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Fitbit! It's addictive! It makes me want to move a lot more and since I have it linked to mfp, my logging goes hand in hand. Love the Fitbit challenges.

That's amazing! I started wearing a Fitbit last week and this inspires me to keep pushing!!

Thanks for all the encouragement everyone! I'd love to be able to run outside but scheduling issues prevent it. Hectic life as a mom of three, full time employee, student and baker. Wheeeew, I barely have time to breathe but I'll be sure to keep up with the program. Did some heavy lifting today then went on the treadmill.…

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Being around sugar all the time, I'm going to have to learn to stop picking at things. That's a habit.

Good luck on your journey. I know the feeling, but rather than remaining depressed, I've decided to take action again. The hardest part will be getting my mindset right. I think once I get through this week and next week, my mind will be more focused. I have cake orders for the upcoming week so I just have top prepare…

Thanks for the encouragement everyone! Here's to years of healthier living.

Tabata, hmmm interesting.

I do Zumba on the wii and have tons of videos. I like Zumba, especially live classes. Haven't went to a live class in a while though. But still, I do hate cardio. LOL

I have no idea what my body fat percentage is :(

What do you do as far as carbs? Mine is set at 40%. I find it rather hard to get to the 30% of protein although I try to get as close as possible. I also eat a lot of starchy fruit and veggies so I don't really count those as far as carbs. What do you think?

What calorie deficit is small? I'm not eating at 1200 calories. It has never worked for me. My diary is set at 20% less than my tdee with a lightly active setting.

Thanks for all the advice everyone. I've been overweight just about all of my life so I'm learning from scratch to live a healthy lifestyle. I often quit when one thing doesn't work but I'm Willing to be patient and stick it out. I'm not looking for a quick fix but I have been plateaued now for months so that's the reason…

Thanks for the input. I actually am going to try pyramiding. My husband suggested that as well.

So should I aim for five sets instead of three? I've been watching youtube videos to make sure I'm getting the right form. Hopefully I am. As for macros, I have my diary set at 40c/30p/30f

Bench Press 70# 3x8 OHP 40# 3x8 Bent Over Rows 70# 3x10 Barbell Curls 40# 3x8 Squat 90# 3x10 Deadlift 100# 3x8 Leg Extentions 60# 3x8

I used the food scale to weigh my dinner and my fruit for tomorrow. Will use from now on. thanks

Just pulled out the food scale and will start weighing tonight with dinner. Thanks for all the advice everyone. Although I might seem impatient I'll keep at it.

I measure things like peanut butter using using measuring spoons so I'm good there. As far as meats, I use the size of the palm equals 4oz method and since I guestimate I add an ounce or two to my diary. As far as calorie burn, I do have a HRM but I don't log exercise anymore since I don't eat back exercise calories. I…

I do a half hour of cardio on two of my lifting days and do an hour sometimes on my off days from lifting. Should I be doing more? I do 4 days of lifting, alternating upper and lower body.

I feel your pain. I'm trying here. Hopefully this works.

I average over 100 Grams of protein daily and I do drink a protein shake after workouts so I think I'm doing ok there. thanks for the input. I'll stick with it.

That's a long time to start seeing results. Guess I'll have to work on my patience. I do have a food scale but I don't use it.

I am getting stronger and increasing my weights each week so I can say that's one positive aspect of lifting but seeing actual results on the scale or my clothing would be so great :( How long does it usually take to see some kind of results, even if it's just inches?

No inches lost, and clothes fit the same. My TDEE is actually set to lightly active instead of moderate so I don't know what else to do :(

Reset meaning eating at maintenance?

That's awesome!

My husband thinks I can do more since I'm able to complete at least 8 reps of each but I don't want to injure myself. Maybe add 5lbs next go round.

Here are my sets and reps Bench Press 60 lbs 3x8 Squats 80 lbs 3x8 Dead Lifts 100 lbs 3x10 Over head Press 40 lbs 3x8 Bent Over rows 70 lbs 3x8

Wow guy!! Looks scary though. LOL