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43, female, 40+ lbs to lose--success stories, motivation and tips welcome!
Hi. I am starting MFP (again) with a new mind set. I just want to feel better and have some energy. Weight will come with that and I am not worried about a specific number! Both kids are gone to college and it is time for me to focus on myself. My only New Years resolution is to love myself more :) Any suggestions, tips,…
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wanting to do it right!!!! HELP!
When starting out (in BAD shape) how is it best to proceed? cardio and weights? Just cardio and body weight exercises? Advice appreciated. Thanks!
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Advice needed please
42 year old female needing to lose and tone (30-40 lbs...will just depend on how it sits). 17 weeks til BEACH vacation. Any suggestions on how best to proceed? I have lost 12 lbs since the new year just by dropping pop and somewhat watching what I eat. Any advice appreciated. Thank you in advance!
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Calling all curvy girl success stories
Hello Curvy Ladies! I'm 41, and 14 weeks away from my 22nd anniversary! Looking for motivational pics and stories! Wanting to do some sexy, romantic photographs with hubby as an anniversary reward to me for losing weight and getting in shape....and he has agreed! lol So please post any information, tips, progress pics,…
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Results ??????? :)
Hello Ladies Just wanted to leave a note saying that I was getting really frustrated because the scale was not moving at all and I was doing several things besides the 30DS. I thought just for giggle I would take measurements last night (my day 7).....and........ down 2.50 inches on main three measurements (bust, waist and…
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Day 7, Level 1 roll call :)
Hope everyone is doing great! I will plug mine in later. I am actually only one day 6 due to late night company on Saturday.....however, after picking up rocks for hours yesterday I am sure that I should be on day ten! Talk about a workout I am sore from being a rock picker! Will be so glad when we FINALLY get it all done.…
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Garcinia Cambogia???
Someone asked me about this today and I had never heard of it. Anyone used it or know if it is any good?
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Day 3, Level 1 Roll call :)
I know there are some early birds out there so here you go! Sound off!!!! ( I won't get to do mine until early evening after I get off work) Good luck to all and remember all we gotta do is PUSH through it!
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Plan of attack
Hello all! Plan of attack is really up to each individual. Some are going to try to do all 30 days straight and some that I have spoke with are going to do 4-5 days then take a day off. Myself I am just gonna to listen to my body. If I am sore enough that I think I might injury myself by doing more than 4/6 times a week I…
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30 DS, starting today..join?
Hello. I am starting the 30DS today and wanted to see if anyone wanted to join in. :)
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roll call/sound off :)
Okay ladies, right now there are 15 of us that are members in this group. So let's here it.....who all managed to get Day 1, Level 1 under their belt yesterday??? Kassia- Day 1. Level 1---check :)
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Day 2 roll call
Hey guys! I know some of you are a bit ahead but go ahead and post anyway (if you wanna)! Be proud!!! Kassia-- Level 1, Day 2 ---check :) :wink:
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Welcome/Introduction
Hey everyone! Welcome! Let's do our best to keep each other motivated! I know this will be hard....listening to Jillian ALONE will be hard! But we can do this! Here's to hoping will all have great success!
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water retention
Hello All. It is my understanding that as our muscles repair themselves we will retain more water after hard workouts. For any of you that are scale watchers (like me) I just wanted to make you aware so you don't get discouraged. I am also drinking water like a camel so I know my body is storing some thinking I am about to…
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curvy or lean?
Beauty is always in the eye of the beholder so this is simply a poll. Men or women - what is more pleasing to look at, touch, snuggle up to, etc. Curvy or lean?
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41 female, lose 50 any similar that wanna try?
Hello. 41 year old female, very curvy body (currently with ripples), 5'3", needing to lose 30-50lbs and wanting to know if there is anyone with similar goals that want to try to do this together to help motivate.
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Tummy flab!! Success pics please!
Hello all! Just getting started on my journey and seriously worried about tummy flab! Any pics of tummys that have been transformed (along with workouts, etc) would be SERIOUS motivators! Help our your fellow "skinny inside" buddy! lol Somedays looking at success stories is all that keeps me going!
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PowerBar- yes or no?
for weight loss......powerbars, yes or no? pros and cons, etc
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Little extras???
Starting workout about two weeks ago. Currently doing a kind of crossfit workout. Wanting to do a few additional things at home but just want to make sure it won't mess up anything with my current workouts. And also don't want to do it if it's not going to help. Don't mean anything major just extra situps, butterflies, leg…
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Extra cardio--yes or no???
A friend and I have started working out in kind of a "cross fit" type of workout. (example- today is sprints, 50 situp, 50 pushups, 50 lunges, burpees and bench press). I am fairly new to the workout world and am wondering if going ahead and doing one of my DVD (Jillian Michael's 30DS or Kathy Ireland, etc) is a good idea.…
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Fluffy to fit hourglass figures?
Just started and wanting to see/hear some success stories from people with hourglass figures. I've always been very curvy and I am currently curvy with some ripples :) Saw some posts on here for apple shaped, pear shaped, etc. Thought I would give it a try!
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upper stomach fat
Over the last year I have developed a pocket of fat on my upper stomach. It's like a have a gut, a waist and then another pocket of fat then boobs. Granted I am about 45 pounds over weight and have just started workouts. Just wondering if any other females have had the same experience and if anyone has progress pics of…
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5'4ish females, over 35, let me see some success!
Hello everyone! Just started working out with a friend last week and loving how it makes me feel just to know that I am trying to move in the right direction! Hoping to use these post for those "bad days" that we all know hits from time to time. Please show me (us) your progress. Thanks a bunch and stay strong!!!!!
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question on how to log exercise
Friend and I are doing different exercises daily. Example- today was deadlifts, HIT running, push ups, sit ups and cycling. What is the best way to log this?
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fast shred??? Is there such a thing?
Wanting to loose fat/weight quickly (because I tend to lose focus when I don't see results!) Information on best route? Don't mind working hard to get it---HOWEVER, naturally large chested and CANNOT run and jumping jacks are out. Husband and I were just asked to be prostaffers for a hunting show and would like to take off…
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HELP- beginner needing help with workout
A girlfriend and I are getting ready to start a lunch hour workout (Monday). Will be five days a week. In reality we will have about 45 min of workout time. Both beginners, both wanting to lose 40+ pounds. Any advice or suggestions on routines, ie cardio/weight scheduling would be appreciated. I will also be doing at least…
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Success without running?????
Anyone have success stories that DO NOT include running in their workout? If so, please post reply and pics if you have them. Needing motivation ;(
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big breasted ladies
Hello Ladies (and several guys who will look as this post even though they do not have boobies)! Needing to get some new bras with good support that are still pretty and do not cause that awful "cone" shape! lol Any specific brands that you would suggest?
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Success Inspiration!
I am just starting this journey (about a month in) and I just wanted to say to all of you who post your success stories how amazing you are!!! I get on here almost every day to look at the success stories to remind myself that I CAN DO THIS! and you guys make it so much easier to believe! Just wanted to say a big THANK YOU…
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Realistic goal??? Need help?
Hello all. I have managed to lose 10 so far, but it has stopped coming off so easily. Wanting to lose 15 more in the next seven weeks before vacation (my first goal). Anyway, is that realistic? And any advice on how to get me there would be really appreciated as well! Thanks!
