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Thanks everyone...... my trainer tries to shake up the workouts... monday circuit, wednesday cross fit and friday boxing and then tuesday night I alternate with one of these and Thursdays he just tries to kill me lol STEPHANIEGO - until I looked at the numbers I was actually feeling really good and quite proud of myself…

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Something I have learnt (through experience and also with conversations with gym junkies) is that the "skinny" people in the gym are not looking at you thinking"that fat girl shouldn't be here" they are thinking "good on you for doing something". It is the people in the shopping centre or in front of the TV or at the cafe…

I am with you on the John Hughes thing! Brilliant man - brilliant movies. When they are on TV I watch them, even when I own them on dvd and could watch them ad free

OMG I love love love this movie! I have loved red headed men since I first saw it!

There is no way I would want a female trainer, just like I would never want a female gynae! I relate better to men telling me what to do. In a personal trainer I look for a few things a) He has to be a little bit good looking, but not so much so that I think he is hot. I am more likely to not want to disappoint him as I…

GAK! As much as my trainer loves kettle bells, I do not! I see the benfits though - remember to bend your knees.....,. my lower back (which touch wood has no injuries) always feels sore if I don't

I had a really good talk to my trainer (who is great with exercise stuff but not usually the emotive stuff) yesterday and thankfully he was very understanding and we reset some goals, talked about things and I feel much better and now feel as though I have my groove back! Thanks everyone for making me realise that I am not…

He always knew how I felt and we had periods of being Friends with benefits but in terms of a relationship it never ever came up in conversation other than when he met his girlfriend who later became his wife when he said in passing "you would be perfect if you were thin" He has been supportive of my weight loss journey -…

Well, I was going along famously until a couple of weeks ago when my best male friend whom I have loved for 23 years (despite being married and having other partners along the way) declared that I am the most beautiful woman he knows and that he had always hoped that I loved him enough to lose weight as I knew being fit…

I do have a personal trainer who I love (not love love LOL) and he is really good at pushing me exercise wise - and I am certainly feeling fitter and stronger for it - You would think the $500 a month I spend on my 2-3 1hr sessions a week would be motivaition enough!!! I have so many goals that I feel overwhelmed - short ,…

great idea!

My ultimate goal weight which is yet to be determined will allow me to have skin removal surgery should I need it and to buy a great set of boobs. That goal is still a LONG LONG LONG way away so I need to work in 10kg lots and treat myself along the way. 10kg was new heels 20kg will be some new clothes - I am only buying…

I have just started to see it in photos but I can't really feel it anywhere except in my boobs (and I can't afford to lose what I have) however at least buying a rack is an option when I get to my goal!

Well, at least we nurse (and those in the medical field) are clearly not alone. Paediatric after hours nurse manager here in Australia - currently on night shift and due to my lack of planning I do not have good snacks on me tonight. Add to that the fact that the starbucks in the foyer shut 3 hrs early (thus meaning I…

I log everything. In fact I had to do a food diary as well one week for my trainer and he laughed at me because I logged three orange jelly beans. He said to write everything I put in my mouth that week.... so I did! I figure I am only cheating myself if I don't log it and how else will I succeed if I start cheating myself

I find men really motivating! I think because they don't go on with all the crap that we women do ! You don't need oestrogen to be noticed boys!!

You have a choice to make 1/ feel guilty, hate yourself, binge some mroe, give up on yourself and send yourself in a downward spiral OR 2/ accept that it was a bad day. Log it so it is there to remind you. Think to yourself - I can do better tomorrow . Clear your head and start a fresh. We all have bad days. We all…

I am just trying to get best result from my efforts. That is my goal so if a supplement can help with that best result then perhaps it is worth a try

Roast lamb is on the menu at home tomorrow night Brian - YUM!

I would be interested to know why Brian? I am not in Canada and it seems to be easily available in lots of places here in Australia

Well I think I work HARD in my session - usually they are a combination of heavy weight, cardio, abs, depending on the day. I sweat and am puffed so one would think that I am doing something LOL

Thank you everyone for your information. I guess I just needed to hear it from people in a similar situation rather than a body building one. Gak! More powder....... maybe I can mix it with my protein shake and not taste it too much

:smile: thank you - maybe it is worth a try

Thanks so much for sharing your story - on those days when I think I can't do this ( and lets face it, we all have them) I will think of you and be inspired! Be proud that your achievements are shared but those of us all around the world who all have the same goal. I am in awe! You have done and no doubt will continue to…

"you would be perfect if you were thin" yes, its true, they do come flat out and say it and also, they have sex with you as a friend and then say it! Yes, it has happened to me. Best male friend who I have had sex with multiple times as a FWB over the last 25 years however he and I have never dated for the above mentioned…

He bought you a shirt a little smaller than you were a month ago - isn't it great that he says you that way...... I am thrilled for you that he is noticing and I am sure he will love seeing you in the top too!

I don't take any! Should I be? I do have protein shakes after workouts but thats it

Here in Australia it is near impossible to get workout clothes in any size above an XL so I have to go with what I can find. Best and Less and Big W which are probably similar type brands to Walmart sell stuff but it is boring and limited in range. One of my weight loss goals is to be able to buy something nice to train in…

I am 40 in May and working towards a better me - won't reach my goal but will be on the way to it. Add me - I need support