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  • Yes... if you: 1) Eat at a deficit 2) Do the work It probably won't make you lose 10kg for the first time you do it, but it's exercise. Any exercise combined with a calorie deficit will help you lose weight. I've done it 3 times. I don't know how much weight I lost doing it (I wasn't weighing myself at the time, just…
    in Does Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred Program Work? Comment by ophiure July 2015
  • I use Nutribiotic brown rice protein powder. First, I'd decide your protein needs and pick a base (e.g., brown rice, pea, hemp, or soy). Then look at the prices/brands. I use brown rice because it was a required for a protein bar recipe (whey would just be sticky, apparently). I really like their chocolate one, but they…
    in Vegan protein powders ? Comment by ophiure July 2015
  • Yes, you can still lose weight eating ice cream every day AND you can have a toned body. I have the beginnings of a six-pack and do this. My treats (cookies, cake, OR ice cream) range from 100-400 calories. (I don't usually eat all three in a day, lol.) The rest of the day is adjusted to fit. If I don't eat enough after…
    in If I eat an ice-cream everyday, but stay under the calorie limit, will it still work? Comment by ophiure July 2015
  • What everyone else said already. Invite her for walks/whatever you enjoy doing, but make it a low-pressure situation. She will only change if she wants to. I decided to take charge of my health because I wanted to. I started running even though I absolutely hated it in elementary school. Why? I think it's because teachers…
    in Trying to get my girl into fitness help please Comment by ophiure June 2015
  • I love Tim Hortons iced coffee. It's 160 calories as a standard medium (made with cream). I try to order it with milk instead, bringing it down to 110 calories. (You can also use chocolate milk instead. It increases the sugar, if that's something you're tracking.) Honestly, though, I like them too much to deprive myself of…
    in Addicted to Iced coffee's,anybody have any healthy Alternatives Comment by ophiure May 2015
  • Here's what I do: 1) For all local fast food restaurants that my family visits, I have a list on my phone of meals that are within 200-500 calories. I can choose anything on that list. I also keep my favourite things on there (foods that end up being 700+ calories) so that I can a) remember how many calories they are, if…
    in AT HOME: Perfect! EATING OUT: Weight Gains :( Comment by ophiure May 2015
  • Thanks for the suggestion! If it turns into congestion I'll definitely consider this. Part of me wants to just keep running through it because I'm afraid that if I stop for a couple of days I'll just end up giving up entirely. It's nice to have some outside validation that waiting for the medication to work is okay. I am…
    in Seasonal allergies and running outside Comment by ophiure May 2015
  • Never. I'm lucky enough that my "fat clothes" are only one or two sizes bigger. (I was skinny fat, i.e., couldn't walk upstairs without getting breathless, but looked "normal".) I keep them for two reasons: 1) they're good for wearing when you are doing something messy and don't want to worry about ruining your clothing,…
    in When did you get rid of the "fat" clothes? Comment by ophiure May 2015
  • She meant 240 lbs. 110 kg is about 242 lbs.
    in Need to turn my life around! Comment by ophiure May 2015
  • I'm on the last two weeks (for the second time). I really like her workouts, although I have to say weeks 9 and 10 are my least favourite, with 11 close behind. (There are just too many variations of push ups in week 11.) Nevertheless, each week gets progressively harder to the point where I might suggest you hold off on…
    in Body Revolution Comment by ophiure May 2015
  • I put in Truvia and almond milk (vanilla, unsweetened) when I'm at home. Otherwise, it's a no-calorie sweetener and the 2% little milks. (I tried a creamer once and didn't really notice a difference between cream and milk, so I'll just stick with my milk.) Sometimes I'll add cinnamon or other spices if I'm feeling really…
    in What do you put in your coffee? Comment by ophiure April 2015
  • I'm glad I'm not the only one with this problem. This is a great solution! I usually drink DAVIDsTEA. Usually a mate or black in the morning, and rooibos or herbal at night. No reason though. I just like tea. It has no bearing on weight-loss.
    in Special teas(diet,detox,etc.)? Comment by ophiure December 2014
  • Too much sodium can lead to water retention (and some medical issues). However, you still need some sodium because it is necessary for your body. I personally try to go low-sodium when and where I can for two reasons: 1) A lot of prepackaged foods have EXCESSIVE amounts of sodium that I don't need. (Check out the…
    in sodium intake.... Comment by ophiure November 2014
  • I really like Quest Bars, but they're too expensive for me. A lot of protein bars are like that, but they're really convenient too, because they're individually packaged and ready to go. Instead, I make my own using a protein powder, oat flour, peanut butter, almond milk, etc.
    in reluctant to try Quest bars ... or any protein bar Comment by ophiure November 2014
  • I did it once consecutively, using 3lbs weights and then moving up to 5lbs weights for levels 2 and 3. I did each for 10 days, no rest. I'm doing it again now with one rest day and using 7lbs weights. Let me tell you, for the first two days, I was really sore. I find that the soreness gets better by working out--not…
    in Silly Q re: 30 day shred Comment by ophiure November 2014
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