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I'm in!
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Remember that muscle weighs more than fat, you you'll lean out but perhaps weigh the same (or even more). The last time I was in the gym, I gained 5 pounds then lost 10. Probably water to start off with though this early in your exercise regimen. Great job on losing inches!
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I'll fluctuate between 5-7 pounds during "that time." I read somewhere that you naturally burn through more calories during menstruation, so don't feel awful if you don't seem to budge for a week. Keep at the diet and once the water comes off you'll be lower. We also crave more salt and sugar (must be like a natural pain…
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Count me in! I SO need motivation! I work 3 jobs and am a single mom, so going the gym is virtually impossible, but I am working out from home with The Firm videos (not the program, just a DVD I picked up) My diet is the hardest thing for me, because sticking to 1200 calories a day is hard when you're a carb addict like I…
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I TOTALLY understand you! I'm getting married in July and when I feel the stress, I reach for sweets too. I started keeping GNC Total Lean shakes (Swiss Chocolate is my fave flavour) on hand. Half of one of those can crush my sweet craving....someone suggested frozen fruit too...maybe I'll give that a go. The problem is…
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Oh thank you! I love pumpkin...and muffins :) I'll try these out asap :)
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When it comes to exercising, 5-6 days a week is probably best, but if you aim for 3 times per week to start, you may be more likely to keep with your program. (and be less susceptible to injury since you're not used to exercising yet). I've been off on injury and just got cleared to start exercising again. Starting with…
