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I have been using an Up Band for about 6 months, and I absolutely love it! I highly recommend it! My hubby got one too. He had some problems with it not switching into sleep mode, and they immediately sent him a new one before he even sent the old one back. Great service!

I've done two, even though they were actually never my goal! I am very proud that I got onstage though, and it was worth it. I am now following James Wilson's program, which is pretty similar to what I was doing when I was training, but less cardio. So many people are getting amazing results! I think you can find him on…

I lost 30 pounds in my profile pic, down to 122! I'm back up 20 pounds again, so I'm really working hard to get it off and keep it off!

I'm the same height as you, and even around the time of my bikini competitions my body fat % was still high-- at least so I thought for how thin I was. I would say don't focus on your body fat at all, you'll know when you have the look you want. It's just another number to make us crazy! Clean eating is the only thing that…

You already know that your calories are way too low, but you're also very unbalanced. You have a carb heavy diet. Try to get the number of gram of carbs and protein around the same or close. And do that with every meal-- base it on your protein and then add a carb. You will find you feel a lot better and probably less…

Keep it up-- you are going to have great progress! Be careful with what you eat, that's what will really affect your final results!

I agree with what Kate is saying about protein! I haven't been eating as well as normal, so my diary won't help you a ton. But I feel best (and can keep my hunger in check) if my protein and carb grams are pretty equal with each meal throughout the day. And then just adding in healthy fat, around half that number. Don't…

That's great that you were able to do that-- but now it's time to take care of your body! As others have said, you haven't learned to eat healthy, and that can still catch up with you and give you physical problems. Do you want to be the skinny girl that has a heart attack? Stop eating out altogether for a while, and learn…

Definitely need to try this!

Sounds good!

Even with a coach discount, it's still a lot of money to put out every month-- it's not like I'm getting it free! I don't know what being a coach has to do with anything, I'm not out hunting for customers! Shakeology isn't a protein shake, I actually add half a scoop of chocolate protein to up the protein for the "meal".…

I've been using it for over three years. I think for me it's just the chocolate that helps my cravings-- I know I'm having some chocolate once a day and that is enough. It has really helped me lose and maintain my weight, and I love the healthy things that are in it! My blood work is all good and my cholesterol is fine.…

I have heard you need to introduce foods to your kids up to 20 times before they get used to it and actually like it, so don't give up! There are lots of sneaky ways to add veggies to foods-- like using a puree. Also, have you had your kids help cook? If they can help in any way, they are proud of their creation and will…

I'm almost 5'6" and 125 is my happy weight. I was as low as 116 for my first competition, and I looked too thin-- I never thought those words would come out of my mouth! I looked better this last time around 122 or so. I fluctuate between 130-135 right now but don't feel as happy with my body as I do in the 120s. I don't…

I try to have at least 100 grams of protein a day-- and I also find that I keep my hunger in check when my carbs and protein grams are very close in number. I don't worry too much about the fat, because I'm getting it from healthy sources, but it's usually around half of those numbers. I like more of a 40/30/30 balance,…

And I also spent a lot more money having a coach to train for competition, and the program and nutrition she gave me were very similar to this, so that's why I'm so excited about it! Most people don't want to hire a trainer or a coach, so this is a great deal comparatively.

Way to "help" by suggesting a crappy workout program you're trying to make commission off of [/quote] I'm trying to help him reach his goals, and this is exactly what he is looking for. Yes, I make a small commission but I would much rather help people than just make money. I am in love with this program and I'm sure you…

Insanity is the best! Yes, you will be way out of breath and probably feeling like you're going to puke the first week or two-- or more. But know that's normal and OK, and you won't die! Do take breaks but only when your body says you HAVE to, not when you WANT to. People can lose a lot of weight with the program if they…

If you don't have time to make your own, Quest bars don't have soy and have the cleanest ingredients I have found. You can order them, or some stores have them (like Vitamin Shoppe).

You bet! Hopefully we can get other people on board!

Come on, people! I want to coach you and help you-- I will be there for you every step of the way! I know there are people out there who need help....pass it on!

I was happy to see in my last show that several girls that were pretty flat placed very high or won! So it's not all fake boobs! Check out the pictures on Facebook-- look up NPC Nevada State Bodybuilding Championships 2012. Make sure you go to the fan page and not the event page, and the pictures are there....

There is also Squeem magical lingerie-- they are compression vests and corsets that also help you tighten up in those areas. I think there might be shorts too. Just Google "Squeem" and you'll find them, and also on Amazon.

I don't know if this helps, but when I consume very high protein and low carbs, I have a much easier time losing weight and looking lean! And I usually have around 5 meals a day with 300 calories each, so I would make a protein shake that would end up being 300 calories. That would be by using my Shakeology along with 1/2…

I had the Alfredo sauce with Miracle noodles last night, which is also zero calories. They do have sodium or artificial sweeteners, so they aren't zero consequences. I wouldn't use them daily, but here and there should be OK. I like things with clean ingredients too, but I add them to healthy meals-- like I had ground…

I agree-- I am very uncoordinated too. I started with Turbo Jam and advanced to Turbo Fire. They are both a lot of fun, but Turbo Jam is more basic. I am a Beachbody coach if you need help or free coaching!

Yes, do find healthier options for your family that you can eat too! That being said, I have a very picky husband and a strict competition prep diet. I make my food on Sundays and have it ready for the whole week. It's much easier to stick to it when it's already right there and ready to heat up. I make him totally…

I absolutely do! I would be in too much denial if I didn't, and my eating would get out of control. I really need the accountability! Some people hate scales, I rely on mine!

I've only been off a few days and I'm up almost 9 pounds! I really thought I was in a good mindset and I wouldn't go crazy, yet I am! I am supposed to take a break from working out for this week, but I really need that so I don't focus so much on food. It's so hard to find that balance!

A good start might be a basic and complete program to do at home like ChaLean Extreme. It's a 12 week program that teaches you how to lift heavy with proper form, and is combined with cardio as well. It's well rounded and easy to do, but challenging at the same time. It also comes with a full nutrition plan. I have gone…