DianeAuger

Yes-I'm down from a size 18-20 to a size 8-10 and I still think I'm fat when I look in the mirror. I think we've just gotten so conditioned from years of being heavier that no matter how much we lose we have that self critical attitude of I'm still heavy. It's hard to lose that attitude sometimes.

Me too...my bad! Yes I would those "scary" abs to go with the "scary" arms! You can throw in other scary body parts too!

Me too!..

Ummm..she's in good shape and I'm not seeing scary arms. I've seen women with scary muscles and abs in some of those muscle magazines so this girl is just fit and has the body for someone in her sport. I box and have muscular arms and never got anything but compliments so muscles are good!.takes more calories to maintain…

Don't give up! I went on my first diet when I was 9 months old and I'm 56 now so it's been a battle all of my life. Today is a new day so give it all you have today! Don't be afraid to work out hard-I've used the Biggest Loser tapes and books for the bulk of my weight loss. I couldn't do 20 minutes of their videos but…

I agree-your body goes into starvation mode if you don't eat enough. You could try cutting out some of the fruit and replace with vegtables like carrots, zucchini or cucumbers. I try to have a dish of them at my desk and dip them in honey mustard. You will most likely burn more calories digesting vegs than how much is in…

LOL!! I'm single after 30 years..he walked and was remarried before the ink was dry on the divorce! Won't go into details-but I took the rage I had, put on some boxing gloves and lost 30 lbs. It's Ok being single and have the freedom to do the things you couldn't do before like work out, eat healthy etc. Life is good and I…

Fudgecycles--you can get the sugar free ones and I believe they are only 60 calories. They are great for dessert or if you have a chocolate urge. I like the Dark Hershey Kisses so I think I will invest in a bag!..thanks!

I love trying new recipes..this one sounds good!

Hi Chelsea -welcome--this is a great website. I've lost 65 and have another 15 to go. You can do this! I will also check out your website. I love photography and would some day just like to do that full time but unfortunately life gets in the way. What kind of equipment do you have? I'm looking to upgrade maybe next year…

You're right-one of the first symptoms of dehydration is headache so especially in the summer here in Arizona it's easy to dehydrate because it's so dry you don't even know you're sweating! I think it could be a combination of not enough water and artificial sweeteners causing the headaches.

I know what you mean and Billy Blank has been around for years and his workouts still work. I have one of his DVD's at home and try to do it twice a week along with my Biggest Loser DVD's. I go to a boxing gym and I like his workouts because they incorporate the punching and footwork into the workout.

You go girl! Before you know it the size 8 will slip on with no tugging or breath holding. I've been on my journey since last year and I know how hard it is but it is so worth the effort.

Me too! Try just any exercise that will tone your legs. I lay on my back with 5lb ankle weights and do leg lifts, butterflies along with walking. Good luck!

LOL!! you have made my day with this one! love it as I crunch my celery! I dip my in a berry vinegarette or try cottage cheese with garlic and chives or dill. No peanut butter!

I agree--it just might be a matter of building muscle. You might put on a few pounds while doing weight training but it's muscle weight. Muscles require more calories to maintain so the more muscle you have even at rest your body's metabolism will be elevated.

Yes very bad for you..your body doesn't know what to do the artificial sweeteners in the diet soda so it stores it is what I've read. People have actually gained weight drinking too much diet soda. Try this for one week-avoid all artificial sweeteners or any food or drinks that have them and I'll bet you lose weight. My…

Hey, you hang in there and keep going. Do this for you and the next time they say something look them square in the eye and tell them that you care about your health..too bad they don't! My husband was like that too, thank God for my 2 girls who support me in my weight loss efforts. They are here on myfitness and have done…

Try vegs like celery, cucumbers and carrots dipped in a berry vinegarette-it's very filling and the dressing gives them more flavor. Another good dipping sauce for vegs is salsa. Stick with foods that you can identify in your meal..meaning nothing processed or anything with a high sodium.

Hi, I would suggest maybe small meals every few hours. That way you are getting something or you could try smoothies with protein powder. I do Almond Milk or soy, whey protein powder, and Energe-C packet with just a little honey. There are a lot of the B vitamins in the Energe-C and you get your protein. It sounds like…

Hello, I'm sorry about your ankle-hope you can get around soon. My suggestion would be to do crunches. If you reconsider using weights it's a great way to build muscle which burn more calories even at rest. Try a couple of 2lb weights, sit in a chair and shadow box. Or forget the weights and just hit the air! I go to a…

Going to have to try this one! I am attempting to make my own versions of Lean Cuisine dinners -on the weekends make up meals in plastic containers and freeze them. I like the Lean Cuisine but I think I can do better with my own recipes

No absolutley not!! I was heavy as a kid and I wish my parents would have taught me better eating habits and worked with me to lose. I was teased mercilessly at school and I think that impacts a kids self esteem more than a parent taking their child by the hand to rescue them from a life time of bad eating habits. What…

Just stay focused! you have a great goal to shoot for. I started adding more cardio to the boxing I do so if I can blast up my exercise with these tapes then the last of my weight (35lbs to go) will drop off. Get the Billie Blank Cardio Inferno and you will see the pounds disappear! I modify some of the moves because he's…

Hi cookie...I'm not familiar with this product...where do you get it?

Me too!!! Me Too!!! I have 35 lbs to go and I am in for the fight of my life to lose this last poundage. Problem is I've never met a cookie I didn't like and when I'm stressed they are my best friends...got to find better friends! How does one break a relationship with a cookie!! Seriously they are my down fall especially…

No worries, just a bump in the road. Just get right back to it and it will be fine. Really! I've lost 60 lbs and the diet and exercise didn't always go as planned but it still came off. So keep trucking..you will get there.

Me too! got the link from my daughter. I'm down to the last 30 lbs and I think these will be the most challenging to lose.