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I try to work out or do some type of physical activity every day. If I can't make a day here or there I don't stress about it. I have been sidelined due to toe surgery for the past two weeks, so I haven't been able to do cardio. I have also been having a hard time staying under calories. Try to remember to eat some protein…

I'm 5'9" currently 134-140 depending on what scale I'm on. About a size 4 in jeans and dresses.

I have a couple pieces of fruit a day. Usually an apple for breakfast and a clementine or some fruit salad from the salad bar. I will eat more veggies than fruit because of the sugar. I tend to hold more belly fat the more sugar I eat. I don't think that it has held me back from losing weight over all. Steph

For the most part it looks pretty good. Maybe some more veggies and rock the water.

Hey Ken, Welcome to the site. Good luck with your journey. Steph

Oh, for F sake! Maybe I should go back to school for spelling! LOL

That was a general statement because most people on here don't use HRM nor do they weight their food.

Sodium will not make you gain weight.

If you do a search under the message boards - maybe search 'eating exercise calories' I'm sure that you will find a boat load of answers to this question. There are a few different opinions to this question. Some say to NOT eat your exercise calories. Some say to eat 1/2. Some say to eat back all of your exercise calories.…

I can only suggest leading by example. Make sure that you are living a healthy life. Most times people have to come to the conclusion on their own that they need to make a change. Good luck. Steph

If you're looking for at home DVD's to use, I liked the Jillian Michaels videos. 30 Day Shred Yoga Melt Down No More Trouble Zones (my fav!) At the gym I do step class and core class twice a week. Rest of the days I do 1/2 hour stationary bike, then weight train (one body part a day, chest, back, arms, legs) then 1/2 hour…

I found a store brand organic peanut butter that is awesome. The only ingredient in it is peanuts. Healthy fat and calories. I personally try to find foods that have the fewest ingredients in them. After all, you are what you eat...

I like the Jillian Michaels work outs. 30 day Shred Yoga Meltdown No More Trouble Zones. You don't need much to do them Just 3 lb hand weights. Those are the videos that I started with. Good luck in your journey. Steph

Beth!!! I want to kiss you! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sszAVSx4Wwo

It's not a jingle - it's her song that is used in the commercial.... Grrrr...... it's a fast paced song - she kind of has her arms going all over the place as she's dancing..... I hate when this happens!

Don't buy that crap! Come on girl! If you need something to hang your cloths on they now sell drying racks! LOL!

Ab Ripper X (part of P90X) Any Jillian Michales videos Jogging Crunches, leg lifts, sit ups, planks. And of course, anything cardio that will burn the fat away.

Can you eat nuts? Avocados? Those are two high calorie items that might help out. Also, almond milk, fruit juices. Not sure about the Kosher part of those items....

I hope you all reach your goals this year! You can do anything you set you mind to! Steph

That's my goal for this coming year! Great job!

Amen!

A lot of people on here do P90X - if you search and type that in, you'll find a ton to topics on it. There are groups all over the place on here. Good luck with it! Steph :flowerforyou:

I'm in your shoe. Just had toe surgery a week ago. It's hard to find something but I would suggest a boxing work out where you can get your cardio from throwing punches. That is one of the only things that I have come up with. Not sure if you can do a stationary bike with the boot. I only have a surgical shoe on, and I'm…

When I wore my HRM I would take my heart rate as often as I could. Not just the start and end, but at least every 5 minutes. Good luck.

My first suggestion is getting off the phentermine. You don't need a pill to lose weight. When I first started I thought that I was having an issue eating all of my 1200 calories too - then I started exercising. Now I have 1490 and find it hard to stay under that. You'll find what works for you, up the good fats like the…

I eat a Quaker Weight Control oatmeal packet and an apple every day for breakfast and it keeps me full for hours. I would suggest upping the fiber and protein. Steph

I don't use them and I have never seen anyone in class wearing them either. Unless your feet sweat really really bad, I don't know that there is a need for them...

Yep. Me too. I totally know when I ate for crap cuz it goes right through me if you know what I mean! It doesn't have to be too much, just crap food.

I got a new blender. I can not make creamed soups, protein shakes, lots of yummy things! I can't wait to use it. And gift cards to buy new cloths! Thank God! I need some!

cut into medalians, I do a dry rub of salt, pepper, garlic powder. Then I let it soak in Merlot wine for 1/2 hour to hour - then grill to your doneness. (Yes, we grill in Wisconsin in winter)