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Check out litealloy.com! It a site someone put together with all of Zuzka's older bodyrock workouts and all of her new ones since she left. It has a search function so you can search for workouts that require no equipment or by the type of equipment you do have.

I'm no expert on running so I couldn't really say which to increase on first but I'm not sure it matters. I think if you're concerned with your distance when running outside that you might want to increase distance first. I've always been of the mindset that if you know how far you're going to need to run you should work…

Great job! Funny thing is, I was just getting ready to post the same NSV! I don't know about you, but my legs feel a bit mushy.

Could it be shin splints? I had them years ago. The pain would be in the front of your lower leg and feels like the bone itself is hurting (it is actually in the muscle though). If that's it, stretching will help as well as ice. Also, if you have steps in your house you could try standing on the bottom step with your…

cottage cheese! 1/2 cup of low fat cottage cheese packs about 12 grams of protein, is only 90 calories and is both low in fat and sugar which makes it ideal for both weight loss and building muscle. And you can to it if you like although I just add a little pepper. Greek yogurt is high in protein too but also has more…

You look amazing! From only seeing your pictures you've not only inspired me but I am proud of you which I can't often say about a complete stranger =)

I took a look at your diary and it looks like the days you exercise you don't eat back those calories and on days you don't exercise as much you're skipping meals. Skipping meals can slow down the metabolism so even maybe try something small, even if its just some fruit or a slice of toast and juice. There are also days…

Yes! Sometimes I even see a slight gain but most times if I keep at it like usual when its over I've still lost. Just keep doing what you're doing. Its just water retention and once the hormones settle you'll drop the water weight.

You might need to up your calories. If you aren't taking in enough the body goes into starvation mode and holds on to all it can. I had the same issue when I had my goal set at losing 2 lbs/wk which allowed me 1200 cal/day. Once I adjusted it to only lose 1.5/wk I started losing again. Its only about an extra 150 calories…

Are you maybe using too much weight on the leg press? Just because you can press more doesn't mean you should necessarily start there. If you aren't accustomed to it, while the large muscle groups might be able to handle it doesn't mean the joints or connective tissues are there yet. You might try using less weight and…

I was in the same boat after having my son back in Feb. I lost most of the baby weight but those last 10 lbs just wouldn't go no matter how hard I worked out! I joined MFP 2 months ago and only have 1 lbs left to go before I'm at my pre-pregnancy weight! I don't plan at stopping there though so I'm going to keep at it =)…

Honestly I'd never heard of the C25K program until I started using MFP about 2 months ago but I've heard good things. I'm sorry your daughter couldn't have given you some words of encouragement rather than telling you not to even try. I'm not sure if you're anything like me, but when someone tells me something is too hard…

I tried it and had a hard time with the first phase which calls for cutting carbs completely. Naturally you'll have some carbs in your diet through meats, veggies, etc, but no breads, cereals or things of that nature. I love carbs so I was miserable! Not to mention tired since carbs provide you with energy. Its actually…

Love this! When I was growing up we didn't always have much and I actually remember my mom telling me how rich we were because we had these things, the truly important things! I plan on making sure my kids hear the same. Thanks for posting =)

Its much easier to become discouraged than it is to get motivated, at least in my opinion. You need to find something that will work for you and your busy life! Its hard when you're exhausted but I usually find that if my energy is zero getting up and doing something makes me feel more energized. Funny how that…

Its not unusual to experience lighter periods or even none at all when making big changes to your diet and exercise routine. I served in the military and when I went to boot camp I didn't have a period the entire 3 months I was there and I'm one of those people who can time it to the day when its coming. The same was true…

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Muscle burns more calories so its actually more productive to do both. There are some days I just don't have it in me to do both and I enjoy cardio over weights for the same reason, I feel more accomplished with the calories burned at the end of my workout. But I try to do at least a quick 20 minute weight workout twice a…

I wouldn't worry too much. When you make drastic changes to your diet or level of activity your period can disappear altogether. Just as an example which may ease your mind some, I served in the Marine Corps and when I went to boot camp the same thing happened to me along with about 40 other girls in my platoon. For the…

Don't get discouraged! You're only just starting this journey and it might take a little time to learn how things affect your body and in what ways. I think that's funny personally. I've been living with this same body my whole 27 years so you'd think I'd know how it works and what things might set me back but after a…

Remember when you set your weight loss goals when you started here at MFP? When I set my goal to lose 2 lbs/wk it set my daily calorie allowance at 1200. That is where the deficit comes from. If you were to choose only to lose 1 lbs/wk it would allow you a few hundred more calories a day. That being said, 1200 cal/day is a…