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Also, if there are elements of their program you like, highlight that. "I'm not sure that your weightloss program is the best option for our employees, but I'm interested in your group fitness classes & personal training program.

I totally understand. I am put in that position a lot in my work- and not always by choice. To me, it is most important to stay true to yourself, even if you have a minority opinion. It's good to ask clarifying questions like, what you're of support is available after the program, what % of your clients maintain our…

@arditarose yep, when u start getting confused, tracking helps u figure things out. It also helps u learn more about ur body, which is y I'm consistently tracking right now. Giving myself a year to figure some things out. Then, hopefully I can be more like @calmelewis52 again & just be more aware of my day to day habits &…

Stretch is your best friend. I'm not blessed w that problem but I just bought a pair of jeans today & the sales person directed me to the juniors section. They have a variety of styles & sizes. They fit nice if you have a smaller waist w curves/round thighs like me. @calmelewis52 lol! Well my friend has a bum like op…

I know many who have success using your method. Seems to be working for you. I like the variety of methods to shape ur body. But you're right, it's harder for some to follow the more precise methods- for gaining or losing.

Thx! I may try rig something like that @ home, my gym doesn't have a bench like that.

@wilsoncl6 I know how w barbell but can't really do exs like that unless gym is empty, lol. Maybe I could do those in the exs classroom. How do u do it with resistance band?

Someone I met for the 1st on Saturday asked me if I did a lot of squats. You know I had to pause for a min & think if he was being sarcastic or feeding me line, but he didn't seem full of it. He must've been referring to my 'round' thighs, lol.

Oooh, excellent. Thx, @stepxo1!

Thanks for all your great suggestions guys! I will def incorporate these variations, add thrusts & review strong curves. @CharlieBeansmomTracey wasn't really expecting to grow right now, just maintain what I have. I've got about 3 more months of deficit. @sardelsa Yep, I can do squat variations, just not put bar on next,…

This is why I weigh daily. As a woman, I also wanted to see how my hormones and health condition affects my weight. I've been doing it for the past 2 1/2 months and I've noticed trends related to my hormones. This has given me piece of mind. I plan to continue taking 2-3 months into maintenance. I've always been an almost…

Awesome! Great job! U did that in 6 weeks on a whim? You look amazing. Tell your wife she's welcome. Did u win the $$?

Hello, looks like you're doing great!

Welcome, Henry!

Wow, you stuck with it! So if you win, you just split the prize in half? That's a pretty hefty prize. I should do something like that to raise money for grad school, lol (reminding myself of several 80s movies). Progress pics?

Hi sisters! I'm 5'7.5" and have similar stats and goals. I would like to get down to 145lbs then reevaluate. I've always enjoyed exercising and focusing on healthy nutrition. I'm using mfp to view my caloric intake by the week and by the month and trying to stay consistent. Most of my life, I've maintained my weight by…

You can do it! Be sure to include strength training/resistance exercises in your routine as it improves insulin resistance. My gramma was diagnosed with type 2 in her 50s, immediately changed her eating habits, lost weight (not even as much as you're trying to lose) and got off diabetes meds. She is 81 years old and still…

My ex was a wrestler in school and used to do all sorts of shenanigans like this to make weight for his match. I don't need to go into detail but they were temporary and unsafe.

Congrats! Your hard work is paying off!

Alas, I'm on my work PC and have image upload capabilities. (If anyone knows how to upload images on a Samsung S4, please let me know.) Hopefully you can see the numbers. Here is the 10 oz package nutrition label Here is the 2 lb package nutrtion label It's the same product from the same brand with the same serving size…

Sorry, I don't have the icon that allows you to post pictures and it won't let me paste from my clipboard. The small bag is 70 cals for 140 g and the large bag is 50 cals for 140 g. Do you think this is accurate or a corrected mistake? I personally thought 70 cals was kinda high, I'd always used 50 cals for the same amount…

Hello, I'm 5'7 1/2". My goal is to get down to 145lbs in 5 months, then reevaluate at that time. Been a member for years, but new to the community. Been logging consistently for the past month. Happy to offer support!

I'm also a long time vegetarian with the exception of an occasional cheese pizza. I make most meals from scratch and keep it simple. I don't make my diary public, but I don't mind sharing what I eat or my experiences. Feel free to add me.

Can you post a link to previous challenges so I can see how it works? I'm interested in what some of the weekly challenges are.