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SW: fluctuated between 147 and 151 CW: fluctuating between 125 and 128 GW: 120 Body shape: I really have no idea. Rectangle? :D

1. Bread and pasta - even whole grain. 2. Alcohol - especially red wine. 3. Other caloric drinks. If I want orange juice, I will eat an orange. 4. Candy. Giving up sour candy was the hardest. 5. Cheese and crackers Of course, I don't deny myself any of the above (or anything else that is bad for me, for that matter). If I…

I see faster results when I cut out most breads, cheese, alcohol, and sugar. I overestimate calories in and underestimate calories burned on purpose. I eat yogurt every day and restrict to 1100 cals. Some say that's too low but it is working for me. I don't know my pace of weight loss but ever since end of January (two…

Count me in!! I hover between 134 and 136 and I'd like to get down to 124 to 126 by the end of April. Let's go!!

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Honestly I'm not really sure either. At 134, I still have belly pooch, thigh fat, etc. and I am not happy with the way I look in a bikini. So I think I can still safely lose and get to 125. But then I want to add muscle definition, so that may bump me back up. So yeah, I have no idea.

5'7 (I think) CW 134 GW 125

What are your food vices/ cheats? Pizza, red wine, sour gummy candy, frozen yogurt with mochi topping, and generally just going out to eat. I love Mexican, Korean, etc. -- so I try to limit to myself to once a week, and drink only water while I'm out. What do you think is holding you back from being in your TOP shape?…

I hover between 134 and 136 and am also aiming for 125. I work out almost every day and try to eat clean. Add me if you like!!

Seriously ? That is incredible. I'm on Day 3 tomorrow. Were all 15 days Level One?

This thread almost makes me cry with happiness for you all!! Thanks for sharing!! Now I wish I had taken a bikini pic of myself when I started.

Welcome!! I'm somewhat new as well, but I'll share my plan in hopes that you will find it helpful. I track my calories -- I overestimate rather than underestimate how much I take in. I track my calories burned -- I underestimate how much I burn by going with MFP numbers instead of what my heart rate monitor says. I eat…

Age: 28 Height: between 5'6 and 5'7 SW: Fluctuated between 147 and 150 CW: Fluctuate between 134 and 136 GW: 130, and then I'll reassess...I think my "fittest" weight is 125, but I don't want to get too skinny if that's not really true. I am of a medium build -- not at all petite. I used to wear a size 8 and now fit into a…

This post made me crack up. I used to hate/dread spin. But I really do feel "high" afterwards.

Get a heart rate monitor to track your cals. As long as you burn more cals than you consume in a day, every day, you will lose weight and become more fit. Getting your heart rate up will get your heart in better shape (cardiovascular). Good luck!! I primarily use spin, treadmill, and elliptical for my cardio as well.

Wow! You look incredible. I heard about this book...will have to buy!

Height: 5'7 Starting weight: I fluctuated between 147 in the mornings and 149-150 after dinner. Current weight: I fluctuate between 139 in the mornings and 140-141 after dinner. Goal weight: 130!!

I think about how euphoric I feel after I am done with a workout. I think about the healthy baby I want to have. Sometimes I just don't even THINK. Just no decision to make. I put on my workout clothes and get out the door.

Go with Polar. It is the best.

Are you lifting weights? Just cardio is not enough. Lifting weights will keep your metabolism going much longer after you have left the gym.

I saw the "Sweat is fat crying" one on Pinterest (and now on here) and so now every time I'm on the bike or elliptical and I'm sweating my *kitten* off I think of this quote and it makes me grin and keep going. For those who contributed "Squat, *****!" and "Eat clean, train dirty" -- thank you! These make me laugh as well…

It is so easy to munch on vending machine goodies at work! Even nuts can add up if you eat too many of them, so I would go easy on the trail mix as well especially if there are M&Ms in it. Whenever I feel "bored hungry" I always brew a cup of hot tea and sip it slowly. For some reason, that always quells the bored hunger.…

Hi! Thanks so much! I just wanted to clarify - I am not pregnant YET. We really want a baby but haven't started trying. I wanted to make sure my body was physically ready. I heard somewhere that you can't do any more exercise than how much you were regularly doing before you got pregnant. That is why I am trying to build…

Age: 28 Gender: Female Married? Yes Kids? Not yet! Goal weight: 130 Current weight: 144 Height: 5'6 Favorite exercise: Something fun with friends. I just signed up for a variety of gym classes. But as of now I switch between treadmill runs and elliptical. Least favorite exercise: All of it -- at least until I'm done. Then…

I really echo the whole "don't drink your calories" comment. I drink only water, tea, and sometimes a diet soda (I know diet sodas are horrible for you in a completely different way, but I can't resist). I switched from eating pita chips with hummus to eating baby carrots with hummus. Just as tasty! Making simple…

What is your speed? I find that I can watch TV shows or movies only on the elliptical. I get too dizzy because I always run, not walk, on the treadmill. If you are seeing results while rapidly walking on a treadmill, please let me know!! This actually sounds fun. :D