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Is it true that once you hit your ideal body fat % that cardio almost becomes non-existent? Or are these lies thin people say?

I was 226 lbs. Today I am 186. On my way to 150. This was my turning point...and now my journey https://prattylessfatty.wordpress.com/2014/06/20/somewhere-between-jelly-beans-and-long-runs-how-pratty-became-less-fatty-in-500-miles/

I do this too. Big time. I will eat healthy all day, run at lunch and when I get home it's like a Milk Dud party. I don't know why. What DOES help sometimes is when I can be honest with myself and visualize what eating this food is actually doing to my body (making my clothes tighter, etc) I picture how hard my run was…

I weigh in like it's my job. Some days it hurts my feelings more than others. I try to remind myself that what I am doing today won't register for a few weeks...that makes me breathe a bit easier. That dumb scale can be your worst enemy. Judge by how your clothes fit, how you feel & what you see. Keep making good food…

Cut up green peppers into long strips, cucumber halves, carrots, grapes, apple slices in different baggies on Sunday and eat them every night. They won't go bad within a week and you will always have something healthy and "munchy" on hand. Prep is the key to success. Lack of prep results in wandering eyes and hands into…

Thanks so much! 174 now! On my way!!!

I agree with most of the above comments. One bd day does not progress break. I suggest, on top of the protein and veggies...why not squeeze in a workout? Use your body weight, go run, walk, do a video...something/anything. Just move and burn those calories!!!

I'm in!

I love your story. I was 226 and a yoyo, too! Then I discovered running! I love it and have lost down to 174. Training for my first half. When do I get skinny and fit like you? Lol. You look amazing.

lol. As soon as I hit goal, braces off & new boobs. Then the book. I'm like Snooki but not a skeeze.

Aww! Thanks! Get it girl. If I'm doing it, anyone can. Seriously.

I knew I loved you before I met you.

Jillian DOES get it :) :) :)

Thanks so much! I am actually working on a book...it's only in my head right now but it is really good, trust me. :)

If you are ever having a rough day, just put up a post on mfp. You all are so encouraging. Thanks from the bottom of my heart for the words. xoxox all of you!!!!!

There are three times running is enjoyable for me 1. When I am finished 2. When I am so into the run that I forget I am running 3. When I wake up the next morning and feel my body tighter, firmer and lighter Regarding shoes...go to your local running shoe store and they will put you on a treadmill, rate your stride, see if…

Congrats on starting your journey as well!!!!

You too! 66 lbs?!?!?! WOOP WOOP

That about made me cry. Thank you!!!!!!

RockClimber- Yay! Thanks sincerely. Good luck to you as well!

Jenny- Thanks so much! You too!!!! You are so close to your life goal!!!

Thanks! I'm a moron. LOL Proof reading was never my strong suit. I reposted this today!

With the yo-yoing I can tell you I started at 226 in August of last year. I hit 199 around January. I got down to 177 in March and then regained back to 196 at the end of May. Starting June 10 (when I started running) I was 194-191 and today, august 23, I am 175. It's a journey. It has ups and downs. Instead of just…

Thanks so much for the awesome comments, everybody! I fixed my pix (duh, Ang...learn to read) and added my stories with details you asked for under a new thread "The Former Yo-Yo Prattylessfatty 226-175..." Thanks again! Prattylessfatty

Thanks so much, Needachange84! I am 5'8. Good luck to you!!!

HAHAAHHAHA Awesome. Seriously though, go stick your finger in the peanut butter jar. It's almost as good. I swear.

32. 5'7 3/4 SW: 226 CW: 187 GW: 160 You should chek out mybodygallery.com. You plug in a weight, height and body shape and real women have sent in pix of what they look like...it has really helped me envision my goal along the way. Good luck to you!

I do "dancing, aerobic, modern, twist" option. I work at a gym that has Zumba classes daily and we have literature that says in a 1 hour Zumba class you can burn 700-900 calories.