The before and after pics I'm referring to are here: these ladies look so great! :) (I hope i can get similar results!) http://www.shapefit.com/success-stories-weight-loss-shanda.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; http://www.shapefit.com/success-stories-weight-loss-adriann...

That's right, how can I ensure that DDD's stay firm as I lose weight? I'm worried about them "deflating" as I've heard from friends who have lost a significant about of weight that they do that. Do chest exercises work? If so how much weight should I use and what machines and how many reps...

I'm 5'7 and 290 pounds and want to loose about 100-130 pounds and gain lean muscle. But I'm very concerned about developing excess, saggy skin especially around middle, thights and upper arms which are places that have the most fat now. I'd even be happy to be 200 pounds and toned with firm skin tha...

Well i should clarify that, what I mean is that i need to do a routine that gives me energy and isn't too hard that i won't want to ever go to the gym again! ;) I'm 5'7 and almost 300 lbs :( so i have to be carefull i don't hurt knees, and i carry most of weight around upper and lower tummy as well ...

a good tip for pictures: i do it all the time ;) try not to be the one closest to the camera (aka everyone looks bigger that way!) and stick out you face slighty, and you chin, and you chin looks slimmer that way :) try it in the mirror a few times and you'll see what i mean and try different ways t...

I feel for you, as i know since ive reached over 200 lbs i have a double chin and it sure is frustrating when i start working out and expect for it to just disappear lol ;) but im sure over time it will go away, just as it appeared ;)! I know that getting a new haircut, that frames your face well, a...

Hello, I just thought I'd check back at this site because i'm finally ready to start an exercise program! :) I actually found out that I'm quite depressed and have been seeing a psychologist about it, but it's no wonder I am since who i want to be (i.e. healthy, in shape etc.) is so far from who i a...

wow, good for you!

You look healthy and muscular

hehe, and to think I thought "boss man" was the hunky, super muscular guy on the main page for shape fit! hehe

Thanks for your advice guys and taking the time to offer advice, i really appreciate it! :) I just started up a daily food/exersise log on fitday.com and I'm making sure I don't go over calories per day (2200) and I am now eating breakfast everyday, including fruit before it...as well as the other r...

cool thanx

Thanks a lot

Thanks for all the replies :) The funny thing is that I am an outgoing, positive person who is known to smile all the time, but I guess I don't show that side when I'm out around guys i don't know, as I think I put up a defense in order to not be rejected to face like "whoa your fat!" or s...

this is how i normally eat, the burger and shake was unusual

thanks for all the suggestions

No worries, I agree that it's a bit "iffy" and needs changin'!