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You've found a great place for support & encouragement Chellie! Feel free to add me if you like, I've recently started seeing a personal trainer too. ...Also I couldn't help but notice, is that THE Ruby in your picture? If not it looks a lot like her. I used to watch her show, I can't find it on demand anymore, but she's…

Okay...just so this doesn't sound like the blind leading the blind. I have recently enlisted the help of a certified personal trainer who also helps me with my nutrition. I looked through your diaries and it looks like you don't always have a good balance of your protein & carbs vs fat & calories. This was the breakdown I…

I work third shift 6:30p to 6:30a. We're not always so busy so I troll MFP forums & blogs to pass my time!

Nice! Welcome! If you need any new active friends feel free to add me. I'm down with the support system here, it rocks my socks!

Thanks for the suggestions! EZGruv--I don't intend to just permanently mark myself with someone else's idea of inspiration specifically, I just want to see if there's something I missed that I wouldn't have considered had someone not suggested it.

I loooove using the tinfoil tents to steam cook my fish. preheat to 425 then put the fish filet & a vinegarette or margarine or any other marinade of choice, you only need about 2 tbs, and I also like to cut up some veggies, onions, squash or something and put it in there too, cook it for 15-20 minutes and it's amazing! a…

I didn't have seconds on the dinner I made tonight even though chicken ceasar wraps are like a drug to me, instead I savored the delicious one that I had. Also I did the treadmill for an hour instead of the half hour I had planned on and that my trainer gave me as a minimum.

I remember when I was around 5 or 6 my first stepdad used to make fun of my "bubble-butt" my maiden name has the word a-s-s in it in the middle so he'd repeat that specific syllable/word to remind me I had a big butt. The worst was a hand made sweater my grandfather's wife gave me, it was light green and I remember wearing…

INCREDIBLE! You look fantastic! You've done something amazing with and for yourself, you're doing great! There aren't even enough adjectives to describe how awesome I think you are!

I told my husband I was tracking my food, I told him I was trying to be healthier, and he brought me home Burger King Breakfast....twice. My husband is loving, and supportive, and thinks it's great that I want to lose weight, but having never had weight struggles himself really doesn't get it, not even a little. So I sat…

You'll be great, I've noticed I always eat worse when I don't pack my own food before coming to work, so I feel ya there. Feel free to friend me if you want extra support\1

Good luck! I'd love to be your buddy, feel free to friend me if you like. I noticed your goals too, that's fantastic. I've tried to make only my minigoals first so I don't feel like I've got so far to go, and my plan is to make a new goal each time I achieve the previous one. My ultimate goal is to lose around 130lbs, but…

I know this would be hard, but if there ever is a next time....tell them that if they don't like working out next to others they should perhaps invest in a home gym, or not choose equipment next to the only other patron in the gym. Or ask him if his 'roid dose is making him all ragey.... This too shall pass...if it's…

Aqua Teen Hunger Force, Meatwad gets the Honeys!

Also something to think about if none of the stretching & diet options change the way that your shins feel it could be a result of a foot or tendon issue that a pediatrist could help you with. I get shin splints because of my tendonitis in my feet sometimes. Good luck!

I also work third shift, swing shifts, 6:30p to 6:30 am. I could use some other night shifters for support!

I'd say my fitness pal is all about accountability (tracking your food & whatnot) & support (the whole community of people using the site). It's totally worth it. I'd say let's do this!!!!....is a great mentality to have!

You are not trash. You are doing what you think is best for you, and your brother's friend is an insensitive ignoramous. Remember you are intelligent, and willing to put forth the effort to better your life. This guy obviously has no intentions of ever becoming smarter, and he never will if no one tells him where to stick…

my weight as of weigh day was 298! I'll be back on Shredding schedule in the morning!

You are soo good! I didn't even think about like cool whip as a dessert, but now I'm going to have to buy some for the next time I have a sweet tooth so that way the only sweet thing in the house won't be my husband's full o' fat icecream. Thanks for inspiring me!

I'm so excited, I just completed my day 4 & what a difference! I can now do all the jumping jacks without my tendinitis making my feet feel aflame! Looking forward to day 5!

I forgot to give my starting weight 303.5. Day two has officially kicked my behind. I don't know if I'll be ready to progress to level 2 in ten days, but if not I can do the 30 days on level one. Before this I wasn't working out at all, and I can totally feel it. I also haven't used weights with the workout yet since I…

I am so excited to start this challenge! I'm also in a weight loss challenge at work, & this will most definitely help!

I would totally love to do this with you if you don't mind! I bought the dvd more than a year ago (guilty-face) and it's still in the plastic wrap it came in. I'd love to share the experience with someone. I think it would be very invigorating to workout with a group..but not have to sweat directly in front of them!

I personally have the soda problem too...I drink Pepsi-max now, that stuff is fantastic! It tastes better than diet pepsi(blech) & I'd be willing to say better than regular pepsi. Also a friend of mine drinks the sparkling flavored water & loves that too.

Being skinny is a skill I've never aquired, and I don't believe that I ever will. Just like I can't juggle, walk a tight rope, wear a shoe size less than huge, or ever wear women's gloves. Some people aren't skinny, and some people aren't fat. I'm not entirely impressed with seeing my 300 lb body in the nude, but I'm…