lauren3382 Member

ME!!! PM me if you have any questions...I did the program last year :)

Sorry for the delayed response! Clothes were definitely a little snug, but I never leaned out like a lot of people do during phase 3. My body fat was already pretty low when I started the program so I didn't have a lot of fat to lose and I didn't want to get to the point where I lost my menstrual cycle. I lost about an…

I completed the program last year and gained 4.5lbs of lean body mass (I had a hydrostatic body fat test done before and after the program). I only lost about 1lb of fat, so overall I gained weight. I did feel bloated and "puffy" while on the program but I think a lot of that had to do with the diet...protein powder seems…

I had c-sections in 2007 and 2010 and my stomach looks better than it did before kids, but that's because I've busted my *kitten* in the gym (primarily lifting heavy). I gained 50lbs with my first and 35 with my second and lost all of the weight each time, but it took at least 6 months to drop all of it. I do still have a…

Every baby is different. I've had a kid on each end of the spectrum. My daughter was always on the low end and still is to this day, but is perfectly normal and healthy. My son was 16lbs at 8 weeks old and was so big he wasn't on the charts (his birth weight was 7.7lbs, so very average). Both were exclusively breastfed for…

I'm picking my jaw up off the floor!! THIS thread is what MFP is all about. I commend all of you for your hard work, consistency, and dedication!!

I have had them before, but I wasn't trying to lose weight. I did it to see if it would help with energy levels (no confirmed deficiency), however, I did not see any positive impact. Oh, and the injections hurt like a sonofa*****.

Bench press for me. I can barely bench 70lbs without a spot. However, I can squat 165lbs on my 110lb frame. Makes no sense!

The most exciting subject area ever...LOL! I'm a risk management and insurance major...

I swam competitively as well for many years. I was also going to suggest potassium. Are you on any new medications?

I love Bella!!! I'm obsessed with her IG and would die to have her physique!

And my sister is a GT grad...always makes for fun times at Thanksgiving when we are all together!

Ahhhh another fellow dawg fan!!!

I hear Glory Glory playing now!!!

COLLEGE!!! GO DAWGS!!!! Sic 'em!!!

DO IT!!!! You will not regret the changes it will have on your body!!

In my experience, not completely. I had two c-sections and lost all the baby weight after both kids, but it has not entirely gone away and I suspect it won't. However, weight lifting has helped quite a bit, along with a fairly clean diet. I have an ab progress pic in my profile if anyone is interested. It doesn't show the…

WOW!!! What an amazing transformation!! You have truly earned every bit of your success and should be SO proud of your hard work and dedication!!

Apple pie is my favorite, however I don't think they are all THAT great. IMO they are too salty tasting. They are great when you are in a pinch and need something high in protein and low sugar. Word of warning...they are VERY high in fiber! Oh, and they are much better than Clif bars from a nutritional standpoint.

I LOVE lifting!! Been on a bit of a hiatus due to a bulging disc, but I'm able to start back this week. Feel free to add me :)

I most certainly am not at the same level as the ladies who've recently posted but I'm far from bulky and LOVE lifting heavy (for me)! My pics are in my profile with a one year progress pic taken last week (last pic). There is still so much more to accomplish and this thread is great inspiration!!

This is pretty close to my personal definition, with the exception of meat which I try to buy local and hormone free.

Have you made sure that you have this option turned on in your news feed settings? Edit: NM, I should read other replies first lol :)

THIS!! And even on a surplus it's been VERY hard for me.

I've had a couple hydrostatic body composition tests done and BMR/RMR was part of the test. I think the figures were fairly accurate as it was interesting to see my BMR increase as my LBM increased.

TRUTH! When I learned the correct way to grip it made a world of difference.

Bump to try this out!

I completed LiveFit last year and saw huge gains in both strength and LBM. There's a little more info on my profile if you're interested. I'm not following a program now, just doing my own thing, but much of what I do now is taken from LiveFit. I followed the diet pretty closely and I know that is hugely important, but it…

AWWWWWW ALI!!! I'm so proud to call you my friend and I'm even more proud of the strong woman (both inside and out) that you are. You have a bright future ahead of you!!!

Dream job: SAHM Actual job: commercial insurance underwriter, it pays well at least