ripzone13 Member

That's awesome, way to go!

This weekend and old college friend said- "I don't think I've ever seen your butt and thighs that small!" - something only a good friend can get away saying =)

biceps!

HOLY transformation! You look great!!

Wonderful! And I love that your weights are in the background!!!

That quote on your last picture brought tears to my eyes. You guys look amazing! You're lucky to have one another =)

WOW! you are looking great! Way to go!!!

Thanks a ton for all the help and links. The information is great and re-assuring!

Thank you for the solid information. I'm going to cut calories a bit and see how that works out. Thank you!

My TDEE is based on my current workout, and I'm not sure which question I didn't answer I guess.... I figured my BMR both with scooby calculator and fat2fit. Maybe this is what I missed- I have not calculated my BF%...unless that's the same as BMI. Here to learn!

Yep for about 3 months (hitting the cardio hard). Added weights and increased calories from 1200ish gradually up to about 2000/2200 a day about 6 wks ago. At first I lost significant inches 14.5 from waste, hips, and chest. 7.5 inches from waste. I have not seen much change in my body in the last few weeks (i have had to…

You look amazing, good job!~

Such an inspiration- you look great!

I love your philosophy!

Amazing!! you look great!

Hey hey! May i join this group of beginners too? I just completed B1...I'm workingo out at the gym as well, and a long with a few of you other gals am feeling kinda nervous using the weights. I'm sure with time that will go away! Just upped my calories to 2000, and trying to figure out a good balance between lifitng and…

Thanks for the advice. I appreciate it!

Thanks! I'll check out the discussion. Would be nice to be involved with folks as they are starting out too. I also have been feeling super tired on my "rest" days...and not being able to crank out cadio like I was before. Makes sense. But I hear you about trying to incorporate it back in some day soon...I'll just have to…

Good Job!!! You are looking great!

What an awesome transformation!

Wonderful. Good job!

SHUT THE FRONT DOOR. You look so much younger!!! WHOA

Looking good! Add me if you like...I'm in the same boat...my only weight loss pals are the ones on this site (no complaints there!)...would love to have another friend to help motivate and vice versa =)

Totally just choked up. Congrats, and good for you!

That is terrific! Good for you. Curious- my plan only goes through week 8. Anyone else only go through week 8??

Just joking- I just found it (geeeeez)!!

I'm here! On week 7 day 3 (tomorrow). Took the last few days off cause we have so much do before traveling. Would be doing week 8 next week, but since we're on vacation not sure if I'll be able to get them in....I WILL TRY!!

Hey! I am also just starting this. I have been eating 1200 calories, just upped it to 1350 and going to start eating all of my exercise calories back. According to my calculations my BMR is 1769 and my TDEE-20% is 2194. SO- i'm going to start with eating around 1769 and prob work up to eating 2194. It seems high to me too,…

I also live in an area (Montana) where I'm at the mercy of the weather. Since I started my running C25K on the treadmill I don't have much to compare it to! I"m looking fwd to running outside, but nervous...I've heard outside is more difficult than the treadmill...??