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Thanks for the feedback. reading your response and usmscmp helped me not get too down on myself. Like I have done in the past, but I know that kind of thinking is not good. So I came here and I got some good answers. Sometimes we need an outside perspective ,at least I do, to stop overanalyzing and putting myself down. I…

Thanks for answering my question @usmcmp I really appreciate it. I will continue to count my calories and exercise within my limits. I know its life, you begin something and then you get knocked down just a little. The best thing is to get back up again and never give up.

Hi I have been reading your forum post for a few weeks now. I have been on New rules of lifting program in the middle of week 4. Its been awesome, The biggest challenge has been accurately logging but I have actually been using my food scale. I'm 5'8", 181. I calculated my daily intake @1800. Truthfully I have gone up a…

Just reading through. I am 5'8" Im shooting for 160, been on NROLFW. Wonder how worked out for dmt4641 I know its an old post but Im going through this right now. Thanks for all the advice.

I just went through some more pages on here and I watched your video on how to calculate calories and macros. So I was able to answer the questions I had.

Hello again. I commented before but I want to say thank you so very much for all of your knowledge. And I am so happy to find out you are a fellow nurse. SO cool. I am a nurse tech going to school to be an RN. I am reading your answers and all of these posts everyday, I have a lot to go through. I did see that you helped a…

Thanks for sharing your story.What doesn't kill you makes you stronger and you chose to fight for your life. Thats how I see it. I have to fight sometimes and thats ok and many times others may not see it but when you find yourself you will inspire many and open peoples eyes who chose not to see. Some people are also…

Ok I just want to say I am reading all of your answers right now. I can't believe you are still answering them. Thank you for sharing thank you for the knowledge, and the positivity. I am always on a journey, I never stop, I am on my second week on New Rules of Lifting for Women and I am starting 2nd Semester of Nursing…

Actually was searching for your post because I remember reading it a few years ago and I remember being so inspired. Glad I found it and glad to see you still respond. Gonna make sure to bookmark it. Thanks for sharing. I am at a point where I want to lift again and I want to stay focused and remember that I do not need to…

The beginning is the hardest. But how long that is is dependent on everyone. I understand that feeling like "NO way I can eat that little" I can not eat as much as I used to, and its very weird now but its just too much and because I have worked had for years my body is beginning to adjust and like eating what I need not…

Love these ideas. I love soup and it helps me stay full. because I love to much away. thanks for the recipes

HI OP. Hope you are doing well. I also have 3 kids and I have been a SAHM for for 8 years. It has definitely been very very challenging finding that time for myself. I just recently joined a gym but for 7 years I always worked out at home. Its not easy but I was able to lose 70lbs after my second at home and at least 50…

You have such a positive attitude. I am no expert but I know we all have different goals and different ways to get there. Some people get upset when others don't agree with them. Good on you for keeping it positive. Good luck with your goals.

Wow. That is so awesome. How did u get to that goal. 150.miles in two days is amazing. I just started biking. I started a couple.months ago.

There is a big change..I can see it. Keep up the good work..

Congratulations. Its so amazing how we can change certain things and the amazing health benefits we gain. Keep living life to.the fullest. Thanks for sharing

You look great and happy. Congratulations. Thanks for sharing

First of Beautiful smile. And thank you for sharing and helping to motivate.

I am starting it now. How is it going so far?

Hi, I am also a stay at home mom and I homeschool my 6 year old. I also have a 3 yr old and a 10 month old. You can add me as your friend. I have learned to workout with the kids, If I had not I would hardly get any workouts in. Its not easy just a way to get it done. A couple times a month I get to go to the gym, If I am…

Thank you for sharing. I am looking into starting a paleo style lifestyle. I have been eating pretty well, but I have noticed that I am not losing any inches on my waist. I have had three kids and I am 32. Anyways you look amazing. you look like you are in your late 30's early 40's . great job. ANd you have inspired me.

Black coffee, There are also a variety of delicious black teas, chai tea. So many options, I love coffee as well. Green tea is also good and good for you.

Great job. You look so much younger and refreshed even if ur sleepy in the last pic.

I understand to well workout dvd's I have 3 kids and dvd's are most of my workouts, especially in the cold weather. What you can do is try doing it in the morning, that will just knock it out and wake you and give you the energy u need for the morning. You can get everything ready at night, have all your workout clothes…

Same here. I sweat a lot and if its hot I will not wear tshirt. no way.

You should know the more you do this for you the better it is for your family. So maybe that is a motivation u need. Do you want your children to look at themselves negatively as well. they always learn form us. Teach them how to have fun and take care of themselves. MAke them a part of it. If you bring your family with…

ARG I just wrote a whole paragraph and it got erased. WHY? HI I can not speak for others but for me I can say this is a hurdle, mountain I must get over almost everyday. Sometimes it feels like its just one step. somedays it feels like Mt. Everest and there is no way I can get there. I just had a conversation about why I…

Same here an instructor I know is also a bit overweight but she has an amazing endurance. Its unbelievable. I may have judged before but now I know better. You may not know who you can learn from. So if someone else judges without first taking a chance and seeing for themselves they may miss out on something amazing.

Wow, You look amazing.

I love your response. One year of work and 40 years of being sexy. what an amazing way to think.