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I would seek the advice of your doctor, and also perhaps a consult with a plastic surgeon (about $300 just to say hi here in Canada for a meeting for an elective surgery) to answer that question. Also, get a body composition done to see what your body fat percentage is now. If you're looking for the perfect 6 pack, it's…

I recently stopped counting after counting my calories for about6 or 7 months. It took me that long honestly to know what a REAL portion was. Even a tablespoon is deceptive (I was using three tablespoons of coffee creamer on a normal basis. I was counting only 1 serving. When I measured an actual tablespoon into one of my…

Very inspiring. You're exactly right - just never give up. It always inspires me to hear someone talk about their journey, helps me to stop feeling sorry for myself and just make it happen. Thanks for sharing your story - especially on a day that I needed to hear it!

I use them often. In baking, when I have a sweet tooth, etc. I've heard it all about how bad they are. I continue to use them and I've lost 80 lbs. I should think that the 80 lb weight loss will undo the negative effects (if there are any) of the 2 packets of sweetener than I always have in my coffee in the morning too.…

There's always going to be a way to sit, or stand that make you look bigger than you are (or that you think makes you look bigger than you are). Even though I've lost 80 lbs I'm not at goal weight and I'm still tugging at my clothes to cover my tummy if someone is looking. All that does is draw attention to it. If you're…

I have maintained my lean mass using weights, and it feels fantastic. Strong and beautiful. In regards to my clothes, I got rid of 5 black garbage bags of clothes and donated them to Canadian Diabetes. In September of 2014 - I will be travelling to NYC to compete in a 10 mile Spartan race. To celebrate my completion of…

I love this... Mindless moron - You look fantastic, have you been losing weight? My reply - Yes - 80 lbs now. Oh, you should try no carbs, all carbs, drink more water, don't lift weights, you'll get bulky, no water, all water, Mio will kill you, etc. I think I've got a handle on it, as do all my doctors, trainers and my…

Haggis (because it's yucky to me...I tried it...and just NOPE!) Red Shellfish (because I'm allergic DARNIT!!!)

There is a lot of confusing information out there...I so get that. Know this...You can eat at 1900 to 2200 calories a day and lose weight, especially if you're working out. You should get the actual numbers though from a Nutritionist or a Doctor and you may want to look at having a body composition analysis done. That will…

I share mine, but only with a password. It's a happy medium for me. Originally I had it all the way open, and really received some nasty comments. Then I locked it down, and a couple of people unfriended me. I told them that I had it password protected and that my nutritionist and trainer had access to it to keep me…

Perhaps she should take off her judgy pants and just give the kids some candy. Seriously, NOT NICE. If you'd like to be judgmental, just leave the lights off and watch a movie, or go out and eat a salad by yourself. No need to incriminate children. WOW.

You look amazing my friend!!! Congratulations...you're rockin it!

Oh this is fun! 1) Meet my goal of 20% body fat and over 100 lbs lost (almost there!) 2) African Safari (see Mountain Gorillas and Lions on two separate safari's - same trip) 3) Complete a Spartan Race (registered for September 2014 race) 4) Backpack Scotland 5) Try on wedding dresses for fun in NYC 6) Buy a new wardrobe…

I'm about 45 minutes a day for weight lifting and about 10-30 minutes of cardio depending on the type (if HIIT it's about 10-20 minutes) I'm about to start the following schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday - Ladies Strength Class - 45 minutes Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday - YOGA - 45-60 minutes (depending on DVD) Monday,…

That is a disturbing show...I watched it on Netflix and it is based on a true story.

I was bullied (Canada) and my Dad was a RCMP (police officer). With many transfers to new towns/cities I was always the "new kid" and had to put up with bullies trying things on the new kid most of the places we went to. Mostly, if I ignored them it went away and I made new friends fast. I can guaranty you that bullying is…

The Omen. I was like 9 or 10 and that kid was just plain creepy. Plus, I watched in the basement with my brothers who were "babysitting" me and I had nightmares for weeks!

That pie, ya, the pumpkin one...:love: ...That's why we're friends. SERIOUSLY!!

Oh the Cinnabon flavour is so delicious! That's the one I use too...

Keep it - and lose something else. I've tried everything too and I just love it so much I let go of other things that I don't like as much so that it fits in my day. No worries! :flowerforyou:

I always sing DOUCHE...it sounds better frankly.

At 9am (22 minutes from now) I will be doing a wall sit for 1 minute). At 10 am I will be doing a one minute plank. At 2pm I will do 30 wall pushups (thumbs and forefingers together). Setting my calendar in email for reminders.

Use an empty toilet paper roll and cut two eye holes in it. Then crack a glow stick in it and hide it somewhere inconspicuous in your bedroom. When the lights go out, it will look like two glowing eyes staring at her. Make sure if she doesn't notice it to point it out to her, in a scared voice ask, "Did we get a cat?"

You are the BEST! What a motivating and AWESOME story. Thanks for sharing!!!! :flowerforyou:

Clothes so SUCK for that very reason. One minute I'm in a size 16 and the next I can barely squeeze the button closed on an 18. It's not about YOU at all - the manufacturers all seem to have a different idea about what the right sizes are. It's SO frustrating! Know this - you're gorgeous, and it doesn't matter what the tag…

What an awesome feeling! And you're exactly right - I was the same way in regards to DREADING exercise. They say bad things come in threes, I had problems with me knees, threw my back out, and got a cold...all within a month. And all this just after getting into a workout routine that I loved. I dreaded going to Ladies…

bumping for later yummy goodness!

I stopped being so tempted by the things I love (like chocolate) by telling myself that it's okay to have one every now and then. I'm not "giving up" on anything. We need food. What I needed to rethink was my relationship with food. That is - it's a fuel for my body, not my feelings. More often than not, I don't feel the…

Most days I feel like a T-Rex, meat and water. I do love my coffee though, with one cream and a sweetener. It's my treat. I also love coleslaw, I make the dressing using fat free miracle whip, vinegar, and sugar twin. It's delicious!

I started lifting 3.5 months ago. First two months, 3x a week and the last month and a half, 5x a week. In total, I have lost 27.5 inches and 33 lbs of fat in that time (without any lean mass loss at all!). Lifting is the best thing that's ever happened to me. I am going back to 3 days a week and will intersperse with Yoga…