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Hi, I did that way back when I was stronger. I used to enjoy the challenge. Truthfully, it was a lot more motivating than working out to lose weight as each session of weight lifting brought a new challenge and a new achievement. Good on you to do it! I can't wait until I'm strong enough.

What awesome words! Thanks so much.

I like your theory, but for me: my current favorite foods do not fit into my daily calorie goal. The foods I like the most can cause me to blow my calorie count in just one meal. That's why I love these posts about yummy healthy food. I used to live for breads, especially French and Italian, and anything with sugar in it.…

I love it!

300-400 calorie meals; balanced nutrition

Oh yummy! I can see that as something to get excited about.

Great sharing, everyone. So what are some of your strategies to overcome this?

How long did it take you to gain back the weight? Surely it can't be that bad? I don't yet have a handle on my cravings, but my friends on MFP that do say that you shouldn't cut out the things that you like, but rather practice moderation. This week, after "giving up" chocolate, I ate 2 blocks of a slab of chocolate in 2…

Hi, I see you've just joined MFP! Welcome. The bad news is: there is no healthy way to lose a "bunch of weight", as you put it. But there is a sustainable way of losing weight steadily and slowly over a prolonged period of time that will keep the weight off permanently. Log daily, continue to exercise, and even chat to…

Hahahaha!

For some reason, I REALLy like Fergie. Don't listen to her in the car, but for a workout, she's got a great beat.

My goals are as follows: Burn 400-500 calories a day at least 3 days a week Attend Pilates and continue working on core at least once a week Lose 2-4% body fat (This is actually my main goal) Move my body through some form of exercise 5 times a week. (That's an especially new challenge)

Yes, you're right! Silly me! Bad maths actually saves the day this time.

LOL! It was 1200 a week, not a day!

Awesome! Thanks for this!

Nope, not confused. I have a daily calorie goal of 1200 calories. Then a daily target of 45 mins or 315 calories to burn per day. Which amounts to 1,260 per week. I seem to be fine with the calorie intake. But I'm not burning enough per week. I've just figured out that my cardio workouts aren't intense enough even though…

I COMPLETELY forgot to take mid-month measurements. I did sneak a peak at the scale the other day and I was only down 300g. But I suspect my centimeter losses will make it worthwhile. I've learned so much in the last few weeks that I'm actually thinking of changing my training programme mid-month. While I am pretty…

Evey, I could almost have written your post myself. Good on you! Let's do a happy dance together when you reach that goal.

I reward myself for consistency. I started gymming in whatever was in my closet. (Mostly my husband's clothes.) After I spent 3 months in the gym building up strength from inactivitiy (no weight lost), I bought myself 2 gym tops. After I changed jobs and it became much harder to go to gym, I rewarded myself with a new pair…

I just started. Managed only 7 with correct form. I'm aiming for 10 next session.

I've just recently had to deal with my baby having chicken pox for 3 weeks, and then I got the flu for one. This was all less than 2 weeks after I "committed" to looking after me. I just did what I needed to do "most" of the time and still managed to lose 3kgs. It was short of my target of 5kg for the month; but at least I…

Well done! And don't forget: besides your own personal achievements, you are also inspiring others along the way. (Like me.)

Target weight by end of Feb: between 80 and 83kgs Aiming to lose 10 cms around various parts of my body I will also be rewarding myself for consistency if I finish my first training programme WITHOUT interruption

Not at all. CLA is stimulant free.

Hi, Within one week of running (jogging) x3 a week, I could already feel a difference. I.e. I was not gasping for breath after 30s. Mixing it up with some other activities did help, as well.

I lost 3kgs (6.6lbs) last month and I'm targeting 6.6 kgs (14.5lbs). Realistically, I think I would be happy with 10lbs. And 10cm (about 4in) total girth loss. So, because this is a rather big ask, I've decided to reward myself at the end of the month for 2 things. 1) for effort, and 2) for results. If I consistently work…

It depends on how bad your knees are. When I was in recovery from a knee injury, I was told to cycle only. Then, once I built up some more strength, I was told to use the elliptical again. But word of caution: NOT ALL ELLIPTICAL MACHINES ARE CREATED EQUAL. I was told to stay clear of the one that generates a bouncy…

I'm on a local brand similar to the BSN Syntha-6 that you have over there. I take it only on gym days. It shoots my protein intake way up and drops my carbs like nobody's business. Oh, and did I mention that it tastes great, too? I mix mine with water to keep it light. But you can add milk, too if you prefer.

You can take one or two caps at each meal. I normally take one cap at breakfast and lunch; and two at dinner time.

My first goal is to form good habits. I'm start to log everyday (not occasionally) and I aim to lose 1kg a week. So far, I'm on track. By the end of Jan I will set a goal for the entire month of Feb as I plan to gain some muscle with weight training.