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No testing. To figure out the body fat, he had me hold some machine out from my body and then it came up with the number. As far as clothes, I was wearing a size 22W for jeans which were a little loose (but not enough to fall off.) I am now able to pull those off without unbuttoning them and put on a 20W yesterday and was…

I would like to join! Height: 5'6" Beginning Weight: 238 2/14/12 Goal Weight: 215 Personal Strengths: Stubborn (can be good and bad!) Personal Struggles: Willpower and portions. This Week's Personal Challenge: Getting my butt off the couch and working out! Favorite New workout: 30 Day Shred

I would like to join! My big goal would be to lose 10lbs by the end of the year! My weekly goal would be to work out 30 minutes every day....starting today!

Losing weight is a huge accomplishment, what other accomplishments are you proud of? I see my two beautiful daughters as my accomplishment and my motivation! They are 3-1/2 years old and 7months old.....so I need to keep up with them everyday! I also see starting my in home daycare as an accomplishment as well, that means…

Hi! My name is Michelle. I am a wife and mother of 2 little girls (ages 3 and 7 months). This will be my 3rd Diamond Challenge! I have been on my weight loss journey on and off for years. My latest journey started in May of 2011, and I am ready to make it my last journey as well! Let's get theses pounds off ladies!

I have the same problem! I try to get up early to workout, before the kids get up.....but the snooze button always gets hit a couple of times! Then if I try to do it at night, I am usually worn out and just want to get to bed once the kids are in bed!

QOTD Tuesday: What is one of your favorite smells? Why? I would have to say the smell of a baby....not the poopy diaper smell! :noway: I don't know if it is the baby powder or what, but they just smell so good. That and of course homemade chocolate chip cookies :blushing:

Hmmm....I am going to have to think about this one.

1133 today!!

What do you want to be when you grow up? I want to be a mother...that in one of the main reasons that I am on this weight loss journey flowerforyou flowerforyou Right now, I am doing what I would like. I am currently a stay at home mom and licensed daycare provider. I love watching the children interact and learn from each…

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1093 for me today!!

QOTD Wed 8/10: We are often inspired or motivated by words. Will you please share your favorite quote, bible verse, prayer, song, joke, poem, or words of wisdom? "It is our attitude at the beginning of a difficult task which, more than anything else, will affect It's successful outcome." ~ William James "In order to…

08/08 QOTD is: What is your next mini goal or what mini-goal system do you have in place for yourself? how do you reward yourself for reaching minigoals? (A feeling of accomplishment counts) My mini goals are to lose 5-10lbs per month. Some times that works, others it doesn't. I just have to keep reminding myself that it…

Whatever works for everyone else, works for me. I just started Level 3 of the 30 day shred, so I am going to be hitting the next 9 days hard (finished day 1 tonight!)

QOTD for Saturday, August 6th: When going on a vacation/ road trip what do you do to continue your weight loss? Also, for those with children....do you make separate meals for the kids or do they eat the same meals as you? What do you do to save money....it seems like the healthy stuff is also more expensive! We are…

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MONDAY QOTD: How have you lost weight so far? What is your workout routine and eating plan if any? I just started tracking what I eat and trying to stay within the goals that MFP set for me. Right now, my workout plan consists of the 30 day shred each day. I am starting level 3 of that today, thinking once that is over I…

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That is awesome advice! So true too!

Friday QOTD: Being Friday I have an easy one for you guys.... I just want to get to know you guys a little better, Please list 3 facts about yourself. 1.) I have been with my husband for almost 7 years...married for 4-1/2 years. 2.) I have two daughters (ages 3 yrs and 4 months.) I also have 2 stepdaughter (12 yrs and…

I am in! Go TEAM RED!

YEAH! I have my 9 cups of water in for the day! And still going!

Tuesday 7/26/11 QOTD: When co-workers, family, and/or acquaintances start noticing our weight loss and physical fitness improvements it's the ultimate compliment and encouragement. How soon, or how many pounds lost, did people start noticing how your lifestyle change was changing your body? I apparently haven't lost enough…

Great Job Everyone! Huge pat on the back to my partner TwinMom12409! You did an awesome job! This week is ours yellow team! Let's kick some butt!

SUNDAY QOTD: What is your favorite healthy recipe to make when you're on a time crunch? Since the garden in starting to get harvested, it is usually cooking up some yellow zucchini. I throw it in a pan with a little bit of margarine, garlic powder and water. Then I just let it cook covered until it is tender.

QOTD Thursday : whats your motivation? whether it be a celebrity body, a friend, or even just because you want to feel good for yourself... what motivates you to keep going when it gets tough? My motivation is my family and friends. I want my husband to be able to wrap his arms completely around me, not just finger tips…

What are you doing for exercise this summer? I have been walking (not this week since the humidity is so high) and doing the 30 day shred. I do have the Wii fit and Biggest Loser DVD that I throw in every once in a while. What is C25K?