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I do HIIT for my cardio, sometimes on weight days, sometimes by themselves. I do have one complete day of rest a week usually, about the only thing I do that day is walk the dog and maybe drink a couple of beers. I have problems not working out also, so I try to find fun things to do with friends on the days I don't go to…

I get them since by blood test showed mine to be dangerously low. I don't really notice a difference. I am horrible about going to get them though, it's just annoying to go to the doctor's office once a month for something I don't notice.Taking vitamin B daily in tablet form did nothing to raise my levels. The Dr. and…

This, I have the last pair of pants that I bought before starting to lose weight. I donated most to Goodwill, anything to get them out of my house so I wouldn't think it was OK to go back, plus I needed room in the closet for new clothes. Buying a new wardrobe in a bigger size is not going to happen!

Done with it, but more done with the cold.

and the stuff I want to eat after I consume the alcohol.

The mental picture of this just makes me laugh. I hope she doesn't hurt herself, but I think your decision to leave it alone is a good one. I take advice fine, I was doing front squats and got a little advice that helped me out. Someone watching me can see problems in my form better than I can

Amazing weigh loss stories here. I started at 320 and right now I am at 210, got to 188 and trying to get back there now.

Well put

I agree with this, I told people what I was trying to do and it helped me a lot. I think some were skeptical, but supportive in the beginning, but once I lasted throught the first month, they were on bored. Also with eating out, like the people said above, lean protein and veggies is always good. When I get salads out, I…

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I was always the fat friend and got sick of it. All my friends were married and having kids was the starte of it. Now that I have lost a lot of weight, there are so many more reasons to lose the pounds I still have to lose and to keep it off. I have more self-confidence, I sleep better, my health is better all around, I…

1. Chocolate Chip Cookies 2. Chips, Guacamole and Salsa 3. Pizza 4. Hot Wings 5. Chocolate Peanut Butter Ice Cream

I have made quite a few friends at the gym, I have been there for 4 1/2 years. Helped that the trainer I worked with and the owner and I became friends and did things socially outside of the gym. Now I have a whole group of friends that I have met at the gym and through people at the gym. I am pretty shy and quiet most of…

This, My trainer had to start scheduling rest days on my calendar for me sometimes. If I don't give him my rest day for my weekly plan, he has to write one in.

Have short term goals for yourself with the weightloss, not one long terms huge goal that seems so far away. Also, find other goals that will help you reach the weigthloss....fitness goals, eating more veggies, drinking more water...anything that helps you get to the ultimate goal.

From December 2 until December 27, I gained 5 pounds, not good, but it was the fact that I gained a little before that has me working harder again now. I know what I need to do and will get it off. My workouts are good, I so wish I could out train a bad diet.

I may have to try the theme music in my head, a little boost of confidence to enter a room could be good.

I agree with this. I belong to Anytime Fitness also, I haven't noticed it much, but I am usually there when the owner is there. He tends to be there later in the evening though...maybe it happens more in the morning.

Sometimes I am good about logging mine, other times, not so much. If it is an actual serving of veggies or fruit, I add it. If it is veggies cut up into a salad, it's hit or miss for me. I eat a spinach salad almost everyday at some point. It doesn't have the same veggies everyday and sometimes I am lazy about adding them.…

Spinach and Chocoalte....not together :)

Snacking at work during the week and alcohol on the weekends. I try and bring heathy snacks to work, but then people bring in stuff all the time or we have a food day for something. My self control is awful right now.

I think they help mentally. Since you see yourself in the mirror everyday, sometimes it is hard to see the changes. If you have pictures to look back on, it helps you realize how far you have come and how much the hard work has paid off. Do it for yourself!

I have a friend that the only time she calls me is between 5-5:30, I have been going to the gym around this time for over 4 years, stop calling me then. I don't answer it ever!

Good to know :)

How do you know they aren't wearing underwear? I guess I don't inspect the other ladies in my gym that close.

Ha, this is so me. I am friends with the owner of the gym and I looked at him the other day and asked if he could ask the guy using the rack to leave. I was joking, but man it drives me crazy :) Luckily, my gym is expanding and we will have a second rack soon.

No matter my mood, my therapist asks me this every time.

Agree, I still get into "funks" occassionally, but my workouts keep me from being depressed or over anxious about everything. I can have a horrible day at work, I go to the gym, get a good workout in and life seems so much better.

I agree, I have to slow down when I get light headed. I don't want to pass out in the middle of the gym. I have only come close to vomiting once, that was in a class. I do probably work out more often than I should, my trainer has to schedule my days off, or I might not take one.

I'm in the same boat. I had a one one one session the other day, we spent a lot of time trying to get the power clean down. Hopefully I remember everything for the next time I do power cleans.