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I'm planning on doing this for the month of November (right now I am committed to blogilates) along with weight lifting! So hopefully some people will still be working on it in November. I did it once before and the results were pretty awesome. I'm hoping it'll be a good way to prep for the holidays. We are already talking…

SW: 185 Last week: 181 This week: 179.5 Broke the 180's, just! So excited. Down 5.5 lbs since the challenge, 9.5 total.

damn.

Starting: 185 Last week: 183 This week: 181 4 lbs down! Almost on schedule and doing great! Keep it up everyone, you're awesome!

Check out mybodygallery.com! It's a huge gallery of photos sorted by the person's height and weight. Real inspiring.

Keep it up, lady, you're doing great. It can be slow going at first but it seems like you're on the right track.

Starting weight: 185 Last week: 184.5 This week: 183!

Ha, that's mine. "I don't want to wash my hair again."

SW: 185 Last week: 184.5 This week: 184.5 Boo. :(

I didn't read all the replies so sorry if this is redundant - little things to keep on hand for quick proteiny snacks: hard boiled eggs, string cheese. I know you said you like meat but if you're okay with meat substitutes, Morningstar makes really yummy "sausages" that are only 80 cal and 10 g of protein! They are great…

I'm 5'2.5! I did the 30 day shred in 2012 and lost weight and inches! I don't (think I) have pictures specifically regarding the 30 day shred but it was pretty awesome - I started at 200ish and combined with logging calories and walking I lost about 10 pounds in two months. Edit: This is from last year, I was determined to…

SHUT UP ITS JUST SOME DUST IN MY EYE

love your story!! Congrats on all the hard work.

Great job!! And that grin!

Marina and the Diamonds and other girls that make me feel like a bad b!tch. Fun., Nicki Minaj, Childish Gambino, Taking Back Sunday, Cake, Lily Allen... lots of pop-punk and funky stuff that keeps me high energy. Also for those of you with a smartphone, download the 8tracks app - they are user generated playlists for all…

Wow, everyone did so well this week! Week 0- 185 Today- 184.5 Only .5 lb down, but it's in the right direction! I've been playing with my calorie goals this week, trying to figure out what I need. Hopefully I'm onto something with my current set of numbers.

Everyone has such great goals! Other than losing 20 lbs by Christmas, I'd like to: 1. Get in a pilates routine 5-6 times a week in addition to my normal 3-4x cardio/strength workouts. I'm leaving my gym so I want to get used to working out at home and outside. Even if it's just a 15 minute video! 2. Encourage my husband to…

You're probably right about the BF%. I did the calculators and they all turned up with a similar number and I was surprised.

You are an ANGEL. I don't know why but it was that fact that was giving me a block - I didn't connect the TDEE with that 2547 number. Grad school is rotting my brain. Thanks to Amy, too! Ok so I will subtract 20% from that which makes 2037 daily - which is close to what I was logging as my goal, but I never get close to it…

I typically ride my bike to the gym, do 30-40 minutes of cardio, and then a couple sets of weights depending on how I feel. I like the classes at the gym too and usually do at least one core class and one yoga class a week. I canceled my membership starting next month though, I figured with the weather getting cooler I can…

Hey everyone! Can't wait to read through this and get to know you all. I'm Mary, 24, and in school to get my MA in teaching. I have a husband and two cats. I'm a big nerd and a loud feminist, and believe in health at every size/fat acceptance. I have done the MFP/Sparkpeople thing a few times but 2013 was THE YEAR for me!…

Yum, that does sound good! I keep hearing about that documentary, I'll have to check it out.

Give yourself a break! It takes time. One of my old trainers said it would take at least six weeks before you start noticing the change. Also, when you start eating better and working out (especially if you weren't eating enough calories/nutrients before), you can start to gain before you lose. Don't get discouraged!

That's awesome! amazing how working out can change a body. Mind if I add you? Our starting weights are similar so your loss is inspiring! My NSV this week is rearranging my calorie goals to eat more and almost automatically seeing a difference in energy and in my clothes! I guess I wasn't eating enough.

damn girl!!!!

You look great! God I love juicing - I don't have any science to back it up, but the concentrated veggies improve my mood and keep me full. Enjoy it!

Mine is super eclectic - lots of pop-punk that I loved in high school because it's super energy, lots of hip hop and rap for the same reason. Marina and the Diamonds and other girls that make me feel like a bad *****. Fun., Nicki Minaj, Childish Gambino, Taking Back Sunday, Cake, Lily Allen..

Joining in!! Week 0 - 185 lbs!

congrats! you're killing it!