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Did you do the fitness test on p90x? it really walks you through the start. I'd say power through with modifcations on p90x. it is the one you already own after all. just my take.

I am 5'1" and just barely reached within range for healthy BMI (134 lbs). Still want to lose 10 more.

If you go with Polar, pay attention to which model. Some you can change the battery on yourself and others have to go to a service center. I've had mine a year an a half and just had to change the watch battery. If that had involved mailing it far away it would have been a much bigger inconvenience. I really like Polar.

tips from the Jillian Michaels book Slim For Life: 1. Ask yourself if you could eat a peice of meat. if that doesnt sound good you arent hungry, just feeling snacky. 2. If you have something you dont want to keep eating and temptation is getting you destroy it. literally make it inedible if that's what it takes. 3. brush…

couch to 5k was my gateway into caring about fitness. I worked up to running a half marathon after doing it amd then a year after that a full marathon.

I am starting Monday. friend me if you also have an open diary and want to work on encouraging each other to stick with it. I am not a quitter. will definitely stick with it!

an entire batch of cookies sounds like disordered eating to me too. JM suggests allowing yourself 200 calories of "cheat food" each day but work it into your calorie allowance. wouldn't you enjoy a cookie or two all week instead of 20+ all at once? Not to say I don't overdue it sometimes when I finally give into something…

the good -- you are seeing a specialist. they will get this under control. AND, once they do, you already know how to cook healthy and what exercise you enjoy. that said, with that much exercise, you need to eat more. if you put in what you eat, and what you do, doesn't MFP show a crazy deficit? you don't want it to be…

this happened to me last night actually. Yes, what others bring around makes a huge difference!

maybe fit into those clothes isn't the best goal. It might not be realistic. I've found that I have the hardest time eating toooo much at night when my overall allotment is too low. maybe you need to up your calories and make sure you are eating more throughout the day? It will lead to more success overall. In terms of…

I recommend getting a set of 3/5/8 or 5/8/10 (if you can find that as a set). by the end I borrowed 15 lb ones from a friend that could be modified to 12.5 (uneven). I also had ankle weights (2 lbs) that I added on 8lbs weights (since I didn't have 10s). If nothing else get 5 and 8 and you can get next up when you work up…

I actually think you might want to eat a little more than 1200. That calorie deficit (on exercise days at least) seems a little low. Any how, my trainer says with stomach/abs it's not about exercise, more about what you eat. So things like cutting out alcohol, eating totally clean, aiming for complex carbs, lean protein…

the book Rethinking Thin by Gina Kolatta (sp?) changed how I think about this topic forever. I highly recommend it.

squeeze lime on and eat with a littke salt. nothing better!

it has made me obsessive about wanting ALL THE CANDY but really it was because my cal alottment was too low too. keeep logging but perhaps evaluate if you can eat more and still lose byupping exercise etc .

when I furst started exercising a few years ago I remember it hurt everytime I stood up. My gf is starting phase three with me and she is similar to you--no real goal weught but just wants to feel healthier. like Simon saud above, determination is really the most important thing. Totally keep track or your measurements,…

expand on your results. how many pushups can you do? pullups? can you do the squat thing from yoga? awesome work. maybe I will post my pics too once I finish.

awesome! kudos!

thanks for suggesting Facebook. This is a new (and exciting to me) product offering. Here is the info I got back. Hi Lisa, so happy you found it! We update the site once a month with new bulk items, so it should show up on our next update. It's made by Betterbody Foods and below are the ingredients and nutrition…

Yes, my girlfriend bought soy and I bought whey so I'm certain.

I'm going to have to go back and double-check because website indicates it doesn't exist. I'll try messaging the store too. Thanks.

ya add in a rest day and do weight training instead of cardio a few of those days. might make a big difference.

I'm not surprised you could run a mile since you are doing cardio in so many other forms but that is a very impressive pace! My advice is to choose a 5K race a few months out and train for it! I find training for a race to be a fun way to be motivated. And even if you can't run a 5K now, you will be able to by then if you…

Open your diary (in settings) so we can follow. Foods like spinach, celery, kale etc are all practically no calories and will fill you up. That's one idea.

Low cal drinks: liquor such as gin or vodka mixed in soda water. Squeeze of lime instead of using 7-up or triple sec. Wine and dark beer have some health properties so if you are going to booze they are a better choice than others. Enter something before you order it to let that help you decide if you really want to order…

/I cook quinoa in my rice cooker, same settings/directions as white rice.

when you use the diary here pay attention to the macros breakdown (percent of protein/carb/fat). You really need to make an effort to get more protein. and I agree 1200 could be okay (on nonexercise days) given your height (I am also short) but 1000 is a fair ammount lower. never go below 1200. I think you should try to…

talk to your physician about your concerns. if you think you might be close, that means you definitely should talk to an adult with resources that can prevent that maybe from becoming reality. reaching out here is step one, now reach out to an adult who can help you. you'll feel much better I promise.

I easily drink 24 oz during and immediately after heavy cardio. If you want to "feel" more thirsty that's the best way.

use the reminders feature to your phone will pop-up to remind you at a set time if you haven't logged a meal. that works the best for me. it'll become habit eventually.