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You are motivated...this is awesome. Now, you just have to get over your fear. Why do you care what others think? It's awesome that you want to run, and yes, running outside feels great. Just do it!!! Start at a very slow pace...almost like walking a little too fast for your own comfort....you can do intervals too at…

Thanks everyone! I forgot to put how long it took me to lose the weight: May 2011 - 168 July 2011 - 162 August 2011 - 155 September 2011 - 150 October 2011 - 148 November 2011 - 147 December 2011 - 144 January 2011 - 143 January 28, 2012 - 142 February, 2012 - 145 (went into maintenance and ended up gaining…

Thanks everyone!

The only thing that worked for me was circuit training. I used to use all those machines at the gym and never saw definition until I started doing Jillian Michaels (ripped in 30) and Insanity. What I do is cardio 4 to 5 times a week, and circuit training 3 times per week. I finally have muscles and definition in my tummy.…

Your BMR is the minimum your body needs to function without you doing anything at all (breathing, blinking, etc). You need to multiply the BMR number given to you according to the Harris Benedict Formula (below). So, let's say that you work in an office and sit most of the day, only getting up for the bathroom, commuting,…

What a huge difference! You look amazing!

So many things could have caused this "gain," none of which is actually you gaining fat. 1. Check your sodium and eat more protein/veggies (during my Thanksgiving carb overload, the scale said I gained 5 lbs, but once I resumed my normal eating, the scale went back down in about 1.5 weeks). 2. Is it almost that time of the…

If you are curvy (like me), only Express jeans. They are expensive, but worth it. They never break and they fit perfectl (none of that weird gap in the waist thing). I always wait until there is a sale.

I exclusively breastfed for 9 months and lost weight without trying (ate anyting I wanted). I have seen some breastfeeding mothers put in their breastfeeding as calories burned under Cardio. Don't stress about what others think you are or are not doing. You need to concentrate on your health and the health of your baby.…

Everyone is different, but from my personal experience, a really bad spike in caloric intake won't do much damage. I had 3 days last month where I went over by 2,000 calories and I still lost weight. I think I shocked my body by eating so much. Just don't make it a habit or, obviously, you will start to see the effects of…

You are absolutely gorgeous and look so young!

I have no idea. I don't see the appeal in protruding bones. I think women should have curves....that's what makes us women :-)

I too have a bum knee. My right knee has almost no cartilage from the impact of an accident I had 5 years ago. I love running and love Jillian, but find that I must do both in moderation. I run every 2 days (only 1-2 miles) and do Jillian every other day or every 2 days. Sometimes i push through the pain, but there are…

I was just like that this past week. I had more cravings than when I was pregnant, went over my calories 3 days straight (i'm not talking a few hundred), and didn't exercise for 3 days straight. However, when I do pull myself out of it, I do notice I feel better when I work-out...it also helps with the cramps :-)

I'm 5'6" pretty large frame. Starting weight was 168, current weight is 143. My goal is 138.

Green peppers. Didn't realize it got cut-off. Thanks....I will try the stir-fry thing.

I got bad stretch marks on my thighs and calves when I was pregnant. My daughters is 4 now and they still look purpleish. I've just come to the realisation that this was part of bringing the best thing that ever happened to me into this world...my battle scars. I do notice that when I use self tanning lotion, it is less…

I've been working out for years and never had cuts in my arms or definition in my legs until I got ripped in 30. I now do cardio 5 times a week and ripped in 30 (level 3 or 4) a couple of times a week as my strength training.

I too lost inches before I started losing the pounds. I would put the scale away for a bit. Perhaps weight yourself every two weeks instead of every week...and defintely don't way yourself everyday...that is the recipe for insanity.

I'll be 31 in February :-)

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Someone just asked me this a couple of weeks ago. I said never. This is a lifestyle change for me, so I will be using MFP for the rest of my life.

You look amazing! Not to mention, so much younger and prettier!

^^^Great question!^^^ I'm very curious about this too.

^^^Well said...and done!^^ That's the mentality you need for success.

I feel your pain girl. I smoked from age 18 until age 26. I am now 30 and still get cravings. I don't think they will ever go away. However, the human brain is an amazing piece of machinary. With determination and some will power, it will get easier with time. I used to carry around lollipops, twizzlers, and celery sticks.…

I'm 5'6" currently weigh 145. My goal weight is 138. I have no boobs, but def. want to keep my but and hips.

I love digging up my nose.