emilymonnig

I'm 5'5 and 1/2, but I usually round down to 5'5. I'm between 125-130 most of the time. B: 34" W: 22" H: UGH!!! 37-38" (This is OBVIOUSLY my problem area!) I'm not too hung up on a scale number, but I would like to go down one pants size and up one shirt size to meet in the middle at a 4!

5-7 but I'm on the short side. Inches definitely matter more for me too. I was 122 and a 6 last fall; now I'm 132 and a 6 with slightly smaller measurements. If you're adding muscle, you will eventually go down in size but your weight might be the same or more.

There are a number of different types of yoga, and some people really like one type yet loathe another. I'd agree with the poster who suggested that you try another instructor or class. If you are in decent shape already, you could try a flow or vinyasa class that's mixed level, because mixed level classes allow the more…

I so feel your pain!!! I'm from the deep South originally and still live here. I can do without the really sugary stuff as long as I avoid it - if I have any, it turns into an avalanche! However, I really hate bland food and have to have at least one semi-enjoyable meal a day if I'm going to stick with a diet. Honestly, I…

Someone recently directed me to the Scooby's Workshop Calorie Calculator (just google it!) - I had been eating 1000 cal a day, and this week (after reading on that website and doing the calculator) I moved my calories up to 1600 AND lost weight AND felt better! Worth googling for sure!

There is more than one kind of yoga, and I've found that "yin yoga" focuses on flexibility rather than repeating flows. There is an incredibly flexible yoga girl who is kind enough to post videos on YouTube - her name is Jordan and her YouTube thing is Yogitoes123. I use a Grishko extension band rather than a cloth yoga…

Congrats!!! I too struggle to "not hate" running, so I can understand what you mean. You look fantastic!!

I'm a pear! A ridiculously bottom-heavy one too! B: 35" W: 24" H: 39" 5'5"

Hola! Height: 5'5 Current weight: 129 Highest Weight: 135 Lowest weight: 105-ish during graduate and law school Goal weight: I am more interested in getting back into a size 4/27 than the number on the scale. I set my "goal" weight at 118, since I'm pretty sure most of my 4's would fit if I could knock off 10-12 lbs. I'm…

I just started using EAS Lean and it tastes great!

I teach horseback riding lessons a few times a week, and a new rider - an eight year old boy - came for his first lesson and was possibly the most terrified kid I have ever tried to teach. Even just walking with me right by his side, he kept saying over and over "I am so scared, I am so scared, I am so scared." I told him…

I'm on a low carb diet (I have a really slow metabolism and possibly the most sedentary job EVER), so I generally don't go over 25g of sugar. I thought it would be harder, but since I've stopped eating so much sugar - and believe me, I was eating as much sugar as I could squeeze into my calories - I've stopped being SO…

I for one would be ecstatic if my back looked like that!

I am not a morning person and also dislike most breakfast foods, but I've started drinking EAS Advantage Carb Control shakes (only 100 caloires but 17g protein) on the way to work, and I've found that I'm nowhere near as hungry as I'd been not eating or just drinking tea in the morning.

I am usually running too far behind in the morning to pack a lunch, but McDonald's actually has a decent Southwest salad that has less than 400 calories if you get it with grilled rather than fried chicken.

I feel your pain and wish I had a success story to share...I've been busting my butt and eating 1200/cal/day for six weeks and have lost ZERO weight. Putting a lot of time and effort into something and not seeing results is super frustrating, but nothing is accomplished by giving up. If I make positive PERMANENT changes, I…

I think it looks lovely! You really don't need Spanx, but you can avoid the dreaded pantyline issue with Spanx, and they do provide some control. Target carries a less expensive version that is quite a bit more comfortable :)

This probably sounds random, but do you have a pet? Sometimes having something that loves you unconditionally (ok, well you have thumbs and it probably doesn't, but still!) can create an opportunity for you to start feeling better about yourself. While no one is perfect, your critter will think you hung the moon, even if…

Crazy expensive wedding dress = too small. EEEEKKK!

Hi Mouse! I am in exactly the same boat! I'm working out hard 4-5 days a week, and after 6 weeks of that level of exercise and only eating 1000-1200 calories per day, I haven't lost ANY weight! Please share your secret if you find something that does work!

I've been taking it for about 3 weeks...no weight loss yet, and that's WITH diet and exercise. Better luck to you!

Hi Sherry! I'm in Chattanooga!