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5/7/13 3:56 P

Another successful weigh in today! More weight gone!

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5/6/13 3:45 P

I second that!

Consistency is what is working for me. I made a commitment to just 10 minutes every day and now it is not unusual for me to do 60 - 120 minutes on any given day. I post daily in my blog what my activity has been and that also helps me.

My attitude is so much better than before. I KNOW I will be skinny. I just don't know when. Before I did not think it was possible. I thought I was just going to always be the "plump and pretty" sista.

Hang in there, everyone.

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5/1/13 3:53 P

I am the queen of YO-YO but it is time I be the Queen of Consistency! So I am with you! Let's work!

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5/1/13 2:25 P

Hello Ladies, Love this!!!!! here to encourage

I have fallen soooo far and hard to see my way out...and have spurs on my feet doesn't help....finding a way to get rid of them and this weight.....went to a beautiful beach and to ashamed to show off my curves...more now than ever before...Ugh.

Anywho no one to blame but self...now its time I get out of this mess....

My plans are
walk stairs at work at least 5mins before checking in........along with 1day challenge{everyday}
Monday and Tuesday walk at local park 1 hour after work
Thursday 30min cardio at home
Friday 30 min cardio at home
Saturday walk at local park 1 hour

I have a closet full of clothes that I can no longer squeeze into....Energy is gone.....appetite is all day along with not the best checkup with doc....IHAVETODOTHIS.

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4/30/13 4:07 P

Another successful weigh in!!

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4/26/13 4:03 P

So I am sitting at my desk meeting with a business contact and out of the blue he comments that I am glowing. (not that way). Then he asked me to dinner!

I think I am getting my sexy back.

Oh, could not go to dinner - too much of a business conflict. But still, it was nice.

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4/5/13 3:56 P

Managed to drop another .8 pounds despite the Easter Holiday vacation. I just kept on exercising no matter what. When the internet connection failed and I could not do online videos, I used my DVD. And I walked.

First time, I did not gain during a holiday vacation.

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4/1/13 12:20 A

I have still be crossfitting, details on my blog page if you need a work out. I learned a new move, the Turkish get up.

Great for abs.

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3/28/13 12:23 A

Down 2.4 pounds!

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3/25/13 4:10 P

I have been getting my exercise on! Everyday, I am either walking, do strength exercises or cardio. My March goal minutes have already been met!

I have not seen much in way of pounds lost, but I have received a number of compliments. I am glad I took my measurements. At the end of the month, I will re-measure.

I will be SEXXXXY!

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3/20/13 11:41 P

Sorry all, crazy week. I have been working out though!.

Saturday-
18 min AMRAP
5-deadlifts (45 lbs)
10- pressups
15 box jumps at 20 inches.

I did have to do step ups instead of jumps, but I completed 5 rounds, 150 total reps!

Monday-
Warm up, 200m walking twist lunges.
air squats x 10

Work out
10 min AMRAP
35 double unders
5 press cleans
10 pull ups


Tuesday-

I forgot what the warm up was :(
18 min AMRAP
12 burpee bar jumps
5 clean snatches
15 sit ups
I did 5 reps!!

Wednesday-
Warm up
2 mins jump ropes
15 pull ups
15 dips
5 x 5 back squats with 58 lbs.
Actual work out

3 sets of 12 pull ups, 21 kettle bell swings (20 lbs) and a 400m row.

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3/16/13 12:49 A

Today's workout:

Warm up with an 800m row.
Strength training with squat thrust with 25 lb bar.

The work out was 1 rope climb, 2 squat thrusts and 3 handstand push ups. AMRAP in 10 min.

I was not strong enough to do any of the standard exercises so I had to modified versions. Honestly, it was really demoralizing for me. Trying to press past my failure I have marked this day in my journal. I have made it a goal to be able to do this in the next year.

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3/14/13 4:21 P

Just saw this topic...I am in!!!

No more "cute face", "plus anything", "nice and smart". The word I want to hear is SEXY!

Pass the water, veggies and other healthy items and move out the way so I can get my exercise on.

