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Thought I would check in about the cleanse. I decided to take a break in the cleanse after 20 days before continuing onto the next 20 days. I know there has been some discussion about the healthiness/effectiveness/wisdom of cleansing so I thought I'd write a bit about my feelings on that matter. I am not an advocate of…

When I did Kaia I entered: Calisthenics (pushups, sit-ups), vigorous effort It seemed like interval style calisthenics and the calorie estimate seemed right for the amount of work I felt like I was doing in comparison to like Turbo.

Hi there! I began my weight loss journey a little over a year ago. I have insulin resistance and have a lot of weight to lose. When I began last year in may I weighed 265. I'm now somewhere around 212. I'd like to lose about 60 more. It's been a long road and I'm learning a LOT about myself and my body. The last time I had…

I certainly try to eat organic foods when I can afford them. You can get organic processed foods-- so keep that in mind when you are looking for a healthier choice. Organic doesn't always mean less calories. Organic is especially important when you are buying fruits and vegetables. It is proven that people who eat organic…

If you knew what I know about the power of giving, you would not let a single meal pass without sharing it in some way. -Buddha

Week 1: Update!!! It's been a busy, busy week. I'm happy to have time to update! I hope everyone's week is full of good fun, sweat, and great food! Day 1 On the first day of the challenge I got up at 5am to get to the gym and start with some good energy. I walked and jogged before heading to work for the day. I shared some…

Peggy- Very nice! Driving in snow storms is really scary. I've done it once-- and I'm terrified to do it now!

I totally do this! I think people must think I'm reverse OCD or something. I'm in a doubly bad mess because I want to buy healthy AND sustainability. So I pick up the package, check the calories, check the recyclability of the package in my area, check for the appropriate mix of organic, cage free, free range, grain fed,…

OK! It's almost time! Get your calendars printed out, invite all your friends to join in, get your goodwill ideas ready, and get ready to SWEAT! I'm shooting for 31 days of life changing fun. I look forward to hearing your stories of hard work and giving to anyone you encounter along the way! TO LIFE!

Thanks for jumping in with me hotpickles! Thank you everyone for joining in the fun!

I clarified the "rules" a bit on the Calendar file. Hopefully the directions give better guidance for the challenge. Just visit the link again if you need to download the current version of the calendar. I'm so excited to get a jump start on the fuzzy holiday feelings by spreading cheer and getting seriously active! I have…

Thanks! I'm excited to get started! I think I'll head out and share some goodwill right now to get warmed up!

Bringing mindfulness as a practice to my eating has been VERY helpful at changing my habits and thinking around eating. I've been practicing mindfulness systematically for awhile but never applied it to my eating before. It's amazing how many judgments come up around food for me. I guess it's no surprise, but after years…

What an awesome goal! When I started 6 months ago one of my goals was to ride a bike again. Within a month I was able to pedal through an hour spin class. I've been thinking about setting new goals for myself, and I think you may have just inspired me! I recently started jogging/walking intervals on the treadmill. I never…

Welcome. My original weight loss goal was 100 lbs. Even if I lost that amount I would still be overweight. I've been at this for 6 months. I've had wonderful support from my personal trainer, my friends, and the awesome people on this site. This really is a life change for me. I'm not the same person that I was when I…

I wish I knew enough to pick a side. If there is something I can be doing to help the "bouncing back," I'd love to know about it!

I always take on way too much in life too. I managed to volunteer for more work than I'm capable of getting done without losing my personal life (again.) The good thing about being chained to my desk is that I can only eat the food I pack with me to work. So if I only pack the good stuff, then I'm committed to eating well…

I REALLY need to get back on track with logging my meals. I changed my meal plan to incorporate more foods and have fallen off keeping track since I did. It takes so much time to redo my meals and keep track, but I notice a slow down in my progress. I keep finding reasons to put off doing it, so it's time for me to…

Go go gamer chicks!!

That's awesome! I subscribed to you. You are SO brave! I keep my fitness blog on blogger: http://revsmetaphor.blogspot.com/ I have that same problem with my fat cells producing too much estrogen too. I bought a cook book and have been teaching myself to cook (Like from Julie and Julia.) I have the link to the cook book I'm…

I went to a Zumba class last week. I felt so uncoordinated, but the instructor was really nice. I want to go back again!

Welcome to the community! I've been working on the same thing, lifestyle change. It's great to see you here!

Sometimes I take my salad and put it into a wrap. I usually have 3 cups of baby spinach, 3 oz chicken, 1/4 c Reduced fat Feta, 2 tbs olives, and 2 tbs light raspberry vinagrette in a green wrap. It's great for days on the go and for days when I know I'll use up all my calories with exercise. I also only eat regular salads…

I lost a very close friend about a month ago. (Has it really been that long?) I have had the biggest highs and lows of my life. There have been some days that I cried on the entire drive to the gym. There have been days that I've cried in my personal trainer's office. There have been days that I've broken down on the…

I was also pretty close to getting gastric surgery. I started the process for the band. I decided that I'm not willing to risk death to do this. I figured that either way I will have to drastically change my lifestyle, so I decided to get a personal trainer instead. He's been teaching me how to get my sweat on, and enjoy…

Welcome! I'm so excited to see you here! This is another great website: http://www.hungry-girl.com/ Have fun!

I use Pandora. My 2 work out stations are Industrialize Me and Keep It Going. I have them linked on my blog: www.revsmetaphor.blogspot.com.

I've rearranged my life to get a personal trainer. I started 2 months ago. I paid $1,200 for 40 sessions (approx 5 months). I can't tell you how much I think his time is worth it. He helps me with my meal planning and I see him 3x a week most weeks. He guides me through working out and helps me overcome challenges like…

It know it's not an option for everyone, but getting a personal trainer is the best thing I have ever done for my fitness-life. I have started on this path so many times. I'm 36, and have only continued to gain weight despite all my attempts at losing. I had to save money to do it, but my trainer is my inspiration, my…

A scale, as with any measurement device, is as accurate as the capability of the instrument and it's last calibration. I'd use the same instrument each time to take measurements. I'd also urge the owner to calibrate often if I was really concerned with the "truth." As it turns out I'm not interested in looking at the scale…