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I agree with EVERY word! Congrats to you on your success!!

Your hard working is paying off, you look great. Thanks for the inspiration!! :happy:

Congratulations on becoming a Zumba instructor--that is awesome. And congrats on the weigh loss too! :smile: Way to go!!

Fayetteville, NC! Feel free to add me!!

I don't know if it's normal or not, but this happened to me too. I was stuck at the same weight for a VERY long time. I was losing inches and I lost several pant sizes but the scale hardly moved. I am happy to say that I didn't give up. I did make some changes in what I ate and added more running and I have lost more…

You look AWESOME!! Congratulations.

Yes, Yes I recommend it. It is the only thing that got me losing weight again. Like was mentioned, just be prepared. If you aren't prepared it's easy to slip. Good Luck in your decision.

Nothing. I used flavored coffee and I got used to drinking it black. Right now I can get a great Pumpkin Spiced coffee from Aldi's that is out of this world. I was a big time creamer junkie so it took alot for me to give it up, but I remind myself that flavored creamers are just empty calories for me. Good luck to you!

^^^THIS!!

Congratulations! Thanks for sharing your story, such an inspiration!! Enjoy your bike and stay safe!! :happy:

Thanks for this post.......I run on the weekends and have completed a few 5ks but I am now training for my first half marathon. Running on a regular basis has changed my life. These tips are great for new runners! Wish me luck--April will be here before I know it

Great question.....I have this same issue after I run sometimes. I thought maybe I was just a tad looney. Nice to know I am not the only person on the planet who has experienced this. LOL

We do Tabata at the fitness boot camp I attend. It does have it's benefits but I don't know if it's actually speeds up the metabolism anymore than any other exercise. It's a killer workout though---and I am always spent afterwards.

No not within 3 months. Personally it has taken me a long time just to lose 18 lbs. I think the reason is because I started exercising and running alot. I started building muscle and losing fat so I plateaued. While I haven't lost a dramatic amount of weight I have gone from a size 12 to a size 6! I honestly believe that…

^^^What he said!! While a pound is a pound the way that pound looks on your body is very different. For the longest time I was on a plateau...not losing weight but I was losing inches and clothes sizes. Why??because I was exercising and losing fat while gaining muscle. (I am now off the plateau--YAY!!)

Way to go....you look fantastic!! :happy:

I LOVE Aldi's. Their prices on fresh fruits and veggies are so much lower than the other stores in my area. I also buy all of my eggs, nuts, frozen meats, and dairy products there because I save so much. My dog is also a big fan of their Shep brand dog treats! I have tried alot of their store brand products and have found…

^^^THIS^^^ And when someone who has a few pounds to lose asks me if I think they are fat....I ask them if they feel healthy rather than answer their question.

I love the taste of the the Body by Vi shakes. I have been using protein shakes for breakfast for about a year now and have tried alot of different brands and the taste of Body by Vi is by far one of the best. I started using Body by Vi because I am on a plateau and they did not help me at all. I stayed with it for almost…

Congratulations to you!:happy: Through my weight loss journey I also started running. A year ago I never would have thought about running but I love every minute of it. I ran my first 5k in December of last year and am looking forward to tackling a 10k!

Thanks everyone! I appreciate all of the advice & information. I have done some addtional research and know what I want to do! As always MFP members have been the best support system!! Thanks again!

Thank you for the info! :happy:

^^^This I started a biggest loser type contest at my work and we have Zumba Tuesdays after work.....we have alot of fun and probably burn as many calories from laughing as we are from dancing! :laugh:

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I am "almost" 45 years old and I have been stuck at 150 for 9 very long months!! I do cross fit three times a week and run once a week. I tried doing "2-a-days" for several weeks and actually gained weight. I am so bummed that I can't break out of the 150's. I spoke to my doctor last week and they are running tests on my…

Wow you look so different, actually look much younger! Congratulations on your progress, you are an inspiration !

GREAT Job!! This is one of the best NSVs I have read in a while.

Simply Brilliant idea!! I may have to steal your idea and modify it a bit because I think it would help keep me motivated. Hope you stuff your sexy jar soon! LOL

Congratuations! :glasses: That is awesome!!

Wow you look amazing!! I am so very happy to see success like yours. I am about your same height and not quite to goal yet. I have often considered the breast lift just because I think I would feel better about myself. Please let us know how comfortable you are with your results. ***Congratulations*** I hope one day I am…