ashleythoren

Oh also... i find that using a smaller plate at dinner helps! I can fill that sucker up, but it'll never hold as much at the big one.

Nothing helps motivation like a goal to work toward. For me this time it is looking good in my friend's wedding. Sometimes it takes a really bad or embarassing event. Sometimes people just wake up and decide. But mostly... pick a goal, don't pick a day, and there is no better time than the present to get started.

I think the key here is that Muscle weighs more than fat, and the scale does not necessarily reflect your fitness level. I think you should work on gaining the muscle, and replacing fat, rather than concerning yourself as much with the number on the scale (assuming you're a relatively normal size and weight). On the other…