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I think tracking would be really difficult, you don't know exactly how the food is prepared... or the measurements you're eating. Just make smart choices and have fun!!! :)

I find a lot of good workouts on YouTube! If you search for Tone It Up they have TONS of full workouts that you can easily follow along with. They also have printables of the workouts, so you can do them where ever

WOW WOW WOW!! Great thread!

An easy exercise program is Jillian Micheal's 30 day slim. You're doing lunges and squats all throughout the video, AND cardio. So you're building muscle while burning fat. I did this workout every other day for 2 months and I've never seen my thighs so slim. I was thinking about doing it again I loved it so much!

Realized I wasn't really into women

I normally get concerned with how people think of me when I work out (I don't lift as heavy, squat as low, do as many reps, etc.. as others), but this week I let my trainer post pictures of the workout she had me do on her Facebook and Instagram. As small of a thing it may sound to some people, I'm really proud that I…

Toning up, will make you gain muscle which could actually make you gain weight. BUT when you're that small, the number on the scale shouldn't matter as much. Any toned body always looks great. Adding muscles will get your body tight, and who doesn't want that?

DAMN! This just blows my mind that people can be so careless with their words! He sounds like he's not happy with himself, and it's all being projected onto you. There is no reason you, or anyone else, should have to deal with that. You're doing an amazing thing bettering yourself, not just physically, but I bet mentally…

I used to drink visalus, which is very similar to herbalife. I did lose about 15lbs in three months while drinking it. BUT about 4 months after I stopped I gained all that weight back. I was still working out the same, just eating solid foods instead... It was really difficult for me to stick to the shake for breakfast and…

I was hanging out with my friend (who IS clearly 5 months preggo) and maybe 20 mins of me asking her if strangers ask how far along she is someone asks. She told the olden gentleman that she wasn't pregnant, and his face just dropped. I don't know if I've ever seen someone look so embarrassed, I found it hilarious and I'm…

This is why you allow yourself cheat meals lol

When I change my goals to wanting to lose 2 calories a week it recommends 1200 calories, eating 1200 calories a day isn't the healthiest way to live. You'll end up messing up your metabolism and as soon as you start eating normal you'll gain all the weight (and sometimes more) back. I'm not sure why MFP even has that as a…

I'm 36D, used to be a 38DD. Champion has some great options, I also wear Victoria's Secret (when they have their semi annual sale their prices are about the same as Champion). Another thing I do that has always given me great support is to wear a sports bra (even a cheapo walmart one) under a workout tank that has a built…

I lost 40lbs and then gained 20 of it back after stopping my calorie restrictions... I'm still trying to find the right calorie intake for me to lose weight, but I know that after eating 1200 calories or less a day for two years it's going to take a while for my body to adjust...

You look amazing! This post has been going FOREVER! hahha

You look GREAT!!!

I normally do 30-45 mins of HIIT cardio at the gym. I've found that HIIT training really gives me better results. My favorite workouts tend to have strength training and cardio mixed circuits. I burn an average of 10 calories per minute and I FEEL the burn lol

You look great! Congrats!

I agree that getting someone to help is really important if you're new to lifting. I have a few friends that seriously hurt themselves lifting on their own because they thought they were doing proper form. I hired a trainer and I feel so much more confident when I'm at the gym, I finally know how to use everything…

For some people, after drinking sodas and other sugary drinks for so long, water just tastes horrible and you have to force yourself to do it. Have you tried any flavor of crystal lights? That's how I started drinking more water. There's tons of flavors to choose from and they're all extremely low in calories and sugars.…

This model actually has LOST weight since getting more famous in the industry. I'm pretty sure she used to be a size 14-16 and in that photo she is a size 10. She's 6ft2, so being a size 10 on that tall of a frame makes her look even smaller. I don't think she looks plus size at all, and if you ask me Cosmo just put that…

[img]"http://dakd0cjsv8wfa.cloudfront.net/images/photos/807/203/8807203_8558.jpg"[/img] I lost about 30lbs eating 1200 calories a day, but then gained 10 of that back when I stopped restricting my diet so much (going from 1200/day to 1400/day)... I've learned since then that it's not bad to eat so many calories, as long as…

Added :) Motivational and interactive friends are always great to have on here!

Grocery store. Stare at any section and look extremely confused till someone above your 7.5 rating comes up, and ask for help choosing the best option. But I don't suggest standing in front of the feminine hygiene section... I don't think you'll be getting any woman at the best time, and you gotta know timing is…

Amazing beak

FOAM ROLLER! I worked with a trainer the first time EVER this past week, and oh man was I sore. I was sore for almost 5 days in my shoulders (I don't think I've ever worked them out that hard), but the foam roller really did wonders for me. That, and getting some protein in your body as soon as you're done working out will…

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The downside to a low-carb diet is you have to consistently eat low carbs (and stay at a very low calorie intake, in your case) in order for the 'diet' to continue working. If this isn't the way you want to live the rest of your life, then stop. You should be eating a healthy balance diet, start looking into macros (figure…

The ones I've gotten the most are Rosario Dawson, Shannyn Sossamon, Norah Jones, and Kristin Kreuk. All compliments in my book!

Wonderful job!! The number on the scale is JUST a number! Your positive attitude is going to keep you going in your fitness journey! :happy: