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bump for inspiration! You gals totally rock!

bump for inspiration!

You look beautiful!

I agree with getting the 2nd opinion. Each person's case is different, some can manage the gallbladder while others have to have it removed. I was misdiagnosed with anxiety for a year until I got a new md who ordered the ultrasound. When to see surgeon on a thursday and was in having surgery the following Monday. Get the…

I'm so glad you posted this! You have reinspired me..was losing a little momentum but this is great. This is a perfect example of not being about just weight loss but losing inches and getting fit!! Great job!

Great job! It's more about the inches than the pounds!

You can add me! I'm down to 137 and just started working out as of the New Year! Takes a couple of weeks to build a new routine so give it a shot...start with simple walking or try a dvd workout. Small steps, doesn't happen overnight.

this is the one I have. Got it on Amazon for about 50.00. Pretty happy with it. I didn't want anything overly complicated, just wanted heart rate and calories burned, this does a bit more. I'm happy with it.

I have some shoulder issues as well and am in week 4. Weeks 3 and 4 are heavy shoulder concentrations. I've had some pain after week 3 but seem to be settling into it. I also modify some moves that I feel may compromise my shoulder. Do what you can and just keep moving on the exercises you can't do.

I agree 100% with gatorgirly. I'm on week 4 of the Body Revolution and I just started losing some weight after I increased my calories. I will also note you should try and focus on measurements rather than pounds right now. You'll start seeing the inches going down even though the scale may not budge.

It is likely starve mode as previously posted. You need to up your calories and eat at least the minimum 1200.

I purchased the same one and I don't have much weight to lose either. I'm happy with the purchase and like to know what I am burning from each type of exercise so I know which is the most effective.

I'm planning on starting kettlebells after I finish my current dvd set. I'm curious what your results were with these? How did you benefit the most? I hear the workouts/benefits are great.

I'm doing the Body Revolution and each 30 minute workout I'm burning about 250 calories. Best thing you can do is get a heart rate monitor which will calculate your calories each workout.

Hi There-you need to try and channel your grief in a new direction. Start with a short walk, ask a friend to go with you, go to a mall etc. Losing someone is very sad but you don't want it to spiral out of control. If food is your choice of comfort then at least start resetting your mind to eating healthier options. Small…

I was an exercise phobe too Becca. Find a dvd you like and give it a shot with some small weights. You can search some on Youtube before you buy anything. I'm doing Jillian Michaels Body Revolution and having fun. It's a challenge but doable. Give it a shot even if you can't do everything they show you just modify and keep…

sending friend request! Glad to help..

Welcome Colleen-I have 2 teenage daughters as well who inspired me to do this.

Hi there. My awakening was my last physical in September when my weight was up 9 lbs in 1 year and my doc said I better get serious because there will be another 10 lbs coming with menopause! As of this morning I am down to 137-yahoo! and feeling great. Started exercising 3 weeks ago with Jillian Michaels dvds and I'm…

check out amazon too for hrm's. I am using a polar ft4 and works great.

I was curious about this too. I switched from Ryka to my Fila for better support but I think it might be time to upgrade.

get yourself a set of dumb bells and an exercise dvd and commit to 30 minutes at least 3 days a week. Give yourself a small goal and work up from there! Stock your pantry with good food choices and talk with your mfp friends and you'll get there.

sending request!

Good luck!

I think it will be trial and error and what appeals to your taste buds. I'm not much of a fan either but I am able to enjoy the Jillian Michaels vanilla flavor I buy from Walmart at a reasonable price. The chia seeds are a great way to add extra fiber without killing the taste.

that's an incredible journey! You both have a sparkle in your eyes that wasn't seen in the beginning...great job!

lol-I eat better than tricksee! You can add me if you'd like. My entire approach to eating has changed over the past few months and it makes an incredible difference in how I feel.

feel free to add me!

check out the Nature's Path line of cereals too. I find them at Trader Joes but you may be able to get online as well. I like Fiber One cereals too.

Me too!