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  • Hello, i'm V and i also need to lose 80lbs. Maybe we can help motivate eachother?
    in Need to lose 80 pounds!!!! Comment by blooming_soul April 2017
  • If the majority of your calories is from garbage food, your body will be starving for nutrients and will hold onto the fats/carbs/sugars/sodium that you are in-taking. It will be harder to lose weight because your body will be in "starvation mode". If your body is totally satisfied nutrient-wise, and you have small…
    in Can you really lose weight eating whatever you want? Comment by blooming_soul May 2014
  • I HATE going to the gym and have managed to lose 60lbs by changing my eating habits, using MFP, walking a lot, swimming (in the summer), hiking, doing 30-day workout challenges (like 30-Day Shred or Ripped in 30 by Jillian Michaels) and also free yoga! http://www.doyogawithme.com is a great site with different levels and…
    in Toning at home Comment by blooming_soul May 2013
  • don't worry about the weight! you are losing fat and gaining muscle!! The most important part is that now you are healthier and the more muscle you have the faster you burn calories when you are in your resting state. Good job!!!
    in My toning in pics.... Comment by blooming_soul May 2013
  • yes! thanks for the link! I entered it under Circuit Training and it is the most accurate I think, give or take a few calories.
    in Ripped in 30 Challenge! Comment by blooming_soul May 2013
  • I just finished my first day, level one, of Ripped in 30...it is VERY similar to the 30 Day Shred which I did in December 2011. That was the at the very beginning of my weight loss journey and it helped me lose 3lbs and over 6 inches off my body...Now, almost a year and a half later I have lost over 20lbs and the today's…
    in Ripped in 30 Challenge! Comment by blooming_soul May 2013
  • My moon comes on Sunday or Monday and for the last few days I have been absolutely insatiable but today has been the worst. I went over my calorie goal by over 500 calories and i don't feel as guilty as i do concerned...is this because of my new habit of only eating meat occasionally? I'm going to eat a nice steak tomorrow…
    in Insatiable- calling on all ladies Comment by blooming_soul January 2012
  • Once a week normally, but right now I'm doing the 30 day shred so I weigh and measure myself after I've completed a level (10 days each). You might find it rewarding to measure yourself as well as watching the scale. In 10 days I didn't lose one pound but Í lost 1 inch from my hips and half an inch from my waist! Also,…
    in How often do you weigh yourself? Comment by blooming_soul December 2011
  • Sensible lifestyle!! I just started eating less meat one month ago and i have already noticed the changes in my body! I have also severly cut down on my white sugar/flour, coffee and dairy intake as well and I have more energy, my skin has cleared up, I've lost 5lbs, my eyes are brighter and I'm generally happier!!! it's…
    in Flexitarians: Newest Diet Fad or Sensible Lifestyle? Comment by blooming_soul December 2011
  • Today I finished level one! That was a lonnnng ten days! Hearing Jillian's voice repeating the same thing for 10 days straight is NOT my idea of a good time. I have not lost one pound, but I have more definition in my stomach (i've lost 1" off my hips & 1/2" from my waist) and my endurance has improved immensely! I don't…
    in Early results Comment by blooming_soul December 2011
  • You are definitely more toned!!! Good job! I just finished Level One and have not lost one pound! I've lost one inch off my hips and half an inch off my waist, so that's good! My endurance has improved immensely! 1lb of muscle and 1lb of fat is still 1lb! So be happy that you are gaining muscle! The more muscle you have…
    in Day 21 - 30 Day Shred Pics Comment by blooming_soul December 2011
  • Today I completed Level One and I feel great! I have not lost one pound, surprisingly cause I am definitely sweating during the workout! I did lose one inch off of my hips and half an inch off of my waist, which is very motivating! Also my endurance has improved sooo much!! Bring it on, Level 2!!
    in 30 Day shred results (so far!) Comment by blooming_soul December 2011
  • bravo!!!
    in 40 lbs gone, many more to go (PICS) Comment by blooming_soul December 2011
  • I wake up at 6am for work and dont have much time for breakfast in the morning so i eat a piece of whole wheat toast with peanut or almond butter and a banana or apple on the side. Protien+carbs=energy! Also, I can continue getting ready while the toast is toasting! Very time efficient and surprisingly satisfying...
    in Non dairy breakfast ideas Comment by blooming_soul December 2011
  • I am half lebanese and eat a lot of Mediterranean food...some people don't like it because of all the garlic and lemon juice in many of the dishes.....hmm i've never tried duck embryo but i've eaten duck eggs, beaver, deer.....i would try it though, just out of curiosity!!
    in Foods you eat that others here probably wouldn't touch!!! Comment by blooming_soul December 2011
  • bicycle crunches and cardio!!! shoveling snow!! its all about the twist.....
    in muffin top!! Comment by blooming_soul December 2011
  • Good job! Congratulations!!! how many dress sizes did you lose???
    in My Before & After - 61 lbs lost w/pics! Yay!! Comment by blooming_soul December 2011
  • I log it as high-intensity aerobics.
    in Cal burn for 30 Day Shred? Comment by blooming_soul December 2011
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