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yumm. thank you all for the suggestions.:)

Thanks you. Yeah, its hard to find a non acidic salad dressing. I think i may stick to a hummus type of dressing. Just a tablespoon in a salad.

Yes! If i do take them i will def let everyone know if they worked or not:)

Its not always that simple i dont think. Everybody is different and people hit plateaus. I always eat btw 1200 to 1500 a day- and 90% of that is unprocessed. I exercise ALOT! I have been changing it up every month since Feb. Dec and Jan i wasn't good with my regular routine, and ate really bad during the holidays but oddly…

well thanks all for your input.

Thanks all. I meant not over-do it with cardio if weight loss isn't your goal. There is many articles i found online that people stay/get skinny fat with doing too much cardio. I weigh 103 at 5'0, and losing weight isn't my goal since i dont need to lose any/much, rather just lower by body fat. And, i guess in the process…

Thanks everyone. Yeah, i know with supplements theirs no magic pill. I just thought one of these supplements would be of a little extra help, The thing is i know to tone up more, i need to lift heavy- but i don't have access to a gym and i don't want to buy heavy weights either. I have 3 and 8 pounds weights This month i…

Thanks for all your advice's. No, i don't weigh my nuts- just in measuring cups. But, I plan on getting a food scale finally. I found a really good strength vid thats 1hour long- that i plan on doing 3 times a week/ then 20min HIIT workouts 2 times a week/ mixed in with Pilates. I think i may stick with IF and try LCHF( or…

Also- when 5:2 came out I watched the show and read the book- i even put my parents on it lol. I know all about the diet. But, only thing i never read about or saw is when its bad to do if you eat low cal already, but not 500cs, but along 1,100 to 1300 cals Also my body fat is 24.8% and my BMI is 20.7.

Gotcha. We'll Im only 4'11( and usually btw105llbs to 110)and and not overweight at all, just not toned liked id like to be. Like i know spot toning is not possible, but i just want a toned lower body soo much. And, i work hard at it and eat healthy.But, i know unless i do heavy strength training program it might not be…

Thank you! I decided for now since i don't want to spend money on weights, to do JARI LOVE videos- she has really good strength training vids.

Thanks I'll look into PiYo!

Thank you for all ur advice. Yes BLOGILATES!! I've actually been doing her vids on and off for 3 years but sadly never followed her calender. But, I'll relook at that. Because I remember she had lots of good strength segments.

thanks! Yeah Im at 24.6% Body Fat( most of it in my lower body). I've noticed while tracking for the last few weeks I don't eat over 1,100 calories alot( for 2 weeks I cut out grains/dairy/legumes). But, 95% of my food is homemade from breakfast to Dinner. I have the occasional Think THin Bar which im addicted too and…

Thanks!! Yeah i know where to find many Pilates Dvds online.

I know of Fitness Blender- Its just I like , a set program. I like some of their HIIT workouts And, Ive seen their Strength Videos which are good. But for instance with Brazilian Butt Lift- theres 5 videos and their is a set schedule of what to do, etc. I'm just a person who likes a program that has a schedule. That's all.…

Thanks! For anyone who does it, would you say it has lowered your body fat?

Yeah, I've been researching so much. I think in looking at my whole system. I eat healthy and exercise, but there hasn't been any "TONAGE" haha if thats a word. I lose weight in my stomach fast but i guess Pilates is good for all over too. So, I shall try that for March:)

Did you look at the book The New Rules of Lifting for Women??It has more reviews on amazon than the new rules of lifting for life. Im sorta the same as you in that i want to tone up and Im 5'0 and 105, so i don't want to lose weight. For the program your doing did you have to buy many weights? Is it stuff you can do at…

But, ive been reading up on it and it looks like you need LOTS of varations of weights?? I only have 2 sets of weights and don't really wanna spend money on weights. Ive been doing Brazilian Butt Lift for a few weeks. My main concern is lower body but i know you cant spot reduce. I think its a good workout but for what i…

Thank you!

Quick Question- Would you say the Atkins diets would be a bad thing for me to try bc i dont need to necessarily lose weight, rather toned up? lol. I just like having a diet book to follow ya know. I did 17 day diet which helped me lose weight which was great. And, Ive been pretty much the same weight for 3 years, Im 4'11…

Yeah, its just i use 3,5,and 8 pound weights.When i use weights. I'm not overweight, and I'm short.I just dont get why it would take such heavy weights to tighten and make me lean all over. But, maybe I'll just not do HIIT and focus on Strength Training videos every day. Or do HIIT like 2 times a week and Strength 4 times.…

Thank you for your advice. I appreciate it. :) I'll look up lean gains. Well, the only thing i want to do its get the fat off my thighs, because i use to have lean legs, but they got a bit jiggly lol( But, i know you have to lose all over and not spot reduce). I don't care to have muscles per se, but just look toned and…

oh okay. Thank You. Yeah, i know Im DEF not going over the calories i should have for the day. I'll do more research. I feel like so many videos mostly are Cardio.Or exercise programs focus on cardio.

Hi. Im right in your boat. I'm low weight, but i need to tone up alot. Is their a diet you followed you liked, that was for toning up as opposed to weight loss? Or any videos you do that you like?

Thanks. Yeah, i don't really eat "junk food", and i try to limit protein bars to a few times a week. And, i figure when i have one that its not a piece of cake lol so it cant be that bad.