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This is perfect. Thank you- Very imformative. I am so new to the weight lifting world. Healthy eating, Cardio, heart rates, clean eating, carbs vs protein,- all that stuff I could practically write a book on- but weight training I have absolutely no education on - yet.

Well I don't know enough to join the debate about gains and all that, but thank you for all this information- you all really helped me and I have decided to add strength training into my regimen. I think I would like to start with a trainer just to show me how and what I should do for a few sessions and then go it alone.…

I always worried about bulking up because I'm so tall (5'10) so the last thing I want is to lose any femininity at all. I do like the fit look on a woman and would love that for myself as long as it's not bulky.

Wow. That is amazing. I know almost every woman says the same thing about not wanting to get bulky- I should know better by now. I would like to start adding weights into my routine- actually- when you guys first started- did you start on the machines or free weights? Did you use trainers or just go for it?

Thank you- this is great information. It is definitely harder in my 40's! I'm not used to it being so hard. I do need to add weight in and was looking at them this morning in the gym- they are so intimidating to me- plus my build is so muscular already- I worry about really getting muscular. I know- every girl worries…

thanks for posting- I am also curious about this topic

this totally. I stopped drinking about two years ago- not completely- but only do it once in a while now- I found the same thing was true for me. Well said.

Thank you- very good information. I never heard of the movie- so I will check it out. Juicing is one thing I have not done to date- but I eat tons of veggies- so am totally open. I think my problem is not hunger usually- it's just lack of willpower at times- and sabbotage. I'm trying to work through it so that I can make…

thank you! Those are all excellent reminders and a great list to live by. I am going to print that list out and put it on my fridge...your post was very helpful...

In the past I've always weighed once a week, but I found myself obsessing with that number and that day- and - if I happened to be carrying a little extra water in my muscles from working out, or too much salt, etc, it would really upset me to think I'd not lost in a week. I've recently switched to weiging every day- being…

Hi all - I'm brand new here- I just bought my road bike 10 days ago. My entire family road bikes but they live in CO- I never got why they all love it so much until I bought my own. I am totally hooked and refuse to go to the gym now because it is so boring compared to getting outside and feeling that air against your…

yes agreed- everyone is different but I understand why you want to know this. It's a great motivation. For me personally, I usually drop a size about every 10 lbs I lose. That's not 10% for me- That's more like 6%. (at least at these upper weights)- but that has always held pretty consistent for me throughout my life. At…

really? No one responded? I have the exact same problem as you. I hate my upper arms. It's hereditary but they are huge! The only time I had upper arms I liked was when I was 129 lbs and 20 years old. (lol). I"m 5'9 so that is waaaay too skinny. Anyway, in the past I have done a lot of weight lifting to tone my arms- and…

This!!! I am with you completely- I lose it sometimes and to make matters worse, my husband is even more of an emotional eater than I am!!! So we trigger each other. thank you for this advise. I will try this next time.

Thank you for all the information in the above post! VERY informative- and really helped me - as I am dealing with the same issue. It was nice to read and be reminded that a weight gain is impossible if you are doing everything right. Thanks

Honestly, nothing is BAD- If I were in my 20's had an awesome bod and was single, I'd probably care a lot more than I do now about what I look like working out. I only think it's irritating when women dress like that, with the hair and makeup, and DON'T work out really. Then i want to tell them to just go to a singles bar.…

Yes... Gag

stop looking for the quick fix- the fast loss- the easy way. There is no easy way. It is a lifestyle change. Eat clean and healthy and indulge in special treats from time to time. Push yourself to exercise until "the bug" takes over and it is no longer a push (probably because you are starting to see a fit body), drink…

One other thing, this time getting in shape, I HATED working on my abs. I had a baby and a c-section this last time and my muscles were just so weak- I would leave my aerobics classes before the last 15 minute ab section. After a couple of weeks, I started MAKING myself do it. Now, I not only can breeze through the…

This is really tough because I understand how you feel. I also believe that if you just make yourself do it and stick with it for say- 4 weeks- commit to 4 weeks- and see if you still hate it as much. For me, whenever I have started to get into fitness again, I despise it the first couple of weeks because it is just so…

awesome and inspirational!!! WTG you!

Amazing transformation! Good for you! It's nice to see success and remember why we are all working so hard!!! Beautiful~

Make sure your information is put in correctly so you get accurate numbers, but honestly, the numbers you gave sound right on. I also wear a HRM (Polar) and one of my classes at the gym is a super intense hard core boot camp class- 60 minutes of it and I only burn 683 calores- Your burn sounds really good and you should be…

Never too old!!! Go for it- stay young- you earned the right!!

I agree with the above poster- to a point- there are huge debates on to eat or not to eat your exercise calories. I am a big believer in following the needs of your body- if it is hungry from working out, feed it more but feed it well, etc. Don't lose heart- I have been doing this for a while and have had the exact same…

Great. Thank you all for your responses. It really makes a lot of sense and helps me determine how to use them if I use them... I appreciate it!

I took a series of before photos too- they are safe and sound on my computer- I don't plan on posting them until I am at my goal- then with pride will definitely post them- to help and encourage everyone else that is on the same journey.

Well, everything has already been said. I'm not sure how old you are, but I understand alcohol being a big part of your social time with friends- It was for me too when I was young. That being said, will any of those friends take up a gym membership with you and spend that going out time working out? Walking andt talking…

Yup me too. In addition to that for me, I still think I'm 24! I catch my reflection in the mirror and think "who's that chubby middle aged lady?" oh..... that's me. lol