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4 months progress- 20 lbs lost
When I started this journey 4 months ago, I had 5 goals in mind. I stepped on the scale this morning and can now check off the first 4 goals achieved. #1- Lose 10 lbs. I am 5'5", and weighed 137. This doesn't sound like much, but I was "SKINNY FAT". I have a small frame and my body was very flabby and had the muffin top…
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Body Fat percentage & realistic expectations?
I just calculated my before and after body fat percentages using Weight, Forearm, wrist, waist & hips measurements on a calculator. I was expecting a bigger percentage because I have lost 11 inches in my waist, but I've only lost about 2% in 3 1/2 months overall. Am I being naive in my expectations. I feel like my body fat…
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NSV-Success Story
3 1/2 months ago I could not do 1 real pushup. I was pitifully weak. Last night, I decided to try them. I was able to do 15 REAL pushups fully extended and even 1 "Clap" pushup. I felt like I was Rocky Balboa!! I think I even heard the theme song in my head. I've lost 18 pounds and increased my strength. I am so pumped and…
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The 12-week rule is true
I had such a fun NSV- weekend. Today marks my 12 weeks in this new healthy lifestyle and I received so many comments/ compliments on my 17 lbs loss so far over the weekend and most of them while wearing a swimsuit. I'm really trying to concentrate on fat % loss rather than the actual scale now, but my first goal was 20…
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Men vs. Women
I started working out 2 1/2 months ago and watching my calories. I feel that I have been successful thus far with losing 15lbs and toning muscles. I don't think I have built any "new" muscle with my calorie deficit, but I think I have kept my muscle and getting stronger. I inspired my hubby to work out and he's been doing…
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Hi! I'm new and need motivation buddies
Hi there! I'm a 38 year old wife and mother of 2 active children. I grew up thin with a really fast metabolism, but with childbirth and getting older and more sedentary, I've packed on extra pounds in all the wrong areas. I'm small framed, but 5'5", so any weight that I gain is around my middle, hips and face. There are…
