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Make sure to drink extra water to help keep you feeling full. But maybe your body is needing a little more nutrients. Maybe up your calories for a day or two by 250 or so, then go back to what you were doing. That won't be enough to gain, but if you are eating veggies, it's a lot of food and may help with that feeling.…

I'm still new here, but this seems to be one of the most frequent topics :) When I burn a lot of calories I try to make sure to eat at least half of them back. But otherwise, sometimes I eat them back and sometimes not, it just depends on what I have eaten already that day and if I am still hungry. Regardless of my daily…

For me personally only water is water, but it's really the only thing I drink. Once in a while I drink OJ and maybe once a month a beer. But I love water.

Switch up body parts and you are fine, you don't want to work out every muscle every day, as you won't be giving them any time to heal. Find a routine that works for you. I usually do arms/upper back together, legs on their own day, abs and back and then have a rest day and start over.

I think "ultimate goal" is used for where people want to be in the end, but they set mini goals with deadlines along the way. I try to set monthly goals, and at the end of each month I reassess. I would like to lose 5 pounds by October (which is a goal) but I would like to be between 135 and 140 by next summer (ultimate…

I agree with some other posters. It depends on how you are doing it. Make sure you are still getting your protein, iron and calcium and aren't going deficient in your other vitamins. Eating LOTS of veggies keeps your calories low and you are super full. I would just try to make sure that it is something you can stick with…

I think sometimes people worry our personalities will change to much on a path to getting healthy. You need to stick to your guns and know that you are doing what is best for you. I have a lot of people tell me "you can have one" or "just a bite won't hurt" If I could stop at one or just a bite, then maybe not, but if I…

I live in a very flat area, but I go to non rocky hiking trails that are jogger friendly, just watch where you step. If you don't have those, how about a freeway overpass? Those would be short hills, but still hills. Around here we have a few parks that are also lower then street level that are short, but steep. Good luck!

You will be fine to do either as a 10K! I know for me races are always easier than training due to the support of those cheering and the endless supply of people to try to catch, or to run with for a little bit. For your first 10k I would focus on finishing rather than a specific time. It's usually when you are going for a…

lol I accidently did. I didn't realize sorry, I will edit to fix lol I thought I changed all the fields... I'm a computer ditz!!!

Current weight: 118.8 Weight lost since last week: -1.4 lbs Calories burned this week: 983 .. not good at all Minutes spent exercising this week: 235 .. mostly speed walking at work (waitress) MEASUREMENTS* Waist: 32 in. (I don't know if I measured where you wanted, since you had navel, I did waist as the smallest part…

I have done a bunch of half marathons but I have never taken on the full. I signed up for it in San Diego once, then they offered the half and I backed out lol. I would love to do a full, maybe in the springtime. I am coming off a foot injury, but I am planning on doing Vegas, maybe PF Changs in Phoenix (I live in AZ) and…

I think they can both be great. I would recommend doing at least some workouts on the treadmill, or walking/jogging outside, because it helps with bone density.

As long as you are listening to your body and not pushing through pain I think you should be fine! Make sure to stretch and drink lots of water! Remember you don't always have to be sore to have gotten a good workout!

I would love to join! I am really hoping to do budoir photos for my husband for either his birthday (Jan 22) or Valentine's day, and have pics I won't be embarrassed of! I originally wanted to do it for our anniversary, but I'm not to that comfort level yet and our anniversary is next month :ohwell: hw: after third baby…

Hopefully someone else has a few ideas!

I believe I have a coupon code for the bodymedia. If you send me your email address I will try to find it tomorrow and forward the email to you! Marci

Use each day as a new day. Recognize why you overate so you don't make it a regular thing, and then kiss yesterday goodbye. You could get dizzy if you eat 600 calories and burn 600 calories and that's it. Be careful.

Your body could be feeling starved. If you are burning 2300-2500 calories prior to exercise then add another burn of 1000 calories per day, you are burning 3300-3500 calories and only taking in 1600, that is a 1700-1900 calorie defecit. That is BIG. Your body could be protesting. Is your milk supply still good?

That is really interesting! I think I may try getting some lemons!

Get back on the wagon fast! If you don't feel good enough to run with the dog, do a slow jog, or even a walk, something is better than nothing! Take care of yourself!

Where in AZ, I am East of Phoenix about 15 min from ASU :)

I just started, but I seem to be eating back only a portion, but I plan to do it based on the ammount of exercise. If its a long strenuous workout I plan to eat back at least 50-75% of the calories, but if it was short or not too intense, then I will probably not eat back or maybe eat back 25-50%... I dunno...

If it is working for you let it work! I personally would get very bored with it, unless your trainer regularly changes the meals up. Don't let others tell you what is best for you, you know you better then anyone else. As you keep with those three days of healthy eating and learn more recipes, you may start wanting to get…

There is no true way to spot tone; however, if you are worried mostly about your abs then make sure to do regular core strengthening activities and focus on holding your core tight throughout the day, set reminders on your phone or computer to remind yourself. Make sure you are drinking enough water. You probably need to…

I get like that too! That is one reason I really like logging what I eat. If I have to own it, then I am less likely to put the crap in my body (though every now and then I get a treat). If I feel like that I try to drink water, or go outside and do something, anything. Clean the car out, go for a walk, just anything where…

My husband can be all over the place with how supportive he is. I love him to death, but sometimes I have to tell him to compliment me. Or I straight up have to tell him that I am needing some extra support. He doesn't always get it, but most the time it helps turn things up. He has an insanely high metabolism and eats…

I have the bodymedia one., it's the same thing as a body bugg but cheaper. I know they had a deal going around to get it on sale with some promo code. I LOVE IT. BUT I hate the food input thing on the site and the app, it's not nearly as good as this site for that. I was always having to put in all the info, which made me…

You can totally make that after work jog and trip to the gym without getting low on energy! You will do awesome, plus it will put you in a great place for refueling your carbs and protein post workout with a great dinner! It always helps me to have the right music playing, upbeat while jogging and slower for strength…

I agree with people who say you have to experiment a bit. I had a hard time with the calories in/out thing after having my third child. I went to the doctor, who reminded me that my body isn't a perfect machine, and that there are other factors. My problem was hormonal, it didn't matter what I was doing, my hormones were…