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I am in too. PM sent. No specific goals this time, as work will be hectic and family stuff too. I will aim for about 0.5 lb/week for now.

Thanks to krete for running the comp in spite of being so busy. I only lost 4 lb this time, way lower than what I wanted, but life got in the way. My lifts went up slightly, endurance went up a lot...

[Mustrainhard] - [172.5] - TEAM FATLOSS COMP[2013]

Finally getting very close to the hallowed 170 mark on my scale. I am doing close to none steady-state cardio. However, I probly get enough...

I have definitely not dropped out. I was travelling and then had a ton of work to do. Also, some crazy stuff going on at work that I am having to deal with. The good thing is that I did not pig out...

Approximately 1lb down this week (rounding off as I have an analog scale). Lots of stress at work for the last few weeks, so I will take whatever gains (loss) that come through. I finally went in and...

I have the same problem with shin splints and sidewalk is too hard on my joints. I am doing something called "treadmill pushing", look it up on youtube. You will look like a dork, but it kicks @ass...

In as well from where it ended at the last competition (Jan1-Apr1). Lots of success so far. Looking to drop another 10-12lbs this time:)

The retention rate should be better for this one as all the...

Finishing up the comp strong at 176. Great job all of you that stuck through to the end! I did not post here much, but did lurk a lot. You guys have been very inspiring and the comp helped me to stay...

PM sent, I'm in. Thanks for doing this krete. The weekly weigh-ins have been good motivation.

It can be tough in the winter, but you have bear it. It takes about 15-20 mins for the body to be properly warmed up. Just wear warm clothes and do it. I was born in a tropical climate and it took me...

Sounds to me that your metabolism is getting depressed. I would eat more fat and less carbs. Also try going for a brisk walk 1-2 times a day. That usually warms me up plenty for the rest of the day....

Down 5 lbs already into 4 weeks. I have been lifting heavy in the gym 5-6 days a week. Also managed to stay injury-free, which is not bad for a 37-yr old who sits on her butt all day at work. This is...

I'm in after missing out on the last one back in Nov. I have been consistently losing about a 1lb/wk inspite of the holidays and hope to keep that up. I would like to lose about 40lb total to compete...

Its just a form of massage therapy done yourself. Massage is an integral part of any sport, and it becomes even more important with age to keep the muscles and connective tissue loose and flexible. I...

Count me in!
5'6" Female
Current wt: 189
Goal wt: 170

A lot of women do not necessarily want to build more muscle, only lose some fat. For that, just watching her diet is sufficient. She may not want a "manly program". Women have deep insecurities...

Naah....those are called ABDs.:)

Pretty cool, I also started Aug 2004:) So, I suppose we graduate at the same time (May 2010)? I have been scurrying to make the Grad School deadline for graduation last several weeks, so I know the...

Wow, thats a lot of things to focus on. When did you start the PhD program?

Without a doubt. Congratulations! Any plans for a post-doc?