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I have read that dairy can add to this problem. If your weight loss is recent, some areas are going to retain fat until your body reaches an equilibrium. Some resistance training is good. Perhaps doing exercises with high repetitions, but not high / heavy weight, to burn the fat and lean out the problem area. I hope this…

Kelly, I am Mark. I am a pretty new vegan as well. I finally gave up cheese / pizza at the end of 2013. After a less than positive Thanksgiving experience, I knew I was done. I started my diet changes for my health and slowly eliminated many foods that I found to cross the line either from being too dense in calories, i.e.…

Your exercise and eating should both accomplish the same goals: maintain an increased metabolism. I would recommend a couple of things in general and let you all decide how to apply to your individual situation. 1. Eat six times each day. Plan to eat within a certain time range for each of these meals (I label mine:…

What you do does depend on your goals, of course. I have been using a couple of long tubes with soft handles on the ends for a variety of combination moves for arms, shoulders and back along with flat strap type elastic bands that I have tied the ends together that can go over my shoes or around my ankles or knees or…

I have done 5. Not a traditional athlete. Didn't own a bike until after my first marathon. Didn't swim at all until the bike shop who sold me the bike told me that I already had 2 of the 3 so I should go join their tri club...that was 2005. I did my 5th IM in 2010. Start with a good plan that you can manage yourself:…

I did my day 1. Great idea!

May Day is now officially over. I hope that everyone has found some sort of success with their more healthy lifestyle and that it has dropped the number on the scale. I made 20, but just barely. Thanks to everyone who traded words with me over the last few weeks. Mark

My name is Mark and I am down about 25 so far with about 15 to go. If anyone wants to add me, I am happy to help. I am learning healthy cooking alternatives and will share what I learn. Let me know what I can do to help.

Today is day 50 for me. My results are pretty exceptional to me as I thought that 200 pounds (losing 18) was likely the end of the road for me, but I think I will get into the 180s by the end of the first 90 days. I do not miss a day and have now been watching calories for about a month. The nutrition takes it the rest of…

I sent requests to everyone with comments. If I missed you are sent two to you, it is not on purpose or because I am unbalanced...I am just doing it all on my very small phone. Hers's one: The best exercise you can do today is one you have not been doing. Try something new and let me know what you choose!

Funny how I get on here during rest day. Day 42 come and gone and tomorrow is a big weigh in for me. I have gone back and forth between losing weight and losing inches. This week I expect pounds to slip away and leave me at or below my driver license weight for the first time in a long time. And the. To refocus on week…

Two weeks since the last post. How is everyone doing? My weigh in is tomorrow morning and I expect to be down from two weeks ago about 4 or 5 pounds. My big change is in my equator. I dropped a full inch last week! Today was my rest day so I am anxious for tomorrow. In health, Mark

I need to be a part of this, please! It is starting to get hot in Phoenix already and my workout area is in the garage. I am going to be challenged to stay with this consitently if I don't have some accountability. I look forward to seeing everyone pass 20 like it was standing still. Hope I can do the same. Mark

Modify your planks if they are too hard. I couldn't do planks on day 1. I could barely move in pushup position. My gimpy shoulder and elbow are starting to come around after four weeks. I go to my knees and reduce range of motion, but try to stay with the timing of the video to keep my heart rate up. Try watching the…

I am on my rest day after week 4. If you are worried about knees with your weight, one of the best alternatives is Strength and Force Upper. Using the movements for band work is really tough regardless of the resistance you use. Just don't get too deep into the lunges. I honestly think that alternating the exercises from…

I could live on things that come out of packages. My name is Mark and I have had half of an Oreo package or a sleeve or Ritz or girl scout cookie marathon, you name it, BBQ chips, chips and salsa. We have Ramen as part of our dinner plan tonight. My wife travels for work, so dinner stays simple when she is out of town...My…