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Congratulations on your weight loss! Unfortunately alot of times w/ weight loss, we lose weight in areas we don't want to, and don't lose in areas we need to. If you don't have gynecomastia, then you can still get a simple breast reduction. A male friend of mine in the same situation did it and its a very simple surgery…

I weigh once or twice a week. Weighing yourself can become obsessive especially if your whole perspective on your weight loss success is based on what the scale reads. I think your husband is doing you a favor and saving you from yourself! What the scale reads only proves a very small part of your fitness journey. There…

I have a pair of shorts that I could fit last year as my motivation. Every few weeks I try them on to see if they fit better and so far they do! :)

Metformin has very strong side effects. Even diabetics don't like to take Metformin, so I would definetly not take it if not required.

Agree 100%

I cut all my hair off once I lost about 60lbs, because my face had gotten alot smaller and it was symbolic of me fully shedding my old image and embracing my new one. I loved it!

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Size does not matter. As long as you adjust your bike height, seat positions and handlebars correctly you will do fine. You may have a sore rear end the first few times but it will get better. Get your SPIN ON! :)

Yes I've made some cool friends at the gym that I work out with regularly. Usually you make friends thru classes. Take some fitness classes and you will develop friendships because people see you have a common goal and interest.

Tapout XT is a barefoot mixed martial arts workout. I've done w/ shoes, but to do it barefoot, you need the right kind of shock absorbing floor mats or you will tear up your feet. Also Piloxing is another that is done barefoot.

I don't agree w/ the training manager's approach, but I do understand where they are coming from. The client's success IS the trainer's success. Many people choose their trainer usually by word of mouth because they have seen successful clients. If the OP is telling people that "__________" is her trainer and they see she…

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This whole discussion would not even exist if Phil Robertson supported gay marriage. Period. He was asked a question and he answered it honestly. We have celebrities and other important figures on TV endorsing homosexuality and gay marriage ALL THE TIME and no one has pulled the plug on their shows. Its even more…

When I was younger people would call me Mama Lucci (who is that?? LOL) and then I was always told I looked like overweight celebrities such as Star Jones when she was heavy, Oprah Winfrey, etc.

SABRA HANDS DOWN!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I think Planet Fitness is a great gym for those who are beginning a fitness regimen. It is not a gym for those who are seriously weight-lifting as it is not designed for that. Otherwise for a cheap 24 hr gym it's great. I went to one here in town for about 3 yrs or so. PF doesn't have classes so if you are into fitness…

High reps have caused my muscle to swell like that. Just rest them for a few days and drink alot of water.

Lima beans or anything similar (navy beans, great northern, pinto, etc.) and chitterlings.........

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Dragonfire Chicken at TGI Friday's-434 calories for the whole meal. Comes w/ grilled chicken breast in Kung Pao sauce, coconut rice and steamed broccoli :)

My parents NEVER led me to believe in Santa Claus as a child, I always knew they were the ones who bought all my Christmas gifts. There was no Easter Bunny or Tooth Fairy business going on either. My parents gave me a choice. If I chose to believe in those thing then it was up to me, but I already knew the truth either…

That's a hot mess! :laugh:

Can we please ban: "SKINNY FAT" and "TONING"???

Push ups, squats, wall-sits, burpees, planks, etc. All of these are great bodyweight exercises, also you can Google "body weight exercises" and find a whole range of moves that don't require equipment.

I had a Mirena IUD and I did gain weight and feel bloated. I had it for a year, but I only gained maybe 5 lbs and all symptoms subsided once it was removed.

36 and loving it! :)

Upper body lifting won't affect your knees at all. There are weight machines such as the leg press machine, that will allow you to build leg muscle without putting pressure on your knees. Also most gyms has incline/decline benches that allow you to sit while doing your upper body work. Also you can do wall squats, wall…

Most gyms offer a free introductory personal training session so that you can get acclomated w/ the gym equipment.

I LOVE lifting weights and I regret not doing it earlier on in my weight loss journey. I saw more overall fat loss w/ weight lifting than with any type of cardio. I try to lift 2-3 days a week. I had some health setbacks in 2013 and two major surgeries, so I've had to slow down for a while on the heavy lifting, but I still…