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Well, I started this program on Saturday. I've done level 1 and 2 several times before in the past. This time I started on level 1 and MY GOSH. I could barely walk on Sunday, or move...pretty much at all. It's not like I do not get exercise either, because i walk several times a week, but this program wipes me out. I feel…

The best I've ever felt in my life is when I follow the Zone menus and lifestyle. It's hard to keep up with, which is why I struggle to always eat that way, but when I set my mind to it, I feel amazing and the weight literally melts off. It's lower carb (the carbs you do eat are mostly complex) and I love it. I have…

7.5 pounds? Thats great! I bet you have lost several inches too!

my husband is out the door by 530 am every morning. I also work. The only thing I can think of is getting up early and hoping the kiddos stay asleep, and trying to get through a DVD. I love saying my work out is complete at the beginning of the day, I just need to figure out how to get it in. I just never feel like i'm…

Thanks everyone. I try to keep my diet on point, but lately I've been consuming a lot more sugar than normal. I get 3 miles of cardio in about 4 days a week, on top of the regular 7000 steps a day taken or so. I'm just looking to change it up a little. I'm not a huge fan of DVD workouts, but I remember it being challenging…

I can't take the credit for this one...it came from SkinnyTaste, but it was really good! 1.5 lb chicken thighs (boneless) 1 cup chunky salsa 1 tsp salt or adobo seasoning 1/2 tsp cumin 1/2 tsp southwest seasoning cook on low for 4 hours....after the 4 hours, take out of the crockpot and shred chicken....put back in the…

This ^^ hehe

I have the zip, so I can't track sleep. I wanted mine for the accurate step count, as I was tired of buying pedometers that wouldn't work correctly. It's good that I can track the steps taken, but I'm noticing that now I'm becoming obsessed with looking at the calories burned vs how many more I can still eat. Usually it…

I started drinking mine black so i wouldn't have anything else to compare it to. However, 10 years later, looking back---I will say that drinking coffee like Folgers is NASTY black. I drink Starbucks or Tully's, Hubbard and Cravens or sometimes Newman's own. You have to have a rich, full coffee to drink it black--IMO. :)

Yes I have weights, 3,5 and 8. As long as the 12 mon old stays asleep (his room is next to our room), i should be able to try to do something in our room of a morning. He is teething right now so he's been getting up super early, and sometimes during the night too! Since he didnt start sleeping through the night until…

I have noticed that too. More calories show up as being burned in my MFP diary when i DONT work out. It's very strange. I'm just to just focus on calories taken in and do estimates in my head on calories burned (loose estimates of course).

Bringing this thread back again :) Schools in.....short on time :)

When I was pregnant with our first baby I had a lot of swelling--and I had not really watched what I was eating while pregnant either. I was miserable, I could barely breathe (because he was a huge baby), it hurt to walk because my feet were so swollen, I had no energy....and I just kept thinking to myself over and over "I…

So, if I continue with the walks/jogs---eventually will I see a difference in inches/weight, or will I always be this same weight, battling to get down to the size I would like? Should I focus on weight loss through diet only right now until I get down to what I would like, THEN incorporate the walks/jogs/weights into the…

Thanks! I sure hope so! It's frustrating right now, that's for sure!

Ohhh, I could def see that!!

I don't. I will have to check my ww cookbook tonight. It's listed as a topping for chicken quesadillas in the cookbook, but I have always made it seperately as a healthy dip that I dont have to feel bad about snacking on! :)

No problem! It's very good! Def a summer staple in my book! I just made it for a cookout this past weekend and my friends loved it! :)

I think it's great that you are supporting your friend! Every morning during the weekend, I make myself this scramble: 2 servings egg beaters (60 cals) 1 pulled apart, cut up weight watchers string cheese stick 1/4 chopped fresh spinach 2 tablespoons salsa of any type. Scramble together. It's amazing! You can put turkey…

Just got the zip and I love it! www.fitbit.com/user/2Q3JCK

Organic milk--7-8.00 a gallon!!!!!!!! Insane! Almond milk is 1.99 per half gallon, and I wish our 5 year old would drink that instead since it's much cheaper! :) Also, frozen chicken breasts, the weight watchers chicken breasts I buy are 10.00 for a case of 5-6. Organic frozen beef patties--10.00 for 8 patties. Shredded…

How many of you only buy organic milk? We do and it's 7.00 a gallon! I hate spending the $$, but there are certain things I will only buy organic. Dairy, meat, eggs and the veggies and fruits off the dirty dozen lists mainly.

What a great post!!!!!! We eat organic as much as we can, but I always am frustrated that it feels like our 5 year old doesnt eat a complete balanced meal every time he sits down for dinner. Sometimes I feel like my husband and I eat healthier than he does. Sure, its organic, but he's just picky and it makes having a…

Thanks all! They are one of my favorite snacks. I'm sure they are better than eating potato chips or something sweet, but 10 shells is SUCH A SMALL portion! My husband told me that some people eat the shells, thats why i thought maybe the shell was included in the calorie count. I never eat the shell, so i thought maybe it…

Anyone?

I do have a scale and back in january and february I did use it religiously, but I also wasn't as hungry at night. Now I feel like I'm starving at night and even though I KNOW I should use the scale or measuring cups at the very least....I don't. It's totally a mental thing and it sucks. I'm a sucker for popcorn, in shell…

Actually, that price is wrong. It's 30.00 for 9 servings. Sorry about that!

I dont think so. I was losing steadily until the past few weeks when I started "a big treat here" and "a big treat there". Now it's like my stomach needs to shrink again, because my body is used to excess sugar and salt.

I'm typically not a shake/smoothie person....just seeing if anyone actually had used this brand and had good luck.

I will have to look into this air popper. We have a big movie theatre popcorn machine. I know normally we have to put a mixture in the popper for it to pop. Maybe we can just use that? I will have to look into how it works!