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You might as well add Strong Curves to your list as well. But I am surprised you haven't progressed.

In the meanwhile, try romanian deadlifts, american deadlifts and step ups to work your glutes. And lunges, in all directions. You'll still benefit, even if you aren't squatting heavy. :)

I eat clean-ish because I think it tastes better. But I started eating clean in like 2000. And look, I am still here. If I feel like having some fritos? I am not going to die. But I prefer to stick with ingredients I can pronounce as often as possible. Eat clean because you want to. Not because you think it is a magic…

BMI is a measure of weight. Perhaps you mean body fat percentage.

This describes me pretty perfectly this year. I spent most of the entire year losing and gaining the same 5 pounds. Up until about a month ago. The scale finally started moving for me. I am hypothyroid. And around March I went to get new blood tests. It turned out my TSH levels were really off after my pharmacy started to…

You are going to also need to be more consistent with portion control and exercise to see results. Your body changes as you get older. Stuff that worked when you are 22 no longer work as you head into your late 20s.

I am on the fence about my Up. I love the app. It is easy to sync. The features are great. I got mine about 7-8 weeks ago. After 3-4 weeks it completely stopped functioning. It took 3 weeks to get a replacement. My sister got one about 10 days after I got mine. Hers is broken as well, but she hasn't arranged a replacement…

Are you doing deadlifts? Work glutes, hamstrings and back. :) Personally, I don't have much shoulder flexibility. I can't do barbell squats. So for now, I skip them. Deadlifts I can do.

44 isn't old. Think about it this way, if you live an average length of time, you still have another 30 years to go!

The first couple weeks, you see much bigger amounts of weight loss. It slows down pretty quickly.

Ok I thought I'd post an update. I decided to go to Athleta to see if they had any winners. Score! I ended up splurging on a pair of Bermudas. It looks like they have a wide selection of bottoms with drawstrings. And a very very liberal return policy. Considering I know I have a really long way to go before my legs get…

Another one on my list? Get cute patterned tights. The selection is pretty limited for sizes 14+. I think the magic number is size 12.

Ooh that's a good one. I need those too. I have some super old sports bras that are downgraded to low impact. I find the Freyas seem to be better, even when the band is too big, than shock absorber in that regard. I don't even know how I will manage soon, I seem to be losing in the band only. And I am currently at the top…

Also, a couple days isn't indicative of any patterns at all. Give it a few weeks, and remeasure then.

Just ordered these at Gap. Cross your fingers! http://www.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=83067&vid=1&pid=453639022 They were about $30 after all the discounts. :)

Re: the see thru problem? I have some Gap pants from 2010. These are awesome. (no drawstring...but they seem to stay up OK). Anyway, I have not been nice to them at all. A tiny bit of piling is the only issue. They have held up well and are not see through. I have done striped panties, leopard...etc with no problems. And…

Yay! Congrats.

My coworkers and I were joking about this the other day. About who we would eat first in the zombie apocalypse. I was vetoed because I was too active and not marbled enough. :)

I am going to add one more! Not having to automatically make a beeline for the largest size in the store! [I am in the inbetween land of sizes at the moment, straddling normal and plus at 14/16 with big thighs.]

Because it is easy to measure concrete progress. Even if I am in an endless plateau, I can usually increase the weight I lift or the number of reps somewhere. And it is practical. We all have to put our bag in the overhead bin, lift heavy boxes or something else that requires strength.

Very much so. But I also wonder if there is something else at play as well. For example, if when I was in middle school and high school age, I found an effective sports bra, I would have totally considered playing more sports. But back then, they all sucked, and running was not fun as I was busty. I selected myself out of…

I actually think certain types of women are attracted to crossfit. There is a bit of self-selection on it. (My own shape isn't well represented there) If you do crossfit, will you get a crossfit physique? I don't know, but you will improve the shape you have (if it is your style of workout.)

Everyone has a different definition. But it really doesn't matter. It doesn't make you a terrible person because you consider yourself fat or other people do. 1. Can you do the things you need to do physically (or do you have a plan to get there) 2. Are you healthy (or working with your doctor to improve your health as…

To be honest, I find that 8# dumbbells aren't really enough. I need to do dozens of reps before I feel tired, unless I extend every move to 20 seconds. You want to find a weight that is challenging. That differs for everyone. Weight machines are good to get started since "form" is easy to get right on a machine. Free…

Personally, I like these ladies. I also have no desire to be that lean. But good for them. (I do advocate weights for everyone) Keep in mind, we don't all want to look the same way. For some women, they are entirely too "defined" and "toned." Especially for those who want a softer look. They might be more into Jessica Alba…

This looked at non marathoners. The basic premise was the average Kenyan gets way more exercise than the average american. So they must eat a lot more food and burn way more calories. The average daily calorie burn was equivalent and food intake was as well. Basically, the conclusion was your body comes more efficient at…

There is a study out there that looks at the daily calorie burn of the regular Kenyans that run 10+ miles a day. And they burn the same amount of calories as the average American. Even though they are way more active.

Clothing shopping could easily be one reason. Off the rack clothing does not assume much muscularity for women.

You should keep shopping. I have a Fantasie one that worked great (at the time I got it I was a 36G or similar. Great bra). Now I don't have one, but I am an 34H so it is harder to find! This one should be good for you though!…

I saw an interesting set of anecdotes in one of those broscience sources. A trainer talked about how he had a man and woman on identical programs. (X reps of X% of max lift) for squats and other leg exercises. The results? The woman actually gained size in her legs over a few weeks, and the man stayed stuck at the same…