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I know that the overall concensus is that 5 hours is not enough and in the long run it isn't but I am also a night owl, commuting 2 hours a day to work, 45 hrs+ at work and teenage boys to keep in touch with. I tend to sleep 5-6 hours 4-5 days a week and on one of the weekend days my body catches up to 7-8 although if I…

Are you using a wrist HRM or one with a chest strap? We are about the same wt but I don't know what to consider too high to count?

I was just thinking about a yummy creamy sauce too! Hollandaise or even a bernaisse.. just a drizzle.. adds a nice lemony buttery flavor! YUM! Looks like I am getting some fresh asparagus tonight! lol

Kudos for the loss!!! I am nowhere near your loss in only 2 months but I finally realizedn where I needed to be to kick my metabolism into gear. The learning curve is the greatest asset that will make this work for you. Every body is different, and at different points in your live as well. At my age, it took me a little…

WOW.. so many great suggestions..wish I had seen some of these a long time ago...lol I had a problem with my hair start when I quit smoking and it kicked my metabolism into shock.. which also kicked in my initial weight gain. My hair would not grow and became brittle and could no longer be processed at all (perms).…

I am with both of these guys... heavy cardio to build up the deficit and TRY to stay in moderation.. the spooon idea is pretty cool to help there too... all my friends and family know I am counting every calorie so I know they won't be offended if I make sure to sample instead of avoid!

While you're building up your stamina, modify-modify-modify. Don't stop, just make lower impact movements to keep yourself up! [/quote] OK.. I didn;t get quite to the advanced version by the end of Level 3 BUT.. I did manage to use the modified version and complete the full 30 days!!! I was so proud... and if this "nearing…

I love it! Use it constantly and have been able to share some of it's capabilities with friends! So easy to use!

Definitely get some advice! But don't panic.. I also did great losing weight from both my divorces! LOL.. although I was able to attribute it to actually get out on Fri and Sat nights to get dnace my tail off! Unfortunately, when life settled back down and I re-entered a relationship.. and then quit smoing.. that is when I…

Make whole berry cranberry sauce!!!!! Put in the freezer and save for the holidays! There are some GREAT (but not calorie friendly) recipes online... just serve them up to your friends and family! :flowerforyou:

I love my fresh bread but if I am eating fast food I do try to get the better burger and usually don't eat the bun. I have noticed that I don't get that bloated sensation and I can still enjoy a few french fries while I am splurging!

I have done one full 30-day round of mostly the modified version of the planks. I had much more muscle toning than I expected and although I did not see the great deal of change in the numbers in 30 days, physically I felt improved. I am now spending a more time on concentrated cardio (Turbo Jam) and can actually keep up…

Every level hurts while it works different muscles. As much as I hate to admit it..lol... the 10 days per cycle actually paid off in the longrun. Stick with the suggested program until you can complete each phase smoothly at the end.. when you move to the next one you will have to do the same thing. I hurt pretty good the…

You are probably gaining muscle.. try adding just 30-40 minutes of cardio to your routine instead of muscle building routines, although the muscle building will eventually turn into major calorie burning material for you! I have been going hard for nearly 7 weeks and had a lot of up and down progress on weight loss... this…

Awesome program! I try to do at least one of the routines per day! Love the 20-minute workout and it works great with Ab Jam to give you a nice 40 minute workout! I'm ready to start looking at rotating all her routines now that I have these down.... and yes, they are exhausting but in such a good way! :flowerforyou:

:flowerforyou: Sounds YUMMY! Thanks!

Why binge? If you KNOW it is that difficult and it is reasonable to allow for some sort of dessert just make sure that you budget it into your calories OR put in that extra workout to stay in your goals but don't cheat yourself out of the enjoyment (within reason)! I also love fresh candy corn at this time of the season...…

THANKS! :flowerforyou:

Just finished first time through tonight and gonna start it all over tomorrow! I'm in!:flowerforyou:

Thanks! Always love more info! :flowerforyou:

You are WAY too beautiful to deal with this kind of crap... if you feel the need to respond; make sure you tell him that it will be the last contact you need to have!

5'3" here too :flowerforyou:

I use Pedometer if I think of it in time! It's avaiable in the android Market.. FREE

Looks similar to Chalene's Turbo Jam type routines

These seem wonderful with the winter months coming on! :flowerforyou:

I believe the WiiFit also gives you calories burned, if you can't find the right activity you can adjust the calories burned from the program :flowerforyou:

Bump - Will return soon to comment :flowerforyou:

Enjoy the freedom! :flowerforyou:

BUMP - Thanks!

Too funny! With Halloween around the corner and sweets under foot in the office, I portioned out one serving (20 pieces) of candy corn....BIG WEAKNESS and I made that 140 calories last over 3 hours.. yes, it was worth it! LOL