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^^^^^^THIS!!!!!!!!^^^^^ I have struggled with motivation as well. I have the eating down, but the motivation to workout isn't always there. Just like she said, start slower with 20-30 minute workouts (try Jillian's 30 Day Shred - it will kick your booty, make you sweat, shred inches, AND it is over before you know…

First of all, you can't fight your body type. Maybe you can be a tiny girl with skinny thighs, I don't know your body. Muscular legs are SOOOOO gorgeous! If you think that your eating can be improved, I would certainly start there. Secondly, have you talked to your trainer to tell him that you want to slim down your…

WOW!!! You look AMAZING!!! You have the hourglass shape of a pinup girl - your waist is FANTASTIC!!!! Great job!!

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Just a thought - are you about to start your period?

YAY!!!! Great job!!! That is an AMAZING FEELING!!!!!!!

I live in Cali, so the labor laws may be different, but here, your manager is not allowed to ask why you want a day off, why you want to switch shifts, or why you are calling out for the day. No matter what the laws are, you are NOT obligated to tell your boss exactly what you are doing - tell him that it is personal, and…

I try not to purchase bottled water because of the plastic waste, but when I am traveling, I almost only purchase Fiji... When I am home...I love my Brita. There is a new filtration pitcher called Zero...try that, you might like it - If you are drinking water like you should, you are spending way too much money on Fiji!!…

The fact that you are even asking this question tells me that you already know the answer = PAY THE CLEANERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!! They did a service for you. Yes, maybe they made a mistake, but you got you clothes back, and they were clean, right?? Call them first thing in the morning (unless they are open now, in which case you…

That sounds great! Thanks!!

I would absolutely say that you are ready!!!! Pack your beach bag, and have a blast!!

I am on day 37 of 40 days without ANY processed food...I decided to cut out sugars, anything white (potatoes, rice, etc), cereals, and ALL breads, and then realized that I should just eat whole foods for 40 days (nothing processed). It has been amazing!!! I have absolutely no cravings for sugar or bread (my two loves!!).…

You can still cook - explore healthy recipes for you and your family! The internet is a WEALTH of knowledge, and there are SOOOOO many great and HEALTHY recipes out there just waiting for you!!! Make a challenge of finding new delicious, HEALTHY meals when you go out, and then remember PORTION sizes!!! BBQ time - bring…

YES!!!!! It helps with cramps! If you are concerned, take it slow at first, but then kick it into high gear!!!

All true!!! I LOVE me some spinach smoothies!!! I throw some kale in mine too - it's GREAT!!!

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^^^^^^it's true...if you have a scale, I would weigh it!!! You can still have the 23 pieces - it's just that you will correctly log what you are eating if you weigh it!!

I am just getting started, but I AM LOSING 120 lbs the NATURAL way - no surgery, no pills, no starvation, no joke!!!! (For those of you who have had surgery, I'm not against it...I have an aunt who had bypass surgery 10 years ago and it saved her life...it's just not the way I have decided to do it.) I would also love…

North Cali here!!! Natures true playground!!!! :happy:

Interesting! Thank you for posting!!!

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COMPLETELY agree with you on the canned veggies - YUCK!!!!! Fresh = HEAVEN!!! I love brussel sprouts - I am SOOOO going to have to try them you way!! Thanks!!!

Ohhhhh sweet belly laugh!!!!!!!! :laugh: :laugh: Thanks, I needed that!!!!! To the OP, go to the fresh produce section of your market and just start buying one or two new things. I NEVER thought that I would like cauliflower, but I am roasting some right now - 450 degree oven, cut it up, put it on a baking sheet, drizzle…

Ohhhh GREAT topic!!! I'm in Cali, im 32, and I also have had a hard time with all of my friends checking out right around the time that I get home, work out, and eat...I often feel like I am talking to myself!! LOL!! I would love some new West Coast friends!!! Feel free to add me!!!

I am new here, and a little confused too!! I just calculated my TDEE and it said 3172!!! You cannot tell me that I should honestly eat 3100 cals to lose weight!!! That is absurd!! (Oh, and I did input everything honestly). HELP!!! =) My BMR =2067 which seems high too... I'm so confused now!!!

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YOU LOOK AWESOME!!!!! Don't ever let anyone tell you anything different (including yourself)!!! You have come SOOO far, and you can TOTALLY see the difference!!!!! GREAT JOB!!!! Thanks for inspiring me today!!! :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

I would love that too!! Feel free to add me! We can do this!!!

I'm about the same...I am with Natalie on everything except the pushup!!! I WILL DO NORMAL ONES SOON THOUGH!!!! LOL!!

I have always used 5lb ones. There are some moves where I wish I had 8 or 10lb, but for the most part, the 5's are great. (Ohhh except on those side lunges with a lateral raise - ohhhhhh hurts so good!! LOL!!!