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I think she set up as light active but I just don't think that will be as productive for her. She works 3 - 12 hour shifts a week and will need to fill in some activity the rest of the time. I could see choosing that if you worked everyday but I think it may be more accurate to set at sedentary and log the steps with a pedo

^^^ THIS

You will be going to the toilet frequently. Water is the basically the highway on which metabolism and fat burning travels. Water helps keep you balanced and helps keep you feeling full. It helps to maintain cravings as well. I drink between 12 and 15 cups a day. I have found at times when I feel peckish but not really…

you buy sugar cookies, lick off all the sugar that is sprinkled on top and replace with kosher salt.

First of all let me say that I am sorry to hear what has happened to you but this quote ^^^^^^ is the correct answer. Quiet walks to clear the mind and also get in some non-strenuous exercise. With your emotions wavering an exhausting workout will put undue stress on your body. That undue stress couple with your current…

I would say if you are not eating meat you need to make sure that you have another good source for protein. This may be lacking more than other vitamins as fresh fruits and vegetables will have a great deal of vitamins in them. Not sure what your dairy intake is but you will want to consider something with a good calcium…

Thank you very much. It is a great feeling to have my confidence back.

It is not always good to reward yourself with food but as you stated, portion controlled. There are hundreds of dessert choices that are not killers in the fat and sweet department. You can make healthy and portioned controlled choices for a dessert reward. I often used my cheat day as a reward. A cheat day (or cheat meal…

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I am with you. Today is my Monday as well. I did really well this spring to cut 24lbs and was doing great but then my wife got sick and couldn't work for a month so I had to take a second job which trashed my diet and exercise schedule. I have gained a majority of it back now. The worst part is that when I lost originally…

"You can't expect to hit the jackpot if you don't put a few nickels in the machine" -- Flip Wilson "Pain don't hurt" -- Swayze from Road House

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Way to go! I love your post. It truly gave me something to smile about. And don't worry about the Guiness Book folks, we know you did it.

Lets try again. I fixed your link by adding the appropriate img tags but it appears that you have either moved the picture from that link or deleted it.

You are awesome and I am so happy for your result. I am really trying to talk my wife into exercising with me because even her doctor told her that exercise can help reduce her need for the meds. I am not trying to get her to do a p90x routine or anything just some walking or light jogging to start but she is very…

I am halfway to my goal. Starting my first round of P90X next month. When get there (if I can get my wife to agree) my reward is going to be the Harley I have had my eye on.

Bump! I have been considering P90X but your results are absolutely convinving for me. Inspirational.

You HAVE TO eat your exercise cals back. I worked out my BMR to be around 2015. I then set a goal of 1700 per day to give myself a deficit. But I make sure I eat back my exercise calories. These calories often include 400 calories worth of protein shake after a workout because I feel like a pig trying to eat back what is…

First off make sure that you go slow. Turning 21 is usually a challenge to see how fast they can make the newbie pass out. I HIGHLY recommend that you rotate water in among the drinks. Not as a mixer, actual water. Dehydration while drinking will kill you tomorrow. After that the general rule is that the clear liquors are…

Actually it is time. The belt I have has been too big longer than the pants have.

The guys can relate to this one (sorry gals). The one NSV I had that I have never shared before is that since losing almost 20 lbs my belly has shrunk enough that I can see the "boys" again without leaning forward. I can't wait till my thighs don't touch anymore. I know I am getting close too.

I couldn't agree more. There is NOTHING small about that NSV.

I should mention that I don't know if it is related but it is a heck of a coincidence but I had been stuck at a plateau for almost 3 weeks but since the vitamins I have started moving again. I wonder if my body was holding out on me because of vitamin deficiency.

Easy, volunteer to help close the kitchen. By the time you are done with all that clean up you feel so gross you don't want to touch food until after a shower. That will help with the after work treats. I don't get how you guys gained. I worked in kitchens for years before I became a computer geek and I could never eat. I…

our timing is impeccable. Nice job by the way. Looking like some good progress.

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Someone told me in a very frank manner "you have to literally run your *kitten* off" then told me that is good advice for the belly too. The crunches will help to develop the nice toned abs underneath but in order to see them you have to do lots of sweaty cardio to burn off the stuff hiding them. Sorry but we all have been…

Not everyone needs a BM everyday. After having my gall bladder removed I used to have 3-5 per day. Over the last 2 months since I started eating healthy and exercising I am 1 a day and sometimes every other day. Put it this way. If your body is using what you consume and what you consume is all natural without all the…

Apples are my heroin, crack whatever. Always have been. Loved em since I was little. But too get tired of the same old thing. Quaker makes some KICK A55 rice cakes. Hated rice cakes as a kid. Was like eating styrofoam. Now they make em in carmel corn, cheese, and chocolate. They are good and only about 40 - 60 calories…