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I naturally gain and lose quickly as long as I am focused. I am on medications that make me predisposed towards weight loss anyway because they increase my metabolism and reduce my appetite.
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I think this really depends on the type of person you are. I personally like to weigh myself daily and I always do it first thing in the morning. I do this for a few reasons (see below): 1) If I weigh myself daily, I'll be more likely to track myself daily 2) I am more likely to notice a trend in either direction. This…
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Kind of. I appreciate the response. I'm already dieting and doing cardio. I am dancing and rehearsing for the performance so I get hours of cardio a week in addition to my daily walks and any other cardio I may chose to do (elliptical/rowing machine). I am just curious how strength training a minimum of 3-4 times a week…
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Welcome! Good luck on your fitness journey!
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An entire box of Samoas girl scout cookies (I've done this). Delicious.
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You have a lot to be proud of! Good for you!!
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Height: 5'6" Age/Gender: 26 Highest weight- 220 lbs (I was not pleased) Current Weight- 205 lbs Lowest weight- 155 lbs (I was in HS and I danced about 3 hours a day, but I ate whatever I wanted) Goal weigh- 145 lbs. I may go lower if I feel I don't look too thin. I carry my weight a lot differently now than I did since I…
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You make a very valid point! I need to stop feeling guilty or ashamed because I can't finish right away. I need to get a good Zumba DVD!
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Those both sound pretty good. And I love to dance. I'll have to give Zumba a try! I'll hold off until I build more endurance. I feel so defeated and guilty when I have to turn a short DVD off because I can't complete it.
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Thanks again for all of the supportive feedback. Last night I tried the elliptical for 10 minutes and I didn't have an issue. My muscles were challenged but I wasn't defeated by them. I'm going to try uping my time until I reach an hour. After I get that far without feeling like a total wimp, then I'll try the 30 Day Shred…
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Thanks for the comments. I think that I'm probably pushing too hard too fast based on what I've read here. I may feel silly starting at a low/slow point but I'll eventually make it. My fitness/endurance level is next to none, so I will start with the most basic exercises. I'm good at dancing/sprinting but I can't keep it…
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The elliptical is the only machine that doesn't kill me. It seems like I'm on it forever...but I stay on!
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Welcome to the club! We're all in this journey together. Everyone has there beginning. I wish you the best of luck on you journey to a healthier, happier you.
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Thank you! I'll try starting with a smaller routine/plan. I wonder though, how little is too little? I have a short term goal of losing 10-15lbs by 11/11 but I'll have to include a pretty regular exercise plan with diet. Other than that, I just want to lose the weight. Some progresses is better than no progress! I am an…
