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I've started day 1 Level 1 a few times...but can barely walk the following day so I find it difficult to get more than 2 days in a week. I really need to challenge myself so this will be a great motivation tool. I plan on doing D1L1 this evening, and really forcing myself to get up early on Tuesdays and Thursdays to make…
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My suggestion is to swim - if you're able. I live in Florida so I realize the amount of time per year we can swim outdoors is deifnitely different from those who reside north of us. :wink: Anyway, swimming is a great cardio workout as you have to manage your breath while using all muscle groups. Even consider a water…
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:noway: WOW! Thanks guys! All of these fabulous ideas are going to help me make healthy choices and stick to my plan. :drinker: Here's my list: Apples Almonds (seems to be a popular choice among the responses) 100 cal popcorn Bananas (GREAT beta blockers for pre-performance anxiety!) Rice Cakes (I forgot about these and…
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You should smile more in your recent photos! :wink: You've made GREAT progress and I'd like to see you happy about it! Keep up the great work! :drinker: :flowerforyou:
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Kudos to you!! :o) I'm going to be doing a lot of traveling myself soon - and I'm apprehensive about the 'eating out' factor. There's so much hidden crap that restaurants put in food, so I hope to do as well as you! Congrats again!
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Unfortunately, my palate gets bored easliy! :-( I'm going to say it comes from a combination of bad eating habits in the past, eating on a tight budget (aka fast/cheap/quick choices), and growing up in a house hold with a dad who REALLY liked to experiment. I'm not a fan of spending a lot of time in the kitchen…
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Watch the sodium levels in pre-packaged/frozen foods! Just because it's 'diet' or 'light' doesn't mean it's the best choice.
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Hi! Well, first off - congrats on losing the weight thus far! That's something to be very proud of. Here's my take: In HS I lost about 40lbs - by the time my freshman year of college hit, I was at around 185lbs and in a comfortable size 18. I lost the weight in HS by simply doing cardio (ie: Tae Bo!). Since I began my…
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Ok...so I did L1D1 on Monday...it's now Wednesday morning and I can still barely walk...my quads are on FIRE! LOL Not to mention my butt cheeks....that's Jillian! I LOVE the DVD, but I think it's going to take me a lot longer than 30 days...I can't make it everyday with my work schedule right now...and the fact that I'm…
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Hi guys....I'm not new to MFP, as I joined about 9 months ago. However, I let life take control over the last four months and while I haven't gained anything back, I haven't lost anything either. Now it's time for me to have control of my LIFE! So I thought this was a nice thread and thought I'd ease back into the forums…
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I'd love to join, however after the first day I did it (Wednesday of last week) I couldn't really walk for 3 days!!! Those squats and "butt kicks" really did me in! hahah. I'll try to get it done at least 3 times a week, so it'll take me longer than 30 days, but I'll be incorporating the gym as well (I hope!). Good luck…
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You can do it! :bigsmile: I can't tell you it will come off quickly, but you've come a good ways so far and you owe it to yourself to continue on the path you've started. We all have our moments of indiscretion. No worries. Shake it off, get some great cardio exercises in, and remember to take it day by day, meal by meal.…
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LoL ya'll make me smile! :laugh: Sorry you're having one of those days Smadag! *hugs* I know the feeling - been there done that - for a few years of sweltering Florida summer heat! Chrissy's idea of the fan is great. I just hope you don't have similar sweat genes to mine - I used to carry around an extra change of clothes…
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First of all, CONGRATS! :flowerforyou: Awesome improvements so far and you've got lots of time before the wedding. I personally just had this same problem. When I first got fitted, they said I'd need a 24!! YIKES. Well, when I actually went in the order the dress my bust was an 18, waist a 22, and hips a 20 - yeah, my body…
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I got to the gym last Wednesday - it was the first time in 4 weeks. :sad: It kills me that I had that LONG of a period of time without stepping foot into my gym. Working this second job is killer on me, but I know that the $$ will be worth it in the long run. At least it's a physical job so that is helping me maintain my…
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I see our group has really disappeared for this challenge. :cry: I'm guilty as well - even in the last challenge. I've got to get myself back on track and motivated. I've made some new schedules and will be changing my goal sheet yet again. The 'Vacation' mindset is over. Just got to get better at time management! Congrats…
