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I am 5'8" & started around 280/290. I am down to 250. These were taken about 1 yr apart. Still working it, slow & steady.

Awesome work, sounds like you have made the lifestyle change slowly which is key!

Awesome work!

Awesome, great work. I have done the same this time around. Losing it slower this time. It's a great feeling & you are changing your lifestyle instead of quick fixes!

Its a great feeling!! I had a box in my closet from a year ago that didn't fit & unpacked it this month. I many things to choose from.

Breakfast tacos or egg white muffins served with avocado. https://www.tasty.co/recipe/egg-white-breakfast-cups

I make these, they reheat well. My husband doesn't care for the spinach/tomato so on his so I add 1/2 slice of bacon or diced ham to his. Never had an issue with them sticking either, I use pam. https://www.tasty.co/recipe/egg-white-breakfast-cups

I have callouses too but none have broken yet so no advice on that. For maintaining, 1-2 times a week I use a PedEgg to scrape some of the skin off. Then lotion with a pumice stone & lotion throughout the day. This morning I mixed tea tree oil (a natural antiseptic) with olive oil & applied. We'll see how that goes.

My diary is open to friends so feel free to add me if you like.

Both, the scale is just one indicator of success. I measure, take pictures & go by how my clothes feel.

I would say give it a shot & trust the process. I know that I used to eat 1200-1300 cal a day & I would binge a lot......lose weight/gain it back. I started working with a nutrition coach back in Aug who has set my cal closer to 1700. It kind of freaked me out at first that I was eating more than I was used to. (I also…

I make both of these when I meal prep & they reheat well during the week. The muffins I usually eat 2-3 of them & pair with avocado. My husband doesn't like the spinach in the muffins so I sub 1/2 a piece of bacon or diced ham in his. https://kalynskitchen.com/broccoli-ham-mozzarella-egg-bake/…

In the past I have always rewarded myself with a meal.....that is a slippery slope for me. Now I have cut back on eating out so much & save the money to get massages every 2-3 months. I don't have plan for when it happens but just when I have been working out hard & sticking to my daily goal of nutrition. I have 5 more lbs…

I came across this today & thought her review was good. I stopped eating Blue Bell because that's going down a rabbit hole for me. I tried Halo Top & it's ok but not worth the $4-$5 for the pint. I may try dreyers slow churned for that sweet tooth fix.…

I started IF a couple of weeks ago. Before that, I was eating before my 5am workout & then continued to eat all day long. I constantly felt hungry, sometimes this would put me over my macros for the day. Now I do 11am-7pm (16:8). This has kept me feeling full all afternoon & has kept me from late night snacking. I have…

Great job! I joined crossfit 6 months ago & agree so much with your post. I can relate to the being the biggest one in classes sometimes but everyone has been so supportive. Keep up the great work!

It gets easier over time. I'm up at 4:15am, get dressed etc. I'll have a spark or zip fizz (caffeine drink) to help wake up & out the door by 4:45am for 5am class. Bedtime is key for me too, 9:00pm or earlier. Consistency is key. I do this 3-4 times a week.

I usually eat them for a snack or an early morning breakfast (6:30am). I follow instructions for microwave but add 1/4 c to 1/2 c with liquid egg whites (reduce water by that amount) to get some added protein. The egg whites makes the oatmeal fluffy. Quick & easy! Top with cinnamon & berries. I feel pretty satisfied until…

I started CF 3 months ago & was very intimidated. I started at right under 300 lbs so I am heavier than most of the people at the box. Everything can be scaled. You want to find the right place for you & make sure they are working with you to modify movements for what you can do right now. I am down 23 lbs & have even…

Have you tried food prepping on the weekends to help with the dinner routine? I know that weeknight meals go easier & take less time when I have things cut up ready to go or some meat already cooked. We both work too & have kids at home that have an early bedtime so I get where you are coming form. That may help free up…

Fantastic! Great reminder to stop the negative self talk. I like how you posted I got up, I did the workouts, I did weight management class.....all out comfort zone. That's positive to remind me you that YOU did this. I needed this reminder today.

@Italiana_xx79 I am following the zone diet (blocks), 40% carbs, 30% protein, 30% fat. I rarely feel hungry. Eating roughly 1700-1800calories a day. Goal is 120g P, 170g C, 60g F. I'm learning more every day about macros.

Top with blue cheese if you like. It sounds weird together but it's sweet & savory all together.

I log as circuit training. I use a fitbit & check the calories burned before/after & make adjustments to it since MFP tends to overestimate. Either I cut 100-200 calories off or I cut the time back.

Hi All, I started T25 yesterday 10/8. Would love to follow along to keep the motivation going. 1) Your Name and Where You Live - Amanda -Houston, Tx 2) How is your current fitness? - I run 2-3 times a week. Wanting to add more exercise in. 3) What are your fitness goals? - Lose 20 more lbs by the end of Dec. 4) Do you have…

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Just remember that every run won't be great. Occasionally those bad days creep in. Just don't let it get you down. Keep going.

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I started mid Feb & halfway through level 2. Stick with it & do what you can. I had some skip days here & there. I still enjoy as tough as it & KNOWING it only takes 20 min helps. I would suggest taking measurements. Both my husband & I are doing it & did measurements after 2 weeks & seeing changes already. Clothes are…

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