stephanieharms1290 Member

I just bought it yesterday, starting MOnday! I am skeptical, how is it going for you?!

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I am in the process of it now! I am also on week 3. Although, I was lifting a lot more reps/sets in the beginning a few months back. When I started, I felt phase 1 wasn't challenging enough so I either added reps or a 4th set. I couldn't give up cardio either for 4 weeks LOL. I am doing 4-5 days a week as of now. I am…

I actually was in the same boat, and used the Internet as an extremely helpful resource. If you google "weight lifting for women" or "weight lifting transformations" a lot of 8-12 week programs pop up. These "transformation challenges" give you every exercise you will need per body part, and most provide a printable…

Breakfast is really the most important meal of the day. I was never able to get food down when i woke up, but I simply was not hungry. You have to find what works for you. Even if you start your day with a simple protein shake, it is better than nothing. Breakfast fuels your body throughout the day. It kick starts your…

I sweat sometimes and other times not as much. I feel as if an intense session to me is finishing out the 4th set pushing through when you want to give up so bad!! Also, i have to agree. If i am not STARVING when I leave the gym, something is wrong lol

Awesome job! YOu look great!

86 days is a lot of time for changes! You can certainly do it! I will add you, the more motivation the better :)

Your goal is absolutely realistic. If you are exercising 30 minutes a day, plus incorporating some strength training, you should really be eating more than 1,000 calories daily. You want to eat more to continue to fuel your body and keep your metabolism going. If you add some more calories, continue your exercise routine,…

I did the 30 day shred, and felt the EXACT same way at first. It encourages you to try and stick with it everyday, so I had to suck it up. It gets better, I promise. The harder you push through, the less sore you will begin to feel. The upside, at least you know if you are sore, that is a great thing :) Good luck!

Hi :) I also had a tricky time with this in the beginning. Currently my ratio is 40/40/20. I agree, it is trail and error to see what works for your body as everyone is different. I wouldn't worry about lowering your carbs so much, as they are important. What kinds of carbs are you eating now? Maybe you can replace them…

Feel free to add me :) The more the support, the better!

You have a great mindset. You can accomplish whatever goal you set, if you are mentally prepared! Good luck! :)

OMG that is horrible!! That is so rude. Don't let it get you down, just let it motivate you to become satisfied with yourself. I would def. become regular with logging in, and log every single thing you eat. Whether you consider it to be healthy or not, it helps. If you want, I have recently created a blog about how I…

Breakfast is important. It is also important to keep your body fueled throughout the day. I have found (just my personal opinion) that spreading out my meals throughout the day made a huge difference. I eat around 6x a day, and have smaller meals every three hours. I have been eating cleaner than usual just because I am…

Red Velvet anything!!

It is a great start to be so positive! You can do it if you put your mind to it! Good luck in your journey, you will do great!! Stephanie http://stephanieharms.wordpress.com/

One bad day of going over your calories is certainly not failure. Try not to be so hard on yourself. It takes a lot of adjusting to figure out what can and cannot work for you in a diet regime. The more you beat yourself up, the more you will want to give up. There is ALWAYS room for improvements. You can make changes…

Everyone is different, and there are several different types of meal plans you can try. What are some of your favorite foods? What do you hate? Make sure you drink plenty of water, make room for multiple, smaller meals throughout the day instead of basic large meals. The more you eat, the better. Feel free to take a look…

Joining MFP is a great start! Start with small goals, you can totally achieve them if you put your mind to it. Good luck with your journey!

I totally agree! Just because you are in the "red zone" doesn't mean you aren't feeling the struggle either! I can totally relate, I enjoy a break every now and then. Sometimes maintaining, is just as hard to lose! You begin to lose motivation when you have reached your goal, and think "why not take a break?". Long breaks…

Gender: Female Age: 24 Height: 5'7'' Starting weight: 165 Current Weight: 138 (Was 130 12 weeks ago! gained 8lbs of lean muscle!) Goal weight: 128-130 with lowest body fat :) Activity level: Active Weight gain goal: 1 lb per week Average Calorie intake: 1400 (dropped from 1800) Exercise: 5 days of lifting- 5-6 days of 45…

Hi Robin :) I have never been on WW, but I know plenty of friends/family that have. It can become dependent, and I can feel for your "eek" feeling. No worries though, MFP is FREE and you have a GREAT support system. Think of the positives: you are saving money, you don't have to convert into points (you can just straight…

I was never, ever a morning person. Once I got myself out of bed, and into a routine, I prefer AM workouts any day! It is extremely hard in the beginning, but worth it! Once you get your workout over with in the AM, you have the rest of the day to yourself. Once you get home from work, you have time for errands,…

Hi-- From your diary it seems as if you always have calories left over, sometimes a good amount. You should barely have any calories left (of your suggested amount) at the end of the day. Your body needs all those calories to keep up your metabolism, so you don't start feeding off your muscle! Just some advice that I feel…

Couple of questions... do you excersise? How is your diet looking? There is a method to your doctor's madness. It all depends on weight/height/age/activity level etc how many calories you should in take. You need those 2,000+ so your body doesn't go into starvation mode. Those 2,000 calories should be "GOOD" calories,…

Diet soda is one of the worst items to have in your diet. It is actually worse than regular soda. With the amount of acids and chemicals in diet soda (artificial sugars), your better off drinking the real thing. Soda in general is just awful, and really can make a huge impact on results if you can cut it out of your diet.…

I would increase your protein, it really helps with fighting hunger. Protein also keeps you feeling full the longest. Egg whites, protein shakes, even Greek Yogurt are a good example for breakfast ideas. If you need to incorporate more carbs for whatever reason, I start off my mornings every morning with a 1/2 cup of Old…

I agree with some of the posts above that your protein intake is def. way to low. I understand as a vegetarian that may be a difficult hump, but there are certainly other options. Raising your protein intake will keep you fuller much longer throughout you day, which helps to avoid snacking. I believe eggs of any kind could…

Hi! When first starting out it always helps to do your research. There is plenty of info right here on MFP boards, and right on Google. If you can stick to logging your food journal daily, it will be an extreme difference what you choose to eat on a daily basis. It is a great thing you enjoy fruits and veggies, and we all…