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I have to say AWESOME! AWESOME! AWESOME! You are doing a terrific job! I started on 8/8/12 and I weighed yesterday at my doctor's office and I'm down 26 pounds. YIPPIE! I weighed 262 and I'm 5'7" tall. I now weigh 236 pounds. My doctor, a true medical professional was thrilled with my success thus far...I will say that…

Thx for the advice. I do love the way I feel stress free after a good burn on the treadmill. My hair is soaked underneath and psychologically I just feel like I did some good when I get hot and sweaty. I crave it! I'll have to try those weights- besides- who doesn't like to look good naked...HAHA

I was always under the assumption that you had to get your heart rate up to burn the fat, by doing the cardio. I will definitely start the weights too!

THX determinednoob. I appreciate it! I'm going to read that post later when I get home. I also forgot to mention that just in my 26 pound weight loss, I have been able to stop taking high blood pressure medication now for three weeks. That was my main goal. YIPPIE!

I have been trying to do as much cardio as possible because I have a lot of weight to lose. I hit the treadmill for 45 minutes to 60 minutes on3.5 to 3.7 speed each time- three to five days a week. I haven't been doing any weights at all and I need to tone up. I'm 43 years old and I know my body doesn't have the elasticity…

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I have a few favorites and here they are. Nicki Minaj is my absolute favorite. I listen to these on the treadmill and they get me through what can be a boring workout. Good music makes me work harder and is essential to a good workout. I hope these help...I like hip hop music. Some of these were already downloaded on my…

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As you reach middle age, you will become more confident and comfortable with your image. I love that about being a 43 year old woman. Your focus changes from being skinny and pretty to being healthy and the best that you can personally be with what God has given you to work with. I'm more focused on intellect and…

I eat usually less than 1360 per day. I exercise three to five times a week on the treadmill for 45 minutes to an hour. I started on 8/8 at 262 pounds and am now at 239. I was down to 236 a couple of weeks ago and went up a couple of pounds and I keep plateauing. I'm not giving up though. I don't take bp medicine anymore…

I'm at a plateau and even sometimes gaining a few pounds and I do get frustrated. I won't quit, but when I go from no exercise to three to five days a week of burning up the treadmill for three to five hours/week, no sugar hardly, low sodium, no junk foods hardly, no soft drinks- it does get aggravating at times. It is…

Yep! Me too!

I think when you get your hair cut, it falls to the floor and gets swept into the trash. I'm waiting to have some really thick fat hair. HAHA

WOW! Look at you, Ms. Beautiful! What an accomplishment! You inspire me!

YOU CAN DO THIS GIRLIE! I have lost 26 pounds since 8/8. My inspirations in this journey are- I don't have to shop in the PLUS size section anymore AND I no longer take blood pressure meds as of two weeks ago. YIPPIE! It also increases sex drive, makes you feel more attractive and therefore you are more confident...There…

I started this lifestyle change on 8/8/12 at 262 pounds. I now weigh 236. I am 43 years old and had high blood pressure, prior to losing this weight. I no longer take bp medication. YIPPIE! I have a long way to go and I still have some bad days where I could eat everything. I treat myself to whatever I want every couple of…

Don't be discouraged...My day was yesterday- the worst day since I started this lifestyle change on 8/8/12. I was craving oreo's, a cheeseburger and fries so bad but I didn't give in. I did eat way too many cashews and was over my calories for the day and I didn't work out. Today I feel much better- no cravings. Thank God!…

There are some people, actually quite a lot that have no tact and people who make senseless comments like this obviously have none. What? Your face is actually pretty compared to what? I have heard this said before and it's just plain dumb... Have you ever seen someone so beautiful and the second they open their mouth,…

I'm 43 years old and I started changing my eating habits on 8/8/2012. I started at 262 pounds- a tight jean size 18 and I'm 5'8" tall- had high blood pressure- desk job and no exercise. I am around 236 pounds now, almost a month and a half later- down 26 pounds- tight jean size 12- no more blood pressure medicine. My bp…

Well look at you Ms. Thang! You look awesome! GOOD JOB! Success stories like yours are what keep me going!

I usually don't get home from work until 6:30 or 7:00 then hit the gym for an hour. I have no choice but to eat late dinners. We won't eat sometimes until almost 9:00. I don't like it, but that's just how it is. What I do try to do is make stuff that doesn't have many calories. Example: a chicken breast, grilled veggies, a…

I hate it when no hot men are in front of me lifting weights. A little eye candy never hurts. Today there were none. Bummer...I made it through somehow though. :sad:

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You look great! It's good to know that my eyes won't cross when I lose my weight. HAHA Love your sense of humor!

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nice abs

I'm having the same issue. It's the belly that drives me nuts. I figured if I lose enough, I may treat myself to a little lipo and maybe a tummy tuck. The truth is I've had two babies and I'm 43 so it's not ever going back to the way it was before my kids were born. I would almost be close to ok with my weight if a lot of…

It's easy to get discouraged when you're a larger size like we are. I'm like you- have it around the mid section. I know I will never be tiny and frankly I don't want to. I have always thought women should have curves. Look at all of the iconic old Hollywood sex symbols- they had curves. (Jane Mansfield, Marilyn Monroe) My…

I usually buy organic green tea with no caffeine. I also drink Yogi brand tea. They have ones for energy, immune system, etc..They're totally organic. I like the immune system one with Echinacea. It's got a good taste to it. I don't put any sugar or anything in it. It's something you have to remember that it's supposed to…

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