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Hi! I'm 30 yrs old. I'm 5'3, a size 8 and i weight 182 as of yesterday. My heaviest recorded weight was 278, and i HAD gotten down to 165, but life and old habits crept in and i gained 17 lbs back. I workout 3-5 times a week (more on the 5 side) and have been lifting weights since 2016. I have been a member of mfp for 7…

How exciting sheila!!! Just in time for the heat!

I can gain 10-15 lbs and still fit in the same jeans. Measurements are such a great form of progress check

Thats the only thing ive done positive is kicking *kitten* at the gym. My whole.body HURTS and I've been trying to get back into beast mode, which is hard for me because i had to see my weight lifting ability drastically go down in just a couple of weeks:/

Little bits of food adds up! Even coffee creamer adds up, most is 35 a cal for a tablespoon and a tablespoon really isnt a lot, so its little bits like that, that can really mess up your diet. They say stick to hot sauce and mustard for condiments i stead of mayo or dressing

My normal diet consists of either oatmeal or 3 ingredient pancakes or a smoothie for carbs in the am, then i eat 2 egg and 2-4 egg whites with turkey sausage and spinach, mushroom, basically any veggies i want....then ill have something like a ham and mustard wrap with a greek yogurt, or almonds, or sweet potato fries. For…

I just started truly sticking to the diet plan today. I am very depressed about it haha. Hopefully ill see results in a timely manner that it will be worth it I have been good with the gym for almost a week now, so thats a positive in my favor! I also neex my mouth wired shut:/

Hey everyone and welcome to the group! I keep getting so excited seeing everyones goals, and feeling the motivation vibes i get when i see the success you have been having! And some of the struggles, because then it lets me know im not the ONLY one who is struggling haha. Went to the gym for a good deep stretch and did 30…

Hey manda thats awesome! I myself am trying to keep away from the foods, but found myself eating del taco last night:/. Today is THE day though, I've made it to the gym and did 30 mins on the stair stepper, and I'm going to be off on macros, but healthy choices of food have been made so far today, and planned for later as…

My measurements are late, sorry guys! I had a HORRIBLE first week, we had to put our family dog of 8.5 years down on wednesday and I just was/am devastated!!! ..but I'm here! I'm here! I'm ready for action baby! Weight: 171.8 Chest: 38 Waist: 31 Biceps: 12 Glutes:41 Thighs:24 Hips:38

I measure everything when im behaving. My coffee creamer is only 15 cals per serving, but i would def use more than a tablespoon. Portion size is a big eye opener when you start weighing and measuring

I'll confess I've kind of fallen off track. I've laid on my floor/in my bed and basically have been balling like a baby for 2 days. I had to put my dog down on wednesday and i just feel like my whole world is turned upside down. I've had a rough 9 months, and molly was my only guaranteed happiness. I used to drive out to…

Hey great job!!! I took a personal grieving.hiatus, but I'm back at it baby!!! Im going to get up and make some coffee, water my plants and go to the gym then work. I work at a restaurant and we have soooo many food options and i usually just get a side of chicken and asparagus or blackened salmon and asparagus, so my…

My scale jumps contantly!!! I gain 8lbs ina week, and the next week ill lose 11lbs in a few days. Its terrible!!! Its usually around the time of my period that all that jumpimg goes on

I am a HUGE night time snacker. I usually will have a 100 cal whipped greek yogurt, 150 cal pack choc covered almonds or a fiber one brownie for a bedtime snack. Old habits die hard and i just replaced del taco chili cheese fries and churros for a little snack. I love to eat myself silly and go in a food coma, which is a…

Going by measurements is a great way to go@lapoof, because sometimes the numbers on the scale are just cruel. And 10lbs is a great goal@mila and DEFINITELY doable! Im excited people are joining, it will really help keep me strong since i dont want to let you guys down!

Well i feel honored that you joined. Its great to set short term goals for yourself, especially if you have a LONG ways to go, like i did. I was a "serial starter" on mfp for about 6 years, then i stopped looking at it from a view of entirety and started short-goaling myself to success. Your info was PERFECT. I have 15-20…

Hey guys!!! If you havent yet joined the group, and you dont know how to join, just message me. And def feel free to add me as a friend as well:). It seems like this 12 week challenge came at the right time for a few of us and im so excited to see your guys' progress!!!

These all sound awesome!!! I'm the same way@mady, so I am really trying hard not to turn to food for comfort. I have had a LOT of life stress since about august of last year, and my weight loss has been very dismal since then. I remember getting down to 176 in December, and the lowest I have gotten is 168. My bday is in…

I think thats a great goal! I fixate on the scale too much, which is one of my many flaws. I wpuld love to be in the 150s by the end of this 12 week period...even if its 159.9 haha. And just fuel my body with the proper nutrient rich foods its needs to help push me at the gym. When you eat good you feel good!

Ooops i made it "summer 12 week challenge"...hard to join when i give the wrong name, huh? Hope to see you guys there:)

Thanks guys! I tell everyone, if I can do it ANYONE can do it, honestly. And as cliché as that is, I've been trying to lose weight basically my whole life, you just need that *click* to happen and push through the hard times! Pushing through the hard times is what makes one successful, because its hardly ever easy. You…

Thanks everyone! Like i said, i just know a lot of us go through our pain and issues silently, probably thinking we are the only ones, but i wanted to maybe help someone feel they arent alone in this journey. And i realized i put Dec 16th as her death, but it was Nov 16th haha. Thats how functioning my brain has been…

I had my gallbladder taken out about 3 years ago, and i now have IBS, and almost everyone i know that doesnt have a gallbladder has ibs symptoms. I also get hung over super easy now. I still eat icecream or red meat....some things are just worth a little discomfort haha

Im transitioning to vegan...so if you want to be friends, dont judge that i eat meat or milk products. Im slowly replacing the items (chickpea tacos, almond milk creamer, vegan butter). I get a lot of inspiration from what i eat in a day videos on youtube that i sometimes share my experiences about:)

i'm 5'3 and I weigh 218 lbs. I wear a size 16, but the waist band is a little loose right now :p

I'm halfway there if you want to add me. ive lost 60 total so far:)

Feel free to add me, ive lost almost 60 so far, and have another 60 to go!

I'm 248 lbs and I go in the weight room, and not one person has ever looked at me weird. The only thing is at my new gym I'm usually the ONLY female in the weight room....but you know what, being concerned about awkward looks or stares will only keep you from your dream body. If anyone does look at you weird, if you…

See this is why I needed y'all....these are some great ideas