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Wonderful job!!

Bench = SUN BEAR (125 x 3) Squat = BLACK BEAR (195 x 8) Deadlift = PANDA (almost - 1RM @ 220) Happy Bear Lifting!!

I don't count fruit sugar in my "daily sugar goal". I am always WAY over on sugar but most of the time (minus the Reese Cups) it is because of fruit. I would rather eat the fruit (& fruit sugar) than not eat it - I'd think the benefits of the fruits (in moderation, of course) out way the cons.

5'2", 124lbs, loose size 4

I have looked in to so many different disorders (for lack of a better word), tourette's, autism, ocd, etc... he doesn't really fit the profile for any of them. I have even looked in to PANDAS because I'm not sure when exactly we noticed the eye blinking but I remember asking his pediatrician about it when we were there…

Define mannish...I am 5'2", 124lbs, deadlift 220lbs, squat 195lbs, bench 125lbs. I am well defined but not manly, at least I don't think so ;-)

You are such an inspiration!! Congrats on all your milestones and achievements!! You are a rockstar!!

I agree, you should incorporate some lifting. It will change your physique and you'll see that more than likely it's not the few pounds that are the problem.

This is exactly what I am thinking! I have deprived myself of a certain amount of bacon b/c I am assuming I am eating the cooked amount, which I am not. So...do I weigh it after I cook and use that weight as the amount I am eating? I cook mine crispy, I get about 4-5 slices on 30 grams.

bump :)

full time mom, wife & 911 dispatcher - love all 3 but since finding my "nitch" w/fitness I'd love to move on to something fitness related eventually. OOh, and if I could have my own DIY network show I'd be in heaven - I love to build/remodel things :)

Commando Amando :) my nickname from a friend at the gym!

Yay! I'm glad someone did :)

Oh my geez! Am I the only one that thought "how to Dougie" when I read that title?!?! I have this : http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/product.asp?SKU=40817224 It was a Mother's Day gift and it has been GREAT! I made 30 eggs yesterday (3 sets of 10) and each & everyone was PERFECT! If you use a BB&B coupon (20% off) it's not…

Very inspiring post! Do you have any advice for me to give to my mother? She has joined the gym, which is great but has slacked off considerably in the last month or more.

If you're that worried about it I would just stick your water bottle in the space on the other machine when you get there... if it's that vacant than it shouldn't make a difference.

Muscle doesn't weigh more than fat, it's the same pound for pound but muscle is more dense so it takes up less space. Think grapefruit compared to tangerine... adding weights in is good for your health :)

All I read was blah, blah, blah! Rock on w/those muscles ladies! I lift heavy (I'm 5'2, 124lbs. deadlift 220 and squats 195, bench at 125 but I just started that in last couple of weeks, 8 unassisted pull-ups...). Do I look bulky?!?

What a great feeling! Congrats on your loss!

I wish my mom could read this... Thanks for sharing.

You look great!

Victory is victory no matter what :) Congrats on the loss... Ha, the loss of weight not the loss of your ring! I'm so punny :)

We are members of our closest YMCA (in Central VA, USA) and pay $72 a month for a family membership (2 adults and 2 children). There was no sign-up fee or any other changes, we have been members for years so I think the price is a little higher now but still no more than $85...also it's a very high end YMCA, nothing like…

<<shakes head>>

Uh, just go out and RUN! Who cares what you are wearing...really, who cares?! Or who should? No one... I walk around my house in the bra & underwear and my husband is always "you know the neighbors can see you" and I say "Uh, it's just like wearing a bikini"... I'm a little more of a free spirit :) Honestly, I think you…

<this girl loves the free weights & has made friends w/many guys that she met in the free weight area :) I assume they like me there!

Grrrr, I have had this happen several times. I know it's the life of a car and comes w/the territory of parking in public places, and if it's not a huge dent (severe damage, not dings) then insurance won't do anything anyway - it's "road hazards, etc". I know it would be polite to leave a note but I don't think I would be…

Congratulations - your hard work is paying off! You are doing FANTASTIC! Very impressive :)

No insight here, just chiming in that I thought the title was "Why do people hate Santa?"... :)

I'm 30 with a few years of experience :)