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I swear by Nike. My feet have "mutant arches" hahahaha...a podiatrist laughed once after putting his half fist into the arch and making me PROMISE never to wear flip flops. I'll spread that advice to all with high arches. Do you all add arch support to your shoes after market or are you happy with the support inside the…

wow...I never thought to go into the mens' department but I can see where they would have more support. Thank you.

Once again, I am "that girl" in the gym...and enjoying it!!!! My trainer has me doing a move we call "THE SHERIFF"...Picture a western movie ((enter "western movie sound effects here)) - and a blowing tumbleweed...where the cowboy's dismounted after hours on his horse. He walks - legs stretched apart and deep into…

I have a close friend who was born without a leg and uses the eliptical machine several times a week. Is this person in PA? She said people have come up to her in awe that she gets a full blown workout on only one leg! Her reply - "Use what you're given to get the job done!"

I lost 2 inches in my waist (alone) doing latin dancing, kickboxing & belly dancing. Lots of twisting and it's fun!

Just to let you know that MFP gives "calories burned" under the exercise section for housecleaning! I didn't know if you knew this. :)

5236 + 15 = 5,251 Each pound started with a better choice. Kudos everyone and keep up the great work! :flowerforyou:

Cute posting about the favorite t-shirts. :smile:

It's incredible how the body CAN really offer so much internal resistance. That's what he is using to get that flex. That impressed ME in reading your posting. You can get that also using a workout band.

Simon...the librarian just came over and Shhhhhh!!!! me for laughing so hard!!!!

Owwww...I hope you are okay! Just means you will be better balanced and will have an incredible workout next time! :)

What a fun topic! 1. Okay...admission...I'm the white girl who can't "get" the sexy latin dance moves (YET)...and the "belly dancing kickboxer" to get in that extra hip move - I make it fun for myself what can I say and everyone laughs (with me, I hope!) LOL!!! I'm also the one who is sweating while still in "warm ups!" -…

I read where Jillian (The Biggest Loser) trainer said to eat slightly more calories in the week and then go back to the normal amount the following week. Don't go crazy, but the body will be forced to react to the change. Just don't go under calories because they you may go into "starvation" mode. Really examine if you are…

25 lbs is a SIGNIFICANT achievement! You should be extremely proud of yourself!!! You are well on your journey now. It's great that you have the love and support at home! Thanks for posting the photos!!!

I had several mini goals so far. My brain shuts down if I say "I'm going to lose 100 lbs" (really it's more but let's keep it simple.) So, I broke it into "mini goals". 1st MG: 1 lb (achieved) - the scale moved and showed me I saved 3500 calories in a week. ((1 lb = a 16 oz bottle of water)) That's huge because when I…

Can you get her onto this MFP community? This site has people of ALL ages and they are so WONDERFUL and SO SUPPORTIVE. If she can SEE the comments, frustrations, support, it will help her realize she isn't alone, I'm sure with you by her side taking walks, watching your eating and drinking choices and focusing on the…

See...with just a little time, a lot of love towards your inner athlete, paying attention to your choice in food and what you drink, mixed with a great support you DID IT!! 10 lbs is just a few weeks away! I predict that by the end of June you will be there if not sooner! I'm really happy that you are letting in the 'fresh…

Catching your reflection off guard can sting the ego.

Wow...you had an incredible journey from 191 to 135!!! Congrats!!!!!!

Worst thing: Not being able to click into an amusement park ride. Best thing (I'm not "thin" yet - but I'll say...) about being down 14 lbs: I finally fit into an XL t-shirt (haven't done that in 10 years) and a pair of pants that have not fit since the Fall of 2009! It's good that you need the extra boost from everyone on…

I can see the shift in your mid section. Amazing, isn't it, that if a few weeks YOU made this happen!!!! Nice job!:flowerforyou:

Thank you!!! Exactly-mini goals are just as important!!! I can't wait to get to my "before and after" like you have!!!

My chin / neck and spare tire! I don't understand how these plus size models have NO EXTRA FAT under their chins!!!

Thank you! Yes, I'm finally "ready" for this change. It IS soooo worth it!

Remind me of that when my trainer is kicking my butt!!! (((laughing hard!!!)))

That's really sweet! You're welcome!!! Your comment made me smile - from the inside out!

That is HUGE and SOOOO exciting that at 5 lbs you are already getting a physical change enough for people to notice! Keep it going and have patience.

Yes, it's weird but as I'm losing it does seem a bit easier to hear the excited me in my head and make better choices!!! Thank you to everyone!! Please keep posting the successes!!!