LeslieMartina Member

I'm on day 2! Down .6 lbs from yesterday! And considering it's day 1 of my TOM, I think that's great. I'm hoping to see a significant drop. I always do when i cut the carbs/sugar.

I was on metformin and birth control when I was first diagnosed. I stuck with the 500mg. It seems like you're being moved up rather quickly in your dosage amount. If you were comfortable with 500, I would ask the doc to take it back down to that and increase more slowly. I had the symptoms, and you do have to be conscious…

It's totally harder in the South. I moved from Mississippi to Maryland. There is a HUGE difference in the culture around food and body image. As a woman, you're expected to prepare soul food for your family. Thicker body types are preferred. There aren't as many stores/restaurants that have healthy options. There aren't as…

Honestly ladies, I haven't been on it with all the other stuff I have going on. I've still been working out, but not the DVD. I don't know if I'm a 5 time a week-er on this. I might stick to every other day. Hope you all don't kick me out. :)

I'm at 196! Way to go, everyone!!! :) SW: 196.0 W1: 197.6 W2: 196.0

Hey Ladies! I rested yesterday (and went waaaaaay over calories). I'm doing Level 1 today and attempting Level 2 tomorrow. If it's too much, I'm dropping back to Level 1 for a little while longer. Glad you ladies like the music recommendation. Beyonce helps me through the workout. :wink:

Woman, you just gave me all the motivation I need to keep doing this. Your results are amazing!!!

I have green bags and ordered a lettuce keeper from amazon. You can use it for other veggies though. It makes a HUGE difference. My stuff stays crisp all week. http://www.amazon.com/Progressive-International-LKS-06-Lettuce-Keeper/dp/B000OUY2QO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1317389914&sr=8-1

Hi Ladies, I missed yesterday, so this morning was Week 1/Day 4 for me. I think I'm going to try to stagger my breaks so that I'm off one weekday and only one weekend day. With doing other workouts, I need to spread them out. It was a little better, but since I know the moves now I muted the TV and put some music on. That…

Just did Day 3! It actually seemed a little easier today, but I mostly do the modified moves. I live in an apartment too, so I don't do as much jumping during the cardio sections. I'm still soaked though! I'm gonna push it even harder tomorrow.

Awww shucks. Hate I missed it, but good luck ladies!!!

I did day 2. I feel like I had to pause more today than I did yesterday, but hopefully tomorrow will be better. I'm adding in other workouts too. I'm training for a 10K and I like to take Zumba at the gym.

Anything that gets you moving can be a success. You just have to keep doing it and eat within your calories. :)

YAY!!! I'm gonna try to friend some of you ladies!!! :)

Week 1 Day 1 done for me this morning too! I did it at 6am! I was getting tired during the last circuit, but I finished it. I feel like it kinda kick-started my energy for the day. I'll have to take some pictures.

Goal Weight: 171.0 Starting Weight (9/23/2011): 196 Week 1 (9/26/2011): 197.6 up 1.6lbs I had friends in town and ate horribly this weekend. Next week will be better! :) Congrats to all the ladies with losses this week!

It's definitely a good idea to invest in good lunch storage. Containers, an insulated bag, and ice packs. I like to buy pre-cooked chicken. I can mix it up in wraps, salad, sandwiches, or pasta. If you can, prepare things on the weekend that you can throw together for lunch like cooking up some meats, preparing veggies,…

Woooooooohoooooooooo! I plan on doing mine in the morning! Excited! I've tried Level 1 a couple of times before, so I think I'll be ok. Planning on still going to Latin Cardio tomorrow night too. Hope I have the energy to do both!

I've been using it, and meaning to try the buns for burgers. Just make sure you leave it in the freezer and only take out as needed. It goes bad quickly!

I want in... Starting 196. Goal 171.

I love Trader Joe's!!! Some of my TJ favs: - soy ginger salad dressing - chicken potstickers (7 are about 230 cals) - pre-cooked "just chicken" strips (fresh or frozen) - low carb tortillas (only 45 cals, lowest cal tortillas I've found) - melange a tois (frozen bell pepper blend) - green plant drink -chicken sausages -…

As for suggestions for workouts, I like the Women's Health Big Book of Exercises. It has all color pages and good instructions for the moves. I've been incorporating strength training since I started, and it definitely helps. Now, I mostly use Jillian Michaels DVDs as my strength training workouts (No More Trouble Zones,…

Cool! I'll start to mentally prepare! :-D

So this starts today? I'm interested! Glad to see this group! Most of the others are for 30 Day Shred.

I've noticed that my MFP seems to give me a pretty large percentage of carbs (180g carbs/49g protein/44g fat)/26g sugar). I'd rather be about 40% I ignore it and try to just be conscious of what I eat since I just eat a few whole grains and lots of fruit. I go over the sugar everyday though!!! I'm gonna cut back on my…

I have the New Rules of Lifting, but I also like the Women's Health Big Book of Exercises. It's full of color pictures that show you exactly what position you should be in and has suggested workouts. I also like the Jillian Michaels No More Trouble Zones DVD.

- great music - topping my personal records - not being the fat girl who can't finish (been there and don't want to go back) - I think about the next few minutes instead of the end. It's easier for me to tell myself to just get through the next 5 minutes 6 times in a row than to tell myself to get through the next 30…

I have flat feet. i suggest you go to a a specialty running store to be properly fitted for shoes and possibly orthotics. Even if you don't but the shoes there, go get fitted so they can tell you what types of running shoes work for you. Shoes are VERY important in running.

I'm a BIG Trader Joe's fan. Some of my favs (some are already mentioned): Green Plant Drink Frozen brown rice- for when you don't wanna spend 40 minutes cooking rice Seafood Medley Hummus- I like the 3layer Just Whites- egg white liquid Chicken sausages- lots of flavors Melange a Tois- frozen pepper blend Petite peas- they…