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3/14/13 3:34 P

Yesss.. getting My SEXY back! Whoop whoop lol

With my Fav Exercise Home DVD system "ZUMBA" Exhilirate

GOD is Faithful!!

current weight: 217.0

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3/14/13 1:01 A

Today's work out:

Warm up 2:00 min row.
200ft walking lunges.
15 overhead squats
3 x 5 back squats ( 35lbs)

Work out:

Pyramid reps of push ups and squats 30 second rest then dead lifts and clean ups (35 lbs).

So to do this you do 1 push ups and 1 squat, then 2 push ups and 2 squats, etc until you hit 90 secs. Then you rest for 30 and do the same with the weight combo. after 90 sec you pick up where you left off on the push ups/ squats ( eg round 3) and repeat for 11:30.

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3/13/13 8:25 P

Good Evening, Queens

I am down with this challenge I have never been over 200lbs but, I am trying to work it out by tracking my food and my favorite exercise Zumba...

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3/13/13 12:50 A

Todays workout:

Warm up: 10 push up, 10 air squats, 10 pull up x2
200 ft walking squats

The work out multiple reps (3:5:7:5:3) of tricep dips, pull ups, squat lifts (36lbs)

between each rep 175 meter row and 35 sit ups.

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3/11/13 11:34 P

I was going to start a new thread, but perhaps I can post here. I too wanted to get my sexy back so I started crossfit work outs last week. They are intense, but I will post them for anyone who wants to try for themselves.

Today's work out.

Warm up: 10 tricep dips and 10 pull ups, repeat 2x. Then 5 x 3 x 1 clean ups (check SP database for instructions) with increasing weight. I used 43lbs, then 53 lbs and 58lbs.

Work out: 7 sets of 7 burpees, 7 pull ups (assisted) and 7 press ups (33 lbs).


Man am I sore, but what a solid hour.

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1/31/13 6:28 A

Are we going to do something to help get our sexy back? I already have a new sassy look! But I would like for us to communicate or something. Any ideas?

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1/30/13 8:55 A

Hi Queens! I can definitely get with this plan! For way too long I'd all but given up on my ability to change my body. I have will power and positive thinking for days about nearly every other aspect of my life but slimming down and becoming lean, strong, fit and healthy ... That almost felt like an unattainable fantasy as I'd tried so many diets and failed to substantially move the needle in the past. Now, finally I've found something that works for my body and mind and Spirit and I'm working with it! My goal is to lose 200 lbs in the next year and a half. I know it's a lofty goal, but dang it I'm worth it and what's life if not for the living and fulfilling our hearts truest desires!!! I'm here to support you and be supported on our journey to goal!!! In the short term my goal is to lose at least 75 lbs by my birthday on 7/7!


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1/30/13 6:38 A

I'm so for this! Let's get this going for real!

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1/30/13 12:35 A

I tried and failed last year. This year I am doing better.

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11/12/12 9:53 P

Let's go!

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11/12/12 4:45 P

Mine never left...but I'm alwaysopen to more groove.

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11/9/12 12:30 P

I am definitely in.

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11/2/12 10:09 A

Hey everybody!!!! Thanks for joining me in getting our sexy back!!!! Today, I felt so good because when I walked into work two of my co-workers told me that I look like I am slimming down. That really made me feel great because I just made the decision last week to get on the right track last week and I am already seeing results. I realized something last week that food controlled me. I eat breakfast and I am already thinking about lunch and dinner. And it doesn't help that I have a loving husband who happens to be a chef and shows me love through cooking me delicious meals. I told him the other day that I am a food addict and he's my pusher. LOL. So I need this. A place to find encouragement to stay on the right path. A place where I can find the strength to tell food...heck no.

Let's get our sexy on girls!!!!

Jos

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11/1/12 7:26 P

I am with you..it's time to get our sext back..Let's Go!

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11/1/12 12:37 P

I'm with you lady....Let's do it!

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11/1/12 11:37 A

I'm with you on this subject. I've been going to Zumba 4-5 times a week and sometimes twice a day. I'm keeping my workouts options open with lots of variety to prevent bored. I still need to tweak the meals better I've gotten off track too, many times with it.

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11/1/12 10:23 A

Hey everybody. For a long time, I have been told that I am a beautiful plus sized woman. I am so sick and tired of that crap. I am ready to be a sexy woman...period. So I am watching my food intake, drinking a whole lot of water and exercising to get my sexy back. Now, who is with me? Let's make this thread a place where we can hold each other accountable until we get the job done.