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This is great, thanks!

My goal isn't to lose weight... I'm at a weight I'm comfortable with. I want some inspiration/accountability/motivation to get more serious about building muscle through strength training. I don't have issues losing weight because there is a scale that shows me progress. Building muscle isn't as easily measurable...

I should also add in that there are huge price differences between the four: DEXA - $175 Bioelec - $75 BP - $90 Hydro - $60

Glad I found this thread... I'm 28 and recently single, and was thinking the same thing! I think I'm going to go with the "can you show me how to use this machine" approach :)

Follow up: I know it takes a few days to become more accurate, but in general, I love how it tracks things down to the minute. So... sort of ignoring calories now, more so just peeking at what it will be able to do.

Just bought one too! BM Fit Core model... first day = today. I worked out this morning and already took a peek at the log for when I exercised. All I can say is AWESOMENESS.

I love light vanilla and light chocolate flavours... they're a post-workout treat I have once or twice a month only. I tend to buy protein isolate instead (plain) and make my own drinks.

#125 - whipping cream... the real stuff!

I want to play! Message me, message me!

28 year old female Not as interested in losing weight as I am in building muscle at this point... I'm 'skinny fat' and new to fitness overall. Would love a few co-motivators!

Thanks for the info! Looks like a great lineup.

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Thanks for the info everyone, I was curious too. Okay, so say I aim for 2 or 3 strength training workouts per week.... each composed of lifting until failure (3 sets of 8 reps OR 4 sets of 6 reps). How many different combinations/types of strength training exercises is recommended? I usually do the above for: - Seated Row…

I'm in a similar boat... no babies yet, but looking to gain muscle. I'm going to hitch onto this post to hear answers! FYI - I hear NROLFW is a great read. On my list.

Yoplait Source 0% Greek Yogurt. So delicious and 50 cals + 8 grams protein per 100g is fantastic. I start with that and mix in chopped avocado, fruit, whatever. I eat this every day at least once. Zucchini... another fave with eggs, stirfrys, or baked with a little fresh parm. Great filler (as with eggplant) for rich…

When you walk vs. drive

Try reading the book: New Rules of Lifting for Women

Wow, everyone here is such an inspiration! I'm going to take a pic tomorrow and post. The best part - encouragement from each other. This is why I love this site!

I have similar goals... a few pounds to lose, but mainly want to build some muscle! Feel free to add me - anyone!

This. VS.... Organic locally raised chicken. Ingredients: Organic locally raised chicken.

Free paid pilates classes held right in our lobby twice a week over lunch hour - awesomeness :) Also, fun wellness challenges annually, and healthy options (fruit) as well as cake at monthly birthday celebrations.

Any idea where I can download 30DS?

Same here, but SW 160 --> CW 127 --> GW 120-123 (toned)

Here's a positive one: Thanks to the weight I lost and muscle I gained, I am now able to sustain a healthy weight while eating more calories than when I was overweight (highest was 160, now at 127). Muscle burns more calories than fat and also takes up less space --- talk about the gift that keeps on giving! I should also…

So many darn calories and it's puuure sugar and empty carbs! Weird how we can logically know something is so bad for us, yet still consume it. Alas, I'm cutting back a bit, but instead of forbidding it I'm trying to focus on making healthier choices throughout the day to compensate/balance the indulgence.

ESTJ

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I'm in a similar boat! Only 7 lbs to go... but I feel like my motivation has dwindled and that these last few are somehow more challenging... so close but so far!

I'm a 28 year old female. HW: 160 CW: 128 GW: 123ish My main goal at this point is to build muscle. I've pretty much hit my target weight, but I am definitely "skinny fat"... boo!

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