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What did you transition into after Stronglifts? And when did you know it was time to move to a different plan?

Thanks for the recommendation! I just downloaded the book and can't wait to start reading it.

I want to join ya'll! I am 5'2' and currently weigh 149. SW: 165.7 CW: 148.5 GW: 125 I think

Name: Laurie Age: 33 Height: 5'2'' Start Weight (1st March): 158.5 Goal Weight (1st April): 152

Is it possible that the soup has hidden msg? MSG is a huge headache trigger for me.

I added you to my mfp and fitbit account!

When I do lunges and squats, my thighs slim down, along with everything else. I recommend a good overall body workout, using all muscle groups and your core in order to slim down.

My new way of handling awkward questions is to say, "what an awkward question to ask" while I look at them like they are poo.

What does your diet look like when you are cutting? You look great, and what you are doing is clearly working for you! I hope to achieve the same success!

Sometimes my 8 yr old comes with me to the gym. She does modified workouts with really light weights or walks on the next treadmill over. She gets no pressure from me to do it (and can go to the kids room to spend time with other kids if she chooses to). It's important to me that she sees it as fun.

I usually pack similar things for meals every day- breakfast is either refrigerator oats, made with rolled oats, almond milk (mixed with half a scoop of protein powder, a little jam for flavor, and chia seeds. This gives me 20 grams of protein for breakfast. As an alternative (not my fav option) I have a quest bar, also at…

It may be that you need more protein during the day, so you aren't ravenous when you get home. It seems like everything you eat during the day is healthy, but not necessarily balanced. More protein may help.

I like old navy- they make work out pants in petite sizes, which is awesome, and they've held up very well over the years.

Can you post them here? A lot of the time we are resistant to seeing our own changes, when we can clearly see changes in others.

We pay $65 for a 1500 sq foot house every other week.

It's not bad to eat the same thing every day, but it looks like the food you are eating may not be meeting your nutritional needs. The foods that you are eating are all highly processed (unless I am missing something), and you probably need more fruits and veggies, and natural forms of fiber.

Congratulations! I am 5'2" and am starting about where you started in weight. I still haven't set my long term goal, just taking it 10 pounds at a time. You look great!

I have no advice, but I think your attitude is a great place to start! Congratulations!

I'm going through the same thing lately. I don't usually consume a lot of dairy, but have been eating yogurt for breakfast. I've noticed I am producing a lot more mucus (yuck) and have stopped eating dairy for the time being to see if that helps.

sounds delicious!

I've noticed that I bloat more with uncooked veggies- like salad, raw carrots.. Once I cook them I do much better. Maybe this will help!

The lemon raspberry cheesecake is delicious. They have a lot of cheesecakes though, and they all are delicious :) I've had the shepards pie before and it is very good.

I have a USA Graze code available if anyone needs one: LAURIE9FP

I want to run my first half marathon in May. I would not consider myself a runner or in good shape right now, but I have a plan and hopefully can keep up with it.

It would be great to start adding lifting to your workout schedule. With my current routine, I do 5 days at the gym- 30 min of cardio and roughly 30 min of weight training. I have it split into legs, chest, back/shoulders, and arms.

I bench pressed 80 pounds for the first time in my life. :) I'm so excited!

What is your current fitness level? Are you a member of a gym (or willing to go to a gym), or are you looking for at-home options?

:) congrats on your weight loss and good luck!!!!

You look absolutely lovely! Enjoy your wedding, and best wishes on your marriage!

Leg day is my favorite. The muscle soreness lets me know I did a great job at the gym.