AlyBelden

I try not to keep sugary stuff in the house, that helps me a lot. I have 3 young kids, so the chances of me loading everyone in the car to go fulfill a sweet craving are slim to none (it's a hassle, and I'd have to buy something for the kids, too, lol). It took a while, but I feel like I have control over my excessive…

Awesome job! Look at those abs! NICE!

Amazing results!! Congratulations! I know it was a long hard road, but you have done a great job!

I would like to give this a try, looks fun!

Temecula

Hey sweetie, I finally got on here & accepted your friend request! You're gonna rock this, I know it! :)

My husband uses Map My Run on his phone and he really likes it. He runs outdoors, though, so I'm not sure how it will work inside. I usually use the treadmill, so I haven't tried it yet, but I plan to start running outside soon & will start with that app. Good luck!

I use Body By Vi meal replacement shakes and MFP to track my calories, my target calorie range is 1300-1400 and I eat back my exercise calories.

I will never understand how people can say such things, especially to a stranger. It really just baffles me. As for you, remember that someone that would do something like that is a small person that is trying to make themselves feel better by putting others down. I know it is hard, but you need to take it and put it back…

I have 2 sets of weights - 2 lbs and 5 lbs. I haven't done the video in a while so I'd probably need a heavier set now. Anyway, some of the weight exercises were perfect with the 5 lb weight, but I couldn't do some of the other ones so I switch out. And, yes, the intro is annoying, lol.

Welcome!! What an inspirational story! Congratulations on stepping out of your comfort zone, I'm sure there are many people on these boards that will be encouraged & inspired by you.

If you just push it in a little on one side it releases the suction, it doesn't hurt. I've been using mine for about a year now, I like it a lot. I'm not 100% converted, I probably use it 50/50 with tampons. I typically use it on my heavier flow days and at night. Maybe I don't always get the placement right (or maybe it…

Yep, that is a HARD workout, she makes you work for those 22 minutes!

I used to hate it, then I got to where I could tolerate it, and now I actually have days that I enjoy it. One thing that helps me is a good playlist on my iPod. I like upbeat, positive music. Another thing I sometimes do, when I really don't want to work out, is to tell myself I'll just go walk for 10 minutes. I swear 90%…

Kids toys are ridiculous, especially party favor type stuff. Yet we keep buying it, lol.

I LOVE this because I just went to Kohl's with some Kohl's cash and bought a pair of size 8 jeans that are just a smidge snug (I'm wearing them now trying to stretch them, lol), and a pair of size 8 capris that fit!! AND a size 6 dress (it has a high, stretchy waist band, but still!!!). I was a size 18, and it is still…

I'm not an expert at any of this... I can just tell you I am 5'8" like you, I started at 220 about 3½ years ago, and now I am 153. There were weeks and months that I felt like nothing was coming off, but I stuck with it and never saw significant gains (no more than 3-5 pounds, usually water weight from too much sodium or…

I've wondered that, too, especially when I have a great workout and don't eat a lot, then have a rest day the next day, lol. Interested to see the answers...

I'm an inch taller than you and my goal is 145.

I made a "Gym with HRM" under Cardio and just enter the minutes and the calories burned each time I work out. If I have time (and remember) I put what I did in my workout in the notes section.

I just got the Polar ft40 and I really like it. It was on sale on Amazon for $121. They have (had?) the ft7 on sale also. The main difference is the 40 can measure the Vo2 thing (I'm still not exactly sure what that is) and the 7 can't. To answer a later question - yes, mine only reads my heart rate with the chest strap…

How about kettlebells? I just started using them a couple months ago with my trainer, and they are great. You can get your heart rate up and build muscle. Plus they are small and easy to store away.

Along the lines of mini goals, something I do is to print out 3 months on one page, then I commit myself to those 90 days. I don't think past those 3 months, it's too overwhelming. Then I set a goal to go with them. For example, at the beginning of the year I wanted to walk 10 miles a week - so every day I'd write down my…

Wow!! Fabulous change! So funny that you wanted to put on your hat so the pictures don't look the same, I totally laughed when I saw the second pictures... I don't think you'll get those confused with the hat or without :). Great job!!

I'm starting to notice every time I do a new or harder workout with weights (to where my muscles are sore 1-2 days following) my scale goes up. I've read your muscles hold onto water while they are recovering.

YES! That is so awesome for you :) I tried to get a trainer a few years ago. I weighted about 220 and all of the changes she wanted me to make, plus the workouts, completely overwhelmed me and I quit. Fast forward 3½ years, I'm 60 pounds lighter on my own and ready to get "in shape" - I got a trainer and I love working out…

I just finished my 5th water bottle... for 120 ounces. Excuse me while I run to the restroom...again.

I'm not pregnant and I can gain that in a week if I'm not careful, lol. I never weighed in much during my pregnancies outside of the monthly doctor visits, but I remember gaining as much as 10 pounds in a month, so I'd say normal... unless you are gaining that every week.

Aww, tobybear, that was cute! I've been star struck like that before, I'm sure they get it all the time :) The first embarrassing moment that comes to mind for me is the time I was in college and working at the campus bookstore and walked around for a good 5 minutes with toilet paper hanging out of the back of my shorts.

I've lost 60 lbs on my own, but was ready to start toning up and getting stronger. For me, that = trainer. I really like working with her, she has definitely pushed me to do things I didn't think I could do. Yesterday I was doing jump squats, lunges, plank hold, mountain climbers... all stuff I could NOT do 2 months ago.…