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Hi all! I'm jumping in for my very first MFP challenge despite having been a member for almost 15 years - I'm in a slump and need a bit more accountabilty. Not sure on my weight currently (last I checked it was 196 @ 5'9") so I'll update with that tomorrow, but my goal is 15 pounds less from whatever that # is by the end…

How is that a compliment?

44?! C'mon now...

28.

Depends on your fitness / nutrition goals. Here's a good calculator; http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/bbprotein.htm

I'm always looking for active/motivated friends as well!

Check out IIFYM.com. I find it's a great starting point to set you up with proper macros and enough calories to fuel your body properly while still losing. Additionally, this article here is very helpful: http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/macro-math-3-keys-to-dialing-in-your-macro-ratios.html I still eat pizza, a cookie here…

I'm not a nurse but a dispatcher so I work rotating 10 hours shifts of days (7am-5pm) evenings (5pm-3am) and nights (9pm-7am), and I just log meal one as breakfast, then a snack, meal 2 as lunch, then a snack, meal 3 as dinner, then pre/post workout or evening snack, regardless of whether breakie is at 645 am or 5 pm.…

Hey all, I'm looking for fitbit challenge friends too! fitsmashknits@gmail.com

I'm looking for friends too! I'm currently training for my second triathlon, am obsessed with beach volleyball and new recipes, and am hoping to find more friends to keep me motivated and vice versa. I have a Fitbit too and love the challenges, with a side of friendly trash talk

I'm always looking for more MFP friends! Feel free to add me if you'd like :)

You are a stunner in both photos!! Congratulations on your success, amazing!

What an inspiration! Amazing work!

I'm back in the swing of things after a hiatus and looking for active, motivated friends! I play volleyball year round, run, and love to talk shop when it comes to lifting weights :)

I think maybe the numbers are off here - do you mean to say you're eating over 300 grams of protein a day???

Spaghetti Squash Alfredo with grilled turkey breast, and garlic roasted brussel sprouts. SO tasty!

CONGRATS!! Running your first half marathon is such an awesome, awesome feeling! Great time too :)

Womenshealthmag.com has some good beginner routines too, if you're newer to lifting!

Sounds like DOMS! Delayed onset muscle soreness. especially if you are new to weight lifting. It can last for several days after your workout, so if you did weights M/T/W, you could certainly still be feeling the effects. Massage, a hot bath, the sauna... all these help me a lil with DOMS after I've had a kickbutt…

Wow! You look fantastic!! Keep it up :)

Fantastic progress! Keep it up :)

- greek yogurt with granola, nuts, berries (and if you're feeling decadent, a few chocolate chips) - hard boiled eggs with fruit - mini quiche cups you can cook ahead of time, freeze, and then just micro when you need em ... here's an example recipe…

thanks for sharing! You can replace the flour with oats too, if you're so inclined :)

NROLFW is great, I will concur with all of the above. However, if you're looking for free workouts - bodybuilding.com website has some good ones (Jamie Eason's 3 month plan is great), as well as Women's Health Magazine website, and even some of the workouts on Men's Health mag are great, too! Here's a couple I copied and…

INCREDIBLE! Thanks so much for sharing and congratulations on your amazing accomplishment!!

Welcome back aboard!!

Way to rock it! That's fantastic :)

Winnipeg! Gooooooooo Jets! Hey, finally someone other than the Bombers to cheer for :)

Ahhhhhrnold would also have qualified as "obese" back in his heyday Mr. Olympia Days ... yeah, he looks super fat to me! Riiiiight :)

You'll lose the *weight* faster if you incorporate strength training now, as opposed to waiting... having more muscle means your body is a better calorie burning machine. Obviously it comes down to what works for you and what you're comfortable doing, but there's no reason to wait to start lifting! Furthermore, burning off…