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Surprising my hubby by fitting into my wedding dress for our 8th anniversary. being able to wear all the fabulous dresses in my closet and fit the wardrobe of sample clothes that my sister is always offering to share.

I have been using both, but my first focus has been on diet. I am a carb-hog and I know that if I don't watch it, that macro can consume my daily calories. I used to struggle with bringing my carbs under control because I wasn't strategizing about what i would eat instead of carbs. Now I'm focusing on a protein centered…

I just did my first 5k and had a time of 47:38 minutes and mosting fast walked and then did some interval jogging after the 2 mile mark. My goal was to be faster than 60 minutes. I was definitely in the middle of the pack with several casual walkers grooving behind. Just be patient with yourself. The hardest part for me…

On the mobile app, I love their average calories for the week report. I have found it easier to manage a bad day, or a splurge meal, by seeing that my average for the week is still in line and on target, giving me the mental ability to smooth over the guilt of one day. When I was pregnant and still as I work through my own…

I've been averaging around 50g but I just changed my targets so I'm know aiming to increase my calories with more protein centered food choices. good thing my son likes eggs in the morning

Diet-wise - upping my protein has been a focus of mine rather than a low-carb or low-fat focus. I am by habit a carb-hog and this time on the healthy journey I have been focusing on increasing my protein overall because then naturally my carbs and fat decrease. I am still not where I want to be protein-wise and I agree…

Yeah, I figured that changing to TDEE or more specifically TDEE less 20% means that all my activity is already accounted for so there is no eating back calories. Overall though, it would be about a 150calorie/day approx. increase and sometimes that does make a difference.

The calorie burns are from my HRM which I have been updating regularly as the weight changes. I'm usually setting my treadmill at 3.8 with a 7% incline. I will be slightly bummed if my inexpensive model HRM is lying to me. But on the plus side is that I rarely ate back my workout calories so it could be worse. I'll…

I"m 5'2"

January 1 - I was 163lbs, now I'm just starting to hoover around 159lbs.

When I did competitive swimming, we worked with isolation exercises to really focus on form and technique. If you are wanting to work on lower profile, I would find a noodle or some bouyant device to help lift your lower half and then focus on your arm technique. The noodle will create a slight drag but it will allow you…

When I was pregnant, the thing that helped me the most was figuring out how many calories I need to eat to sustain myself and the little one growing inside. The numbers I researched were for what my total energy expenditure was calorie-wise and then I found a recommendation of only adding 100calories for the first…

My usually is coffee with 1% milk and about 1tsp of sugar and whole grain toast with a tablespoon of almond butter

I have one, and it was convenient however due to my desk configuration, I could not use it while I was on the computer. I have a drop tray for my keyboard and that diminshed my under desk clearance for pedalling. Also, unless you have a front panel to your desk/cube, you might have to put up something to keep the pedals…

I'm almost 33, struggled with my weight for too many years, have 1 kid and work full time. Would love to have more friends to support and get support as I try and stay on the healthy wagon. I'm all for text buddy for venting/support/encouragement.

I"m climbing back on the wagon myself. Focusing on exercise myself since I can only get so much progress with diet alone. I'm also in the Denver are and can always use encouragement and cheer my fellow members. Feel free to add me.

My go-to lunch is a heaping salad of mixed greens, carrots, avocado and vinegrette and then a lean pocket, usually the 4-cheese pizza. Granted, this is my work lunch, but it is fast, filling, and I usually change up my salad toppings with other vegetables for variety. You can also do chicken on the salad instead of the…

I'm 5'2" and my tentative goal is 125lbs. I'm doing strength training for the first time as part of my fitness regiment because every time in the past I've been at a good number but felt unsatisfied and lumpy. I've never attempted or had visible muscle tone, so with that focus I know the muscles will change my feel good…

about your friends thinking you have already lost too much, just remember that they are all used to your bigger self for a very long time, so they don't know what healthy looks like any more than you do. Even if you have never had an eating disorder, old images and self-perception take longer to adjust then the kgs coming…

I also have a 4 month old. I am about 35lbs away from my goal weight. I could definitely use all the support and encouragement that I can get.

Worlds of Fun - it is a great little park that is a 1/2 day drive from me. For a real splurge it is a toss up between Kennywood and Cedar Point.

It depends on the park. The Disney parks now offer fresh fruit at various kiosk stands around their parks as well as bottled water and juice options. The Cedar Fair parks have a few sit down restaurants within the parks that have a wide selection than the typical amusement park fare and fresher ingredients. Otherwise, I…