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I've been working out in a friend's garage instead of a gym for two years now. The gym is not the magic trick to exercise - finding a workout that you'll do consistently is.

If you do notice that you're putting on more muscle than you'd like, it would be easy for you to back off lifting weights and decrease some musculature. Muscle gain isn't permanent, it's reversible. That being said, I've noticed, in my own body, that my hate of my arms has dissipated since I've started lifting heavy and…

I drink when I think I'm hungry. Water, tea, and coffee keep me from snacking too much.

My problem has always been overeating, even with healthy food. I've learned, over and over again, that even eating too much veggies, meat, and nuts will result in weight gain on the scale. I'm scaling back my portions, which is really difficult. Resisting junk food isn't that hard for me, everyone has their own demons to…

I wish I could exercise first thing in the morning. I have to be at work at 6am, and I'm just not getting up any earlier to workout. So, I adjust to after work exercise. On the weekends, I'm out the door for a run or yoga class before breakfast.

3x5 at 85lbs. I've been lifting for three months.

5'5 153 pounds. 36 - 29 - 37 I'm amazed that my measurements are the same as those of women that are twenty pounds lighter than me.

I wish it would happen by accident. I've been lifting heavy for several months, and there's definitely more muscular definition (which is something I want) but it certainly happened after months of hard work on my part.

I'm 154 now, aiming for 140-145. I am losing .5 a week on 1500 calories a day, with eating back my exercise calories. My diary is open. I lift three days a week, and run four days. (Some doubled up, I take two rest days) My main goal is to build muscle while losing fat.

I like honey and bananas.

Bacon. I actually prefer other nut butters to peanut butter. Almond butter and sunflower butter own my soul.

Started the program in February of this year; ran a half marathon this past weekend. Be warned - running is addictive.

I'm about six pounds away from normal now - and I'm adjusting my caloric intake to focus on strength training and muscle gain rather than weight loss. I've never been much below 150, and I'm 5'5.

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It's between C and D, depending on my exercise for the day. I used to eat less than 100 grams, but then I increased my running mileage - and now have increased calories in general. I try to make sure I get 100 grams of protein each day before I start stuffing my face with carbs.

I've always engaged my core. In fact, I do very little isolated core exercises, and have a strong core due to squats, deadlifts, and other compound movements.

I've had pretty great success with doing 3 sets of 5. I warm up with lighter weights before starting to lift heavier.

Measurements help me. Otherwise, I try and find other things that I like about my journey more than the weight loss. My health and desire to be a better runner continuously push me in the direction of making healthy choices, regardless of what the scale tells me. Of course, this has become easier over time, and easier…

Great job! You're fantastic. PS: Racing is contagious. Good luck with the next 5K! :)

I'd join a gym or pick up another sport that is indoors (rock climbing is fun, and I'm a fan of yoga as well) for the winter. Luckily for me, I live in Florida - where winter is the best time to run. I really do pay for the fantastic weather now with our six month long humid summer temperatures.

You think it's not that hard to lose weight and exercise. I don't think it's that smart to over train, especially with an injury. To each her own.

Woo! That's amazing!

Mine did too, high five! In all honesty, good for you - it's good to conquer something that's been a life long issue.

Exercising with my husband and friends has helped me make it a part of my regular routine. Maybe find some yoga classes, or zumba, or find a friend who wants to make walking a regular part of the routine?

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I'm with you. I think I get nervous about crossing 150lbs, so I self sabotage. Hopefully, I'll cross that line without a chance to do that.

I'm aiming for a weight (145) that's pretty high for my height, but I'm relatively happy with it, and I think that I will be able to maintain it as long as I keep an eye on my diet, and continue working out.

I'm not sure. I like having mine open, and I like seeing what other people eat as well. I like the accountability of an open diary. But then again, I've never minded sharing my weight either, and other people shy away from that as well. Everyone works in different ways.

I've barely ever been overweight by BMI standards, but I've always been on the heavier side of where I'm supposed to be. I was a chubby kid, and as an adult, my weight lingers between 149-160. I'm 5'5''.

I think you could cut back, and see benefits. I've seen results from cutting out coffee entirely (I like mine with cream and sugar) but not directly related to weight loss. I sleep better when I don't drink coffee, and therefore have more energy to both exercise and more excitement about making healthy choices in my diet.