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Hey ya'll. I know it's been on and off for me lately, but I really need to get my motivation back - and wearing these new size 18 slacks today I think is what I needed. :embarassed: I'm also going to try out this Couch to 5K program. Chrissy is doing GREAT on it (:heart:), as are TONS of other MFPers (sure there are some…
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Awww :love: :flowerforyou: :love: Thanks guys! I just went to the restroom at work - and actually CHECKED myself out in the mirror. They aren't as tight as I thought they were! I mean, yes, they're stretch pants and I've been wearing them for a few hours - but it felt good to enjoy what I was looking at. Thanks again and…
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I'm a big fan of the first Red Jumpsuit Apparatus CD. Great beat, keeps ya moving, and there are a few ballads thrown in for a nice mix of recovery. I also really like listening to Relient K - usually their MMHMMM CD. Like other's have said - Linkin Park is a favorite of mine as well. Some other bands to pick stuff from:…
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....you buy a bridesmaid dress and order your size, to find out 6 weeks later it's over 2.5 sizes TOO BIG. Then, when it comes back from alterations 3 weeks later - it's STILL too big! ...my 'work hump' (I had a rather large deposit of fat on my back at the base of my neck) DRASTICALLY reduced in size. ...finding shorts in…
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Hi ladies! I'm still not feeling well. My body hurts - but i'm pretty sure it's from LACK of exercise and poor food choices. I have no motivation to make my food, prepare it in the evenings, etc. :grumble: I'm ready for it to be Sunday. I'm excited for all of the wedding festivities this coming Thursday - Saturday. But…
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Good morning Chrissy and Smadag!! :flowerforyou: SO SORRY I CRAPPED OUT on the Last Challenge. :sad: I left life, a new job, graduation parties, birthdays, and whatever other excuse you'd like to throw in there get to me. I had an (unfortunate) awakening at about 12:45am last night. When I literally awoke with killer…
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I just started (last night) The Inner Voice: The Making of a Singer by Renee Fleming. So far so good, only got about one chapter in though because it was WAY past my bed time. I recently finished Rosie Dunne by Cecilia Ahearn (author of P.S. I Love You) as well as If You Could See Me Now. I LOVED Rosie Dunne but If You…
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Good Morning ladies. Great work Chrissy - you're rockin' it! Ness - i'm glad you're still here and stickin' with it even in moments of stress and frustration. So glad your mom joined with you! Mine did too but is now waiting for a surgical procedure and can't exercise with me until she's recovered. Her surgery is another 5…
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Hi ladies! HAPPY FRIDAY!! My exciting plans for the weekend include my dress alterations fitting today and working 8 hours tomorrow! :happy: Yay for a paycheck. :laugh: Didn't get exercise in yesterday but did ok on calories. Still sitting at the same weight - this is week 4 of fluctuation between the same 1 lb. I feel…
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Thanks for all the input. :happy: :flowerforyou: I was sort of looking for a set of things to do at the gym - as I'm not as motivated to stay on track of things at my home. It's so easy to get distracted! I do have the BL Power Sculpt dvd and have heard lots of great things about the 30 day shred. I may just try that while…
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Hey guys! Well, I'm 30 days away from my friend's wedding. I'm not only a bridesmaid but I'm also singing in the wedding and would like to make a plan for the next 30 days. I've hit a plateau for the past 4 weeks and can't seem to break it. I've tried upping calories, lowering calories, increased workouts, not eating…
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Yeah I am due for my 'monthly measurements' check-in tomorrow. I'll probably do it tonight. I did get mine when I started - however I'm not exactly sure if the firsts ones were totally accurate as I did them myself and the measurements may have been off a little in places like the bust, waist, and hips. WHo knows - at…
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morning ladies. Got in 35 mins on Arc Trainer and then 20 mins on the treadmill. Took me to 13/30 exercise days. Plus - there's a very handsome and sweet guy who works at my gym and yesterday said he was really starting to notice my weight loss!! :blushing: :drinker: :blushing: That felt good... Although when I got on the…
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Wow - Thanks for all the responses! Oh...njjswim - GO NOLES!!!!!!!!!! :bigsmile: :drinker: :bigsmile: Haha. FSU is my Alma Mater...I'm a Nole Girl through and through! :wink: And I'm looking for something COMPLETELY different from Florida - not a huge fan of being here. SO maybe 4 seasons might not be such a bad thing. LOL…
