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I took my son to his PCP doctor on 7/27 and I watched them measure his height - 76 1/4" (that is 6' 4 1/4" tall). The VERY next day, I had to take him to the orthopedist that the PCP referred us to for knee pain. The nurse there measured him and told us he was 6' 2". When I laughed and said "Uh, look at him and tell me he…

After reading this question on here a number of time, it's clear that people don't realize when their metabolism has been altered/slowed and/or damaged, which is what happens when people yo-yo diet, routinely eat too few calories basedon their daily energy expendature, etc. I (personally) do eat my exercise calories back…

THANK you for posting how to do this. I just discussed this very issue with a trainer last night b/c I was also set at 45 and he said that for the training I am doing, that is WAY too low. I should be tryign to get at least 1g per lb of body weight. I was about 30g below that for the last 3 weeks thinking I was going…

You and I could almost be the same person :) I did the exact same thing with my photos and a collage. I started at 265 and am right now at 148 and people ask me the same thing and get the same answer (and seem surprised when I don't tell them "I took a magic pill and here's where you can get it") ;o)

I got 35 as well going full throttle ...

I just had my daughter time me on this telling me when to start and stop and what was coming up next. I went full throttle the entire time, HRM says only 35 calories. Not even close to what I burn during a 40-60 minute run.

suqat thrusts are also known as burpees

this was going to be my question as well...

When people who do not know or understand the journey I've been down offer stuff like that to me, I simply say "thank you anyway, but I tend not to eat extra refined and over processed foods. They aren't good for me." They need not know why I don't eat them, just that I choose not to :)

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!! You should be so very proud of yourself and your accomplishments!

Oh! I love this post. I CAN'T fix that it took me so long to get off my lazy *kitten* and finally take care of myself ... but I CAN make sure I never go back to where I was before!

I don't (yet) own a kettle bell, but it's on my list ... what do you think a good weight is for the types of work outs for that DVD that you recommended? I use a 12KG (so, I think that's 20-22 lbs) at the gym for a combined sumo squat with a double arm high pull, but I think that is too light for some of the other moves,…

Can you tell me what temp you baked this at???

Well ... I struggle with the pull up/dip machine ... but as for hot and bothered? One of the trainers LOL ...

I don't consider it a "cheat", but my downfall is butter. I still eat it though, there are a few treats that I refuse to deprive myself of and that is one of them ... but I always make sure to count the calories :)

Awww ... you are a keeper :) I did that for a long time as well. I also now have one or two male friends who I adore more than anything b/c they always make me feel like I am perfect just as I am, regardless of how insecure I am about certain areas I used to see as 'flaws' and now try to look at as "challenges". Sounds…

I'm an anomaly ... I like both weight training and cardio. It's OK though, I'm used to being the oddball LOL :)

Does it have HFCS? I steer clear of that ... but I don't drink anything carbonated anymore ... the carbonation makes me feel bloated ... for hours!

I also have progress photos, but I'm not in my underwear or a lacey bra, I'm in workout clothes and you can still (easily) see the progress ...

You can do it! Slow, steady and consistent. It's not easy, but I have to say it gets "easier" as time moves on. While I once would be craving things like doughnuts, now the thought of them makes me gag. My body is not at all used to those types of foods anymore, and I'm thrilled! I also find that I 'need' to workout, which…

do a search on here just entering "jump metabolism" in the search box and you will find pages of advice on this subject :)

Rock on! That is great :)

OMG! Yes .... I HATE that word. Not only does it automatically give you the feeling of being a 'temporary' thing, but it's the most over used and improperly used word around. The definition of diet is merely what any living organism ingests to remain alive ... therefore EVERYONE is on a diet. My friends learned very very…

I went from a 38/40C to a 36A UGH! And even then I don't fill up that A cup w/out a little 'help'. I just call them my "boob skins" now ... it's really all that's left ...

I did not have a c-section, but I have a LOT of excess saggy skin and the more toned my abs get, the worse that other issue gets, which is frustrating. I have toned abs and they are covered in flubber :( I was already told that due to the number of stretch marks, surgery will really be my only option, which is WAY out of…

Hmmm ... I do take an Omega3 supplement, can't remember how much is in that so I better look when I get home. I have been using 1 tsp in my steel cut oats in the am, but I was thinking that might not be enough ...

Yep! In 30 days I lost only 4 lbs, but thanks to a change in focus to body comp, I went from a size 8/10 to a 4/6 :)

I third that!

Wow! What a great feeling huh??? :)

Congrats!!