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I completely agree. I think I've lost body fat faster because I'm doing some strength training. And about 8 years ago I was the weight I am now, but now my figure looks way better because of the strength training. It's helping sculpt and tone my muscles and get rid of body fat. Woohoo!!!

SW: 291 CW: 251 GW For the month of May: realistically: 241; optimistically: 239; ideally: 236 UGW: 150 I weigh in on Sundays, so I may have a couple days of April and June included. Check in dates: May 5th: 251 (no loss boo!) May 12th: 249.6 (week: -1.4lbs; month: -1.4lbs) May 19th: May 26th: June 2nd:

It depends who you ask. Some people will say count them as long as they don't have anything added to them. Other people will say no, keep it to plain water.

L1 D9 done! Taking tomorrow and Thursday off from this, and I'll do Day 10 Friday. I changed it up a bit today. I used 5lb weights for one set of the squat and presses and then moved back to 3lb as that was way too much for me at the moment. But I kept the 5lb weights for the dumbbell rows and chest presses.

That is definitely huge, not something small! It's amazing how much energy we get after exercising. A lot of time I feel energized afterwards. What a wonderful NSV, especially chasing after your son!! Congrats!!

SW: 291 CW: 251 GW For the month of May: realistically: 241; optimistically: 239; ideally: 236 UGW: 150 I weigh in on Sundays, so I may have a couple days of April and June included. Check in dates: May 5th: 251 (no loss boo!) May 12th: May 19th: May 26th: June 2nd:

I struggled with day 7 yesterday. I tried doing day 8 today and had to stop after the strength training part of circuit 1. Decided to take a break today, and I'll try day 8 again tomorrow.

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San Francisco!! Born and raised!!

Level 1 Day 6 done! Day 7 tomorrow. So I notice my endurance varies. I think it's part what I ate before and part what activities I did. For example, I had the best endurance yesterday, but I didn't do much at work. Today, my endurance wasn't all that great, but I was running around at work. Irritating. lol

I don't know your cousin, so I'll give her the benefit of the doubt. Maybe she really doesn't notice any difference. Maybe she's not as observant as you thought? That doesn't mean there aren't any. You know your body better than she does, and you'll see small differences. As for being obsessed, there may be some truth to…

L1 Day 5 done. My endurance is a bit better but not what I'd like it be. Depending how the remaining 5 days go, I'm thinking of going a couple of extra days and maybe switching from 3lb weights to 5lb weights in a couple of days.

I just started using the Fitbit One. I really like it since it makes me realize how active or inactive I've been. Helps me challenge myself to move more.

I'm from Cali! Yaay West Coast! =D

I have more energy and I feel better about myself. I also notice changes in my endurance and strength which makes me want to do more so I can go hiking in places I've been wanting to go or participate in certain races. My weight loss has slowed down, so I think about those things to keep myself going.

I'm assuming some oil was used to cook everything. Did you include the oil? I do that whenever I have eggs or anything I know was cooked with some kind of fat. Personally I wouldn't have stir-fry every day, but I'm not a nutritionist. I usually have salads filled with fruits, veggies, beans, and a meat/tofu option…

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It's doable. I did it. But then again, it was my first three months and I'm starting at a high weight. I would like to lose 30lbs in 2-2.5 months, but I know that's challenging if not unrealistic depending on the case.

Oooo I'm in. I finished Day 3 today. I'm surprised I'm already tired of Jillian's voice. I think I'd rather have her yelling at me. lol

SW: 291 CW: 251 GW For the month of May: realistically: 241; optimistically: 239; ideally: 236 UGW: 150 I weigh in on Sundays, so I may have a couple days of April and June included. Check in dates: May 5th: May 12th: May 19th: May 26th: June 2nd:

4/8: 259.2 (-1.8; 8.2 to April goal) 4/14: 255 (-4.2; 4lbs to April goal) 4/21: 252.2 (-2.8; 1.2lbs to April goal) 4/28: 251 (-1.2lbs) Wow, I actually met my goal for April. I was beginning to think I wasn't going to make it. Now on to May.

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That is interesting. There goes at least a quarter of my food intake. lol

I completely agree ninerbuff. I've always had large thighs and calves and ankles for that matter. I can't find any boots that zip up. lol I've been considerably overweight since the day I was born. I eventually figured out that my legs are large because they've had to support so much extra weight, or at least that's what…

Strength training is supposed to help. At least from what I've been told.

4/8: 259.2 (-1.8; 8.2 to April goal) 4/14: 255 (-4.2; 4lbs to April goal) 4/21: 252.2 (-2.8; 1.2lbs to April goal)

kidney beans, corn, peas, strawberries, blueberries, butternut squash, nuts, seeds, crab, shrimp, chicken, mango, pineapple, couscous, quinoa, apples, pears.......whatever vegetable, fruit, protein you like

4/8: 259.2 (-1.8; 8.2 to April goal) 4/14: 255 (-4.2; 4lbs to April goal)

I've done the same that I compare myself to the biggest person I see. I'm 95% of the time the largest person, and I'm the largest of my friends. Not the best feeling, especially when it seems like you're a friend of convenience at times. My wake up call, though, finally came through earlier this year, and so far is…