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Welcome Veronica. Good luck. Keep us posted.

Good for you too! Have fun with your manicure & pedicure!!! Hats off to your husband for his support! Now let's hear from the rest of you out there. Even if you are struggling, it helps to write about it.

Hi pagett, It is hard to describe what an elliptical is. It is a cross trainer, similar to a stepper I think, that works your entire body. If you do a search on google, you can find a lot of them. My daughter bought one after she had used it at college. She got her's for less than $200 at Shopko. She put it in our exercise…

Welcome Serenity, I think you will be happy you joined this group. The support everyone gives is great. Remember to just take it one day at a time. Read over the past posts on this message board. It will give you encouragement. Keep us posted as to your progress. We are all here to help. Have a great day! Kathy

Welcome Tasha, We are glad to have you here and we definitely will help you win your battle. Keep us posted on your progress and don't get discouraged. With the right attitude we all will succeed! Have a great day! Kathy

Hi Dorie, Glad you're still around. Good for you, 8 pounds is great! I have been riding my stationary bike a lot. I also use the treadmill. I do at least 45 minutes total, but think I need to step it up a bit. I try the elliptical too, but can't do more than 5 minutes either. I know it takes time. Today, I have been…

Hi pagett1969, I was beginning to worry that everyone was avoiding the message boards. Glad you're still here. You've done a great job so far...25 pounds in less than 2 months is awesome. I haven't been so successful...only 4 pounds since 1/29/06. Although I am happy with just getting started. I don't really have any…

Are there any good kickboxing videos for those of us who like to exercise in the privacy of our own homes? It sounds like fun, but I have enough equipment at home that I would never join a gym, but I like variety.

Hi again, We went out for Valentines Day too. When we got to the supper club, I saw someone drinking an after-dinner ice cream drink. I wanted one in the worst way. I even told my husband that I was going to splurge and have one after our meal. I did allow myself 2 cocktails, but with lite whiskey and diet soda, they…

Hi hikrynut, Thanks for all your words of advice. You really sound on the right track. 18 pounds is fantastic! Keep it up.

pagett1969, I really don't have any specific plans, other than to work out at least 30 minutes per day, 7 days per week. If I skip a day, it is too easy to lose track of my focue. I start each day with crunches on the ball. After reading about treebs success with the CORE dvds, I might try that too. My daughter has them.…

Thanks for the tip on Dr. Praeger foods. I just checked out their website & am interested in trying them. Unfortunately there are no stores carrying them in our area. Do you order online? I guess I am a little sceptical about ordering food online. I have never done it before. How does it come to you? Kathy

Welcome, I'm sure you'll find the site very helpful. Everyone here is wonderfully supportive. Good luck & Happy Valentines Day!!!

Kendra, AWESOME! That's fantastic! Keep it up!

Actually, it is cold here...woke up to 31 degrees, but I heard it may reach 50 which is much warmer than back in Wisconsin. I have been looking out at the Olympic Park across the street. I plan on walking there this afternoon. It looks beautiful, but so far I haven't ventured outside. I just walked on the treadmill in the…

Wow, good for you! Going from an 18 to a 12 is quite an accomplishment! Good for you too Dorie! 5 & 1/2 pounds is great! Keep it up! I need your motivation. Well, I made it to Atlanta. Yesterday, I did a lot of walking, so I did't do any official "exercise". When we got off the plane, we could either walk to the baggage…

Thanks. I am getting nervous now. I really don't like flying. My day got better as it went on. Didn't even snack during the Super Bowl. Was too busy getting ready for the trip. I checked and we have free internet access in the room. I'm sure I will be checking in. Keep up the good work everybody!

Good for you. Keep it up! Today I am struggling. I am a stress eater & today has been a very stressful day. Hopefully, I won't slip too bad. Have a great day!!!

Hi pagett, Today has been good. I always start out with crunches on the ball. Usually I have to take a rest after 25. This morning, I was all the way to 40 before I got tired. That may not be much for some people, but for me it felt good! Before lunch I went bowling with my kids. Not much of a workout, but it was fun. We…

Don't get discouraged. I think you're doing great. We all will have good weeks and bad weeks, but just stick with it. I can understand why you need more than your family's support. That is why I'm here as well. Good luck!

Welcome! I think you'll be glad you made that first step. I too love to eat. I think we all do, but if you use this sight correctly it will help empower you. As my husband is munching on potato chips, I now have a piece of fruit. After a few days, I really don't miss my daily dose of chocolate or junk food. Last week I…

Good luck to both of you, Joshua & Kendra. It is nice to have a reason such as graduation or your family visit to focus on. I don't really have anything special, but I work in the golf business in Wisconsin. Our course is closed until probably April and has been since November. I am hoping that all our regular customers…

I will join you after I return from my conference next week. Right now, I am trying to do 30 minutes 7 days a week, which is close to your goal. Keep it up! You'll be glad you did!

Welcome! I think you will like it. Although this is only my 5th day, I have seen amazing results. Good luck and keep us posted as to your results!

I have trouble with that too, but I have found that if I can enter foods BEFORE I eat them, then I know where I stand and can make adjustments. Either eating less, something else, or exercising more to compensate for the protein.

Good for you!!! I am hoping by this weekend when I pack for my trip that I will be able to bring some of my more fitted clothes that I have been afraid to wear because of belly fat. I can really feel the difference the past few days have made. I am holding off on weighing myself and measuring myself until Sunday. Hopefully…

I emailed customer support to find out, because I was curious as well. They said it means nothing. Everyone is basically a Junior Member.