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I've just seen this on Pinterest as well and something seems off to me about it. I'm having a really hard time accepting that a hot dog is a good nutritional choice. Sounds like a really good way to trigger binges and cravings. That said, I want to give it a try, because I'm the type to believe it when I see it, and it…

I love Jenna Marbles!! This video is my typical process..sad really, lol.

Thanks, I did search it but didn't find the answers to my questions. I think I agree about having the wristband and explaining it. I really want it for work as I'm sure I get well over 10,000 steps per day, but I don't want to cheap out and get a pedometer that isn't accurate.

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The best thing I ever did in this respect was to download a free converter app (I know it's from free the apps but it says converter units on my phone). It has both volume and mass. Also invest in a food scale. Makes such a huge difference in accuracy. Also when you're logging certain foods will let you change the unit of…

Gradually cut back or replace the sugar and cream in it. I love my sweet creamy coffee. I only have one cup a day though. I used to drink it with lots of cream and sugar pretty much until it mixed the cream. Now I use 2 tbsp of flavored creamer for 70 cals per cup- no sugar. I started by measuring the sugar or using…

cucumber, bell peppers, strawberries, watermelon. Fresh fruits and veggies in general. When they're not coated in sauces or dips you can really eat lots. For example, 166g of strawberries is 48 cals. I weighed that out and it was a full desert bowl full, more than I would have eaten regularly. Visually satisfying, tastey…

Great title. lol. I thought it meant you lost a boyfriend. :brokenheart: This is so much better. So far I've lost an average human brain. Hoping to lose more than that.

I am hugely addicted to salt, so it's tough to stop once I've started. I may have to give the breaking them into smaller pieces thing. I once was addicted to salsa on everything too but slowly other condiments came creeping back in lol.

I too did my workout. I took the suggestion of eating some nuts to balance things out. That said, my DH is now eating apple pie with cheddar. Gonna have to kick it up a notch so I can have some tomorrow...:tongue: and hit the showers to avoid temptation. :laugh:

Don't let it get to you! You're here which means you are trying to help the situation. I did the same thing after holidays except rather than coming here, I stopped trying. I gained another 10 pounds on top of that bringing me to my highest weight ever. Don't give up!! If it were all sunshine and happiness we'd all be fit…

While I really don't have any advise, I sympathize. My husband always talks about getting healthy but then proceeds to buy tortilla chips and nacho cheese dip. 'Will power' isn't really as simple as people might say it is. If it is then I'm a constant failure. Personally I've found that being on here helps a lot. When he…

I used to use a Prevention one. There was a pilates one and a ballet one in one video. I believe they were 30 minutes each. Can't remember the exact name of it (I think it was something like Slim, Strong, and Firm) I think I paid $10 for it and it came with a band. I broke mine :( I've never looked but you may be able to…

Funny I was just about to make a thread about this. I'm under my 1200 cal goal as well and haven't done any work outs yet. I'm supposed to start the 30 day shred today (well tonight really) and I know that if I eat just to fill up calories it'll start a binge (bad news!!!) If I don't continue with my workout plan I'll…

There's a group called 30 Day Shred Jan 2, 2013. Just check under the groups tab. The purpose of it is to keep each other motivated and share our triumphs and tribulations. I'm going to start in a few hours. First day back at work after a week off and my body is tired. A short rest and then it'll really know what tired is…

If you're a beer drinker I'd go with Coors or even Bud light. Canadian 67is...gross (I'm a loyal Canadian girl) I've had that crap sitting in my fridge for a good year now...That said, Ceasers are not a bad choice. The Clamato has far less calories than pop or juices. You could also go beer and clam to slow the drinking.…

Not sure about the rest days. Any time I've given myself rest days in the past has resulted in me falling off completely. If i rest because I'm sore, I'll only be twice as sore the day after, and there the logic falls off. Maybe I'll rest once every ten days. That'll give me roughly a week off of working out before my…

Mine would be "Stop Wishing. Start Doing" When I was younger I used to pray and wish that I could be thin. The only time I actually lost any weight was when I stopped wishing for it and started doing something about it. Granted somewhere along the way I fell off and back into the trap of wishing things were different. So…

I'm in the same boat, but as she says, that's your body changing. I'm more concerned about the fact that I'll be starting this challenge hungover from New Years eve. and then starting work again on day 2. I have been doing some cardio workouts lately to prepare myself though.

I currently have a tattoo on my ribs that I've never been able to show off confidently, so doing that will be it's own reward. I also have plans for an Alice sleeve but having someone up close and personal with my flabby arms is something i desperately want to avoid and something I want to at least start before I turn…

This is sort of cathartic. The more I think about it the more there are lol Regular Chips dipped in chocolate pudding Cold pizza and any pizza for that matter I peel all the toppings off and eat them first then lick off the pizza sauce (only when no one's looking) and eat the bread/crust last. Frozen fries usually just…

Also Miss Vickie's Sea salt and Malt vinegar chips dipped in vinegar until my tongue hurts. I also used to suck on vinegar packets when I was younger. Edit: I still do that to popcorn but I eat it right away. Kernel end on one side of my mouth soft part on the other.

When I have eggs and toast I have to eat the egg whites first then dip the toast in the yolk until there is one square roughly the size of the remaining yolk and put the rest of the egg on it. I didn't think it was weird until a friend asked me what I was doing one morning at breakfast. Also chocolate bars like Kit Kat or…

I start with 2 pound weights. I used to do a physical job and found that 2 lbs was tougher than it sounded. As long as you're actually using proper form it's tough in the beginning.

Hello I'm Amanda. I'm 5' 4.5" and currently weigh 186 lbs. I'm working my way to 145, but I wouldn't mind being in the 130's. I'm currently trying to get into shape and into a single digit dress size for September. I turn 30 next December and I want to be happy and not struggle with my weight for the next 30 years. I've…

Haven't heard of it but rather unwittingly done it. After high school I trained myself to only eat when I was hungry and lost 25 lbs with very little effort (over an extended period of time.) For me the biggest part of it all was actually stopping when I was full regardless of how much was still on the plate or how much I…

Each level has three different difficulty levels. Depending on your ability you can push yourself this way through the levels. I plan to start on the easy for 10 days, move to the intermediate for ten and then do the difficult for ten on level one. Then I can do a second round the same way on level two and then on level…

I'm in! I was planning to give it a go again on the first anyways. Hoping to make it through the full thirty days this time. Does everyone go the thirty days in a row or do you give rest days? Aren't you supposed to give yourself a recovery day?

Jenae I must say your avatar is very inspiring! Also to anyone else feel free to add me as a friend as well :) The more support and motivation the better.

My doctor once asked about my eating habits when I weighed 155lbs. I had lost 25 at that point and felt I looked good but wanted to maintain my losing trend. I told her that I ate when I was hungry and didn't when I wasn't. This was the strategy that had helped me to lose in the first place. She told me that I should be…