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I do weigh my food... That's the only thing I found that's effective and helps keep the workouts in check. As soon as I started weighing and was aware of what the portion size really looked like- I was amazed at how much over eating I was doing which explained why my workouts seemes like they weren't working. It's one of…

G'Morning! Zumba can be both Low and high "INTENSITY" depending on the instructor and students. I teach a variety of both because the fitness level of my students changes over time and I want to challenge them. The fitness idea of zumba is to create interval training. I was reading the tread and there seems to be some…

Hi Era! I personally haven't had good results with Vi. I was tired and irritable the whole month I was on it. I do clean eating and have better results for my body. I know a few people that have done Vi and have had results and they are very happy but they mention that they miss "chewing" and tasting food more often than…

Interesting that you made this post. I've been on MFP for a while and started much the same way. I will tell you that I'd never heard of "clean eating" until the last 2-3 months. I have a very high stress and active lifestyle that does not permit me to cook a lot so I'd depended largely on things that were easy for me to…

Luv, Luv, luv grilled chicken wraps, tuna, Lettuce wraps. Turkey sandwiches, egg salad I have a really bsy lifestyle so I don't have a lot of time to pack.

How'd it go?

Summer, I lost 38 lbs in large contributed to zumba. I decided to put the product to the test within the last month and have lost about 10 lbs watching my diet really focusing on small goals. Indeed watch your intensity and get very comfortable with your body. The bigger the moves the more calories you will burn. Get a…

Baked Zucchini Fries!, Spinach, roasted peanuts mixed with raisins (for a snack), I even have a huge sweet tooth so I try to experiment with the low-cal drink powders or strawberries. :wink:

:smile: I love food!!! And because of that along with inactivity- I gained a lot of weight. I began having lots of problems with my body, self esteem, and outlook on life. "That's just reality" signifies that people are just willing to accept the way they are and not do anything about it. Seems to me like most of us here…

I started out much like this in the beginning- 31 lbs less they are all wondering what I did to get off the weight- LOL. Stay strong and true to yourself. It will pay off. I've found over the last few weeks that if I let people know that I am watching what I eat they generally try to help out. Of course, there is actually…

Well... I have some good news... I did manage to get up to work out on 1... yep ONE morning for about 15 minutes!!!! Power workout and burned about 125 calories!!! That was all I could stand... Yes... yes... yes..... Baby steps. Thanks, everyone- for your support!

I usually do go to the restroom right when i get up. My sleeping habits are pretty good. I was even reading one of the post about putting the clock across the room- I've tried that too- thus the ignoring of the clock. :angry: My husband usually gets up and turns it off after about 45 mins. I'll keep trying. I am hoping…

Well- I have a confession to make. I am a night owl. I get to the gym about 5-6 days out of the week and am doing well.... problem is, I would like to workout in the AM about 04:00 and CAN'T SEEM TO GET GOING!!!!:angry: I am not a morning person by nature, Since birth I have practically given my mother a run for the hills…

Buterfly- I'm glad you mentioned the SF gum. Often times I have the erge to chew something but not really hungry???? I think SF gum is better in this case.

Indeed Kiana- tomorrow is another day. Dust off and try it again! You can do it! BTW- I noticed that you mentioned the military... Many thanks to you and all everyone for protecting us in all you do!

Hi Abby! I have this same issue as I do work odd hours at times. What I do is carry a snack bag filled with things like cheese sticks, fruit, 100 calorie pack or something like that along with me wherever I go. The total calories in that snack bag usually range up to 250-300 calories (calorie value of a typical meal)- That…

Hi Trill- What a wonderful screen name! The only thing I can keep in front of my mind during this journey is the saying "you are what you eat". Not to say that literally but I can't get the visual out of my head of me eating a Twinkie and then suddenly turning into one or seeing it stick out of the side of my leg-…

EM- A good way to get going.... This site is pretty decent but you should probably do a liitle reading to find out what a good goal weight for you is. If you don't have time to read...Start with the little things that you can live without or adjust and then establish your goal weight nutrition values. If you drink regular…

Yes, Renae- I do take a more traditional approach to training.. 2 on 1 off 3 on 1 off. It is good to take a day off. My body is at the point that it knows exactly what the mind is willing to do. At this point, I'm chalking it up to a mental block. Having been a trainer and an aerobics teacher nearly 7 years ago comes in…

Thanks, Renae! I'm so excited about this site. I've come a long way and the last 20-25 lbs are the worst to get off. My body is retaliating and at a plateau so I will have to pay extra attention to what I eat from here on out. I was lucky enough to find a friend locally that is a great trainer. Yesterday was my first day…

This is the exact tool that I've been looking for! I think it will help me have a visual on the foods and exercise that I do daily and take the guess work out. Diet is said to be 80% of the battle... Well- let me tell you- I am now locked and loaded with my diet defense!!! Looking forward to losing with ya'll! Created by…