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I tried nursing an orphaned baby mouse back to health and he passed away this afternoon. :( I did my best to help him by keeping him warm and feeding him milk every few hours throughout the night. However the success rate without his mom was very low and he did not make it. It was heart breaking but I am grateful I was…

I want to return to parkour training. I felt like I was flying when I could vault over obstacles. It felt awesome to be able to do a wall run and push myself ontop of an object. With my back injury I was bed ridden for a while and never want to return to that-ever. If I can heal and lose the access fat on my stomach, I…

Hello! I am not Irish but am always happy to make friends and cheer eachother on towards our goals. :) <3

Baby steps. Losing 30lbs of fat is not an easy feet. Be proud of how far you have made it and how much progress you are going to make an accept that you have had a setback. We beat ourselves up too hard with guilt. You may have fallen off the wagon, but jump right back on--today. Don't think about the number you want to…

Woot! Welcome back Dylan.~ How is everyone doing? Watch anything awesome lately? I started watching Sword Art Online recently. Good stuff. It is reminiscent of .Hack which is why I like it.

Jilian Michaels dvds + dumbells = fat loss and muscle toning! <3 I used her 30 shred and it rocked! I started with lighter weights like 3lbs when doing the workout and when I wanted more of a challenge I went up to 5lbs, than 7.5 lbs. It is very possible to gain muscle without a gym membership. There are tons of muscle…

Sorry to hear about the fight. The important thing is that you realized what you were doing. It is never too late to make changes and do right at your next meal. Sometimes I eat like a crappy breakfast and was like "why did I do that?" Then I can make it right by lunchtime and dinner by eating something more healthy. Life…

^^ Yes!! ^^ Also I see a beautiful doggy in your profile pic. Going on walks on trails could really be good for a change of scenery especially if you have a little furry friend for support and walk with you. Give yourself the time you need to be sad, but take the steps you need to care for yourself. You deserve to live a…

^^^^ This!!!! ^^^^

I do living room martial arts--cardio kickboxing! Lol I enjoy punching and kicking invisible enemies. :)

This is a fantastic idea!

Oh. My. Gosh. Leoturi, I just wanted to say you are an amazing person. I am sorry you are having to live in such a negative environment. You have been thrown such insane hurdles and challenges, you are an inspiration. Good for you for taking charge of your life and wanting to heal your body. From what I can see, you are an…

Congratulations on graduating! The college lifestyle can really take a tole on the body and is not great for productivity. In art school, it was insane. There was barely any healthy food places by campus, and the college cafeteria did not have fresh food options either. Combine that with lack of sleep, tight deadlines, and…

Also, when I feel moody and unmotivated, I find that it is connected with not drinking enough water and not getting sleep. These things can tie in with oversnacking and eating crap. D: *Which I LOVE to snack* The best thing most people can do for their journey to better health is actually getting 8 hours of sleep and…

When I am feeling less motivated or energetic, I start writing my goals down and assessing my "why." Why am I doing this in the first place? Why do I want to be healthy? What are the benefits? Why am I feeling this now? Making a list, looking at inspirational posters on Pinterest, seeing peoples success stories on Youtube…

A lot of good advice above. I agree with prettypretty. It is good to switch things up off and on. I took bellydance to try something new and loved it. It was a real confidence booster and helped me learn how to control my body. I also attended zumba too and fell in love with it. These both were community ed classes so…

Congratulations! This is a huge step! The fact that you are getting up to go to the gym is amazing. Remember never be to hard on yourself, a little effort everyday makes a huge difference.

Some of my favorite swaps was instead of using Sour Cream, I use Plain Greek Yogurt in what I cook. Such as tacos, burritos, and or in homemade mac n cheese. Yum! Instead of using mayo, I use hummus or avocado as a spread in my sandwiches. <3 Back in highschool I drank lots of Mountain Dew and Dr Pepper. When I graduated I…

The office can be filled with so much temptation. At my old job they would always bring cake, donuts, and pizza. It was tempting especially if I forgot lunch that day. But by tracking what I eat throughout the day and bringing my own lunch and snacks, it helped me to ignore such things and stay focused on my goals. (To be…

Join Pinterest.com! They have tons of images and links to healthy recipes to fit anyone's dietary needs. Vegetarian, Vegan, Paleo, you name it! Sometimes the biggest step to living a healthier life is through simplicity and making food swaps. What is your diet like now? Here is an example of an image you can find on…

Hi Joanne, first off congratulations on your journey thus far! :D Sounds like you are making awesome progress! And also welcome to the group! I use a little coconut oil for cooking, not much because a little goes a lot way. I also use a little for my hair. It can help detangle and moisten dry hair. It has many uses other…

Its amazing! <3 I am so happy that you and so many have taken control of your health so early on. I was at my heaviest my senior year in highschool and never want to go back to the way I ate or felt.

You realize how important your mindset is and that it can hold many of us back. Being healthy is all about progress and with a positive mind you are more willing to try new things. For example, when I was in highschool I was very self conscious about dancing or moving my body. I started taking belly dance and zumba and…

Check your town for community classes. Zumba is a great way to get in cardio and have fun. :)

I think everyone has those off days, the important thing is to try again and again. Even if you fall off the bandwagon for three days in a row, pick it up right away once you realize you are not feeling motivated. For me, I like to write down my goals and think about why I am doing this. It helps to put those goals in…

Hey there~ Hang in there! Do not let numbers on a scale scare you. You can overcome this! The fact that you want to get healthy is amazing. :) Being healthy is about balance. It is not about restriction of food and working out to death. The key is to swap bad food for healthier food and to find an exercise activity that…

I love my boxy cars. Mostly all 90's. Mercury Topaz, Grand Marquees, Crown Victoria, and an Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera. I already own a Topaz but it be nice if the style was still around but updated. <3

Greetings. I am Joslyn, I hail from the land of 10,000 lakes known as Minnesota. I am not on a team yet. Haha only level 4. My phone and connection is very spotty so I have not had consistent time doing it everyday but I enjoy it when I get to play randomly at night. I hope to meet many new friends who have a passion for…

Congratulations! That is awesome! I am a Night Trainer cause that is only when the app on my phone loads past the blue screen. Haha. However its really cool. There is a sign at my office kitchen inviting fellow office trainers to meet up for lunch to all walk together. My app may not always work but I enjoy the…

You can do it!!! You have already accomplished something great and that is not giving up and trying again! It is all about balance and making small choices that make a large impact on the long run. :) There will always be days where you do not exercise or eat well but that is okay. There is always tomorrow you know? Making…