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Looks like those contestants Eat Clean! Thanks for the post.

A good recipe for those crazy mornings...just make a batch and freeze. You'll always have something to pop in the microwave and run out the door with! Vegetable Quiche Cups to Go from the South Beach Diet 1 package of frozen chopped spinach (10 ounces) 3/4 cups liquid egg substitute (Egg Beaters) 3/4 cups shredded reduced…

Amy, I feel like we've all dealt with someone just full of excuses. Sometimes you can only wish them the best and hope that they reach a point where they are ready to make a change. We can't force it :ohwell: It is irritating to hear people complain again and again about the same thing but not do anything about it. If it's…

Dave, I don't mean to keep pushing Beachbody, but their bands are top quality. You could probably go to a sporting goods store like D ick s (sorry it got edited before) and find some high quality ones as well. I wouldn't recommend the ones from Wal-Mart though, as they stretch out and become less effective quite quickly.…

Everyone needs their rest days, and they are essential to muscle repair and recovery. Sometimes it's easy to feel really gung-ho about it and feel like if you take a day off you're setting yourself back, but you DO need it. I've been guilty of feeling that way, but you have to make sure you're not setting yourself up for…

Wow! I go away to do Legs and Back X and come back to all sorts of people Bringing It! Awesome! Sassiebritches-I can't say enough about P90X! It's tough, it makes you want to cry, you'll probably curse at Tony a few times, and you might even think about giving up for a few seconds. But then you realize why you're there. To…

Sometimes (most of the time:smile: ) life gets really busy with family, work, school, and keeping up with everything else you enjoy. It's easy to get caught up in the cycle of life, going through the motions but not really living. Occasionally, we need to take a moment to reflect, and it's all we need to get us back on top…

Myastyme, There is a fit test for P90X that should come in the instruction manual. If you don't meet the requirements, I wouldn't try it yet because you could seriously injure yourself. There are some other starter programs that would help you build up to p90X though if you want to do it. Just let us know, and I'm sure…

P90X is an intense workout program with 12 different workouts that you rotate weekly. The program takes 90 days to complete one round. There is actually a thread somewhere here for P90Xers too. Do some research on it and perhaps hop over to beachbody's website to find out more. Word of caution though: If you haven't been…

Good stuff Banks! :smile:

Sapporo, Glad you like the new thread title. Hmm, I won't like and tell you that Cadbury Eggs are 5 star nutrition, but if you're doing P90X, I'm sure you're burning it off. Did you see the articles that I posted by Mike French? Those will usually get you going. I think the issue is that there are many, many people who are…

Bring IT T-shirts for team members? No Excuses? Sure...we can probably do that!

Everyone, We've made the decision to change the title of the thread to "Bring IT!" This implies that we are pushing ourselves as hard as possible. At the end of every day, you should ask yourself, "Did I BRING IT today?"

Way to go on being dedicated enough to exercise during your vacation. I usually do too, even if it's different from my usual routine. Running on the beach or just running around exploring the area are fun ways to burn calories and enjoy yourself. And then you don't feel guilty either :wink: My dad also had a quadruple…

Alright everyone, It seems that we've had enough bickering about what's right, what's wrong, or if you should or shouldn't take my advice. One last time, if you don't like it, then you can choose not to follow. That being said, for the people who are choosing to follow, do we want to change the name of the thread? More of…

Everyone, Advice is just that. ADVICE. You don't have to like it, you don't have to take it. Mike and I had a discussion, and we might change the name of the thread, seeing that many people are having trouble perceiving it as motivating but rather exclusive and rude. It is a perception thing, and if you feel personally…

Good observation Georg. Sometimes you just have to suck it up! We can only help those people who truly are ready, willing, and able to let themselves be helped though. I think vegetarianism is a good lifestyle, if you can find the balance and are making sure that you get enough protein, as with any nutrition plan. However,…

I know the 24 hours thing is again, kind of subjective, but you can't let no time be an excuse. If you TRULY have no time, then perhaps this just isn't your moment yet. When it comes along, you'll have more time and mind power to dedicate to yourself and make it a priority. Life ebbs and flows. That being said, some work…

Tia, Ignoring your sarcasm, my degree is in Business. Not once in these posts have I claimed to be a professional nutritionist or personal trainer. That being said, many people are passionate about what they do and excel at it, even if they don't have the formal training or the shiny degree that "proves" they know what…

By Mike French I have always been interested in Japanese culture. More to the point, the Bushido way of life and thinking. So I will post this: PERSONAL POWER - THE KEY TO MENTAL AND PHYSICAL STRENGTH Personal power is a quality few people understand. It has very little to do with physical strength or technical…

By Mike French "DON'T SETTLE FOR LESS!" If your personal Fitness goals are important to you, work as hard as you possibly can, and pay attention to every hour of every day. Then, after a while, you might decide your goal is a bit more important so start paying attention every minute of every hour of every day. Seek out…

Myastyme, If the movements allow for it, try adding weighted hand gloves to your routine. It makes it much more intense and you can feel it working your shoulders and arms:smile: . Have you ever heard of TurboJam? If you like cardio kickboxing, you'll probably like this program. It's fun, kind of dancy, and really gets…

First, thanks for stopping by. Secondly, perhaps people do take it the wrong way, but we aren't trying to create a pathetic war of words on the internet. If you read further in my posts, I am strong advocate of finding what works for you. However, this thread was created for those of us who are doing it this way because it…

Everyone, Just to let you know, I have higher goals than just losing weight. My overall goal is lifetime fitness, and I DO follow a very intense workout program. The nutrition is solely to support those goals and make sure that I am getting the most from my workout and allowing my body to recover efficiently. I feel that…

Tailia, We won't exclude you because you ate half a pan of brownies. But, maybe it would help if you consider your body as a business. The brownies are a sunk cost. You'll never get those calories back, but you can learn from your mistake. When starting your business, you create a plan, just like you should do with your…

I guess to nay-sayers...all I have to say is, oh well. Just because those of us who are here in this thread and agree with what is said does not mean you have to give passive-aggressive stabs at promoting our failure. Obviously, serious, dedicated, and committed are subjective, so if you feel you do your best, that's…

Neeterskeeter, Have fun with your workout! Jillian Michaels, another woman who tells it like it is. I don't know if you knew this but Jillian weighed 175 pounds in high school, and she weighs around 115 these days. She doesn't take excuses, and neither should you! Way to go. What kind of program are you looking for next?…

I am a strong advocate of finding a program that works for you. Of course, what I do may seem extreme to many of you, and perhaps it is compared to what you do. But others need that motivation from following a regimen that is more disciplined. If you can maintain your discipline with other programs, good for you. But here,…

It's as easy as not coming to this thread if you don't like it. We all have choices. Thanks!

Neeterskeeter, Welcome to the group. You do encompass what I am trying to convey to people. We all mess up, we're all human, and we all deserve treats. But that's what they are, treats. Even popular diet books recognize that people will eat something that isn't healthy every once in awhile. People want something badly (to…