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I'm not clear on your goal. Tell us what you mean by "overall fitness"? Are you looking to build/maintain muscle? Tone your look? Stay flexible? That can mean a lot of things.

I'd agree with the fuller, longer comments. Plus - it's just so delicious, why not have it? The majority of my calories come from protein and fat. Keeps me full.

So much progress!! This is awesome, love the before and after pics. What was the time elapsed in these? Amazing. Also appreciate the approach to intake, love that you two worked to find what's right for her. Mad props and well done to both of you!!

Just echoing the above.. I, too, have broad shoulders, but let me tell you.. I would never let that keep me from lifting. Makes my waist look smaller, but more than that - lifting keeps me *happy*. I get all kinds of comments from family and friends - ranging from supportive to "you shouldn't lose more weight, you're too…

Yay!! Shoot I was going to go lift this morning and am instead going tonight. Boo I woulda seen you there :(

Lol awesome. Love this. But how the hell did I miss all the food? And PS I'd like to note, I popped your cheese curd cherry. You're welcome.

Hey, there's a pill for that..

I'm at 1550.. also a shortie. Feel free to FR. I love lifting weights and .. bacon!

Absolutely yes! Love my ink. I work a corporate job, never had any issues.

I'm 5'3" and have maybe 10 more lbs to go. Been focusing much more on gym performance and achieving my lifting goals, though I did just start a cut. Feel free to add me :)

Yay yay and YAY!!!

So well said, thank you for posting this. From a girl who was dragged to weight watchers by her mother at the ripe ol' age of 11.. thank you. :flowerforyou:

Just walking really helps me.. doesn't need to be a strenuous workout. Also really any type of activity.. I find just sitting there (like watching TV) is harder. Play with kids / dog / spouse?

I can't fathom it has anything to do with chemicals stored in fat, that sounds pretty hinky to me. Really - lots of folks are sick and not washing their hands / sneezing on machines / sweating all over, etc. If you're worried about getting sick - wipe the machines down before you use them.

A calorie is a calorie.. doesn't matter if it's protein, sugar etc. as relates to fat loss. If you have room in your plan for some sweets - have some. Don't let the "sugar scare" keep you off of it. There are many benefits to eating lots of protein (helps retain muscle mass, especially when losing weight. Also helps you…

I'm the same height as you.. for me, I go through fits and starts. I sometimes see a difference of just a pound or two, other times 10 lbs goes by and I don't see a thing. How are your clothes fitting? Have you taken any measurements? I'd suggest doing that, it helps you to see your progress over time.

If you don't eat back your exercise cals, that helps, but the overall equation is the same. Seems that calories in = calories out. Do you use a food scale to measure your food? Do you track everything that you eat? How often do you have "cheat days" or "cheat meals"? All of this plays a role. The figure of 10%…

It's hard, I'll give you that. When I went on a cruise, I tried to make sure I increased my overall activity (read: walked a ton) and also tried to have lots of fruit / veggies with each meal. I did find a nice create your own stir-fry station, that one made things a lot easier.

Maybe just lots of sick folks at your gym? I know at my gym, if I stop and look around I see people sneezing, blowing noses etc. I'd try wiping down equipment before you use it - lots of people don't wipe down at all, makes the gym one big petri dish.

:) Thanks. Had a friend ask if I buried some bacon in there. I did not, but it got me thinking.. mmmm.. bacon tattoo :)

I am a team player. As such, I will consume some bacon in your honor. :wink:

I waited until I was at goal. I chatted about it with my artist, and he said that was the way to go - better to fit the tattoo to where you are, skin is all in the right place, etc. Plus - it made a great reward for me!

In for bacon porn.

Yay yay yay!!! In. :drinker:

Agreed. Also want to add - no one can give you the motivation to do this, it needs to come from within. Try writing down your goals and your reasons for those goals. Don't feel like going to the gym today? Take out what you've written and read it.

^^ this is true. Good in small doses. :smile:

Er.. I'd just go for both? Seriously, combine the two, it's pretty awesome.

Honestly - I just ignore it. I never like it when others try to force their views on me - so why should others be any different with what they want to eat? I focus on myself, my food, and getting my workouts in. I refuse to discuss food and exercise with others unless explicitly asked - most people just honestly don't want…

Just popping in to say BRAVO. Well done, man. You look fantastic.

70 lbs ago, I was a 38C/D, Now, I'm a 34B.. I am sad at the loss, too, but let me tell you.. those little puppies are PERKY.