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Wednesday, November 18, 2009 9:35:11 AM

Legally Blonde:
That is amazing. I found your story to be the most amazing. I am also doing a 1200 Cal diet I have been doing it for about 3 days and I already feel better. I cant wait to have the sucess that you have had.
I am 20 years old and I am 5'8" and weight 185lbs. I want to be at the 140 mark before the summer. I have never been able to wear a bikini and I really want to. I think that it is time for me to get my life together and on a new track to being happy. I dont want to feel and look like a big girl anymore. Wish me luck. And good luck to all of you! 8)

 

Friday, November 13, 2009 9:59:05 PM
HI! I read your comment and i must say that we have a lot in common. Also going to turn 28(next year) and I have 2 girls--oldest is 2 1/2 and youngest is 8 months. With my second pregnancy I gained too much weight, thanks to the motivation of dear relatives, "You have to eat for two..." Therefore my eating habits continued after I delivered...and I don't know what to do. It is so hard to stop overeating! I'm a stay-at-home mom and I cook all meals for my family. I'll eat my portions, but the girls' leftovers usually end up on my plate.  A few months ago I started a "diet and exercise" with a friend to keep the motivation going but she gave up very soon and I followed. Do you have any suggestions?
Saturday, October 17, 2009 11:49:53 AM
I weighed 209lbs 2 years ago and started walking to work. I also gave up potatoe chips..my downfall and started eating healthier. Slowly but surely the weight started to drop off and now after 2 years, I weigh 154 lbs and can fit into my daughter-in-laws clothes...size 8. I never imagined I could have accomplished this but am extremely proud of my accomplishments. I would encourage anyone to take small steps and don't give up on yourself...it is possible...good luck to everyone!!
Thursday, October 01, 2009 10:10:01 PM
      Lightning I am 37 yers, women.i have two daughter's .first daughter age 16&2nd daughter age14.my weighed 85kg.my hight 5f4in.my abdomen is big.please help me.i suffaring backpain  .my doctor say no bak front side
Tuesday, September 22, 2009 11:49:11 AM
Ok, so I'm gonna be 28 in November, I have 3 girls, my youngest being 8 months. I am 5'4 and I weight 175lbs. For those of you who say you don't gain weight by having children, you are full of it. ;) It's a must to gain at least 25lbs to have a healthy pregnancy, and you only lose the baby weight (7 or 8 lbs) depending on your babies size. And breastfeeding does help, but not too much. However it's not putting blame on our children, but carrying the weight bearing the children. So its up to us to lose the weight we put on in order to have a healthy child!!! Well, I started dieting in June, lost 10 lbs, by mid August, then gained back 5lbs. So I'm still down 5 lbs, but overall I should be at about 130lbs to 135lbs to be healthy for my size. So I have to lose at least 35-40lbs... Wish me luck... I quit drinking sodas and stopped snacking on sweets, I work out 3-4 times a week for at least 30-45 minutes each workout. I eat smaller meals, I snack more healthier, and I'm gonna step up my workouts... So I guess what I'm saying is, you have to really want it in order for it to work. And want it for yourself, not for anyone else. Good luck to you all!!! I'll let you know my progress in a few weeks...
Friday, August 28, 2009 6:58:34 PM
Hello everyone, here are my little tibits of advice. I am 5 foot 4 and recently went from 202 down to 155. I worked out for over 1 year, hard on the treadmill and doing weights, never losing a pound. So I started writing in a notebook what I was eating, measuring my food,etc. And trying my hardest to stay under 1500 calories. Within the first week I had lost 3 pounds. I truly believe its 80 percent what you eat! Eat good and work out for enjoyment, once those pounds come off you can start working out harder. I recently completed 2 5ks. And I am now running 5 miles daily, six times a week!
Wednesday, August 12, 2009 7:15:27 PM

I heard a fitness expert state on TV once that when you are doing cardio, if you can hold a conversation with the person next to you, then you are not working hard enough to get the full benefit of the workout.  I follow this as a rule of thumb when on the treadmill or elliptical.

Monday, July 06, 2009 1:40:24 AM

good luck. i was once at the same place you are. i am 5'2 and had weighed 205 lbs!! ugh...

go slowly, move whenever and however you can, and dont beat yourself up. this is a progress and a life changing event. i know you can do it!!

Monday, June 29, 2009 1:17:42 AM
ALL THE BEST!! :)
Friday, June 19, 2009 12:33:26 PM

I have been reading this site and I plan on starting tomorrow. I sure do need

the support and I am 5/1 and weigh 236, I have been staying around this for the last 3-4 years now. I don't over eat, and I don't excercise. Maybe the things I eat are not the right

choices but after reading this site I plan on starting a walking program with my daughter

in the morning. Please wish me luck.

 

Shelly 

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Week 5//Lose More Long Term

Week 5: Each day this week, perform the recommended activity. Modify the routine if needed. On days with two routines, you can do them separately or combine them into one workout.

If you are using a pedometer, remember to increase your end-of-day step total by the recommended number. This will encourage you be more active all day long, not just during your workouts.

Download the Just Starting routine (pdf).
Download the Regular Walker routine (pdf).

Martica Heaner

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