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I can't help you with the science of bodybuilding, but I am in the last week of Push phase with Clalean and will begin Lean phase on Monday. The difference in my body is incredible. I lost over 20 lbs 2 years ago cardio only but was not happy with my results. I wish I had done research regarding importance of strength…

I'm 5'2" and agree every pound shows on shorties! I started at 142 lbs and currently at 130 lbs, goal weight of 120 lbs. 2 years ago I successfully lost and got to 112 lbs but felt too thin, I had only done cardio and was "skinny fat." This time I worked with a trainer and am doing a combination of weights 3x week and…

I'm in! SW: 142 CW: 133 GW by 3/31: 129 UGW: 120

I did Insanity and T25. I got results but NOT as much as I would have if I had committed more to changing my diet. I loved both programs. I just started Chalean Extereme last week and love it so far. Good luck to you!

Hips and thighs! Genetic curse.

Husband is taking me out to an Italian restaurant we love, so it will definitely be a splurge. I exercised a lot today and ate a light breakfast and lunch so hopefully won't be too over my goals....but I am avoiding all sweets. He knows not to buy me candy and I have not touched anything the kids have gotten.

If I have the calories, I love pasta for dinner. I had 4 oz the other night with a little olive oil and feta cheese and it was heaven.

Thanks so much for the info! I am going to look into that. I have done Insanity and T25 and enjoyed it a lot. I tried weights at the gym, even hired a personal trainer to get me into a routine and learn how to do everything safely. But, I hate it! I love cardio, kickboxing, yoga, Pilates, running but I really hate lifting!…

You look incredible! Our bodies actually look very similar (your before pics anyway!) How tall are you? I am 5'2" and I started at 142 lbs. I am currently 137 lbs and goal weight is 120. I lost about 25 lbs 2 years ago, got down to 112 lbs but I was "skinny fat." I see the you avoided that with the lifting. Can you tell me…

I am willing! Now that kids are back in school evenings will be busy, so I am planning to have a few drinks on Saturday night only to save on calories.

Hi Amber....I am close (Richmond, VA) but not close enough! What kind of training are you doing? A program? I am about to start Strong Lifts soon when I am done with my personal trainer end of the month.

I agree, I need to take pics. I actually took pics last September after I lost about 20 lbs (Skinny Fat) so I was thinner but still too high BF %. I will try to get some this weekend, thanks!

I know I am never going to have long, "skinny" legs (I totally accept that) but I am hoping to looked toned in that when I walk around in a bikini I don't feel like I have fat on my thighs flopping around. Just to be tighter, I guess? Maybe I am just being impatient!

Hi! Welcome! Feel free to send me a friend request. I have twin boys age 10 and twin girls that are 4. I am a bit further out than 7 weeks but I can remember how it felt! I didn't have weight problems til after I quit breastfeeding the girls at 14 months- then I gained about 20 lbs within the next year. Any questions…

Vodka and soda or vodka tonic with a lime, Smirnoff Sorbet Light with Sprite Zero, Parrot Bay Strawberry or passion fruit rum with Sprite Zero.

Just want to give my 2 cents....our stats very similar, I was 142 lbs at 5'3'' and I did 1,200 calories for most of 2014, I got to my goal of 115 lbs. I was definitely thinner, but my body fat % was still higher than I wanted. When you lose weight, you lose muscle as well as fat. I wish I knew what I knew now- I should…

This!!!! This poster is absolutely correct. I love my lower body workout days because it's easier for me....doesn't mean I can ignore how weak I am in upper body. Can deadlift, back squat and front squat moderately heavy (I'm only 8 weeks in!) but can barely bench press a 45 lb barbell. Trainer told that's normal- women…

Hi! I was the same way....so overwhelmed! I read New Rules of Lifting for Women (which is great, btw) but I still needed help with proper form, what weight to begin with, reps, etc. I hired a trainer and am doing very well, getting very comfortable. I know it is very easy to hurt yourself with free weights if not done…

This!!! I spent all of 2014 doing cardio and eating at a deficit....got to my goal of 115 lbs from 142 lbs. Guess what?? I was just a smaller version of myself with still way to high BF %. I have spent 2015 upping my calories and hired a trainer to begin lifting heavy, and 8 weeks in I see more difference in my body, more…

This!!!! I started at 140 lbs last year and through counting calories religiously and cardio (Insanity, T25, Jillian Michaels) I got to my goal of 115 lbs in less than a year. But I was skinny fat, and still not happy. I upped my calories and hired a personal trainer and am now lifting weights. I can see more difference in…

I just started with a trainer recently so I am new to lifting. Have been doing a variety of upper body (pull ups, rows, pushups, some things I don't know the name for!) and lower body (deadlifts, back squats with barbell, pushing weighted sled). Anyway, she says no complex carbs for awhile (bread, pasta, rice) and to aim…

You look incredible @ 150. How tall are you? I'm sorry about rough year, good luck on the 43 lbs!

Congrats to you! Awesome job.

I think you are awesome! I love this thread- I have never been obese, but I think everyone should feel happy in their own skin and I felt chubby and unhealthy 26 lbs ago. It's a personal choice- ironically, my husband liked me better at 140 lbs (he likes curves) than 115 lbs, but he knows I am happier and feel much better…

I think as mothers we always feel guilty about something. Exercise is important to our mental and physical well-being and I don't think you should feel any guilt whatsoever. I feel guilty about being gone working a 12-hour shift, having a date night, having to miss school activities at times. We aren't always going to feel…

Count me in!

I have the same issue- need to have something sweet after dinner. I LOVE Breyer's no sugar added vanilla ice cream- 80 cal for 1/2 cup and Keeble cone- 20 cal. I also love Dole banana dippers in dark chocolate- 4 for 100 cal. Just work what you want into calorie goal for the day. I completely agree with pre-logging- it…

I've had same issue. I simply added a Colace 100 mg before bedtime and that seems to have solved the problem.

I have lost 21 lbs since 2/3....It can be done. I have only missed 2 or 3 days of working out in 3 months and stick to clean diet. It's a commitment but can be done. Good luck!

OMG totally agree! My idiot husband brought home birthday cake the other day from the office "cause the they were going to throw it away." Wanted to kill him.