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You bring up a good point...I certainly need to get back to logging more accurately so that I can track my macros better. I have gotten lazy about it. And I never thought about the bars and shakes not being accurate...I know other things are terribly off...not sure why I just assumed those weren't!

I actually do a lot of plank exercises :( I also do a lot of situps and crunches BUT unfortunately my mid section will forever be saggy I'm afraid. That's what I'm hoping to work on now. But the skin and fat still hang out there. All of the core work in the world will not target that fat though because fat gets eliminated…

I did Jillian Michaels for the first few months and then switched to boot camp type and HIIT classes at the YMCA. I've also had a personal trainer twice a week for the past 4 months. Thank you to everyone!!!

I love it!!! I would post your last question in the body building forum...they would probably be able to touch on that more!

The ONLY way I could manage this was by measuring and weighing out my food, closing the container it came in, and putting it away. Only leaving what I had measured/weighed on my plate. I eat slow...like VERY slow. I was a slow eater to begin with and now it can be even worse for those with me lol. I listen to my stomach…

I have not thought about going to maintenance. I think in my head I know I still have fat to lose so I'm not finished and can't stop yet. Not having a goal...not knowing what goal is even achievable at this point is messing me up I think. I did well with a long term goal and small goals in between. Now I just don't know…

I'm sorry. I was eating 1450 WHITE training for a half. And yes I do need to log more accurately again. I'm good about keeping up with weighing things...just not as great about logging lately. I logged every morsel in the beginning. I need to.get back to it...I'm so all over the place with my goal so that has made messed…

Thank you. My logging has been very sporadic lately but yes when I do log something...it is weighed out. I am generally eating 1000 to 1200 calories a day. My TDEE seems to be about 1800 on sedentary days. My garmin adds my exercise calories to MFP automatically. I do struggle with macros. I've been on the hunt for a low…

I'd like to say that losing another 25lbs would be great to say I've lost 100lbs...BUT I'm not sure I can. Only because my goal is NOT to be skinny fat. I want to look fit...not bulky...but very fit and defined. I've see pictures on here of women who look skinny at 120 but then start lifting...jump to 140lbs and look…

Yes. We do a variety of that plus more and even some speed work for running by my request.

First I greatly appreciate your help. I am lost when it comes to macros. When I was training for the half...I carb loaded but other than that and trying to occasionally bump my protein intake...I don't really watch anything other than calories. I do not generally eat back any exercise calories. I do not know my body fat %…

I really don't have answer for this I guess. Of course I want to be healthy for my husband and kids but I wasn't 'unhealthy' before. I was over weight but by bloodwork I was in great health. This is just something that IIII really want. As I started losing...the way clothes fit and looked and the way I had new curves and…

Thanks everyone!!!! I started the first week at home. I did 30 Day Shred by Jillian Micheal. I tried to do it 6 days a week but because I did NOT up calories...I couldn't keep it up. So I did it 3-4 days a week as hard as I could...which wasn't very hard at 233lbs lol. I did see a drop on the scale but SO slowly. I saw my…

Check out intermittent fasting. That may be something that will work well for you. Alot of people have great success focusing their food during a set time frame each day.

I just need you on my news feed to help motivate me lol! I'm down 60lbs but I'm losing motivation and need to kick it back in for the last 40!

I could post the exact same thing...in fact I did on the weight loss forum about and hour ago!

This made me tear up...literally lol. I'm a mess right now!

At this point I am doing a mix of running and 30 Day Shred. I've gone through a time where ALL I did was 30 Day Shred every day and then a point where all I did was running 3 to 4 days a week. Right now I'm doing a mix of the 2 and taking 1 rest day a week. Even with a rest day....I'm just feeling so burned out. Thank you…

What is your height? I also started around 240. I was officially 233 the day I started here but I know at one point I was in the 240's. You look fabulous! I am currently at 174 and I'm having a hard time figuring out where I want to eventually land. What was your before size and your size now?

LOVE!!!!

My cravings are for greasy foods LOL. Like fries, fried chicken, pizza, ect. I just want it so bad and I can't figure out why...I haven't deprived myself for 4 months. I've had a bite here and there if I wanted it and it was under my calorie goal. But I don't over indulge. My calories are set at 1200. I don't usually eat…

I started at 233 and am down to 199. I'm still struggling to see it but others do! There have been a few things that I've started to notice and get excited about!

We have the same starting weight and same height! I am currently at 204...I hope I look that great in 10 more pounds!!! Fabulous job! What is your goal?

If you don't mind me asking...what was your weight and height?

You guys have no idea how much this helps. I was terrified I had screwed up. And while I know I need to work on eating 1200 calories for nutrients that isn't as terrible as feeling like I had screwed up my metabolism. And yes...I've never had my core hurt this GOOD lol. So hopefully the gain is from that.

Ultimately I have another 80lbs to lose.

At 1200 calories a day...which is what MFP has set for me...my deficit is more like 1000 to 1200 calories a day. If I were to keep my deficit at 500...I would have to eat closer to 2000. I suppose that is why I'm so confused. I COMPLETELY understand needing to stay at 1200 for nutrition reasons and will make that effort…

I feel the same way! I'm setting small goals. Yes...I have an ultimate goal in mind but right now my goal is to get to 209. I started at 233 and today weighed in at 212.6...20 POUNDS! The mini goals keep me going because otherwise I get discouraged. One pound at a time...over and over again! That is success!

I spent an hour reading this thread. This is my part of my motivation! You transformed your body and look fabulous! I started at 233 46 days ago and hit 20lbs lost today. I've 'dieted' before but always quit. This time I don't really have a reason other than I'm ready to be thin. I have NEVER been thin. I keep a pretty…

I'm in a similar boat! You look fabulous! I can't wait to be where you are. I'm at 218 now. Do you have loose skin? I'm a little anxious about that!