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I would be interested in this also as my stats and gabyp's are pretty much identical (6'0", 171 lbs). My ratio is slightly different, I think 45/30/25. Although I don't eat "clean," my food is pretty under control. I try to work out at least 5 times a week for about 60 minutes each (mix of cardio and strength training).…

I hate the elliptical, can't stand it. I think it is the spawn of Satan. (Sarcasm) However, it does give me the best burn. But the last couple of weeks I have found a sequence that works fairly well for me and gets me into the 700 range (I'm 6'0" tall and 171 lbs.) Example: Last night I did 20 mins of yoga (hatha) for…

Changing your goal was a good idea, just to give you a measuring point. You might find that 180 is still a little bigger than you were hoping for when you get there though, depending on your frame size and how your weight is distributed. For instance, I'm 6'0" with an average frame and currently around 171. Although my…

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How wonderful. You look so happy!

Mmmm... may try later tonight.

You look wonderful!

You're quite welcome!

I'm so happy for you that this turned out well, I know how anxious you were. :)

I am going to assume that since you're upset about gaining weight, that the numbers you put in as your starting weight and your goal weight may not be accurate. For instance, perhaps you simply chose a random goal weight just to fill it in, and don't actually intend to gain 50 pounds. The reason I'm going to assume this is…

I've always thought Jennifer Hudson was beautiful, but now she is absolutely stunning. I recall seeing her holiday special last year, and while she was thinner than in Dream Girls, she definitely wasn't anywhere near as slim as she is now. She really is simply gorgeous and her skin is incredible. I love the way her stylist…

I went in the first time I had my fitting at my heaviest. Then, not long after that I decided to start losing. So now I have all these bras that are too big for me. So, I compromised. I got myself only two sports bras and one everyday bra in my new, smaller size. And for the rest of the big bras, I got those gel inserts…

I agree, I don't want to be 147!!!! That was just my wakeup call. :)

Oh, booooooo! The store I ended up going to wasn't on there either, but I'm sure you will be able to find one. It just might take a little longer! I wasn't getting married, but I believe that I Googled "bridal lingerie" and my city name and came up with quite a few independents that did fittings. The stores I like to shop…

When I was in high school (5'10" and 160 lbs), I thought I was one of the biggest girls in school. When I was in my mid-20s (5'11" and 155), I thought I was soft and wide and round, and I would never show my stomach. At 29 (6'0" and 205+), I knew I was big, and I knew I looked fat in pictures, but I figured I must not look…

I don't take that wrong at all, thank you! :bigsmile:

First of all, congratulations! Hitting that 200 lb marker, with 25lbs lost is a wonderful accomplishment. And, I'm sorry to anyone who has already read my rants on bras, but here it goes again... When you get to your goal size, or even before if you have some extra cash, please do yourself a favor and go get a proper bra…

You friggin rock. Let's lobby for Zumba because everyone on here RAVES about it. I want to try that next!!!

Enjoy your trip. It may be one of those circumstances wherre your dad or your sister notices there's a change in you because of your energy or your confidence, but can't quite understand where it's coming from. So don't be discouraged if they can't put their finger on it right away. Just hold your head high and know that…

Great mindset! Challenges seem more within reach when we break them down into smaller, more digestable chunks. Good job, girl. We'll be right here with you, through the next 10 lbs and beyond. :wink:

Thank you everyone! I think before and during or after pics are great, and I would love to see other peoples' shots! The next pictures to look for from me will be from the birthday "photoshoot" I want to do in August when I will have reached my goal. I can't wait!

Currently wearing "Dutch Tulips" on the toes and "My Chihuahua Bites!" on my fingers. I really like "You Don't Know Jacques," "Black Cherry Chutney," "Conquistadora," and one of the purples from last year's Christmas collection... I think it was called "Holiday Glow"? Now I can't remember if that was the name or not. I'm…

It's all in the application... check out the following posts for some ideas of new products to try and ways to apply. Not sure about you, but I would rather have an orange streak on my arm now than cancerous sores all over my body in 20 years. I'm just sayin...…

Hahahaha you know it!!! I think I'm going to wait a little longer before I get back into the burritos, but you know it's coming!

From the American Cancer Society's website: "Lights used in tanning beds and sun lamps give off mainly ultraviolet-A (UVA) radiation, according to the study. UVA was classified as a probable human cancer-causing agent by the International Agency for Cancer Research (IARC) in 1992, according to the Swedish study. IARC is a…

I'm confused... don't we always learn here (over and over and over and over again) that we can't "spot reduce"? Keep doing your exercise sure, but invest in a waist cincher, corset, or some other undergarment that's going to suck you in because losing 1.5" in two weeks, when you've already lost your 5.5" of water weight…

There are plenty of self-tanners on the market that are just as effective as a tanning bed, with faster results, and that do less damage to your skin in the long term. Try Jergens Natural Glow Express.

Nice work... can't wait to see what else you will accomplish!

I don't think I've ever met anyone else before who was affected by this disease. It was always emphasized to us how rare it is. Wonderful to meet you and glad to hear that everyone is doing quite well. My grandfather underwent his chemo over the summer, immediately following his diagnosis last spring. He has, however, been…

Ooooh, thanks for the tips! I didn't think about a blanket, and that is a great idea.