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Nice job! Before you know it, you'll be sprouting gills ;o)

THIS!

You just described me! :) I have been doing all of this, I use a 10 lb weight plate behind my head while doing my crunches on a stability ball and I can see my upper 4. The lower however, well, that is a long ways away. Due to the amount of weight I've lost, the lower portion of my abs is covered with 5" of sagging skin,…

Not to mention that doing weight lifting with already fatigued muscles from having done cardio often leads to poor form which does not produce results and puts you at greater risk for injuring yourself while lifting.

This is fun ... I've lost the same amount of weight as an entire MONTH's worth of trash :) Seems I've gone from "obese" to "trashy" LOL ;)

I'm curious to hear about this too ...

I did this in June and did it daily, for 30 days, no days off, but I had been working out for a while and was not so sore that I could not move. Being sore is your body's way of telling you it needs to recoup a bit. Go at your own speed. There is no race to win and overall, you won't become discouraged. Slow, steady and…

The MFP recommended daily water intake is 8 cups, so if you drink more than that, your cup runneth over. Unless you are really over doing it, don't sweat it. On days I workout, it's not uncommon for me to drink well over my "recommended" 8 cups :)

Actually, they would just be giving her their opinion ... without many of the actual "facts" that she and her doctor would have.

I am your height and having the same issue. Funny thing is, I haven't actively been 'trying' to lose weight for months because I am at a healthy weight ... I've been working on body composition, so trading body fat for lean body mass, which just makes me look leaner, even though my weight "loss" over the past couple of…

That's great. Bet when you do step on the scale, you will be happy :)

I am going to guess the same thing I am picturing LOL!!

LOVE this link! Thanks for sharing :)

This. The companies are allowed a variance, as frustrating as it is. Measure and weigh everything yourself to be sure you are eating the number of servings you think you are eating :)

HA HA HA!!!

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Who says you can't do both in one day? I do. M-F. In fact, when I started doing that I started seeing much better results. Strength training first and then cardio based on the way the body uses it's fuel. Talk to someone qualified to give you pros and cons of doing both in the same day and/or alternating and then decide…

You are eating 1500 and working off 1000 ... that gives you a net of 500 ... you are not eating enough. [/quote] how many calories should I be eating then? Im so confused.. [/quote] That really depends largely on a number of factors, including your current weight, your target weekly weight loss goal, how close you are to…

That is incredible! Nothing like that sort of 'surprise' to totally make your day (or week ... ) :)

Slow, steady and consistent with regard to both nutrition and exercise. If you are doing this, you will be successful at weight loss and becoming more healthy overall. If you are not, it's time to start.

You are eating 1500 and working off 1000 ... that gives you a net of 500 ... you are not eating enough.

I love and agree with the majority of this article. Confidence (which, in my book, is not the same as "cockiness") is sexy. Knowing what you want and believe in and being able to stand up for that and for youself is as well. Doing what everyone else wants, all the time, never speaking your mind, never having an opinion…

This. However, I don't always choose complex carbs though - at the advice of a trainer and nutritionist, I do eat a simple carb after my workout to replace glycogen stores, followed by an easily digestible protein. If I don't have a reason for needing the simple carb however, then I stick to complex carbs :)

Foods high in fiber will also keep you feeling full longer, so if you have a protein bar after a workout, try to find one with a reasonable amount of fiber in it :)

I get them in the bulk section, so if your store has one, be sure to check there!

This is EXACTLY what I do! Love them ...

We do that locally and it's called a "Naked Lady Party" :) I actually gave my old clothes to someone who started the journey after me who is in a support group and told her to pass them on to the ladies in her group when she was done with them ... since I was on the cutting edge in my parts and no one had clothes my…

I have run into this as well and I've determined that they were just "used" to seeing me heavy. I was obese for nearly 12 years ... it's what they became accustomed to and this is very new to them. I am in a very healthy zone right now and under the care of a physician and a trainer. If THEY tell me not to lose more, then…

I will agree to do this, but I have to admit it won't be a hard challenge for me as I do all of these 4 things already ... :)

I was thinking the same thing with the applesauce vs. oil ... and I have made several glazes w/out butter as well. I would definitely use the rum extract vs. the actual rum, use egg white substitute (I prefer those) and I would use Fat Free Cool Whip instead of whipping cream. I may have to try this b/c Mojitos are my FAVE!