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I've been using 1 Tablespoon Coconut Oil and 1 Tablespoon Heavy Whipping Cream in my 4 Cups of coffee thermos. Sounds like a lot, but I'm coming off of drinking 64 ounces of tea. And before that I was drinking a good 80 ounces of Diet Soda. =) Yes, I have been able to go all morning/afternoon without feeling hungry or even…

I'm thinking they just want you to stay in the overweight range so they don't feel bad about themselves not doing what they want to do with their own health. Take 'em as a full fledged compliment on your commitment, determination, and will. Happy New Year! :)

Are you able to get in some body resistance work-outs while at work? For instance, I set my Outlook to go off every hour to remind me to get up and move. Be it 15 squats or 15 desk push-ups or even stretch. I did an entire day of nothing but squats once and I was sore for days after. At 8 hours in my day I racked up 120…

I think those are great questions too. But in the end, I'd say to do what's right for you and don't worry about the details. =) People who write books are not necessarily experts and they do have their own opinions. If you're getting worked, then carry on! Ha ha

I have the same problem. I force myself to drink 32 oz of water before I can have another diet soda and that cuts down what I drink in soda per day. Also, I add 100% Natural True Lemon or True Grapefruit to my water. Their packaging = Cold Pressed and Crystallized Grapefruit - Ingredients: Crystallized Grapefruit [citric…

I'm only at 1400mg for my day. It's basically getting down to eating whole foods and unprocessed meats if you can. It's tough, but definitely doable. Good luck

The more you weigh, the more you'll burn. I used to burn 700 doing Taebo but since I've lost I only burn 500 or so. Could be accurate depending on your intensity level.

I agree with the poster that mentioned breakfast. I tend to eat 5-6 times a day even if the mid day snack is only cucumbers or carrots (my typical staple). It's also helped me to load my carbs in the morning or during the day and taper them off to where I'm only eating a salad and protein for dinner and a late night…

Protein Pumpkin Bars by Jamie Eason. That's been my go to afternoon fill. You can get the recipe here. http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/docs/2011/pumpkin-protein-bars.pdf Only 80ish calories per square and they're quite yummy. I make them on Sunday for the week.

This happened to me as well. Hurt my knee pretty badly and that was me modifying things and I still hurt myself. So I strongly agree with above. Improve your stength and endurance first, then move on to Insanity. Best of luck.

Fat free Greek Yogurt with Ranch or Fiesta Ranch for the dip as one normally would with sour cream and a variety of vegetables. Baby Carrots, Celery, Cucumber, Bell Peppers, etc.

Try calorie spiking but keeping your weekly total the same. For instance, 1200 a day x 7 = 8400 calories so instead of equally eating 1200 a day, try mixing it up according to your work out routine. Example: Sunday rest, eat 800 cal Monday weights, eat 1200 cal Tuesday run, eat 1600 and eat back all your exercise cal…

I make Quiche Cups on Sunday for the week. They're basically an omlete in the shape of a circle since I use muffin pans. After I cook them I portion them out into 4 per sandwich baggie. As I am ready to walk out the door I pop them in the microwave for 30-45 seconds, grab the bag, and go. They have been the easiest and…

Just remember... in 6 months, you'll be sitting there thinking, "Man, if I would have stuck to it I would be down at least 40 pounds right now. And now I have to wait another 6 months." After the 3rd time in saying that to myself I have decided I want a different outcome in 6 months. :) So, don't put off today what you can…

I'd look at possibly reducing your sodium. I try to keep mine at 1500mg a day but I do have days I go up to the 2500mg because of processed foods or canned foods. And if trying to find a routine in exercise, slow down, walk 3 times a week, do weights the other 2 days, and take 2 days off. You may be over-extending yourself…

Success is a journey and your journey is yours alone. The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes but in having new eyes. Look within and keep your mind on your path and don't rely on the opinions of others for validation. What is important in your journey is that you keep going, you keep smiling,…

I just made spaghetti myself. Instead of adding a veggie side, I added veggies to my sauce. I added: onion, mushroom, green pepper, red pepper, and zucchini. Sauce was quite chunky, but yummy with the turkey sausage and went well with my whole wheat noodles too.

Yep, broccoli and spinach are pretty high in protein...just gotta eat a lot of it. I eat a lot of cottage cheese and kidney beans. Both of which have the necessary amino acids needed when not eating animal protein.

A calorie is a calorie no matter the zone. You'd have to work a lot longer "in the zone" to achieve the same fat burn over the zone. Example from Jillian Michaels, "in a half hour of low-intensity (in the zone) you might burn 100 calories. Of those 100, roughly 80% will be fat calories, meaning you've burned 80 fat…

Me too... I'm having Tilapia, steamed broccoli, and rice and I'll still be under the 400.

Fill up on fiber rich foods and aim for at least 25 in fiber and you won't feel hungry at all. Beans, beans, beans... and fruits and veggies too. =)

High count Probiotic with a number of strains and lots of water. Of course it's not instant either, but since starting the Probiotic I've had no lower ab pain what so ever and I eat tons of veggies and beans.

Not typically a poster in forums, but I just wanted to share something. Tonight, I was feeling like I was just going to sit here and read and not do my planned exercise because my head cold is becoming official. Came across your post and stewed on it for a few and decided...I can do this...if not hard core as usual, I just…