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Having people do this is hard, I get it all the time. I don't eat grains( I eat primal) and I get hassled all the time I just say it is my choice not yours I know what works for my body. Everybody is different if Atkins works for Her great but you did the right thing in thinking if you cut out certain food you like you…

I agree, I don't even now what I burn during exercise I have a bodybugg and could wear it but I decided that I am not going to logg my exercise I am just going to do it, just like I don't logg calories, I do put in what I eat but the only numbers I look at are my macros.

I don't eat grains so what I do is slivered raw almonds, dried or fresh fruit, unsweetned coconut flakes and almond milk. YUMMY I would not change it at all. I do sometimes use other nuts like walnut, pecans, depends what I have. Just no peanuts I don't eat those either.

I do that 3x a week, I also work with kids all day(daycare provider) so it is my stress reliever. Never new before that exercise could be a stress relief good grief that's what I get for sitting on the couch for so many years. LOL

Coconut cream pie, ok anything coconut did I mention I LOVE COCONUT!!!!!!!

I have had 2 c sections so yes I know what you mean.

Let me start with YOU CAN AND WILL DO THIS!!!!! I was 262lbs when I started and I am now 157lbs, I was right where you are in thought. I never thought I could do this but I had my mind set that this is going to happen and their was nothing that was going to stop me. You will get their it took me almost a year and lots of…

I allow myself a cheat item, my shopping day is Saturday and it is also a gym day for me so if I am good all week I will allow myself a dark chocolate mocha at caribou coffee. It is like sweet heaven after a long week.

I do tea, I used to drink all my wat with crystal light but I no longer use artificial sweeteners. I put whatever tea bag I like in my water bottle and fill it with water throughout the day. It gives the water just a little flavor and it is great.

Personally I don't care if I eat less then the 1200 cals or not, I eat primal and eat when I need to the only thing I count is my protein/fat/carb count and I also do not log my exercise. I find when I did do these things I got way to caught up in the numbers and it stressed me out. But that is my 2¢

It rely does not matter as long as you have the energy, but for after make sure you are having protein and a fast carb like a fruit ot just plain dextrose. It helps the protein go straight to you muscle to recover them and you will be less sore. That is what I do for weight training, I use a protein shake and 2 smarties…

It is a lean meats, healthy fats, low carb eating. Like our ancestors used to eat. No grains. Check out marks daily apple website and if really interest buy his book it is a great eye opener. I read it many times and it just seems right to me, but remember this is a lifestyle not a diet. I have lost all my weight by using…

You look amazing.

I am with you, my motivation has dropped along with my weight. My problem is I go to the gym 3x a week for weight training and cardio. And my weight has stayed the same since last June actually it went up from doing weights and I know it is completely 100% my diet is why. I sensitive to insulin (not diabetic) just makes me…

5-10min cardio warm up then weight then cardio. Otherwise you just used up all your strength in cardio. That is what I do 3x a week for the last 10 weeks and boy for a lady did I build some guns(biceps) even one of my guy friends said man take my wife with you to the gym, LOL that was a good one.

Well it really depends on your goal. I personally do not eat my exercise calories I don't even track them. I also eat primal so that being said I just eat good food for me and move more that's it. Their is so much arguing on this sight about eat exercise cals or don't, starvation mode, your eating to little eat more.…

Mine changed but not much, went from a 46DDD to a 36D I did get into a 34DD but then I darted to lift weights and I build chest muscles. Personally I like them now other then they look great in a bra just not without a bra, yes I know my husband and me are the only ones to see but it does bother me that they seem like…

You may not eat your exercise cals but how much more weight do you have to lose? If you are close to goal I say within 20lbs it becomes very hard, it is a slow process but we all have to do what is right for our bodies. Me personally I under ate for 8months I mean yes 800-1000 cals a day max and now my metabolism is so…

A big salad with no dressing or with salsa, veggies m You get a lot for little cals

I am working on this right now. I am not a morning person for food anyway but it does make sense that your breakfast should be the highest calories and volume meal of the day. Like they say eat like a prince in the mourning and a pauper in the evening it gives time to burn the calories all day before going to bed. Use the…

I would invest in a bodybugg or HR monitor, I have a bodybugg by they have a new one that has an app. I love mine you can wear it all the time and it counts everything you do unlike a HR monitor that you wear one you workout. I have the display watch with my bodybugg so I can see at all times what I burn without hooking it…

When I first started I used to drink it all in crystal light, yes I know not a good idea but I needed flavor to get it all in then I gradually changed over to just water. I use a glass that is 16 oz (2cups) and I would drink one of crystal light then one of water and I could not have another crystal light until the water…

AMEN!!!!!!! That is so true like I said actions speak louder then words. You want your kids to do it then you should be. This is on all subjects health, food, smoking, general way of living.

I am a daycare provider so I work with all different types of children that being said I would not buy this item. I do understand the intention of this because yes children love to do what we do that is why we should lead be example actions are louder then words. Personally around here we have moving and grooving time. We…

I go with marks daily apple too, but yes their are those days I do go over but normally it is on days I exercise.

I do, I am a daycare provider so not only am I home all day but I am cooking all day too. I use gum I chew it all day long, I plan all my meals in advance and after I am done eating it I chew my gum. I have always been a big one for snacking when I am cooking and cleaning up the meal and this helps a ton. The other thing I…

I just bought the zumba for the Wii, I LOVE IT!!!!! I have DVD's like 30 day shred and bob harpers cardio but zumba takes the cake( no pun intended) I love zumba at the gym so that is why I bought it. I still go to the gym 3x a week but doing this at home helps with paying for gas

For me it is the way I look and feel the mirror is my friend. I never go by the scale I also lift weights so muscle does weigh more then fat but takes up so much less space.

I am one that is addicted to bubbles, I love carbonated water I normally buy the la croix(sp?) or plain water for me. I was not always plain water I lost my first 75lbs with drinking 8-10 glasses of crystal light everyday.

Thanks everyone popcorn it is, it is so yummy!!!!!