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Best. Show. Ever. Seriously, after my kids and working out, it is the central preoccupation of my life.

I can imagine that is extremely disappointing. I would suggest buying something new that shows off your hard work. I bet people are noticing something is different about you, but if you're still wearing the same clothes they just can't pinpoint what the change is. Buy something that flatters your new figure and don't leave…

I would never buy a pair of shoes without trying them on first. I don't have to try on every pair in the store, and I don't have to buy them just because I tried them on. But if I am going to be wearing those shoes for a while, I have to know they are going to be comfortable.

((hug)) It seems overwhelming right now because you want it so badly. Set yourself small, attainable goals. Set yourself up to win. You can!

Anyone who wants to add me, please do! I've been working out for a while but only joined MFP a couple of months ago. I started with Zumba 1x a week in August 2010. By the next summer I was doing 2 classes per week. Then we got a third class with a second teacher going which was awesome. Then the first teacher got a…

I'm 45 and have been working out for about 3 years. I started with Zumba for 1 hour a week, then a second class, then a third. When two of my classes got cut, I joined a gym and started lifting weights and using their treadmill, elliptical and arc trainers. While I was doing just Zumba, I lost ~20 pounds (in around 18…

My favorite fortune cookie ever said - "Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm!" I always thought that would make a great running shirt.

You can definitely do this, Samantha! You just have to push yourself every day, make the time for it no matter what. And remember - this is a long term change in your whole life, so don't get discouraged if it happens slower than you want or if you make mistakes and backslide every once in a while.

Try a little mustard instead! It gives a turkey sandwich a nice little zing.