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Well done! Your post says a lot about your determination.

I feel the same way. I'm not down as much weight as you are, just 23 pounds, but my mom and a few people swear I look thinner each time they see me. I've looked at my before pictures and current pictures and just don't really see much of a difference. I don't 'feel' any different, either. I KNOW I am, because my pants…

You're my hero today. =) You started out about where I did and are in the spot now where I want to be.

I probably haven't done my homework as I should have, but I'm not sure I'm understanding the calorie deficit and calories in vs calories out thing. And macros. What exactly are they?

Thanks to everyone who replied. I'm not looking to "lose fat", I'm looking to tone up those areas more so then I am now. I am already on a calorie deficit and working out, etc. Basically looking for ideas to add in to what I already do. I'll definitely look into some of the other suggestions. I like Jillian even when she…

Thanks for the info! That website is really helpful. Can't wait to get started.

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If you wear a heart rate monitor you can create a new exercise for 30DS and put in the amount of calories you burned yourself. Otherwise I put it under circuit training, which seems to be the general idea.

Half a pound away from losing the amount of pizza the average American eats in a year. YUCK.

I'm 5'9". My current long-term goal is to get down to 160-165ish from 256. I'll re-assess from there and see where I want to go. Probably working on toning.

Most days she doesn't annoy me, but sometimes I don't want to hear it. "I have 400 pound people who can do jumping jacks, so can you!" There is an option to have just the music playing and no talking. I don't like the music so I just mute it all out and play my own on those annoying days.

Good work! Such a difference.

Lost 2.6 pounds this week!

Welcome! Sounds like you are right on track.

I also have PCOS. I don't take any medication for it as I don't have the insurance currently. Weight loss with PCOS is a slow process but it'll be worth it in the end!

^ You're my hero today. I can't run five minutes and not get winded or a stomach cramp. During Zumba today, the capri workout pants I normally wear kept falling down!

Congrats! That's a lot of hard work and dedication. You look great!

Not only does weight loss make you look great, but it boosted your confidence! Way to go.

I checked my BMI this morning and it's gone down .5%. Not a lot but its progress!

I've been wondering the same thing about the Fitbit. I want to make sure its worth the expense and not something I won't use. I noticed there are different models and wondered which one was preferred.

I'm in the midst of level 2. I took before pictures and can't wait to see my afters. Level 2 was a big shock compared to level 1 so I try to do extra plank jacks, etc to practice when I'm not doing the video.

Good luck everyone! I just started level 2 yesterday. Enjoy level 1 while it lasts. ;)

You toot your own horn all you want with progress like that!

This. I didn't get sick either. Had my surgery done on a Friday and was back in school on Monday. When I had to sit for long periods of time and then stand it was a bit painful straighting up but managable.

Can't complain about that!

Congratulations on everything. You don't realize how big of an inspiration you are for people who've yet to loose so much weight. Isn't it odd how we start out with one career, and during something like weight loss or an accident,etc you completely change what you thought you wanted to do with your life?

I feel like I've already commented here but can't get over the difference. You look like a completely different person! Very inspirational.

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You can add me! I'm at the beginning of a major weight loss journey so I could use all the help I can get as well.

I've read a ton of good results in the community as well. I'm starting the day after you if you want to add me. =)