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When I first started working out more strenuously, I tried Amino Energy at half the recommended strength because the flavor was too much for me. Even at half, I experienced the same feelings the OP describes. Shaky, jittery. I thought it was bc I work out on an empty stomach, tried using less powder, more water and…

I find it much easier to stick to my eating plan during the week while I'm at work. I'm busy, I pre-pack my food...and I'm just in a set routine. When I'm at home and have free time on my hands, I want to graze and it's harder to stay on track when you can hear the Oreos calling from the next room. If I was in your…

I'm happy where I am at 5'6", 127 pounds, so I guess that's my ideal weight. Mix of cardio and lifting.

It's one of my favorite protein powders. I use the zero carb vanilla or cookies and cream and blend it with the almond milk and ice. It's excellent.

I'm definitely not an early riser naturally...although over the years, it's become much easier. I have children, but they are old enough to sleep to a decent hour now. I get up early because I like that I can go uninterrupted. The kids and husband are all still asleep - there's nothing to stop me. I also like the mostly…

I INHALE my food. It comes from when my kids were babies and they instinctively know when you're hungry because the minute you sit down to eat, they cry. So I found myself shoveling in whatever food I could before they started. lol. Even now, I eat way too fast if I don't consciously remind myself to slow down and enjoy…

My schedule is nearly identical every single day. It doesn't vary much from this: 4:45am: wake-up 5:15a - 6:30am: gym (MWF lift, plus short cardio. T, TH spin and HIIT classes) 6:30a - 8:00am: get showered and ready for work, get the kids up, fed, ready and out the door 8:30a - 5:30p: work 5:30p - 6:30p: make and eat…

I'm 5'6" and currently at 127 pounds (started at 146). I originally thought I wanted to be down to 125, but am really happy where I am now. I started lifting a few months ago and although the number on the scale hasn't moved much, the change in my body is very apparent.

I did very low carb and lost about 20 pounds. I'm 5'6" and went from 146 and now am at 127. The majority came off the first 3 months. I have since raised my carb intake a bit and focus primarily on calories, but still try to stay less than 75g per day...because it's what feels most comfortable to me.

I'm not a rider - I can't tell you the last time I rode a real bike. It's been at least 20 years (yikes). But I love spinning. I love the loud music and the energy from the class and the instructor. I do much better in that environment than I believe I would on my own. AND it's at 5:15am, so I need the motivation for sure.

I had a c/s almost 9 years ago and do not have the "pouch". My scar and the area around it is completely flat with the rest of my stomach. However, I had my little guy at 28 weeks, so never got the chance to get all that big...which probably has a lot to do with it. I 2nd the idea of adding weights into your workout - it…

Ditto!

I thrive on competition, so I would consider it, but it depends on the set-up of the contest. If it's a "Biggest Loser" type, then no, I probably wouldn't. But I like the set-up of contests like DietBet, where if you lose your set percentage of weight, then you win. If you don't, you lose. If everyone loses their amount,…

60-75 minutes, 5 days a week

Sounds like a great plan - and it obviously worked for you with your weight loss! With no real exercise routine, I'd guess you'd see results fairly quickly if you were to add a few days a week. I saw a meme once that said something about dieting = looking good in your clothes, lifting = looking good naked. Lol! Love that.

Add strength training to your routine. Lifting can completely change your body. I am also 5'6" and weigh slightly more than you at 129-130.

eggplant. And zoodles.

I would give it 3-4 sessions. That soreness goes away and you might not need anything!

I took it 12 years ago for a couple of months right before my wedding. I still fit into my dress with no problem :wink:

I get up at 4:30am M-F and am at the gym by 5:10am. I should really go to bed earlier, but it's typically around 10-10:30pm.

Whether it's pureed or roasted, add a drizzle of white truffle oil to it. A-MAZING.

This. I get up at 4:30am Monday - Friday and even after 3 years, every single morning, I have to tell myself, "put your feet on the floor. Just stand up." I'm not especially a morning person and I love to sleep as much as the next person. But I know that mornings are the only time I have - before the kids and husband wake…

I've seen it in nearly every major grocery store around here, plus club stores. I'm in MD though...and I believe it's a MD based company. Still, Charlotte is in the same general region, so it wouldn't be far-fetched to expect to find it there. I'd check your local grocery store.

I like the Schmidt Old Thyme wheat bread...40 cals per slice, 6 grams net carbs and 7 grams of fiber.

I had an emergency c/s 8 years ago with my son. My stomach is completely flat now, but that being said...my stomach has never been a trouble area for me. Also, my son was a 28-week preemie, so I didn't get that big to begin with!