MrsRadder Member

I am the same way!!! In my family I am the 'strong one' or the 'big girl'. It's hard to over come what you are known as! Good luck to you! Take pictures along the way. I posted a topic a few days ago that was just like this! Feel free to friend me.

I save Indian food for my free days because I never know what is in it :)

I take mine every week and keep them in an excel file. Then I run a total at the end of the month. Last two months 35 inches :) And I have lost ZERO pounds :( Congrats on the eight

I just liked that it says the diet emphasizes: Drinking red wine in moderation (optional). It made me smile thinking about what part is optional the red wine or the moderation. :drinker:

I feel the same way!

I work shift work too. I am a Firefighter/Paramedic. All the books I keep reading talk about how you need to get 7 hours of sleep to take the weight off and have a set sleep/ workout times. That sounds great and all but they don't account for those of us who work 24 hour shifts and are tired the next day. I feel you stay…

I say... it's one day. Don't beat yourself up over it (easier said than done). Enjoy the time with your husband!

Protein Protein Protein Make a dozen hard boiled eggs and take them with you. It may sound strange but I eat one before I eat anything else because they fill me up :smile: Good luck!

theflyingartist I am 5'4" and 188 pounds. I am a very muscular build. cmriverside So what should I do to loose fat and not gain muscle.

LOL! Good luck!!! Feel free to friend me :)

I have been called a MILF a few times and I LOVE IT... I pretend I don't hear it but I smile about it after :) Be proud! You worked hard to look the way you do!

I have to keep a food log! My exercise is great.. but if I don't monitor my intake I go over by 500-600 calories (1700-2000 calories a day). Friend me and take a look at my food log. I never feel hungry I think it's about what you eat more then the amount. I only eat four times, every four hours, 300 calories a meal and I…

I LOVE BIKRAM!!! It's seriously AMAZING! Where else can you work up such a sweat!

Ouch = Love :love: Good for you!

Strength is lifting weigh... body weight, hand weights, bar weights, etc.

There is a search option in the message boards.

I seriously bought my treadmill off a lady who told me it would dry 12 sweaters. :laugh:

Great way of thinking, " I am hoping will keep me motivated and responsible for my actions!" You're on the right path!!! Good Luck Friend!

#1 Eating back your exercise cals... you opened a big bag of worms :) Some do some don't. Personally I don't. #2 I agree with you on the drinking. I stick to one drink I am liking the Budwiser 55. #3 I have changed mine to fit my body's needs. 40% Carbs, 40% Protein, 20% Fat. Good Luck! Sounds like you are on the right path

Use a heart rate monitor that you enter in your height and weight. It's the only way to know

Depends on the person. I can't eat after 6-7 or I wont sleep well.

Try a tape Jillian the 30 day shred is only 20-25 minutes. It's better than nothing :smile:

I am having the same struggle! Feel free to add me! I work and have a family. Busy Mom's need to stick together good luck!

That's the one I have. I like it. They are all the same.

We are all here to help you! I like to post how many reps I do and miles logged, LOVE it when my MFP friends comment on it. Feel free to add me.

He loves you and they will love you! All they want to know is that you make him happy! trust me it's all any Mom/family wants for their son! You will do great he loves you and wants you to meet them for a reason.

I get shin splints really bad! She might want to try new shoes which helps, try run off the road if you can. And if worst compression socks. :) Good luck it's hard!

I will help... we are very similar, I work two jobs, and own/live on a large farm. It's so hard to find time to workout when you put in such long hours! Get a heart rate monitor! Seriously it's the only way to track all the things you do! And you have to add in your exercises... I have exercises like haying while others…

Almost all hotels have a gym/pool area. Get up early and do it. You will feel better throughout the day knowing you got you workout in... I would beat myself up all day thinking about how I didn't workout an hour less of sleep is better than a day of regret.

Craigslist, second hand sports shop, or walmart