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  • To lose fat you want to do cardio mixed with weight training in some fashion... but there's no specific way to target where the fat burns from first, second, or third, etc. Cardio obviously helps burn calories consumed. The reason for weights is to build muscle, more muscle = the more work your body can do = the more fat…
  • I was also going to suggest peanut butter (but to be careful b/c it is high in calories). I'd like to throw in Beef Jerky - not slim jims, too greasy, but the actual dehydrated dry beef jerky. It helps me with the "bottomless pit" feeling I can get around my period when I want to eat everything in sight.
  • In some cases, the color of one's urine can be altered by medications they are taking, even multi-vitamins, and therefore might not the best indicator of hydration. Skin snap tests work pretty well, pinch the skin on the back of your hand if it snaps back into place quickly you're likely hydrated enough. If your skin holds…
  • the majority of people walk around dehydrated and don't even know it. they often mistake thirst for hunger. try drinking a good size cup of water and wait about 5 minutes. you might not feel ~as~ hungry...
  • I have been tracking my food all day (need to work on tracking water, tho).... and I'm going to Airheads Trampoline fitness class later! It's gonna be a good day. You guys who want to be held accountable, did you get it done today?!?
  • Let's do it!! I'm 162 lbs, and I want to be anywhere in the 130 range!! I'm finding that little bursts of exercise throughout the day really help - 20 countertop pushups here..... 15 lunges there.... I'm parking further away from my office in the parking lot... Apps like Daily Cardio help, too. We can do this!
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