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Tea all the way. I like it mixed with seltzer too. For an iced tea cooler. I have at last 2 dozen kinds. I like lighter teas unsweetened. Black tea, I like sweetened. I like herbals, it is nice to get one that adds some natural sweetness too. Like a rooibos.

I agree, mediocre doesn't cut it!

I would like it to happen. With my current patterns the odds are like 3%. I'd settle for 20 at this point.

No way Jose. I am being completely honest with myself. It won't be a permanent part of my lifestyle to spend 7+ hours a week working out. The more realistic answer is more like 4 hours a week. I aim for 4-5 days a week for 45 minutes. I can commit to that!

I don't like to spend too much time working out, so I do lots and lots of circuits. Whether at home or the gym. I'll pick 5 barbell or dumbbell exercises at the gym or 5-10 exercises to do at home. Circuits 3x a week. I have had the worst plateau this year. But I switched things just a bit, and it seems to be making a…

leftover fried chicken and salad.

It will. I am in the flat club as well, and my butt has improved. Even with inconsistency. Try the 200 squats program to work on your form. Then add weights. Sadly, I don't have enough shoulder flexibility for barbell squats at the moment, so it isn't an exercise for me right now. But eventually, my shoulders will catchup.

Beef jerky is a great addition for more protein! And greek yogurt!

I like this advice, and have used the same to cacluclate, take that reconfirm my goal weight. I picked goal measurements, thought about a my weight last time I was near them, and then used that to guide my target weight. It ended up being pretty close to the BF% calculator number. It is OK to change it. To be honest, if I…

Well I am pear to hourglass. And I personally find that if my carbs are too low, I am both cranky and insatiably hungry. There is also a too high number where I don't lose weight. So I shoot for about 45-50% carbs, and protein at 25% and fat at 30%. Seems pretty easy to pay stick with (in range) and it mostly works. Well I…

Woohoo! Great progress. And as a member of the flat (and wide) butt black women club, I need more squats to get some shape. ;)

Strength training is a good idea even if you are looking to lose weight and not close to goal. It helps with metabolism, general life and overall appearance.

I have been telling myself I am a pear for a long time now. But I am starting to think I am not really one any more. It doesn't seem to be the case when I look in the mirror (Apx: 34H-34-45). My shoulders have widened a bit, so now they look pretty even with my hips. My bust ranges from 2-4 inches smaller than my hips…

Don't forget, the big sources of gluten are the secret ones. Sauces and processed foods. Check your protein powder. SWitch to gluten free soy sauce....

You want to eat back calories burned in exercise, for MFP calculations.

I have a 3 year old shock absorber that offers ok support even though it us too big in the band now. It us retired for light duty.

It doesn't work for me. I need the exercise or the scale doesn't move. Intense exercise required.

Anyone wearing 2 bras, please get resized and get a better bra in your size. They do exist. There are boatloads of threads on this topic: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/959944-best-sports-bras-for-large-breasts

I have this one. It works well, I find I need to go up in the band and the cup.

I believe in exercise in moderation. I only want my body to adjust to workout levels I know I can maintain all year round. 3 days a week: circuit training (weights or body weight) + HIIT for about 45 minutes 1 day a week: steady state or endurance (right now I have a goal to row a 10k, so I have a rowing workout) 1 day a…

I have been eating 85% clean since somewhere around 2003. And it did absolutely nothing to scale, I have been mostly in the same neighborhood on the scale for a decade. On the other hand my lipids and blood sugar are great!

34H or so here: Shock Absorber and Freya are my current winners. I hear Panache is great as well, but I haven't splurged yet. ALso check amazon. It is best to get a bra sized one, especially if you have a big differential in between your underbust size and the full chest And also, make sure you are sized properly. Many…

Your body is probably used to it, so it doesn't really burn many more calories.

I go over all the time. I just like to make sure most of the time the fat is coming from "good" sources vs bad (pastries, fried food). I don't really like nonfat dairy. I only use nonfat greek in a handful of brands. I do 2% most of the time. I have switched mostly to almond milk in my lattes! Because I like it better.

Still in, but not participating in the the forums much. I went on a hiatus with sporadic logins for a few months during a really evil plateau. Still working towards my goals but making very very very slow progress.

When my workouts are not seeming "hard" enough, I up the intensity instead of the time. I prefer 45 "harder" minutes 4-5 times a week than 2 hours 5 times a week.

Sounds like all cardio. Definitely incorporate strength training. You will see visible changes.

Strength training early and often. Don't wait until you are close to goal. Do it now!

Great progress OP! Congrats!

Definitely do standing overhead press, this hits shoulders, core, biceps, triceps. With some bonus work in your legs. And it is a ridiculously functional exercise.