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My goal is to only lose about 5 lbs but to tone up

I am in a trade association and we joke about having assocation husbands/wives since many times we are at education/networking events without our spouses. But our spouses all know each other and get along great - we have had numerous events/trips where all our spouses came. Our association "spouses" are dinner escorts and…

I have been through it before but am going to start again. I found week 2 stuff to be more difficult than week 1 but week 3 seemed easy to me. Week 4 ("the mother of all workouts" per Jillian) is really good as well. It really does help you tone up.

5'2" was 103 when I graduated. Right at about 115 now. Would just like my legs and tush a little toner.

Crock pot - I made chicken tacos yesterday (someone had posted the recipe on here) - chicken breast, 1 package low sodium taco seasoning, 1 jar salsa. Put in crockpot and cook on low 6 - 8 hours. Shred chicken and serve with your favorite toppings. I also put bell pepper and onions in the crockpot. I think there are some…

The bike looks great!!! I don't have my motorcycle license - I just ride on the back of my husband's Goldwing.

So I made this yesterday - put in bell pepper and onion as well. Came out great!!! Was very easy to make.

I'm not a guy either, but I do take my rings off when I work out - Just to protect the rings. I have lost the smaller diamond chips out of my ring before and bent the ring. Also, my rings tend to come off easily.

Helping my husband shovel dirt and move the wheelbarrel full of dirt and I barely worked up a sweat.

This looks yummy.

I like Publix (store) brand english muffins (100% whole wheat). Most other's I have tried do taste like cardboard. I also love Thomas 100% whole wheat bagels - but I usually just have 1/2 a bagel each time.

It's been in the high 70s and low 80s (F) here in Atlanta, GA. Warmer than usual for March. Humidity has been good, but the pollen is unbelievable. I really want to visit Ireland. My parents and brothers went a few years ago and visited some distant cousins. My dad is into geneology and my great grandparents immigrated…

Great Job!!! That is amazing.

It took mine a little longer, but my son's only took about 10 days. Some may depend on the type of return (1040 EZ versus 1040 with Itemized deductions.). The IRS was taking a bit longer as there have been some identity theft issues with people filing for refunds using someones name and SS# and then the real person filing.…

Great Job!!!

I work out with a trainer once a week. I met her through church and we use the fitness center at the church. She has helped my strength and stamina and I always learn a new exercise or two each week. It is also a way to make sure that I do a really good workout at least once a week - especially if I haven't been motivated…

Definitely can see a difference. Even though both pics don't have much of your face, I can see difference there as well as your tummy.

Definitely an NSV. I am a troop leader (so that means cases of cookies at my house). I have had some thin mints, but will put some in the freezer. I do have a really good cheesecake recipe that uses them (and I make as low fat as possible). Thankfully, we are just about done with the selling of cookies for the year. I only…

Make sure you drink enough water - not just during the workouts but before and throughout the day. The headache could be caused by dehydration.

Even though the blue is a good color, I do think the white flatters your figure better.

I have Ripped in 30 and I love it. I want to try some of the others as well. And they are all priced pretty reasonably.

Congratulations!!!!!

Hi I'm Susan and I am 45. I am still trying to lose this last 5-7 lbs. I have been sidelined for a few weeks with arthritis in my hip. I have been closely watching what I eat so as not to gain while not exercising.

I thought week 2 was easier for me as well. Weeks 3 and 4 were more difficult. I adjusted my weights and used heavier ones for week 2 but went a little lighter when I started week 4.

I got to week 4 (did 4 times) but have a hip issue so have to take a break for a few weeks. I loved the workouts and look forward to starting back again.

Happy Birthday and welcome to the 45 club (I have been a member for two weeks now). Great job on loosing 50 pounds!!! Keep it up.

The IRS is slowing down refunds just a bit this year (especially sending checks) due to the number of fraudulent returns that were efiled last year (through identity theft). When the real taxpayer went to file their return, they found that one had already been efiled. Best to efile and request direct deposit to get the…

Going toward new loveseat for the living room. We bought the sofa prior to Christmas and put a deposit on the loveseat to lock in the price. It will be delivered next week (about the same time as the tax refund gets deposited).

I am on week 4 of Ripped in 30 (although today the dr put it on hold). I have definitely seen a difference. My arms and legs are more toned than they were when I started.

Amazing results!! Keep it up - you can lose those last few pounds.