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Is this decent progress for 2 months?
Hi Everyone! I started my journey two months ago. I've been working out with a trainer 2-3 times a week, and doing my own workouts when I am not with her. I've been getting leaner,( with inches, not so much lbs) on the top half of my body, but not the bottom. I am a pear shape unfortunately! Just wanted to see what your…
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HIIT 4 weeks in question, scale is up from when i started
Hi everyone, I have been working out with a trainer 2x a week, going on my 4th week now doing HIIT, crazy tabata's....just a lot of workouts that have definitely put my body in shock. I have lost 2 inches on my hips/2 on my tummy and 1inch on the bust. I have noticed that I have not lost weight at all, instead, gone UP in…
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What to do ? help pls:)
Hey everyone! I have been slacking mega for a while now and need to get back on track!!! I'm going away around the end of April, haven't booked yet, but it's going to be tropical.....and I need to get on the exercising-almost-daily bandwagon,because I don't want to feel self-conscious in a bikini. SO, my question is, what…
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Best Cardio @ gym for fat/weight loss
Hey guys, I have finally left the 30 day shred:happy: and re-joined the gym after 2 years! I'm pretty excited. I just wanted to get some opinions on what type of cardio i should be doing to get the max fat/weightloss. Back when i was at the gym, all I ever knew was pretty much the elliptical and running(outdoors) and of…
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which Jillian Michaels DVD to do next? Help please:)
Hey everyone!! I am currently doing 30DS, and I'm on my last level with a few days left. I really enjoy working out with Jillian Michael's DVD, but I am quite bored of shred! So, With that being said, I was wondering what other total body workouts JM has, that some of you might have tried and liked, with good results of…
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Birth control pill question for the ladies
Hey ladies! So recently I had started taking birthcontrol ( seasonale to be precise ). I find that I am Loosing weight with it? Anyone else have the same thing happen? No complaints here though, I have just always heard that BC makes you gain weight. I have been watching my food intake and exercise as per usual, nothing…
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Down a few lbs with comparison pics
Hey guys, So I was starting to feel a little down the past while not seeing the results that I "thought" i should be seeing. I decided to do a comparison pic in the same clothes/position to see if there was a difference. I am honestly pleasantly surprised. I feel so much better that my eating well and working out is…
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BFBM dvd.....
Banish Fat Boost Metabolism : Left my body SOOO sore this morning!!! Could barely move. What a great at home work out, 45 mins of cardio! Gosh it felt good to be sore. Anyone else done the dvd? Any good results? I think im going to get the results i've been wanting for a while now with this. Well, off I go to work it out!
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I think I need to go back to 1200cals....
Hello! I have been on this weight loss journey off and on for a year and a bit. When I initially started I didn't work out much at all, but i only ate 1200 cals, maybe 1300 some days-tops. I saw great progression with the weight coming off, and inches as well ( every week a lb at least) Fast forward to about 6 weeks ago, I…
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Progress Pic for 30DS...
Hi Guys, I thought I would post the tiny bit of progress I have made.The first pic was when i started 30DS, and the second is midway through.I see a little bit of a difference, but not much...around my tummy area and a bit in my hips? I posted a pic before, and i wasnt wearing the same clothing/posing the same way and…
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Can you notice a difference?
Hi everyone:) I just wanted to get opinions on if I look a little bit leaner or roughly the same. I have been doing this for about a month now( consistently). The first pic was on May9th, and the second was from today, so about 3 weeks apart. Thank you for all your opinions in advance:)
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Another should i eat back my cals Q !
Hey guys, I have been eating healthier and exercising over the last month( seriously) and have lost 5 lbs. I am happy with that loss but I have a few questions if someone doesn't mind guiding me in the right way. So, I am 26 yrs old, I currently weigh 185, I stand at 5'5 and I have my cals set to 1200. Should I be eating…
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5lbs in 4 weeks Question
Hey everyone, I weighed in today at 5lbs down in 4 weeks...., I know that its weight loss and it should be slow and progressive, in your opinion is that a decent amount to lose in a month? I don't know why i feel so discouraged. I guess because I see some people losing 10lbs+ in a months time. some additional info : I am…
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30DS and additional working out question
Hey everyone, Back in November I did 30 day shred consistently and I lost a few lbs and quite a few inches. I have recently started it again along with doing 30-45 mins of cardio 5 times a week and weight training every other day or so( along with a decent diet ). I have barely bugged with the scale or measurements. I'm…
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Bought a HRM...hopefully will see better progress..!
