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Introductions!
Hey everyone--let's get this party started! I'm Heidi--I'm pretty awesome. and I love DMB. I'm 24--I've lost almost 89 pounds so far--6 to go. Andd you are?
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Not seeing results expected after 2 months
Hello! I've been getting frustrated so I figured it's time for expert advice. I lost 95 pounds in about 2 years time--lowest weight was last summer at 134.8. I was lifting 3x a week following the Body Sculpting Bible for women and running 3x a week. I got a little burned out, had some life changes happened and am now at…
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Lifting Heavy--6 weeks of difference with pix!
I have been maintaining my weight since April but I decided I still wasn't happy with my body. so I began doing the lifting program The Bidy Sculpting Bible for Women. I've lost 2 inches off my waist, an inch and a half off my hips and am finally starting to get visible abs. ladies--if these photos aren't reason enough to…
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In a year + 10 months---230 to 134.8--pix included!
I got on the scale this morning and truthfully couldn't believe that I finally hit my goal weight. I've calorie counted and exercised regularly--ate all my exercise calories--and figured out how to make this a lifestyle, not a diet. There are no quick fixes people--just hard work + determination. And I'm only 5'2" But the…
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Pilates + Weight Training--together or seperate?
I'm looking for some opinions and advice on this matter-- So I'm trying to cut back on cardio + add lifting into my schedule. Currently I'm doing Pilates and I love it. I want to keep Pilates as part of the program as well. So my question is---would I do Pilates on the same days I do lifting or as cardio? I want to do it…
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Best Concert Experience?
I saw The Dreaming Tree as an opener from the 4th row at Alpine Valley in 08----what are your best concert moments?
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From 230 to 141--the swimsuit edition
I am constantly amazing at my body and how far I've come with it--and I want everyone to know you can do the same thing using this site! I eat EVERY calorie--all my exercise ones too! Started out just using the elliptical and now I do pilates three days a week as well. 7 pounds to go until I'm at a healthy BMI--I couldn't…
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From 230 to 150 with PICS!
I started this journey in June 2010 at 230 pounds--without realizing I got that big. I could not believe at 22 I left myself get that far: I was a size 18--pushing a 20 and miserable in my body Halfway through my journey: After one year: But with using this site, I was able to find healthy ways and alternatives to eat. By…
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One Year with MFP---And 69 pounds gone forever
Well I'm one year down with MFP and 69 pounds gone as well! I'm about 25 away from my goal and so excited to almost be there! From 230 to 160--the lowest weight in my adult life--and finally under that lying driver's license number! :) Things I did: Made small changes Everything in moderation Preplanned meals Pics tell the…
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Yoga
Was looking for some advice---I've been doing a lot of cardio lately which of course, makes you achy. I miss doing yoga, but don't have the time or money to do classes----does anyone have any good suggestions for Yoga DVDs that I could do? I also have Netflix instant as well if anyone has any suggestions that are on there.…
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43 Pounds lost--almost half way there!
I'm ready to share some success! I'm down 43 pounds from where I was in at the end of May. Now it's the beginning of November--- I feel so much healthier, happier, more fit--proud of my body. I went from a size 18 to a size 12--from 2x/1x shirts to a large/medium. Pics tell the story: Start of my journey: As of last night:
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Work Training for Week--help???
Hey everyone! So I'm doing great on eating, working out every night, and losing weight consistently. Next week I'll be at work training in the Chicagoland area. Breakfast is continental everyday. Lunch provided by the hotel. And every night, except one, will be eating out with the company. Anyone have any suggestions to…
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Frustrated with a coworker
So a coworker and I have both started a weight loss journey around the same time. She has a lot less to loose than me but she checks in with me frequently--sees how I'm doing--etc. And every time I tell her about something I'm doing and some success, it's all wrong. Because I measure my body and not my weight, I'm not…
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One month in..and I'm loving the results!
I was so excited when my friends asked me to go swimming today because I'm finally not embarrassed to be in my swimsuit without a coverup on! I don't weigh myself regularly and I'm not sure where I started out for measurements but in the last week I lost an inch off my hips, 2 off my bust, and one off my waist. Starting:…
