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Hello! I have a similar story and would like to hear peoples responses as well! In November of 2011, I weighed my highest at 260 pounds. I started to lose and in early 2013, I was only 4 pounds away from my goal weight (was 149 and goal is 145). Ever since then, I've slowly been gaining and am now at 221.4 (weighed myself…

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I was told that 3 x a week for 30 minutes would be ideal for someone maintaining. How long are your classes? If they are an hour long, I would think the calorie burn would be enough to help you lose. Personally, I would aim for at least 30 minutes a day, 5 times a week. Or just workout for a total of 2.5 hours a week.

I'm interested! Looking to LOSE!

Interested!

Bump?

Bump...anyone?

I made chicken bacon ranch pasta the other night in the crock pot. SOOOOOOO good! Two servings (two cups)) is 565 calories. If you really want to stay under, just have 1 serving and a side salad. It was really filling. You can probably even lighten it up by just replacing some of the ingredients with lighter substitutes…

I'm 5'4 and I once got down to 149 and I looked great! My goal is 145. I know it's the top of the "healthy" range, but I really liked how I looked when I was at 149. I can't imagine being any smaller than 145. I don't think I would want to be.

This is a hard journey and it's good to know I'm not by myself with its frustrations! Thanks for the add Katie! Look forward to supporting each other and finally losing the weight for good!

Awww well thank you for commenting! I'm glad I can inspire you. That's what we're all here for! Thanks for the friend request! :smile:

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Gum!! lol...or just try to keep really busy.

I'm not reading everyones comments, but when I first read your post, I wondered if you were working out TOO much? Do you give yourself at least one rest day? Also, I think the 1200 (or whatever MFP gives you) PLUS your exercise calories is the way to go. For instance, if you eat 1200 then exercise off 300 calories, you…

Surround yourself with people who are encouraging and have similar goals. Also, keep pictures of yourself that you don't like, and before you started your weight loss. You will have days that you slip, but it's important to get back up. Log on to MFP EVERY day...even if you haven't done as well as you hoped that day. I am…

I like the site www.freetrainers.com they have workouts for beginners through intermediate. I think C25K is great! Lifting weights before cardio is probably best.

I could say the same for the men.

Took the words out of my mouth lol.

I tried it once years ago, and the quoted poster is correct! After a few days, I couldn't eat the soup without throwing up. I still get sick just thinking about it. Never again!

This is probably similar to what the other poster said, but maybe you are trying to make TOO many changes at once? Focus on one thing at a time. Not sure what you can do about the headaches (that's a common side effect), but maybe start to slowly decrease how much of them you drink so that your body isn't shocked by it?…

Sounds expensive (between the shopping list and the shakes and suppliments). The workout plan looks effective though. Maybe I'll try the shakes.

Two questions: How early do they offer daycare, and do they have showers at the gym? If so, can you go before work, take your shower there, then drop the baby off at daycare? It would save you from the round trip, and you would be able to sleep in a little later. But that all depends on the gym. If they can't accomodate…

Can't afford the internet or cable, so I just walk/run outside. I do pay 10 bucks for a gym membership, but it's a lot cheaper than paying for cable/internet! I only buy food that's on sale. Havent really start couponing yet, but I'm going to because the grocery store doubles them.

I know you can't spot reduce, but while I was doing the C25K, I noticed a difference with my thighs and lower belly. They were the most noticeable, although I probably thinned out all over. Good luck!

I only ever get jealous if the man I'm dating or interested in, is paying attention to another girl. I do not get jealous of women who look better than me. I had a girlfriend who was constantly putting down other women and thinking that her guy (whoever he was at the time) was looking at other women. She was paranoid and…

August 5th Did I stay within my calorie budget? Yes Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes

August 4th Did I stay within my calorie budget? yes Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? yes Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? yes

August 3rd Did I stay within my calorie budget? Yes Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes

August 2nd Did I stay within my calorie budget? Yes Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes

Date: (08/01/2013) Exercised?: (Yes) Calories?: (Yes) Tracked?: (Yes)