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Wednesday QOTD: So, when you see a gain on the scale (or even just have a really bad day) how do you get back on track and not let it take you into a downward spiral? I don't even know if I've gotten that far, I haven't lost weight in over 2 weeks.... I got a little discouraged this week, but I started reading everyone…

Tuesday QOTD: It's November already, which begins a challenging time of year for many of us whether it is holidays or the need for comfort food in the midst of cold weather and lack of good produce. What challenges are you facing with this time of year in relation to maintaining a healthy lifestyle and/or weight loss? What…

QOTD: In Regards to a healthier lifestyle (diet and fitness) What is something new that you have tried since you started your journey that worked for you (i.e. planning meals, a new type of exercise, a reward system)? AND what is something new that you would LIKE to try moving forward that you maybe have not had the time…

Hey! I just wanted to share this article with you that my sister just posted.... Makes a lot of sense about eating. http://primefit.org/food-boredom/

Friday QOTD: This is more to help me but what is everyones favorite low cal meal/snacks? Hummus Edamame special K cereal, protein shake, fiber bars Homemade Garlic Parmesaen Popcorn Salmon Apples Hard boiled eggs Fat Free yogart Aspargus Almonds I could go on forever.

Ahhhhh! You're killing me! But I'm going to TRY my best! ... I generally get about 4k-5k- and i do most of that in my house!.... My new goal is 7k! OMG..... I'm going to put a real effort into this!!!! Especially considering by the time this challenge starts, there will be snow on the ground here!!!

Wednesday QOTD: Ladies, have you tried to lose weight before? So is this just another "one of those times" or is this different? What makes it different? What are you doing to ensure that you are not right back where you started? Yes, i've tried to lose weight before and I got down to 155 and stayed there-ISH..... for…

Tuesday QOTD: I think we all struggle with eating well, especially when eating out. How do you deal with restaurants and get-togethers? I have to plan! For restaurants, I usually read the menu and pick what I'm going to eat first so when we get there, I don't have to worry about it. For get togethers, if they are at a…

Good thing i don't live in the states so it's not cooked in the same way as the ground meat mentioned-... That being said- it being cooked the same way- I wouldn't know because I don't want to get freaked out about the food I eat.

Totally not going to read it (because I hate to find out gross info), but already gave it up a few years ago! I'm all about turkey meat! :-) And if you "don't care what's in it".... then don't comment.... She's just spreading the knowledge.

Monday QOTD - If you could have a celebrity trainer or celebrity chef come and work with you for a month, Who would you pick and why? Bob Harper! And idk why... I just love him! I love the biggest loser and I love how calm he stays all the time unless you really deserve it.

dried fruits almonds hummus and veggies special k bars yogart

WAY TO GO EVERYONE!!! This looks like it was a big week for lot of people! Congrats!!! Come on black team! This is our week!!!!!!

You have to shock your system! Change up what you're eating, the times you're working out, the exercises you're doing and the intensity you are working out. It's a good time to try new things! And keep at it! Good luck!

QOTD Friday: Since it's Friday, a fun question: Who is your style icon? Who's look do you admire, and how do you emulate it? This can include a fitness role model, but doesn't have to. Truthfully- no one. I have my own style and I'd like to think I dress very well. I wear a lot of dresses and high heels for a flirty look.…

QOTD Thursday: I know weight loss takes up a lot time in our lives. What are some of the hobbies or activities you like to do outside of the gym in your spare time? We're living in Germany right now so in my spare time- with my husband and son, on the weekends we like to go site seeing, go to all the festivals and the Xmas…

2nd QOTD for Wednesday: Is there a song, movie, poem, or painting that has inpired you in your weight goal quest? I have 2 songs that do it for me... the first is One Republic - Good Life and the second is Coldplay - Fix you!

Wednesday QOTD: Is there a person in your life who has inspired you to lose weight? Either someone who has lost weight themself, or someone who has developed weight related health issues? No... Just me- I guess it starts with - I can't look at my wedding pictures- they make me sick with how HUGE I was/look. My husband is…

Tuesday QOTD: How many cheat days/rest days do you allow your bodies and how would you describe your cheat days? I don't mean to give myself cheat days- but it looks like I have one almost every Sunday- and I usually have Pizza because I'm a little addicted. Rest days- I try to work out every day, but of course that…

MONDAY QOTD: What exercise combinations work best for you/do you see the best results with?? I do any combination throughout the week of p90x, insanity, c25k, or just going to the gym in general... and daily with my husband, we try to do 100 push ups, 200 sit ups/crunches, planks, reverse planks, and 100 squats- but we…

QOTD Friday~~What is the one type of food that your crave the most but know you should eat AND how do you control that craving? PIZZA! I crave it almost all the time, I could eat it every day. I control it because I live in Germany and the pizza here is awful... Every now and then, I will eat some pizza hut pizza- which…

Thursday QOTD What would you consider your most trouble area of your body and what form of exercise do you do to focus on that part? My stomach- I have this baby pouch that I feel like will never go away no matter how thin I get! I do as many crunches and situps as I can... but I feel like lately I've been lazy with that…

Wednesday QOTD How do you motivate yourself to work out when you have a busy schedule? I try to think of it as brushing teeth, getting dressed, taking a shower..... and exercising. Things you have to do every day no matter what. It doesn't always work, but I definitely work out a lot more now then I used to by thinking of…

QOTD; How many meals does everyone eat a day? I usually eat 3 meals but I try to have 5.

So- I am assuming everyone is going to be posting recipes for dinner so I'm going to start by posting a recipe for lunch VERY SIMPLE- Very filling- and delicious - Less then 200 Calories! Tumaro's - Multigrain - Low In Carbs - Gourmet Tortillas, 1 tortilla Cedar's - Garlic Lovers Hommus- Simply Delicious Variety, 2 tbsp…

Hello ladies! So excited to join this and be a part of the Black Team! Good luck everyone! MONDAY QOTD: What tips can you provide to help stay on track when life get's hectic? I don't really have a hectic life- I'm a stay home mom- but trying to find time to workout with my 2 year old calling the shots isn't always easy-…

Good for you!!! I'm so happy other people are doing this too! I was just as excited the first day I gave it a shot and did it at 5AM!

I'm in!!!!!!!!!!! Please!!!

W1D1 In the 30 minutes, I did 2.2 miles (and then walked another mile home). I did day one last week- just to see if I liked it and I had a much better time, but today I didn't want to work out and did it anyway- so I have to be proud of that! I'm hopefully going to be doing it every Mon, Wed, Friday- but my plan is to…

Hey! I acutally just did a search to see if anyone was doing this because I JUST started today! I'm so excited other people are doing it too! I have the app on my phone! W1D1 In the 30 minutes, I did 2.2 miles (and then walked another mile home). I did day one last week- just to see if I liked it and I had a much better…