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Some guy at the gym said my arms were ripped. :smile: I have worked hard so I was very appreciative.

I am 5'7 1/2" and have a range of 131 - 134 (morning starting weight). My body seems to usually settle in the 133 range. I will say that since beginning my fitness journey, I put on a good 8 lbs of muscle, yet lost inches and clothing sizes (down two sizes). So there's that.. I try not to focus too hard on the scale…

Sure thing!! You look friendly enough! :smile:

Yes!! :highfive: :)

I haven't but if he's handy AND a runner? Maybe! :)

I don't know him, but I could start to!

Especially when overeasy!

He had the hots for my mom instead...

A lot of UK Grime, including JME and Skepta.... then modern "pop ish" stuff. I like the newer Flo Rida song, G.D.F.R. Anything with a good beat, basically. Kind-of funny stuff, but I like a good, catchy, steady beat whether I am doing cardio or lifting. I also like Rob Dougan type stuff, which falls under "trip hop". :) A…

Flo Rida! GDFR https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hY6DAr7w38 I also listen to a lot of UK Grime, which most people on here have probably not heard of. Look up JME -- awesome and epic stuff!

You look amazing!! I am not going to feel so bad about my pounds because of this post. Thank you for sharing!!! <3

34 (almost 35 years old), 5'7 1/2", 133 lbs (sometimes I can get down to 131), US size 4 pants, size small tops. 31-25-36 (lost what little breast "weight" I had from strength training, LOL). My goal is to be 129-131 lbs. I used to be around 124-125 before strength training but I understand now that muscle has to weigh…

Feel free to add! Mom of three kids here, my youngest being 3, but I feel I have seen and dealt with most everything! If you happen to be breastfeeding, I am quite the expert at working out while being a BFing mom. :)

Feel free to add me! I'm 34, almost 35. Very into lifting and a little bit of cardio too. I am happy to support and motivate! :)

Thank you, both of you!! I did some reading through that thread, ar91789. Great motivation and affirmation that I am doing okay, too. :)

Thank you all for weighing in! I didn't think the amount of cardio I was doing was too much; I was worried that maybe it wasn't enough... and that somehow I will start packing on extra pounds. I've been a lot more careful with my intake lately too. I know that I will see the best results if I am super consistent with my…

Hmmm, thank you! This gives me some ideas. I could always go down to 1-2 running sessions a week and start with 1 session where I am doing some of those activities you mentioned. I belong to the Y so don't necessarily have access to a boxing bag (although it sounds like a blast to me!), but I can Youtube some videos of…

Thanks for the replies! I have been eating at maintenance (sometimes 200 calories under; TDEE is set at 2000 calories a day). My measurements have stayed the same, lost half an inch in the chest area, but waist is the same, hips are roughly the same, maybe slightly up there. Clothes are still fitting the same. I am glad to…

The most important thing is to finish! I just did my first 5K on Saturday and was so nervous that my heartrate averaged 168 the entire time (yikes! That is way high for me). However, I surprised myself by finishing 5/24 for my age category (30-39 females) with a time of 26:15 (pace 8:27). That's not my fastest time, but I…

34, 5' 7 1/2" 127-129 lbs. -- maintenance mode; not looking to lose any. Bust: 32" Waist: 25" Hips: 34"

I guess I'm somewhere in the middle. I like to do bursts but they aren't at any sort of set timeframe. When I'm running outdoors I will think to myself that I am going to give it my all from one mailbox to the next or for a couple blocks or whatever. I wouldn't say I am running at a steady pace the entire time, so I guess…

I have taken progress pics and my "guns" have doubled in size since November. I did this by slowly increasing the size of the dumbbells.. if I get up into the 15 rep range, I know I need to lift heavier to do less reps. However, I can't see mindlessly doing 50 reps with a really light (to me) weight as being beneficial. I…

You are and have been an amazingly supportive friend on here to me and I am so proud of you for overcoming your struggles and staying strong and becoming confident. You're beautiful inside and out! I am proud to call you a friend. :smile: :flowerforyou:

I look terrible in anything that's not form-fitting. Definitely try to find something that you feel flatters you, then buy lots of similar types of clothes, different colors, etc. I tend to stick with what works for me so if I like something (like my Old Navy tank tops), I will buy 10 of them. LOL. Hugs! I do think we are…

I use a couple 30 pound dumbbells... works for me!

You look amazing, girl!! What a true inspiration you are!! Looking GREAT!!! :flowerforyou: :smile:

Yes!! Tandem nursing here (toddlers)... years of experience. Feel free to add! XO

Runner here! I just started 6 weeks ago and am loving it. Feel free to add! :smile:

I'm as active and positive as they come, or so I'm told. Add me, girl! :) Anyone else looking for a sunny, cheerful girl amongst your friends list, feel free to add. :smile:

Add me!! You seem like a sweet girl AND you're holding a camera, so we have that in common. :smile: