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Hahaha! It was a SUPER intense class. I can't lie, I had a couple moments as well... It went like this: In 3 minutes complete 4 burpees then 2 rounds of: jump on chair + squat 3X, chair dips 3x, push-ups 3x, alternate jump lunge 6X (3 on each leg), push through leg shoulder press 6x, and side lunge with bicep curl 6X; your…

So I'm not a bride... But my sister is getting married September 2015, and I will be the maid of honor! And I would really really like to NOT look fat/bloated for the pictures and all that (especially in the gold sequin dresses my sister would like us to wear); I am trying to kick at least 30 lbs off in the next 10 months…

I think I'm still not sure... But I did the class anyway today and it killed me... But it also killed other people where they walked-out before it was even done... Today was definitely more body-weight cardio endurance based. The one yesterday was/is meant to be more strength training. They would like us to lift as heavy…

Now I'm even more uncertain... Our PT class (that's what the program is called) is twice a week and mean to be heavier weights to increase our muscle and burn fat, we typically do 3 sets of two back-to-back moves for a total of 4 rounds. So yesterday was a Pull Down Machine and Slam ball for round 1, plank row with a…

You go girl!!! As a female who is also 5'0" in my late 20s (can't believe I can almost say 30..), I get the struggle!!! Life makes it super hard to stay consistent, but this is a way of life, not a get skinny/fit fast crash plan. 40 lbs over a year is a HUGE accomplishment! I've been at this for almost 10 months now and I…

My Day 2 (technically Day 3) was pretty good! I forced myself to do 30 min on the elliptical, which makes #3 work-out for the week! I drank roughly about 72 oz of water (it may have been a little less, I really should have drank 85; so I was close). Also, came pretty close to my daily calorie intake (plus exercise…

Well Day 1 (technically Day 2 for me, since I rebooted myself with a workout and logging into myfitness pal) wasn't a win but not a fail either in terms of goals. I still didn't get enough water in my day (I think I had 64 oz total, I need to get 78 oz for half my body weight), went above my calories by 50ish, but still…

For me, it's definitely more about how I look/feel in my clothes more than anything else! I'm tired of squeezing into my jeans/shirts and wondering if I look "fat" in my clothes. Also, I am over the "oh, when are you due?" comments I have been receiving from strangers as of lately, when I'm not even pregnant! The scale has…

Get more water intake and keep with in my daily calorie goal

I'm so glad I stumbled upon this group today!!! (via one of my MFP friends) I just recently joined my gym at my office and started to work-out there as of yesterday, so I no longer have an excuse to not work out (I can work out before work, lunch hour, or after work; I have no excuse not to do it). I just will need to find…

I'm 5"0" (and a half an inch, as I like to always add... haha) and started out at the end of January 2014, bought a scale a week later and found I was 158 lbs!!! (Biggest I've EVER been in my life) My weight has been fluctuating a lot ever since... I saw a loss when I stuck to a 1200 calorie diet during the weekdays and…

I haven't seen Tone It Up mentioned yet! I love those girls!!! Also, I like PopSugar Fitness, XHIT Daily, JessicaSmithTV, BeFit are all good too.

You look FABULOUS! What was your secret to success?!

I totally get it girl! My boyfriend is usually the one pressuring me to drink with him on the daily basis... I do love to drink with him to just unwind after the day, so I get it! I have tried to make sacrifices though to try and be better overall with the drinking and calorie intake. I've learned that unfortunately…

The alcohol is definitely MY WORST enemy! Mostly because I love craft beers that all have about 150-215 cals each! DEVIL! But I can't break my habit either... So I just try and adjust my days accordingly... Again, that's why I say my boyfriend is my worst enemy too; because I worked-out three times this week to build a…

It's definitely all about being committed! I am committed to a point. As much as I would love to shrink back to 120 and be a skinny-mini again; I also want to live life to the fullest. So I figure that if at least I can be conscientious about my efforts everyday by keeping my food diary, that being aware is better than not…

This thread is EXACTLY what I need! I am in the same position as the OP! I am having the most difficult time losing any weight because of the eating out! I KNOW to really lose weight, we need to minimize our eating out; but in my life, it's just not a realistic thing. I live in Chicago, surrounded by awesome eats and…

All of this is my issue as well! Always has been my issue, and always will be! It was so much easier when I was 24/25 to lose the weight fast (like melt off fast). Even had lost so much so fast, that I had won the company I worked for at the time's 12 week weight loss challenge! It was awesome! I looked amazing going from…

THIS is exactly where you need to put your focus on! Focus more on your why you want to lose weight. Is it to fit in certain clothes? Your actual scale weight is nothing compared to what the goals you want for yourself! Stop stressing and obsessing about the scale, and focus on the overall process. I bet you will see the…

Unwiches usually are my go to after a bad weekend of eating/drinking... But today, I was craving the carbs of bread. I know the Turkey Tom isn't too bad on the regular French bread (which makes no sense to me, since you would think wheat would be better). But I wanted some other suggestions as well....

Ha! I did think about Subway... I get so bored by Subway subs though... But they are super convenient in not being a huge calorie overload either.

I'm 5'0" and just completely tired and frustrated with the way I look! I hate all the flab/fat I got going on, and am so uncomfortable in ALL my clothes! My biggest issues are alcohol and living in Chicago where I want to eat ALL the food! (not to mention my boyfriend, who encourages the drinking and bad eating habits) I…

I think you should stop obsessing about the actual scale measurement; and be more focused on how you feel you look! Sometimes working-out causes us to retain water, in which case, will make our scale measurement seem like we are heavier. But I guarantee, if you are working out as much as you say you are, then you are more…

30 lbs in 10 weeks would equate to 3 bls a week... That's approximately 10,500 calorie deficit a week you would need to have (3,500 calories is approximately 1 lb); which is a 1,500 calorie deficit a day. I'm not sure what you weigh or how much your metabolism burns a day... But I would be very scared to try this! Instead,…

Yay!!!! Get it girl!!!

I do Scottish Dancing (although, I haven't in a while; hence the reason why I gained so much weight)! I wish I had stayed with it... I would be in such good shape! Or that I at least became an instructor... My boyfriend has been encouraging me to get back into it. It's pathetic when I go to the my step aerobics class, how…

I just posted on your other topic that you posted regarding "not seeing much of a difference in body/weight" and I know you want to lose 2 lbs a week... The only way you will come close to that number is by doing cardio as well! You need to create a calorie deficit that comes from nutrition (usually 250 deficit a day) and…

Try not to be as aggressive with wanting to see a deficit each week of more than 1 lb, be more patient. I can say this, because I was you once. I did the aggressive weight loss and lost 20 lbs in 2 months (went from 150 in January of 2010 to 119 by July; saw biggest loss in April and May due to a crazy schedule, eating…

I hear you with the "1200" calorie mis-interpretation! I can't believe how bad I am when I do not actually log, and I think I am doing fine! Turns out I am just very delusional as to what I am consuming calorie-wise. I couldn't believe how much weight I put on in one month when I started a new job and was getting my…

Loving these posts!!! Love the different stories of where everyone came from, and how they got to where they are now! Lots of inspiration and motivation!!! I am 5'0 (1/2") currently 155ish (I don't weigh myself a whole lot, but this is approx. where I am) and looking to just lose my flab and happy in my skin/clothes. I…