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5'11" - First Picture was around 270lbs Last pic is at 203lbs. Still working on dropping another 20ish lbs. Counting Cals, Orange Theory, and Beach Volleyball for the win!

First pic at roughly 265lbs, last pic at 203lbs. Still on this journey!

This summer vs. last summer. about a 47 lbs difference. still have a little over 20ish pounds to go. Posting this to remind me how far I've come, and keep myself motivated. These past few weekends were hard. SW:258 CW:205 GW:180 5'11

I recommend to start looking at food as fuel, and not just as something you limit. For example: If you know you're going to do a hard workout - make sure to fuel your body with some carbs and some sugar pre-workout (banana right before, maybe some low sugar (under 10g a serving) cereal in the morning. And remember that…

You got this! Keep it up and if you need some motivation feel free to friend request!

Dude. Be proud. You're Killin it!

A journey alone is never easy - surround yourself with people on the same mission, and same mindset to help you and it becomes a lot easier! You're on the right track finding the community here! You got this!

So just to keep it simple- let's say the entire recipe is 1000 cals. If you cut it in 4 equally, each serving is 250 cals. So one serving in mfp would be 1000 cals. .25 (or 1/4th) serving would be 250.

A serving for a recipe is how much you actually consume. So if you baked a ziti, you can weigh how much you ate vs how much was made. Or simply divide the amount you consumed vs amount made.

Considering your line of work right now, I would weaponize the calendar. My wife and I both have office/work at home jobs, so we are more sedentary now as well - We go to Orange Theory for basically High Intensity 1 hour long workouts every other day - so we have a rest day in between. Given your motivation factor right…

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Awesome and inspiring work! How tall are you?

Amazing! What was your before and after weight @Eddie__Jones ?

I hear you loud and clear - As a former auto master tech, working 6+ days a week made it difficult to find time to work out, so this is what I did: Made work my workout. Rotor curls (literally curls holding brake rotors while walking to the lathe or parts department). Squatting (now 70lbs+, thank you stupid Ford F150 20"+…

So OP was asking about OTF, and it got turned into a rowing conversation... So that's nice. I've been going to OTF since last February with a covid break, and back on it since November. I combined it with MFP and took one of their nutrition seminars. I love it. Not all OTF gyms are the same with the coaches. Our coaches…

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[/quote] Depends on how they're cooked. A boiled sweet potato has a low GI and GL...I don't know too many people eating boiled sweet potatoes though... [/quote] Boiled and mashed is my fav, with some Greek yogurt. Just because you don't know people that do, just means you don't know enough people!

I'll hop in this crazy train with ya! Request sent! All aboard!

Sweet potato being lower on the GI scale is why it's a popular sub for regular potatoes. In other words, better for people who have to watch their blood suger.

Balance is key! Keep doing what you are doing, until you feel fit, healthy and balanced!

I used to have it, realized it's not worth it. A lot of people do it just to get rid of the ads, and it makes the app run smoother. The macros by food is a decent feature if you are counting them. I don't know if that alone is worth the cost though.

Starting weight: 234.8 1/1/21 Goal weight: 185 (59 total pounds) Current weight: 228 Total weight lost: 6.8 This week's successes: tracked and completed my diary every night. I found if I complete it, I'm not tempted in a late night snack because I don't want to edit it. Also working towards new PRs at Orange Theory…

#1 thing to do throughout this stress, is to take care of yourself. You may work long hours now, sleep less, no time to exercise, and are in some stressful conversations which I agree isn't easy. It's hard. Focus on what you can control. Your nutrition. This is the place to do it, this is the one thing you can control.…

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I set up a pull up bar a few months ago. At my heaviest weight @ 250. I could always crank out 2 reps, because my upper body still has decent strength. Today 20.6lbs lighter, I went up to the bar to crank out 2. I tried for 3 like I always do, (and normally fail), and boom. 3 solid pull ups. I was so excited I went back an…

@fitb4quitgirl , hell yeah! We're in this together! Love your username! Let's do this!

LOVE my OTF classes and coaches! Welcome to MFP! I just signed up for the OTF transformation challenge!

You are here and that is what matters. Stay focused! you have support, and can totally do this. Exercise helps a ton, but knowing what is going into your body and how much can get you back on track in no time! (even with injuries) Welcome!

You're kicking *kitten*! Stay consistent and focused! You got this!