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Okay I started a Facebook page for anyone who is interested... I'll be sharing tips on what I did for success and answering any questions. https://www.facebook.com/AliciaTrimbleZumba

Wow thanks fo much everyone- I think I blush with every one of them! I have worked super hard and can't wait to see how my body continues to react while I live out this healthy life now!! Much :heart: to you all! :flowerforyou:

Thanks!!

Cut out all fast food and caffeine. I don't eat a lot of variety right now (unless I ate the My Fit Food meals (myfitfoods.com)). A lot of the recipe ideas that I do now I got from creating my own version of their food. For breakfast I do Steel Cut Oatmeal which I make in the crockpot and add 2 teaspoons of brown sugar and…

I just told myself that I needed to be selfish for a year. I schedule my workout times at the beginning of the week and didn't let anything interrupt those times. I am single and not married so it made it a little bit easier, but I do volunteer at my church, work 1 full time job, teach piano lessons and work another…

Thanks everyone- officially hit day 365 of my journey today... had fun with this picture: IMG_3111 by jazzyali1323, on Flickr

Thanks everyone! My story just proves that ANYONE can lose weight- I've been trying all my life and I finally found what works for me! :happy:

Zumba :smile: and I started lifting weights in February.

I am 5'10" and started at 283, and was a 22... Girl it IS doable. Just set small monthly goals and keep motivated! Surround yourself with people who BELIEVE in YOU! Good luck!

Thank you!!

WOW- seriously. Thanks everyone- I'm blown away by ALL of your responses!! :blushing:

:laugh: This made me smile- thanks!

Thanks for sharing!! Keep it up- yes, baby steps, hard work and determination!! Good luck to you!

:blushing: thanks

Way to go!!

Awe thanks! Yes- Texas ladies represent! :wink:

Wow thank you! :blushing:

Get it girl!! :happy:

I did have trouble at first... BUT no one picks up all the dance steps the first time. KEEP with it and you'll pick it up. I go to the same instructor for each class so that made it easier to learn the steps quicker. Concentrate on the legs first and then add arms as you feel comfortable. Also, if one instructor is hard to…

Agreed- it is hard to see the light at the end. Every other time I've "dieted" I would give up because it seemed so impossible... this is now a lifestyle for me. I never want to go back to where I was before!

It's possible!! Keep setting small goals. I set monthly goals which helped me to stay motivated.

Thank you very much! Yes, it's amazing the confidence I have now that I didn't have before.

Yes- anyone can!! Thanks- It's the first time I've felt sexy in a LONG time! :blushing:

Thanks everyone! :heart:

My diary is open so you can see... I eat every 2-3 hours a day. Hope that will give you some insight. I also gave up all sugar, caffeine and processed foods.

Thank you! :blushing:

Awe thank you! You can do it- just keep after it!!

You should try it-- every instructor has their own style too, so you may want to try out a few. I got lucky and found the best right away!

Wow- thanks!!

I use the Wahoo Bluetooth HRM that syncs with an iPhone/Android app called Digifit. I love it!