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Makes perfect sense to me! Way to go!! A thought too: Just be careful of your neck! It can be pretty easy to put strain on your neck if you don't pick a focal point to look at. That sounds like a party that your neck and back should not be invited to - is an exclusive RSVP for abs and arms only! Way to make it count,…

Makes perfect sense to me! Way to go!! A thought too: Just be careful of your neck! It can be pretty easy to put strain on your neck if you don't pick a focal point to look at. That sounds like a party that your neck and back should not be invited to - is an exclusive RSVP for abs and arms only! Way to make it count,…

I have to say, I love a cute workout outfit - I just feel better wearing it! I actually look forward to putting one of my outfits on and that just adds to the enjoyment and excitement of making myself a priority. It's a special set of clothes for a special time of serious business! I wear a suit to meetings with partners,…

Acutally, I was singing the song; in my head in the background while I was typing. hahaha!

Hey! Huge Jillian fan over here! I've started 30DS as well. I've logged it under circuit training, but I can tell you that the general circuit training is not a great count for calorie burn on MFP. I finally got my heart rate monitor up and running. I'm betting Vemma is not far off on the calculation she's come across.…

NICE! Just added that to my workout playlist - thanks!!!!

Imma be - Black Eyed Peas

Firstly - CONGRATS ON THE 15K!!! And I love your before and after pics - you are doing a great job!!! Streches for calves: 1: Stand with feet shoulder width apart. Lean your chest toward your right knee and hold for 30 seconds. Move to center, if you need to, put a slight bend in your knee, but try first to keep you legs…

Nice work!!! That's the best reward ever! Just think of how many clothes you will have for donations! You're never going back to those "old you" sizes!!! Great job!!

My answer is what works for me: I make sure to contribute a side that I know the calorie info on. Then, I can have as much as I want. Many times, people end up asking for the recipe!!!

Socail eating - for sure. My lunch crew is a group of heavy eaters!

Hi Jillian! I have seen so many people posting success with their assigned calories on this site, that it's really been amazing. I think the biggest struggle for me has been learning to eat back my exercise calories; I haven't lost anything yet, but it is very early in the game for me as well. Control your portions and…

So, I'm from the Jillian Micheal's school of training. She's all about circuit training (which includes strength training with cardio) four days a week with one day of cardio (30 minutes if solidly vigorous or at least an hour of your choice) in the middle of your workout week with two days off to rest. The rest days are…

I think it really depends on the person. I'm currently maintaining my weight and am still consuming 2200-2500 NET (yes, NET) calories a day. I've learned that I burn a large amount of calories in my day to day life and I NEED to consume that many in order to maintain where I am. So, as you get smaller and get closer to…

Thank you so much!!! What a great reply. The plateau is what caused me to only work out seasonally in the first place. I would lose great weight, and then boom! Nothing. So I gave myself the summer off every year and only worked out between November and May. I'd break out of plateau and lose a good amount. Now, I'm hooked…

I am 100% with you, chica! I've been doing it wrong too and my little ticker hasn't moved a muscle though mine are pumping every freaking day! I guess we have to fuel up to cause the body to relinquish the storage!

OOOOH! I got it! Thanks! On Jillian, I was always limited to 1200-1300 with hefty workouts, because that was considered what would be burned just by existing. So now I'm just wrapping up with those last stubborn pounds. I must have misunderstood the site and really appreciate you guys stepping in! :flowerforyou: Thanks…

I would advise against "eating your rewarded calories". So far there is only one thing I would change about this site and it's that language of "earned/reward calories" Think of it this way, if you eat the "earned calories" you're only balancing yourself out, meaning you won't lose weight, but you won't gain any either. If…

Glad to help! I agree with you on the bigger meals. They can have a tendency to make you feel groggy and/or just not as good when you're finished eating. Part of that is because your body wants to adjust to the small frequent meals. I had a family reunion last weekend. My family is all from the South so there was a ton of…

Hey Blazer! I hope those weights treated you well, but not too well :o) I get the sense that you are generally the one inspiring everyone else! What keeps you motivated or pulls you up when you're not feeling it? Take care and keep the attitude flowing! Time for my evening session!

I'm with you on the hypoglycemia - I've had it all my life, though it was worse when I was a kid. I eat every four hours and it has been a lifesaver - literally! Breakfast is usually at 7, Lunch at 11:30, Snack at 3:30, Dinner around 7. If I'm feeling particularly weak prior to my a.m. workout, I'll have a banana or some…

TOTALLY!!!! For two years I worked out alone with DVD's. The thing that caused my change: I spent the necessary money on the appropriate unmentionables namely new sports bras. I went for a personal fitting and am so glad I did. I now feel like I don't have too much of my business becoming everyone else's business! I also…

If you like crab, I have a great recipe, in fact, I'm having it tonight! Very filling (you may only get through half a serving). Very easy to make and could be something fun to fix for a special someone too! A huge favorite for everyone I've served it to. You may be surprised what you and your kitchen can turn out! It's…