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Way to go!! Seeing the changes in your body in pictures is such a huge motivating factor for you and others. Thanks!
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Yes you definitely get to eat your workout calories - just make sure they are smart calories and not extra sugars or carbs because that'll defeat the benefit of your workout. Also - drink lots and lots of water!
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I was just going to suggest that. It should help with posture. It keeps you awake and alert because you are always moving around and it definitely helps if you can train yourself to tighten your stomach/core muscles to keep you sitting up straight! I got one - but it isn't that great for this purpose - it is a weighted…
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oh yeah - to add to what the other person said - sometimes it isn't in the scale as much as it is in how the clothes fit and how he feels when climbing stairs, working out, etc.
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My husband and I are on a very strict diet as well (administered through a dr's office). We started on Dec 16th, 2011 - and he has lost 25lbs and I've lost 17 I think (give or take a little in water weight). What I've learned is that WATER WATER WATER has such a huge effect on wether you retain or lose. For example - this…
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It sounds like in theory you are doing a lot of things right - but I agree with what some are saying. Some of those "healthy" meals have the right amount of calories - but their carb count and sodium counts are through the roof! I've been told that your carbs shouldn't exceed more than 10% of your calorie intake for the…
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Hello there - i'm fairly new here too (6 weeks). I'm on a dr assisted diet program that is 12 weeks long and i'm almost 1/2 way through. Initially my incentive was a vacation to the caribbean we are going on in 2 weeks. - now its to continue a healthy lifestyle, while learning how to shop more healthy and exercise more…
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From my experiences (new as well), make sure you drink LOTS AND LOTS of water. It will help your body not retain whatever calories you are eating. Make sure you are eating the right calories and not just a little of the bad and filling stuff!
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Clear liquors have the least calories. Vodka - and maybe a diet coke White Rum and DIet coke Vodka and Juice maybe?
