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Thanks, everyone-- I really like Athleta, and Amazon has a lot of great deals on PrAna wear. I just wasn't sure about the built in boob shelf vs. sports bra with cami over it. Looks like I have my answer!

That's fantastic! Now that it is not 98% humidity in my apartment I might try this again--in another room.

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here is a breakdown of the pros and cons for me: CONS (I start here as I like to end on a positive note) -Not a lot of guidance. She talks through the videos, and explains things, but sometimes it would be nice to have a clearer view or explanation. This is sporadic, however. For the most part if I watch a video a few…

I hate to say this, but I can't help but judge the readership to be on the less literary or interesting spectrum. I mean, it's not even vanilla--more like just straight up PLAIN.

Oh, they hear me alright. I live on the 4th floor of an old brownstone. I get it, but part of me gets really irritated that I can't workout midday on a Saturday without the downstairs neighbor emailing my fiance and asking if we have a new piece of fitness equipment. grr....wondering if the rebounder would even help with…

I am so happy to hear from someone who is using the rebounder! I was thinking of getting one, but was concerned it would be too noisy for my neighbors. Thoughts?

Her meal plan is a bit insane, so I can't imagine anyone doing that. You are NOT lazy if you are doing her exercises 6 days a week! Some of them make me sweat like crazay! Well done on the lost inches!

if only...

what is this Eat Stop Eat approch?

There are some pretty good points here. I was on VLCD for about 7 months,--the standard 1200 per day, then eating back exercise cals--I thought I was doing myself a great service by being very conservative with the amount I burned. I don't think it helped me in the long run, but at the time I was losing and it was great.…

Thanks, HHM!

Fantastic stuff, thanks for sharing.

Agreed--I mean walking as in really hoofing it around the park (mine is 3.5 miles in circumference). Like, where you can keep a convo going, but hardly. I heard something once that said in terms of pace, if you CAN'T successfully sing your favorite song, you are going fast enough.

Thanks!

I don't count commute time--this is extra I try to throw in for more cadio.

I couldn't agree more. I am definitely healthier eating more, but trying to figure out how much more is a bit difficult. NO WAY I am going back to anything remotely close to below BMR.

This is kind of the aggressive feedback that I was hoping to avoid. What I see in this group is an amalgamation of people who work out a LOT more than I would ever be able to fit into my life, and who are at their goals, but also quite a lot of people who are eating almost 3,000 cals a day and gaining and feeling…

I do Tracy Anderson Mat exercise 6 days a week- 30 minutes Walk at a very brisk pace at least 30 minutes a day those are the two standard workouts I have been mixing in random workouts that are more aerobic, eg. Core Fusion Barre but don't rely on them for my fitness level on Scooby My stats- 5'6" 198 (WEEP! originally 190…

ooooh, so one has to have both in order to get accurate readings for both arenas. thanks you!

Thanks! Do you use it only for workouts, or are you also able to get a rough estimate for daily caloric usage?

you raise a pretty interesting point. let me say this: I don't consider myself a lazy person, but truly 30- 45 minutes a day for a workout is all I can really handle. It's not about the actual workout, but the time factor is HUGE for me. I live in a city where I spend a lot of time commuting (major negative, but I do get a…

Hey Heidi, First I want to say that you look amazing, so kudos for being fit, and with that, don't get too wrapped up in the scale number. I know it's a hard cycle to break, and I also know that you know this, but just saying, you look fantastic! I used the Scooby calculator to calculate TDEE. I am doing that with a 15%…

that's great! I wish I could do the dance cardio more often--I find it a bit too jarring in spots, and my neighbors HATE me when I do it (old brownstone). I will say that my arms are a lot more toned, and I have seen a decrease in thigh flab. I really love it, and cannot wait to start level 10 next week!

That's what I was afraid of hearing! ha. How far into your full reset are you, HHM?

That's what I have been thinking lately, but I have no idea how to experiment and fiddle with these things, and how much time to give it. I am doing Tracy Anderson Method 6 out of 7 days a week-1/2 hour each day, it's mostly strength, a bit of cardio. My cardio is pretty low-mostly walking. I have also started doing Core…

Your clothes fit better. Period. That's amazing and it would be enough for me. I am trying so hard to just stay off the scale and measure success by things I feel rather than see. You should be proud of this one!

I never thought of it this way, and certainly never factored in glycogen and water retention. I was taught the old skool "if you work the muscles they get harder" without any of the science of what can happen in the interim. Thanks for the insights!

that's very good to know! i never saw that exact info, really, because i have read so much about people who are just starting the process. thank you!

I have had experiences where I have had to duck into doorways and alleys in order to hike up my ill fitting tights, so I know this one well. CONGRATS!!! You look great, and that dress is adorbz. Man, I cannot wait to have tights weather here in NYC again...