Michelle_dirtracer

Shoot... 40 is a huge difference. Flaunt it!

haha!! Haters gonna hate!

Yes!! In fact I have had 3 Reese's cups and I am sure that won't be the end of the candy today. I don't let one day get me down, I am not eating a whole bag.

Cw: 170 10 lbs lost during the challenge.

I agree with everyone else. At the beginning it comes off pretty easily when you are at a bigger size. The closer to your goal the harder it will be.

CW: 172 An unexpected TOM showed up after not having one for 8 months. I have been eating everything in sight!

Where are you getting your numbers from for calories burned? I think you may be overestimating.

I prefer the bike. But my favorite is the Arc trainer for lower body.

Way to go! Remember, they are all real races.

How much running are you doing? If you are only running half of a mile then no you won't see much change. If you are running 5 miles then your body is holding on to water.

Amazing story. Brought tears to my eyes. Great advice about failing at times. It happens to everyone. I started at 255 and was stuck in the 180's for a year. Finally down to 170, I am hoping to get to 145 myself. Keep up the great work, you look fabulous!!

Amazing story! Keep it up. I started out running for 1 min or so and now can run 40 mins straight.

I strength train 2 days a week and run 4 days. I run 3 miles each time. I was always sore and cramping in the beginning. About a month in, I felt great! ETA: I do a 5 min walk to warm up and a 5 min walk to cool down.

First of all, you are only 2 weeks in. That is for 1) not enough time to know if a program is or isn't working and 2) you ARE NOT gaining muscle in 2 weeks. I was 187 and MFP had my calories at 1320 a day and I ate some exercise calories back. I am now 172 and MFP now has my calories at 1200 a day. I am losing about 1.5…

Starting weight: 180 Weigh in 1: 180 Weigh in 2: 179 Weigh in 3: 182 Weigh in 4: 176 Weigh in 5: 174 Weigh in 6 (today): 172 Got off to a slow start, but finally with it!!

Hello.... troll!

SW: 180 CW Oct 10: 174

Stunning!

Thank you everyone. I joined this site because I needed like minded people to share stories with. Everyone has been amazing so far!

I had shin splints every week for a month, I would rest them and keep going and finally they stopped.

Good morning! I love this time of year, already have my halloween stuff out. SW:180 Oct 3rd: 176 Finally on track!

I was 255 at my heaviest. I can't believe I let myself get there!

I am anemic. I can eat iron rich foods all day long but my body will not absorb the iron. My doctor has me on high dose supplements. Is the number on MFP when it comes to iron bothering you? Or, do you feel weak? My hemaglobin levels before the supplements is 7.5. VERY low. Go see your doctor and get their advice.

I eat Smart Ones. They are the best on sodium and very low calories. I find that they have more flavor and choices than the rest.

Well done!! I am doing my 1st one this coming Saturday.

Gained muscle? No Get use to diet? No

Eat more! Based on that menu, you are not getting enough fuel to replace 500 calories burned from cardio.

I am starting this tomorrow!! So I should be model thin in 7 days? :laugh: Anytime a "diet" calls for you to follow it a certain number of days, people should run.

I have the same problem. I have a 30 inch waist and my hips are 45.5 They were 46.5 a month ago so I should be happy I am seeing some results. Keep it up. I have leg day once a week at the gym and arm day once a week. The rest are cardio days.

I hate when I comment on something from so long ago. People must dig deep