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absolutely....awesome class the calories burned, for me, are usually around 300-400 depending on the intensity.

coffee and almonds (raw/organic) turkey wrapped in romaine oatmeal w/cinnamon :tongue:

hope you can get some yoga in...sometimes, for me, it's better than cardio.

agree with most every item . . . esp, train around you injuries. so of those last way too long to rest forever.

planks and walking squats always make me feel like I've put in a good burn :happy:

pinto beans w/garlic, cilantro, and a bit of fat ..... refried w/queso blanco and homemade extra hot salsa :tongue:

i second that.... esp until you are able to get in some kind of workout, even 20 minutes a day can change you energy and appetite :flowerforyou:

face first...that's me too :noway: :tongue:

Been there...Loved it.

always feels great when the people we love most notices and compliments our hard work, but even more so when we feel strong enough to share those vulnerable pieces of our lives......thx for sharing

easily done IF you have a bit to lose....weight training is exceptional for that kind of drop Good workouts and have a vacation blast...

it's like the old saying....for every 1 negative you must express 5 positives. I approach my students and my children with this ideals and was indirectly able to love myself, as well. LOVE YOU first...

logging everything first thing really helps me keep my motivation high and usually prevents me from beating myself...where's there's room there's choice and I can usually do the right thing if I plan in advance. Keep logging :flowerforyou:

my 80-yr old mom...it's a mixture of encouragement and expectation. I'm the eldest and so was she and that is its own dynamic...thank goodness our relationship is so exceptional.

You will keep some of it...that said, eat clean and rehydrate. Perhaps your body won't realize that you're back :happy: glad you feel better...

this speaks volumes about the epidemic of obesity and disease in our family/society.

I took one line from everyone's comment and posted on my vanity. The most important job I have as a mother is to love my child(ren). Thank you all for your beautiful insight(s)....I am truly appreciative and so happy I asked for help. You've already help me to say/do the right thing tonight :bigsmile:

I am amazed at the genuine and thoughtful responses I've received from this topic... can't thank yall enough for the clarity and perspective ... esp those who share their own personal stories, much thx. First I'm going to reread every reply...next I will definitely take a step back and continue telling my daughter that she…

"There's a very small list of things that are necessary to lose weight. There's a very large list of things that are personal preference for losing weight. (In this list I include medical reasons, moral reasons, individual intolerances). Both of these are important, but focus on the necessities first and customize the…

awesome of you to offer your expertise...wtg

slow and steady wins the race....gotta fuel that body

i'll second this

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that's so awesome! it's wonderful to read great motivational posts....we can all benefit, thx

no cokes...not even diet is my best advice for any beginner

green smoothies...awesome even with spinach as my #1 ingredient along with various fruits...sweet, way healthy, and ups those good numbers

hot sauce / picante will clear that up easily !:mad:

for me it's about routine...I change things up often, but mostly I stick with intervals of some kind.

I only count yard work as exercise....and only because I can hardly move the next day.

a bit of any one thing won't hurt you....it's all about the serving and your calorie intake. gotta keep things real