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Basically, the elbows should brush the sides of the body... (that might be a better explanation)

How about push-ups? I'm sure that seems obvious, but people who usually do push-ups go for the wide-grip kind because they are usually naturally easier and can make you feel more accomplished. The best thing you can do for your body is a proper basic push-up. Hands directly under the shoulders. The wider the arms, the less…

Husband has always said that what makes a woman attractive is when 1) she is confident and 2) she has good posture. Personally (I am a tad shorter than you), I think around 130 pounds is about right. When I was a teenager, 115-120 was good for my height... now that I am older, anything much smaller than 130 seems like it…

HA! I just saw this forum post pop-up on the the right side of my screen, so I clicked it!... Didn't know it was by one of my pals!!! You are awesome!! Love this!!

YOU = AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Those are some pretty fantastic pictures!!!!!!!!!! So proud of you, Aggs!!!!! Now come back and visit me so that I can see you in person!!! ;-)

Agreed. Check out that website and start with the lightest weights first. For the first several times, you should use light weights with lots of reps (20-25). That way you can build and strengthen your cartilage and joints to keep from injury. Eventually, you can move up to the heavier weights with less reps. :-)

Great Minds think alike!! So far my Aqua playlist has: Muevela (Angel y Khriz) Rabiosa (Shakira) Danza Kuduro (Don Omar) Cha Cha (Chelo)... THIS IS A GREAT SONG!!! I AM TOTALLY LOVING IT!!! DJ Got Us Fallin' In Love (Usher/Pitull) Rain Over Me (Marc Anthony/Pitbull) Que Te Pica (Notch) Good Feeling (Flo Rida) El Tango de…

Also use these already in my land class (especially love JLO!)!!

Love these, too... but I already use/used them in my land class. :-(

Yes! Pitbull is always a winner! I will look for the ones I haven't heard of! Thanks! Keep em comin!! I'm putting together a new playlist for my first AquaZumba class, and I'd like to do different stuff than I have in my regular Zumba class!!

In January 2010, I began the Protein Power plan (which is basically the same thing as Atkins, except you are allowed 30 carbs in phase 1 rather than 20). By August 2010, I had lost 60 pounds at which point I weened myself off. I have kept it off for a year and half now just eating regular foods. People who say that the…

I had 4 kids within 6 years... tell me about it! One thing I can tell you... No matter how much weight you lose, the little "flap" will never go away. Definitely working your abs will take care of the pooches, but the flap will remain. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news. And if you're one of those people who doesn't have…

zumbawhit... need I say more???

^^^^^^This... definitely this! LOL!!

YOU=STUD

woja... 30? Nice guess, but I'm not that old yet!! :-D Turning 27 in a couple weeks!!

WOW! Someone guessed me younger and not older this time... that RARELY happens!!!!!!! Nope, guess again!!!!

Altweimann... 28?

I eat LOTS of broccoli for fiber... I also have issues with constipation, so I also add fiber to my coffee. Apparently chronic constipation is hereditary, and my son deals with it also, so we've been back and forth with Children's Mercy on this issue and tried lots of different things. For the post above this one, might I…

UPDATE: I went with the YURbuds (the Inspire Series) and they are AWESOME!! Once I figured out how to insert them properly, I haven't had any issues with them at all! I've had a chance to go on three runs and done some regular work-out stuff while using them and they truly don't budge!!! Check out the Website: yurbuds.com…

Just ordered my Yurbuds... they are the Ironman buds (the expensive ones)... got them on ebay for $30!! There are 3 left from this guy selling them! He says he's cleaning out his stock! Check it out if you're interested...…

BELIEVE IT OR NOT I have read and looked up every brand that you guys have posted on here!!!! I also posted this same topic on Facebook and after reading and researching A LOT, I think I'm gonna try the YURbuds. IF YOU'VE NEVER CHECKED OUT THEIR WEBSITE, DO IT! Watch the demo videos. I'll post after I get them how they're…

Just looked these up... they seem pretty cool!

Thanks for the responses!

To the post above this one - Joplin doesn't have a Marshall's... and we're still waiting for our main athletic store to rebuild from the tornado. :-/ So... these "soft rubber ear buds that fit all the way inside the ear"... is this like the iFrogz or Yurbuds? I've been looking around online... I'll look for the Skullcandy,…

You know, the South Beach Diet is the same thing as Adkins, except it allows all fruits and veggies regardless of their carb count. That might be something to consider... that way you continue to get the extra nutrients you need and you can satisfy your sweet tooth!... Something to think about! :-)

Hmmmm... I didn't think about that...

Um... no one has input any calories since the 9th... LOL!

I KNOW EXACTLY HOW YOU FEEL... TWICE!!! LOL! Neither time I lost the weight that I wanted to, but I was mid-losing, so I know how frustrating it can be. Plus, I have 4 children, so I understand the financial aspect, too. Keeping in mind that I'm not a doctor, this is my suggestion: First of all, yes, you should go to…

Welcome! Check out the Atkins support group! Even if you're not doing actual "Atkins" you can get some great recipe ideas and support there!