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Put me down!
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Congratulations! You look fantastic!
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Great job! Can't wait to see more pics after 40 more!
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yeah! So there! Great attitude!
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Amazing! Well done! You are an inspiration - thanks so much for sharing!:flowerforyou:
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Wonderful success! You look so much younger! WTG! Inspiring.
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Awesome success! You are inspiring!
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Hi Mel! I'm a 47 y.o. mom of 2 in Colorado, USA. Been on MFP for 2 months and have lost 17lbs (little over 1 stone according to the converter). Have at least 50 or 60 (3.5-4.2 stones) more lbs to go. I'll reevaluate once I get down to a more healthy weight. Have always been overweight, or at least *thought* that, but…
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awww... Yep, one of the best motivators to do what we're doing.
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Awesome NSV's everyone! Mine was: We had to do errands and then grocery shopping. Took kiddo to Sonic and I didn't get anything. Drank my protein drink. After shopping drove thru McD's to get kiddo her ice cream cone (she earned a coupon from school), she couldn't finish it and asked if I wanted the rest and I said No. We…
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So happy for you!!! Gives me hope that I might quit snoring and give my hubby some peace as I lose weight.
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Wow. You are an inspiration and it's so wonderful hearing about your faith supporting you through everything you have been through. Thanks for sharing.
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I have lost 2 inches off my waist and 1.75 off my hips in the past month! <happy dance>
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Can I join? I've never done a challenge before!
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Instead of a bench, consider a stability ball (also called a body exercise ball. You can sit or lay on it, and you have to engage your core to balance on it. There are tons of videos, like http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zc-gxPWWdXg It doesn't take a lot of effort to balance on a ball, but a bit more than a bench, plus you…
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Hi. Total Noob here. I knew I wanted to start weight lifting as I am beginning my weight loss journey. I just didn't know where to start. I went to a local PT and he ran me thru some paces and dumbbell routines, but I think when he found out what I wanted from him - i.e. I am not coming in every week, just want to know…
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^^^ this! Just, Oh, so THIS! Congratulations!!!! I cried reading your story. You are an amazing inspiration!
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http://www.wikihow.com/Perform-the-Plank-Exercise http://www.mensfitness.com/training/lose-weight/how-to-do-a-plank-a-single-move-for-stronger-abs good luck!
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http://www.skinnytaste.com/2011/08/skinny-meatloaf-cupcakes-with-mashed.html Made these a few nights ago and they were a huge hit with the kids. Recipe calls for ground turkey, but I used ground venison cuz that' s what my freezer if full of. edited to add: my guys liked them too! me too.
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First, remember when you were entering teen years? Remember the awkwardness, the displeasure with your body, wanting to be like your friends, the living&dying by what your best friends said and did, all the gossip? I have a 16 year old, very thin daughter, who comments that she is fat. wow. Our self image at those ages is…
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^^^ that's where I got mine.
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oooo - I <3 these threads! Congratulations to you all! You are all inspiring! And yes, courageous! But as I was taking my "before" pics just last week, I thought "I'll never, ever be this big again!" Be proud of what you have accomplished! <clap, clap>
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I am just starting out - on all levels - and want to incorporate weight training in my repertoire. Can someone please explain the "why" of above? thanks!
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Check your local Craigslist for additional equipment. :)
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Thanks for the info. Just stumbled upon this thread and was wondering how to go about the absolute baby-beginner steps. I absolutely love all you "bulky" ladies & your awesome pics! You have very much inspired me. I'm just starting my journey, but thinking maybe weights would be an awesome addition! Keep up the great work…
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School snow delay today. Standing rule at yoga is if school is delayed = yoga is cancelled. Bummer. So legitimately my planned work out is kaput. So... day off or do something? I pulled up yoga videos on You Tube and STILL got my yoga in today. Yay me!
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<3 this idea! I'm in!
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<3 this thread. thanks!
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I'm a fat dudette and have just started here and on the treadmill. Lucky enuf to have my treadmill in my house. Just wanted to say good job and just do what you can. If you get frustrated, you might decide it's too much and quit. So just keep doing what you're doing and endurance/balance/incline will come. It WILL NOT come…
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WOW! You are truly an inspiration. Thanks so much for sharing your story and pics. You look fabulous and a true hero to those of us just starting our journeys. Also a reminder to me to take those aweful "before" pics so I will be able to post my success story in the future. Thanks for inspiring so many of us!…