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Well, I decided to measure myself since I haven't done that since July. I had to because I'm working out again and to be honest I thought I would of gained inches since I didn't work out for 3 months. To my surprise I lost 3 1/2 inches! I can't believe it. So I thought I'd look back at my starting measurements...I lost 8 1/2 inches! I had no idea I lost so much. The biggest areas were my thighs and my stomach, which is great because those are my biggest problem areas. I'm just happy to even be in a size 14! I really hope that with these new classes I'm taking at the gym that I will drop to a 12 by december like I orginaly planned for. That would be the 1st time since...8 yrs ago! That discovery really gave me the boost I needed. Yey! Go me!

That is so awesome!! Looks like you were doing something right!

Keep up the awesome work and get back in there, and I know you can get that 12 by Cmas!!

Good luck!!

Thank u for the support! it always helps when I have those off days. I'm leavin soon for my class and feel more pumped than ever!

Well done .

Well my mom and I messed up the time for our dance class. We thought it was 7 but turned out 2 be 530. Oops. So I talked her into going to a yoga class with me. We had some time to kill so I went on the crossramp for 15 min and burned 200 cal. (Go me!). Then we went to class. During it my mom had to stop it was too much for her. It was an hr and 15 min long. First time ever going and the only part I had a hard time with was the ending bc she went pretty fast through the moves. After it was all said and done I found out it was an advanced class! Ha! I'm in better shape than I thought. Talk about another bonus suprise this week I'm lovin it!

Well this week has been good. Despite the fact I'm feeling the burn after the burn lol. I've been working hard to keep up with the classes. I'm already feeling a change. Today I go in to check strength and flexibility. I'm nervous. Its gonna be harsh. I almost don't want to go, but I know I have to. Its like this gym I go to is co-ed and I have to push my self to go because of getting looked at by the guys I always wonder if they think to themselves "why is that fat chick here?" I try very hard to put it behind me. As long as I have my mp3 player it helps me enter another world and ignore whats around me. I just keep telling myself that eventually I will meet my long term goal. Shit I reached my size 14 that I hoped for in January so I need to learn to shut up in discouraging myself. Thank god for this site with people to keep my head high. Thank you everyone!!!!!

this gym I go to is co-ed and I have to push my self to go because of getting looked at by the guys I always wonder if they think to themselves "why is that fat chick here?"

Now, you know that is not true! Don't allow those negative thoughts to invade your mind. Those guys that are looking at you, trust me, are NOT thinking why is that fat chick here....I am sure they are appreciating the hard work you are doing, that in itself is sexy and attractive! They are most likely thinking "Dang, that girl over there with the mp3 player is lookin' GOOD!" And they are probably wishing their spouse or significant other was there at the gym doing what you are doing. So next time you notice one of them glancing ur way...you just flash them that beautiful smile of yours and keep on working out! They will probably be so shook up, they will trip and fall right over their weight bench!! LOL! A woman (or man!) who takes care of their bodies and works hard at improving themselves is giving off positive energy, attractive energy - not negative or bad. So..get those thoughts out of ur head once and for all!!!

I reached my size 14 that I hoped for in January so I need to learn to shut up in discouraging myself.

exactly! you have much to be proud of.

Thank you for you kind and uplifting words. I always had a low self esteem. Its nothing like what it use to be back in the day but it still lingers. It always helps to have someone help you along the way. Thank you for your support. I really appreciate it.

Oh man, no way. People at the gym are soooo self absorbed, No one even pays attention. Unless you use the neck machine. I always watch that guy, just because I want to see if his head is going to fall off (:

Ha ha! Never seen the neck one before...to be honest it sounds scary.

Ok well I'm back from the gym here's my graphical summary.

>Bmi:obese class 1.
>Cardiovascular is fair.
>Bicep strength:good(only 12 pts from excellent!)
>Sit and reach:poor
>Body composition:very high
>over all fitness:fair(1pt from avg. Errr.)

Overall body age:29. Umm...yeah I'm 21 this sucks. Lol.

I have another apt. Next tues. To go over on a plan for me. She said to continue my cardio untill next week and take yoga 3 days a wk. I don't mind that but its gonna be hard bc what I work is always changing (retail). So if I can make the class I will for sure go.

Up side I was right about what my goal weight should be at 160-170 because of my muscle mass. My lean body mass is 131.1. Ny fat mass is 85.9lbs. I have a long ways to go that's for sure. as long as I keep doing the good work like I have I should be fine.

Pfft. You are so ready for this! I'm excited for you!!

You don't need to ever feel discouraged. Just look at yourself. You have already progressed from an overweight teenager to a healthier and definitely more beautiful young Lady.

You look absolutely glowing and so much more radient for the things you have done.

You deserve to be proud of yourself, because you HAVE been making good things happen, and it will take time, but as others will tell you, you ARE capable of doing this, and you ARE worth the time you are taking, to make the changes you deserve to have.

This is not about anyone making you feel, as if you're second rate, or not good enough, to fit into a world of people, many of whom might look athletic, healthy and glamorous. This is about you DESERVING to be amongst other like minded people, and if any of them, make you feel second rate, then they are the ones who are second rate, by nature of their attitude.

Your attitude to us has always been exemplorary, and I'm sure you're making people proud of you. So don't worry, keep going and WELL DONE so far. You're a great person and you deserve a great life .

Thank you boss man. I am at a loss of words which is very rare for me. lol. What you said really meant the world to me.

That before / now comparison is really great as well, and I think you are beginning to highlight yourself as a rolemodel, with your attitutde to others, and attitude to yourself .