Hi guys, I have been working out and eating MUCH better than I used too. I was almost always eating my cals set for me , and my exercise cals too. I had a feeling though, that either my food was not being calculated properly or my cals weren't. Since I've been so good with being in my cal range, i decided to purchase an…
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Pretty tired with this new regime...help pls:)
Hey guys, So, I have been really doing well with my working out (4-5 times a week) as well as eating healthier for the past 2 weeks. I notice though, second week in, that I have started to become very very tired mid day-ish/evening. Nothing has changed in my personal life/stress etc.... except for the fact that I have been…
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Pear shape question!
I have recently re-begun my eating healthy and working out regime. I'm feeling pretty good about my new lifestyle change:) I would like to know, maybe from fellow pears, on some tips/eating//exercises/machines they have used in the gym to slim down. I realize there is no such thing as spot reducing,and any exercise and…
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Funny things you believed as a kid :)
I was talking to my hubby the other day about some random things we used to believe when we were little. I told him that whenever I heard on the news about serial killers, I thought they were cereal killers...., ppl who killed cereal lol Hey I was a kid okay. Also, when i would hear my parents or tv talk about the…
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Question....weight coming off because of water?
Hi Everyone! I've had some decent success over the past year slowly losing weight and most definitely keeping it off. I had reached a plateau about 2 months ago, and have finally been able to break that plateau. I started and completed 30DSHRED, although i didn't lose to much weight I lost about 10 inches total. (I…
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My 30DShred experience +a few pics
So I have just completed 30DSHRED, with a day off every sunday and i think i missed another day or two in there as well.I also did some walking everyday casually. It was great overall, I feel much stronger and have better endurance. My weight has gone from 183 to 178, so a nice 5 lbs loss for a month. oh, and I wish i was…
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I have broken my plateau!!
I consider this a success story as my weight hasn't fluctuated much for the past 2 months. I was stuck at 180 for ever and ever.... I am so happy to step on the scale this morning and to have it read 178 lbs. Oh my goodness, it is SO nice to see. It gives me even more motivation to keep on working out like i do and to…
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Doing30 day shred? measurements+ lbs loss thread.
Hi guys, I don't know if anyone has done this, they probably have before. I just wanted to see for those who have done 30 day shred either currently or previously,- what their weight loss is as well as how many inches lost so far. I'll start off! I am on Level 3 as of tomorrow, and so far I have only lost 2 lbs, but 8…
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Losing inches ,not lbs on the 30day shred...
Hey everyone!! So, I am on level 2 day 4 of the shred, and to be honest, i feel much stronger and my endurance has improved a lot. I weigh myself daily( always have) and I thought i would for sure see the scale move by now, especially considering this is the first time im adding in working out to my weight loss journey( i…
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30 day shred... :)
Well, I'm not too far into my journey, but day 3 and my muscles are aching( i love the burn, it makes me feel like I'm melting the fat off) . It has gotten a tad easier I must admit. I still feel like I'm going to die in the first -second cardio sets but I know if I continue this I will see results. I'm super excited to…
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Going grocery shopping today...suggestions pls :)
Hey guys, So, I have a major sweet tooth and it really throws me off my path at times. I would have lost more weight then I have already, if I didn't indulge on sweets so often. I'm going grocery shopping today, soooo, what are your healthier alternatives or low-cal options. I like chocolate, and minty stuff, just to give…
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Have you ever found money?
I once found a $200 bucks in an ATM at a local grocery store and $50 bucks on the ground..I was so shocked lol my hubby found $600 in-between a seat back in a NYC cab.... :) Where did you find money, and how much :)
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I have a sugar problem...
Hi everyone! I've come pretty far in my journey, but I know I could of been where i wanted to by now....if it wasn't for my sweet tooth. It's like i need to have something sweet everyday. I don't eat chips really or fatty foods... just have to have dessert. Anyone else have been in the same situation before? If so, what…
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Mom's.....Help me pls! My daughter hates Milk....
Heyyy, So, My daughter is turning 1 yrs old in less than 2 weeks. I have been trying to introduce whole cows milk, for at least one of her feedings in the day, she won't have any of it. She seems grossed out. She's a champ and loves her cheese and yogurts though. She also drinks 3-5 sippy cups of water a day- I don't give…
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Almost 20 lbs gone...
Hey everyone! I decided to post one of these success pictures up! I know its not much.... but I am happy to see the gradual change. I had a baby 10 months ago, and in total have lost about 30-35lbs but the weight loss has been gradual, and with just casual exercise. I just had logged in religiously. I was so iffy on…
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Parents who have travelled with infants before....help!
Hi guyss, I am traveling from vancouver bc to toronto ont. Tomorrow. I am so nervous to be traveling alone with my 8 month old bubba. Do i bring the stroller or check it ? Do i have to have the baby in a baby carrier or not? Any tips would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!
