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Thanks! & Good luck!

OMG I can barely do a regular push up, what the heck! lol I hate the mountain climbing, plank jacks, and the squat thrusts. I'm sore in different places this time though, mostly upper body!

The cardio in circuit 1 of week 2 is just nuts - There is a lot of stuff I can't do in week 2... which terrifies me for week 3 and 4! But I'm sure I'll get there :)

Thanks on all counts :p It's pretty awesome to actually take charge of my health instead of being a spectator.

I skipped yesterday (used it as my rest day) but did today. I'm excited to see what Week 2 has in store for me! Good Luck tomorrow everyone :)

Thank You!

I got really discouraged about half way through and then went back to look at my pictures and it was really amazing for me. Just recently I took my measurements and was shocked too. So I totally recommend that also! STARTING MEASUREMENTS: Hips: 40.5 Calves: 14 Thighs: 24 Waist: 32.25 Neck: 13.25 Bicep: 11.5 Chest: 37.25…

Cereal doesn't really fill me up so I tend to go with oatmeal, or yogurt with Natures Path Pumpkin Granola :)

That's great! I haven't done Yoga in a while -.- I am doing good and I'm honestly hardly sore at all now. I've really been pushing myself since I'm at the end of the week.... I REALLY HATE the planks and hollow man...but I can hold the plank for the whole 30 seconds now...my goal is to be able to hold the hollow man the…

Are you all planning to take a rest day (Sunday?)

I know! I had trouble even sitting down to use the restroom. LOL! My husband has only done ONE day so far and hasn't done any more days because he says he's too sore... What wimp! I told him if I can do it he can...so he said he will do it tonight with me :)

lol I feel you. My hamstrings are what hurt the worst also! Im on day 4 though and it's gotten better!

Yeah! I also use weights when they do the boxing part because I just don't feel like it's intense enough for me w/o! And yes, the running man is the worst! It's so hard! I think the part that makes me most sore is probably the skaters if you do it the 'non modified' way.

There are a few exercises in Week 1 that I feel I *could* use heavier weights in, but for now I am sticking with my light weights. I think if you feel comfortable with upping it on even a few exercises that would be good, I have a feeling they will use the heavier weights as the weeks go on. I don't have a measuring tape…

I just started yesterday. I am sore today! Mostly in the thighs. Are you taking pictures/measurements or just here for support?

Also, this is a good one for brownies: http://allrecipes.com/recipe/black-bean-brownies/detail.aspx?event8=1&prop24=SR_Title&e11=black%20bean%20brownies&e8=Quick%20Search&event10=1&e7=Home%20Page

Yeah, I use applesauce for oil a lot! I also use something like almond milk or rice milk in place of milk. I also do about half the amount of unbleached white flour and sub it with whole wheat flour. You can also sometimes substitue flax seed for egg (1tbsp per egg). And with all my baking, I always add some flax anyway,…

Thanks! I will look into it. I am a healthy person otherwise so I dont know what it could be caused by, but maybe I am missing something!

My before was starting around 163lbs (I am 5'8). The two pictures are six months difference (July to Jan) I havent taken any pics since January though and have lost a little more weight than the pictures reflect! I have a 3yo and an 11mo. [img]http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y38/turtleohs/Weight Loss/resize.jpg[/img]

Look at you! You're doing fantastic! Keep it up!

You are doing an awesome job and I can see such a huge difference from before and now. I knew you could do it :) So proud of you girl!

I really wouldn't worry about it. She will get there. My 7.5 month old is not even scooting or moving around at all - He just sits up and I dont anticipate that he will be crawling anytime soon- and my oldest did not walk until he was 11 or 12 months old. They all go at their own pace. Some of my friends have kids who…

I will check out the ones suggested. Thanks for the suggestions !

I love putting Kale, Carrots, and tomatoes in my eggs... You can put just about anything. Mushrooms, & onion are also good ones!

Mom, I made the switch to the Olive Oil Mayo when I started MFP - Here is a link to the differences nutritionally. http://fatsecret.com/calories-nutrition/kraft/mayo-real-mayonnaise http://fatsecret.com/calories-nutrition/kraft/reduced-fat-mayo-with-olive-oil The difference is pretty crazy - and while it doesnt taste…

I made this the other week, it was in my cooking light mag... its pretty good and you can use your noodles in it! http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/wild-mushroom-pastitsio-50400000116701/

It was! I served mine on onion rolls with a little bit of mayo, ketchup & mustard. Hubby liked it too!

Oh and this is a good recipe for on the go... super yummy, and can be eaten cold! I add italian to mine because I like it better http://www.mexgrocer.com/273-blackbeanricesalad.html

I make soup in bulk for my hubby and freeze it, then he thaws it out the day before to take with him for lunches... Leftovers is always a good option... sandwiches of all sorts, string cheese, home made granola bars, tuna sanwiches (really like it with mayo, mustard and cut up apples mixed with a little bit of red wine…

I was a bit skeptical because I am not an eggplant lover...but this is perfect because you dont have to deal with textural concerns (my biggest problem with eggplant!) its so good, too!