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I've had blood work done (less than a month ago) and everything's normal, in fact healthy. My doctor told me to eat approx. 1800 calories per day because I weigh 275lbs. Actually if you plug in my weight, height, and age, 1800 is lower than what almost all nutritional calculators compute. But, yes I need to find that…

I confess! I've been a slacker. With bootcamp torture on Wednesday and was sore Thursday and Friday I figured better safe than sorry. So I'm picking up my KBs again today for at least 2 workouts w/ Gin and will again on Friday. Hoping to get one of these great form videos everyone keeps talking about this weekend with my…

I am not diabetic, nor do I suffer from migraines, but 2 servings of fruit per day seems reasonable. I suppose I could cut it down to 1 per day if I keep pursuing her advice on cutting carbs. She is not a licensed dietitian, but she has had extensive nutritional education and experience so I trust her. I respect people who…

The excessive honey and peanut butter was due to the fact that I was trying to get in my calories for the day. Normally I wouldn't use so much. I think she's okay with my carbs in the morning and around lunch, but she's pretty adamant about no carbs in the evening, which I can live with.

I've never really tried low-carb so not sure how it will make me feel. I'm definitely trying to get in more veggies. I do know the amount of fruit I was eating was a concern of hers. diane- She said we can ease into more carbs later but since it's primarily for weight loss right now, not maintaining or conditioning, I need…

Bump. Just found this when searching for low sodium because I wanted to stay under for once!

I SAY THAT TOO! LOL! Sometimes I say it for 10 minutes or 5 minutes, but then I think "I definitely could to waterboard for 10 minutes" LOL

My "official" weigh-in (which is me, my scale, in my bathroom) is on Thursday mornings before I shower. But I do tend to "peek" at the scale throughout the week sometimes to see how I'm doing. Sometimes it's just the boost I need to give my workouts a little extra "umph" or control myself when walking past the vending…

THAT'S AWESOME!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!

"There's always another meal to look forward too." My doctor told me this and I guess that was when everything clicked into place. I also have to agree with kerri, I love singing "Just keep swimming" to myself when I'm on the elliptical. :)~

Thanks, Padma. I walked yesterday and my back felt so much better. I really think I need twice the warm-up/cool-down than what's on the DVD. Not doing KBs until Friday and am going to walk a little before and after. Hopefully that works. Bosanka, hang in there! Sounds like you're making great strides! As far as logging it…

Happy Birthday and congratulations! That is awesome! Live it up today :)

KETTLEBELLS!!!! I am a HUGE fan. Have not done them for very long (about a month), but I saw shoulder definition today for the first time in YEARS. I highly recommend you start with a 5lb. I started with a 10lb, hurt myself, and couldn't do anything for a week (sitting and standing was so painful). I have the 8lb and 10lb…

I highly recommend you read this before purchasing one. It has really helped me and I'll be purchasing the Polar FT7 from their website for about $120 http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/Azdak?month=201003

So Sunday I did my Danskin video again including warm-up, workout 1 & 2, and cool-down/stretch. I was using a 10lb, but now I've gone down to an 8lb, but my back still hurt on Monday. It was horrible, I couldn't bend over without being in pain. Still today I'm sore. Not sure what I did because I've done this workout before…

Got in one circuit of KB yesterday. Was only about 15-20 minutes, but Gin totally owned me. Tomorrow should be my rest day, but I really want to get in more KB work. We'll see. But throughout the month I plan on doing 15 KB workouts. LOVE this challenge!

I put this in my first blog and they are subject to change, but right now this is what I have. Weight Loss Rewards: * -10 lbs = Earrings (I bought 2 pairs, they were on sale) :)~ * -20 lbs = Pedicure * -30 lbs = Shoes * -40 lbs = Purse * -50 lbs = Massage * -65 lbs = Zip-lining (***HALFWAY***) * -80 lbs = Dress * -90 lbs =…

Yes, I actually hurt myself with my 10lb KB doing the Danskin DVD once and was out of KB work for about a week. I think I pulled a muscle in my lower back when that happened. Be careful. I had to go down to an 8lb (5lb felt too light) and now it's much, much better. I still get a little sore, but doesn't feel as intense as…

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Bump, sounds delicious!

Haven't tried this yet, but it sounds delicious. Another MFP user, jnikitow, posted this yesterday: 1/2 med.-large avocado 1 wedge laughing cow light swiss cheese (original) I didn't measure these things, just did it by taste. There are no calories in the seasonings though. a little lemon juice a little chili powder a…

I'M IN!!!! AND VERY EXCITED!!!!!!!!! I have an 8 and 10lb KB at home with a Gin Miller DVD and just got a new DVD I haven't tried yet. Great challenge! Thanks for posting! I needed something to jumpstart me into working out again (I've taken a week's hiatus due to laziness). Doing my new DVD w/ the 8lb tonight. Will…

I was having a slumpy week last week and posted something similar this morning. http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/103915-blah-i-m-in-a-slump But what keeps me on track is MFP. I saw a post about someone today who lost over 40lbs and is now in a bikini and so confident, etc. It just rejuvenates me. Also, I track…

I do individual arm exercises, not with a cardio circuit. You can google "exercises with hand weights" and get a TON of responses. I like it because you can really focus on the problem areas of your arms and custom your weight lifting to tone that area (obviously you can do this with any weight, but that's why I don't use…

Congratulations!!!!! What an accomplishment! I was feeling so "slumping" today and you have completely re-energized me to get to the gym and make that difference for myself. THANK YOU!!!!

I thought I bumped this when it was posted so I've been searching through all my posts to find it! :noway: I'm in the same boat now w/ my Greek yogurt, so BUMP! :laugh:

Bump! I'm so excited I have all of the ingredients at home and that NEVER happens! Thanks!

I agree, I would definitely try to go to one of her appointments. It not only sounds unhealthy, it just sounds scary. The thing that raised my red flags is that she said the doctor put himself and his mother on the "diet" to "make sure" it was safe. That's a little ridiculous. Depending on what shape the doc and his mom…

I am bumping this! Great ideas! I have 1 1/2 cucumbers in the fridge right now that I have to use! Thanks!

:bigsmile: I love this idea! You could manually set the # of fruits, veggies, grains, dairy, etc. you were shooting for and it could count it down along the top or something. Great idea! I've wondered myself about a way to track that without scanning my diary everytime. It would also be a helpful report to see how…