way more accurate than just the watch type... And I agree Polar is amazing! I always have to remember to check the weight that was input into my HRM everytime I use it because when I forget then my calorie burn isnt as accurate being that the weight wasnt correct.

Working on my pre reqs for nursing, hoping to start the program in January! Feel free to add me!

The month before I got pregnant with my last child I missed my period. I had started dieting and working out about 2 months before that and when i missed that period I thought I was pregnant but all the tests were negative. I thought I had those symptoms but pretty sure my mind was playing tricks on me because i…

YUMMY!!! I am a huge fan of Cream of mushroom soup AND Shirataki noodles. I will definitely have to try this!!

LOVE my Polar FT4!! I think I paid like $80 for it and it comes with a chest strap.

When people ask me how much I want to lose and I tell them I get those comments like omg your going to be skin and bones. But then when I tell them what I weigh they are in disbelief, not sure if they are just acting or if I carry my weight well. I think everyone is right about it being a jealousy thing with most. They…

BUMP!!! Everyone looks amazong!! I hope that my afters look as good as everyone here!

I couldn't have said it better!

Bump!!!!

I think to each his own. Some people it works to pay their dues, it will make them realize that if they do it again they have consequences but at the same time I don't think everyone works like that. Some are able to let it go and get right back on track and do fine where others may spiral out of control. I don't think…

I will send a friend request! Just getting back to the healthy way of living, I got off track for far too long! Im 28 yrs old, starting weight today is 212 and I would love to see 190 or less by the end of May!! Brooke Editing to say that Anyone who wants to add me as a friend is welcome as well!! I can always use more…