RoseG1

Start with a good/healthy breakfast...this, at least for me, usually sets the pace for the rest of the day. Take your own fruit/veges to the beach. When I visit relatives I bring some of my own food: protein powder, soy milk, fruit, flax seed, etc. Oh -- and since you'll be at the beach, just look around and take in the…

I burn about 250 per day w/ a fast-paced walk every morning. For me it's the consistency that matters. Also, working out first thing in the morning gets your metabolism going.

Geez --- "ladders" not "latters"

Know this is a day late ... Sundays are a tough day for me to be at the computer. If it's too late, that's okay, I don't expect you to track my progress...but if it's okay, I'll keep going !!! W1D3: Dips: 15 Squats: 20 Sit-ups: 30 I have had no change in my measurements. This is kicking my butt. My legs are killing me…

I like a lemon slice and mint leaves ... works great for iced tea also. There's just something about mint! :smile:

Bump. Not great with the lingo -- hopefully this will help find this link easily :) I had to ask other members what "bump" means ! Looking forward to starting -- this week. My muscles need a day to recover from the initial test.

Start:: 30 situps; 25 squats; 10 dips Measurements: arms: 12" waist: 29 1/2" hips: 39" thighs: 20 1/2" calfs: 13 1/2"

Count me in ! I definitely need to work on strengthening these areas. This challenge will help me stay on track -- will get measurements & do initial tests asap.

I was hungry the first week. Drink plenty of water & add protein -- protein keeps you full longer. You can do this !

You can do this !!! It's one day at a time. I personally have to eat snacks so that I do not get too hungry & overeat. I've found many good snacks that keep you full -- greek yogurt w/honey or stevia + fruit, cottage cheese + fruit, I'm a chocoholic so greek yogurt w/unsweetened cocoa powder & stevia is really good,…

Log in as often as you can. Track everything & log it -- even the 1/2 of the cookie. I can see you are the same age as I am. The weight does not just drop off anymore...at least that is what I am experiencing. This site is very helpful in figuring calorie counts & I love the fact that you can type in recipes and the stats…