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Great idea! I don't think I could just eat it outright, though, like you mentioned on apple slices. Looks like as a flavoring it would be just fine.

Thanks everyone! I know there can be no taste/texture substitute for peanut butter. (That's why I can never give it up completely!) I like the smoothie idea and for fitting in the taste when you can't fit in the calories.

Cutting way back on liquid calories really helped me a lot! It was mostly sweetened iced tea, but adds up. Gradually switching (and getting used) to seltzer gives me something tasty without the guilt.

I found 30 Day Shred and Ripped in 30 to be every effective. I did it 5-6 days/week and noticed increased endurance and strength. I did get a little bored with them and recently took on T25. No weights needed. I started controlling my diet for a few months before taking on serious workouts and saw weight (and inch) loss…

You have your day very regimented. Add your exercise in there, somewhere, anywhere. My philosophy is that if you look for the time, you'll never find it; you have to make time. Even if you can carve out 20-25 minutes for some in-home HIIT like 30 Day Shred or Ripped in 30 starting with 3-4 days/week so you don't have to GO…

I'm not sure better is the word. Different, though both will give you a workout. There are some similar moves between them. I didn't necessarily prefer one over the other.

I don't believe in denying or depriving myself, so I also work in a little every day- usually a few Hershey's kisses (22 calories each). If I'm going to live, I'm going to enjoy my life in healthy moderation. ;)

Love T25! (When I'm not hating it... mostly while I'm dripping sweat during total body circuit) Just started week 3 of alpha and I actually look forward to my workouts, which I have NEVER said in my 45 years! We also got ours cheaper on Craigslist. I think $75- so worth it! I make my own shakes for breakfast and balance my…

I started with 30 day shred and then worked ripped in on opposite days. I liked it a lot. Watching what I ate plus just 20 minutes with Jillian, I lost weight and inches. Honestly, I got a little bored after about two months and recently started T25, which I also love.

Build in a rest day anyway. Your body needs at least one day of recovery to let your muscles do their thing. How often do you lift and/or swim? Since shred is only 20 minutes you could definitely skip a day or two, especially since it also incorporates strength (but ups the calorie burn by adding cardio with it).

Go for it! And yes, it is a lifestyle change... diets don't work, training your brain does! Start with what you eat and then start to work up to frequent exercise. You can't out-exercise or exercise off bad food choices, but good choices help you exercise better and/or more often.

Just finished week two of T25 and I'm loving it! You get out of it what you put into it. Modify if you must or go all out... Shaun doesn't care as long as you keep moving for 25 minutes! ;)

Glad you're doing it for yourself! That's step Welcome back... stay positive, reach out, and think of where you hope to be. A lot of it is about control and motivation. For me, I started working on my food intake- making healthier choices while still enjoying what I like in moderation. I still eat pizza (homemade) 1-2…

If you can, mix in some light strength training with your cardio. You can build some muscle while burning more calories.

I'm 45, 5'1" and in August I weighed 135. When I started using MFP then I was aiming for about 1250-1300 calories. I wasn't doing much for exercise other than walking my dogs, I wanted to regulate my food intake first. I did lose about 10 pounds by Christmas. Then for the winter I started doing HIIT (high intensity…

I don't deny or deprive myself, but I do control what I eat and how much. I also try not to save up or bank my cheat/slack day. If I go 100 calories more on a day here or there, so be it. Life happens. Peanuts and beer happens! Take care of yourself, of course, but don't be afraid to live your life. That's my philosophy…

Thanks! You're right, I can only fix me. They do feel bad, though, but I guess it's easier to complain about how hard it is rather than actually doing something about it.

I just finished week two of Focus T25 and love it! However, I did start with other less intense workouts to work up to Shaun! Calories burned depends... here is a general estimation tool if you don't have a heart rate monitor: http://www.healthstatus.com/perl/calculator.cgi. I usually put in aerobics/high impact.

Seeing changes = good! Keep it up. I'd suggest a day of rest though. Your muscles need time to recover- that's when they'll best respond. I know it might seem like you should work out every chance you get, but 5-6 days is o.k.

Tracking on MFP has been a big help. When you're accountable for everything you eat, it makes a difference. One thing that helped me a lot was the book "Mindless Eating" by Brian Wansink. Stay positive, though, and keep reaching out. Lots of people are willing to help!

How long have you been trying? It took me over a month to see any significant weight loss.

14% since August 15% when at my goal... that dreaded last pound! :s

5 days a week I have this smoothie:* 1 medium banana (sliced and frozen) * 1/5 package silken tofu * 1 cup vanilla soy milk, light or regular * 2 scoops Aria protein powder Put all in a blender for about a minute. (If I'm feeling chocolatey I add a scoop of Ovaltine.) Comes in around 300 calories, depending on your soy…

Oh, and I do eat (homemade) pizza just about every week, chocolate every day, and ice cream a few days a week! It is possible to lose and not have to deny/deprive yourself. It's about control (self- and portion) and a desire to change, even at 45 years.

5'1" 45 years old, started at 135 pounds in August eating 1250-1300 calories. Regulated diet first, then ramped up workouts (other than walking the dogs) in December with 30 Day Shred and Ripped in 30- abs, strength, and cardio in 20 minutes/day. Finally worked up to Focus T25 and am finishing week two. Down 19 pounds...…

Stay positive! I truly believe that knowing what you eat by tracking it helps greatly. It's all about accountability, with exercise as well. Best of luck!

Weighing in every day can be crushing to your motivation... that's why I do it 2-3 times/week at the most. Your weight can fluctuate so much in one day.