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I agree! Load up on tea! There are so many yummy flavors out there! And Lime jello is my favorite! Good luck!

Fruit for the win!

First off I'll say, I am a BB coach, but I promise not trying to sell! From what I know of Herbalife (and I did check both before going with my Shakeology) the ingredients aren't as natural as shakeology. The first 2 ingredients are soy protein and fructose, along with a lot of artificial ingredients and flavors. I talked…

I know there is a brand called Sun Warrior that has Brown Rice protein! I have never tried it, but a few friends do and love it!

I am actually about to start in beginning of April. The body does cleanse itself, but not 100%. This will not only help, but also teach you how to eat better. Besides the nutrition guides and dvds, there are also 6 supplements that come with it that are taken through the UR. I have a bunch of friends who have done it, a…

Ok, attacks was a strong word, but for someone who might be new, and called out by so many for being new and posting a commonly repeated question, that could be a bit discouraging. There is definitely some helpful info in there, just got buried a bit :smile: And I totally love Jenna, so thanks for that! :happy:

Personally, I have been a member for a while, but just started using the forums. There are so many post on here, with so many topics that get completely off topic. I'm not really sure why this question is being attacked. If these are the kinds of responses that can be expected, I'm not sure how much more the OP will ever…

Hey, Ladies! I am only 29 with the back problems, so we can't use age as an excuse! :laugh: Another good point is core strength! Keeping your core engaged the whole time and making sure you are doing the Ab workouts (I suggest at least 3 times a week) will help your back also! It is really amazing what parts of our body…

It really depends on your goals! They are both FANTASTIC programs, but very different. P90X is all strength, Insanity is all cardio. Both will work you to your breaking point though (is a good way!!) I am actually planning on doing a hybrid of both soon, so I can get the best of both worlds!!

When ever you start working out more or changing your routine, your body kind of freaks out at first. It will hold onto everything before it figures out what is going on. Make sure you are drinking a ton of water, you want to flush every thing out! Make sure you are eating well, too! It really is a balance making sure…

He's right! You should start focusing on strength training and weights. That will get your metabolism up and burn fat from every where on your body. Plus, you need to really focus on what you are eating. Make sure its good and clean, but still getting enough calories to keep the muscles working and burning fat.

I have the program TurboFire. It comes with 15, 20, 25, and 30 minute HIIT workouts. I love adding those in before my strength days, or just when I am in a rush! There are other good workouts in the program, but I bought it just for those HIITs! lol

I am doing CLX right now for the second time. I had the same exact problem the first time. Are you using adjustable weights? For this ( and any workout) your form is so so important. You might be curving your back more then you realize. You might want to drop weight a little and really focus on form. Can you try doing it…

Thanks, everyone! I know we all have our gimmicks and tricks to losing weight. I just hope more can learn that we can do it right, healthy, and make it last forever!

People always assume I have given up beer or chocolate. Umm, absolutely not! And the light stuff...why bother! lol I just don't do it as often! I used to have 1 or 2 with dinner most nights. Now I just limit it to 1 or 2 nights total. But I am not always that good ;) Just make sure you are drinking a lot of water, and…

There is a ton of good advice here. My downfall has always been going on a "diet." As soon as I said no to a certain food, it's all I wanted and I would binge! You really need to look at it as a lifestyle change. Make one little change each week, and they will eventually add up to a much healthier you! If you look at my…

AHH! So many Hampton Roads peeps here!! Love it!

I am absolutely in love with Chalean Extreme! It is a 90 day program that really builds up your strength and muscle tone!

I am doing a hybrid of Turbo Fire and Chalean Extreme right now. This is my second time through and I can tell you from experience that you should really put a day between your HIIT workouts. You heart rate gets so high, and it will stay higher for awhile! (love that AFTER BURN!) I usually do my workouts at night, too.…

I use the Polar FT4. I really like it!

It is actually not unhealthy, and the only thing restrictive about it is learning how to eat new, fresh, organic, vegan, etc. There is plenty of food with the one I am about to follow, so no starving. It has been proven that habits are formed after repeating an action for 21 days, so yes I think magic will happen. I can…

No, not sarcasm. It is a 3 week clean eating plan, that goes completely vegan. There is no denying that there is a lot of toxins that we eat and that build up in our system. This is a way of eating that will help me eat better and understand the needs of my body, not just the cravings that we so blindly follow. I think a…

I think skipping breakfast all together is about as beneficial as eating carbs in the morning only lol But I have read that about carbs. It takes longer for your body to digest them and use that energy. So it is best to eat them early so your body has time to digest it. Instead of late at night when you are sleeping. But…

Trust me, with CLX you can get very heavy. It is perfect for beginners to set a foundation, but it can also be used for advanced lifters. Most people don't have 200lbs in their house to dead lift. It takes time to build up to that, and for an average person you don't really need that much.

I am actually getting ready to do a cleanse in a few weeks. But it is not so much a cleanse, as 3 weeks to learn how to eat. There is absolutely no starving at all. I know I eat a lot of processed unhealthy foods. I want to use this to clean out my stomach and my mind. When we learn how our bodies work, we can eat food to…

My new all time favorite breakfast...take 2 egg whites and mixed with a mashed banana. Cook them up like pancakes. They cook fast, so watch closely. You can mix in other fruit, too. Vanilla, cinnamon, what ever sounds good. Sometimes I top with some peanut butter, a little honey. SO SO good! Taste just like banana bread!

Oh, please just pass on this! Personally, I do drink a nutrition shake. But I did a TON of research first to make sure I found a natural, healthy, balanced one that was not full of chemicals! But it is not something I rely, like a meal crutch lol If you want another amazing shake to drink every day, try a green smoothie.…

I do weight training, and I have found that all of that is over priced and mostly unnecessary. Unless you are bulking up for body building, your diet should be more than enough. It's better just to find a good clean protein powder for post workout. It really helps the muscles recover much faster.

Ninja! They go on sale all the time and are awesome!

Your calorie count might actually be low on here. Right now, my "goal" is 1260, and I know I need more than that. So when I go over, it's not a big deal, as long as my fat or carb % isn't crazy. I eat almost the same thing every day, which makes it so easy to track. And one heavy workout days, I know which snack or 2 to…