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I'm just starting it today too! I haven't gone for any of the shakes or other stuff because it seems like a gimmick, you could just eat toast with peanut butter and get some fiber, fat and protein that way. Stick with nuts and berries and you'll get more calories without having to go for the shakes and such. That said, I…

Oh nice! I'm just starting it today too. Let me know if you want an insanity buddy! Might be easier to keep each other accountable. Looking forward to the first real workout today after work!

It's probably water. Drink a gallon throughout the day and it will help you lose the water weight. Biggest thing is don't freak out unless you haven't lost weight in 2 weeks. It takes time to gather a clear idea if things are working or not.

Too much screen time before bed Going to bed too late. I don't brush or floss as much as I should. I'm working on all of these 3 the most right now, as they're easier to start handling than my main poor habit: being a terrible human being.

Most days all I see is my stomach, as it's the last thing to change on me. Even at my lowest weight last year I still felt pudgy. Since I started last year my weight has been yo-yoing between 190 and 180. I'd get lower and lower, then gain 10 pounds back after having to give up working out for a bit. Now that I'm stronger…

$20 plus a tip, usually $5. I always tip, he's a great barber and does an exceptional job, plus I usually wait too long between haircuts so that can mean a lot more hacking on his part.

There's 2 good books I'd read, both have great plans: Starting Strength The New Rules of Lifting for Women. Any time anyone on this site mentions weightlifting they are brought up. It can seem like an investment but really, get one of the books and give it a light read to get an idea of how to do the exercises correctly.…

How many reps are you doing per set? If your arms get tired fast I'd try to do the ones with more weight and less reps. This should help you get stronger and help build up your endurance. Best thing is to just keep doing it though, it only gets easier if you keep doing it. Also make sure you're eating enough, I would get…

I'd look into a quick PT session to get started on weights, then do some cardio to warm up and maybe cool down and stick with weights. So long as you're eating what MFP says and lifting you'll keep your body but lose the parts you don't want. Let me know if you have specific questions! I'm not perfect but I can let you…

My birthday is May 3rd, so by then I'd like to be at or under 180 lbs [currently 188] and slimmer than I was last year at 180, when I lost a bunch of muscle too. I'm only trying to lose 2-3 pounds per month and keep my muscles up so here's hoping I can keep at it!

It's very, very slow to lose fast AND gain muscle. The weight you have is probably water weight, your muscles will take that in when they work out hard. The losing inches is great! I'd expect that because you're working out A LOT! Please, eat your calories back! If you don't, you will lose weight faster, but you'll also…

I'd say just do the cardio, or maybe do 5 days of "light" exercise which should be a balance of lifting [a hour for me burns about 200 calories] and running. I think in the long run it doesn't really matter a whole bunch because you're ultimately still guessing. If you have a HRM for your jogs to get more accurate numbers…

That's what I thought. Thanks everyone!

I've been considering getting one once I get my weight where I want it, or when I'm made 100% at my current job. "Nothing is permanent" on my right shoulder to go with "You are who you choose to be" on my left.

I wear oversized shirts and shorts/sweats that don't really fit anymore, they help with extra mobility and let me not look as chubby. Everyone else is right though, you really should just go and not care. I'm sure other people at the gym don't care what you look like and as long as you're nice they'll probably be nice back…

I feel you. I've heard it never really goes away, especially if you've seen yourself in a certain way for so long, but I feel like that sort of humility can only make you a stronger person in the end. I know I'm not where I want to be physically right now and that helps motivate me to keep working, but I also know that…

I weigh myself most mornings before I shower and before I've eaten anything, keeps things consistent. If you do every day or really more than once a week don't get discouraged with ups and downs because you will definitely see rises and falls.

Replaced my old 2000 Ford Ranger last summer with a 2008 Honda Fit. She's light blue and her name is Gladdis and she's the best!

I'd keep doing exactly what you're doing and just expect to lose 1-2 pounds a week. How much more are you trying to lose? I only had to lose 30 lbs. The first 20 was super easy but that last 10 I've been working with for at least 8 months. Just keep at it, maybe increase your exercise sessions and/or intensity if you're…

Nuts and meats are the big ones for me, almonds, tuna, chicken, all that in salads with kale make for some good eats. Also lunchmeat when I can't find time to make chicken. My lunch today is a big salad with salami, almonds, kale, lettuce, bell peppers, celery and dressing. Also eggs, bacon and some multigrain breads have…

Turning 29 in May, all y'all can feel free to add me!

Not having enough free time to work out regularly, or being too tired to do so when I do. I've finally gotten the food where I'd like it, and I know myself enough to know what I need and don't, but my work schedule is kinda destroying me as of recent and it leaves me with such a varied schedule from week to week, and it's…

Sounds like you've got a good hold on things. If you're not trying to lose weight, I'd say focus on weight lifting 3 times a week and drop cardio to 1-2 times a week. Make sure you eat all your exercise calories back and play around with your calorie numbers a bit, 1500 seems low for someone as tall as you. Play around…

Reading back I'd start with this: Weigh your food and start using your fitbit to track your calories out, this will give you more accurate numbers. Then, try to level out at 1600 a day. If your exercise is a new program [started in the last 3 months] just keep at it. Biggest thing, the last 10 pounds takes the longest.…

I had this problem. Your diary looks good from the random days I saw. is your exercise mostly cardio or strength training or both equally or...? I'd say eat a bit more, try to get to 1600 net every day [eat back your exercise calories] and up your exercise intensity a bit. If you're running or swimming, go for faster…

TV time. I'm lucky enough to end work early most days I schedule a workout, so I just go do that instead of sitting around on my computer watching TV and whatnot.

I have 2: The one on my chest says "Memento Mori" and the one on my left shoulder says "You are who you choose to be" I want to get another on my right shoulder that says "Nothing is permanent" and I'm just waiting until it feels right to get it.

What's a diet?

I have NEVER weighed my food, lost 30 pounds over 6 months last year. I stopped tracking for 2 months after that and gained 10 back, then lost it again over 3 months [again, never weighing my food] then gained it back because I basically stopped exercising and decided to up my calories to maintenance. I eyeball everything,…

I drink 6-10 8 oz glasses of water each day, usually depends on how often I have time/remember to refill my water bottle at work.