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Here are my weekly results. Can't say that I had a great week but I know I worked out hard every day, plus shoveling snow today for 90 minutes. Weight 229.2, up .6# Body Fat 51.2%, no change Work out hours = 5.5 Total calories burned during cardio = 1095 Total Inches lost = 1.375 I have to agree that the Mexican food is a…

Hi all, just checking in. The workout week has been really good. Can't wait to pump some iron tomorrow again. Did 25 minutes on the elliptical today with no weights training. Tomorrow back to weights with 20 minutes on the elliptical. Sounds like everyone is working out the diet proportions. Do most of you know how to…

I'm a firm believer in warming up before weights with at least 5 minutes of any cardio. You should allow your body a day of rest from everything, but some people light to do light cardio on those days. I've found that as I age I need more recuperation time from lifting weights and cardio and therefore lift weights Mon,…

Glad to hear I'm not the only one who has issues this week. Thursday I decided to go to the chinese buffet and pigged out. I felt totally salted out afterward. Then my son who has also been watching his food, wanted pizza, so again I ate way too much. Woke up Friday morning feeling like pizza was still in my stomach. I was…

Hey everyone! Its been a good week for Jessica!! Can't wait for that to happen to me. So far only 1 person at the gym has commented positively, but he has seen me from the day I joined. He definitely thinks I've lost more than 4 pounds, so it goes to show the scale is NOT king! I love the way my clothes are started to hang…

I agree that taking a day off occasionally to rest the body and eat freely is good for the body, mind, and helps to stay focused on the goal. I find it easier to make it through the week knowing I can have that one thing I've been desiring on my cheat day. I usually leave Sunday as my free day since we often go out to eat…

My success story for the week: Weight 230.4 -.8 Total fitness hours - 5.25 Goal 1 - Body fat 51.9%, -.5% (That means I actually lost 1.5# of fat and gained .7 of lean mass!!) Goal 2 - 1195 calories burned during cardio f Goal 3 - 1.75" lost total, biggest losers .5" off waist, hips, and under arms. I'm very happy with this…

After working out hard all week, I feel flat this morning. Did 30 minutes on the walker, got through one circuit, then quit after 7 reps of squats on the second circuit. I've been tired all day, just wanting to sleep. I'm looking forward to relaxing for two days. My mind was so out of it this morning, I washed my hair two…

Love the intensity of everyone. I've been to the gym every morning this week. Lifted weights Mon & Tues and did the elliptical for 20 minutes, today for 25. Today is my day off from lifting, but back at it tomorrow. I've been trying to keep track of my food, paying attention to how I feel after eating and throughout the…

Iplay, I've worked in the supplement industry for a few years and after looking at the ingredients I think you can do better. (Whey Protein Blend (Whey Protein Concentrate, Whey Protein Isolate), Super Recovery Blend (Creatine Monohydrate, Taurine, L-Glutamine, Leucine, Isoleucine, Valine), Cocoa (Processed With Alkali),…

WOW! Our group is doing great! My results for Saturday weigh in: Weight 231.2, down 1.0 3.5 hours fitness, unless we count 3 hours of slowly walking around the swap meet. 4 days working out (not bad for being gone 1/2 the week) Goals: 1. Body fat - no change 52.4% 2. Calories burned during cardio = 765 (does not include my…

Hanni, You really need to check out some books on eating vegan. It is very important to include beans and a variety of grains in our diet as they help to provide an adequate amount of protein. Most grains and vegetables are incomplete proteins, but when combined properly they can provide the protein requirements needed by…

Looks like everyone is busy exercising and reporting. Had a difficult time waking up on time this morning but am planning on getting to the gym in the am. The hardest part is getting back to tracking my calories since I've not been around to cook. Looking forward to making something good tomorrow night. Like the charts…

Hello Everyone, I've been at my Sisters with Mom for a few days. Tomorrow I fly home to North Carolina. We had alot of activity, walking one night for 45 minutes, next day went to the outdoor spa in So Cal with a nice 75 degree day. Sure will miss that warm weather when I go home. Anyway, we did water aerobics Saturday for…

I was so excited about the program I decided to sit down and figure out my goals. Current Weight = 232.0 Current Body Fat% = 52.4% (My scale figures this and it is one of my challenge items) Weight goal in 90 days = 219 Challenge Items: 1. Body fat% decreasing each week 2. Total calories burned during cario increasing each…

Hey THANKS for lettng me join. I am taking my Christmas vacation this weekend, visting my Mom in Az and Sis in CA. Probably won't get much time to post until Thursday the 7th. I'll try to get my first post done on Monday. I won't really have internet access until then. Look forward to being part of a positive, reinforcing,…

Rainman, Will I be joining the group?

Ask your gym about setting up a program for you. Normally they include one session with a trainer to get your started, and to introduce you to the concept of working with a trainer, in other words to get you hooked and buy their services. When you start lifting weights, start out slowly, doing only one set of 15-0…

I would like to join your group also. I am a CPA and tax season is right around the corner. I started my weight loss challenge about 1 month ago to get into the habit of exercising and eating right before tax season begins. There is usually junk food in the office, late nights, and often no lunch so I will be extremely…

Sounds to me like you are doing great with the system you have. You know the old saying, "Don't fix it if it ain't broke". Gyms are great if you have the time, money, and motivation to get there. But alot of people are very successful working out at home for all the same reasons. Don't give up on your system, just get…

How about putting on those old clothes you were wearing in the picture. I am sure you will see a difference then.

I have not had that problem, but through my years of experience and education I do know that many people eat too little calories. The best way to lose weight is to eat 5-6 small meals a day. I believe your minimum caloric intake just to keep the body running at rest is 1200-1500 per day. I would totally agree with your…

Hello everyone. Is it too late to join the group. I've been off the site for a few days and just started it over the weekend. I'm looking for a good support group. I've started going to the gym in the early am, about 5:15 or so, 3 weeks ago. I currently weighing in at 232 or so and desire to get to 170 or less. In the past…

The storm left us last night (Wilkes county North Carolina). We seem to have received about 9". That is more than we've received in the 4 years I have lived here, but it is beautiful!

You say you are working with a trainer. Do they have you on a diet? What is you intake of carb, protein, and fat? Often binging comes from not eating enough quality carbohydrates in the diet or by eating too much protein. Yesterday I was dealing with that problem with my son who just started a high protein diet given to…

It is my faith that is calling me to get fit. As I was praying about going forward in this weight loss adventure, the Lord gave me this verse to stay motivated: Isaiah 55:26 "Listen carefully to me and eat what is good and let your soul delight itself in abundance." Without God in my life, I would not be able to do these…

Twilight1542, I will gladly recommend to you the Fashion Bug pants. I have the same body type, although much larger. Fashion Bug has designed 3 different types of pants based upon body styles. The blue dot pants fit me perfectly. They may seem a little tight when you are trying them on because the waist is smaller then the…