Deanna and Alana! Don't get discouraged ladies! I will tell you that is the very mistake I made and it all went down hill from there. I know it is kind of hard not to make it about the scale but because I wasn't paying attention to all the other awesome stuff that comes along with taking care of myself (ie. self pride, feeling healthy, more stamina for physical activities, clothes fitting better etc). I would step on that scale once a week and see +1 or -0 or -1 and that was it for weeks! People told me to change it up, step away from the scale etc. So I started cutting out carbs then I tried eating back my calories etc AND weighing in once a month instead. The carb thing helped short term but eventually I stalled there too. I didn't know what was happening and instead of sticking it out and staying encouraged and patient I slowly started making bad choices until I ended up right back where I started.

Believe me I know you are both awesome and are not to the point of self destruction. I just wanted to offer a little encouragement because it is amazing how fast the downhill slide happens. Be on the look out for the internal excuses to let it all fall away. You are both inspiring everyone on this board and believe me there are people reading that aren't interacting. Some who aren't yet ready to jump in but watching our progress. Keep up your good work stay patient and the results will come.

Alana -- I have a few of Bob Harper's DVD's because he had a big sale back in the summer. They are all really intense so if you are looking for a challenge check out his website. I also have Jillian Michael's too. Not sure why but I like Bob's workout style a little better even though I tend to be fascinated with Jillian on the show. Also I have a step workout called Buns of steel which is really old school VHS tape. It is exactly like taking a step class but in the privacy of my own home! I am pretty sure they offer that online by now and also Abs of steel -- still my fave all time ab workout.