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I did a few classes. I can't over emphasize how ridiculously HOT and HUMID it is. Of course you know its hot, but until you're in there you have NO IDEA! Be sure to drink tons and tons of water before you go and have lots of it in class. I would suggest trying a few classes before buying a bigger package. There are people…

ZUMBA is my drug of choice! Just jump in! I am NOT coordinated so when I started 2 yrs ago I was scared to death that I would hurt myself....or worse.....hurt someone near me! It is without a doubt the most fun "exercise" you will ever do!! Give yourself a few classes to get to know the songs. It is hard at first because…

I LOVE THIS :heart: I am so happy for you!!

This made me LOL!! Woot Woot for Wooters! My hubby loves mine too!

Thanks for the mid-day tears!! I couldn't be happy for you!! I can completely relate to so many things in your story.....overweight teen, low self esteem, name calling. I get it. 50 pounds is such an amazing accomplishment but NOTHING compares to loving yourself. Keep going, my friend! You are amaazing! :heart: :heart:

Like others, I am not stressing because I have a plan. Starting the day off with a pre-dinner Zumba class. At dinner I am going to enjoy those "once a year" treats, like my Mom's homemade stuffing and my MIL's apple pie in moderation. Things like mashed potatoes will be VERY limited if at all because I could have those any…

I agree with you......logging is so hard when you don't know ingredients. I am starting the day with a morning Giving Thanks Zumba class. One way to make the day not so deadly is to chose those things that are unique to the day. I can have mashed potatoes any day BUT Mom's stuffing is a once a year treat. I;ll wait til I…

Tramp stamp of a Celtic knot. I LOVE it.....so does hubby! :OP

WOW!!!! YAY YOU!!!!! I started the 30DS over the summer and made it through 8 days in a row....then I just go distracted with school starting (I teach middle school special education life skills). I do Zumba 3-4 times a week but don't do ANY strength training. I have been toying with starting the Shred again. I think you…

So excited for you!! I hear ya about loving boots and having a hard time finding ones that fit. I totally made out today when for less than $100 I got a pair of tall black riding boots AND a shorter pair of brown biker boots! Here is to a boot-iful winter!

I know its cliche but I have everything needed to be a slutty witch. Going out dancing with the Girls Saturday night and don't want to spend money on a costume when I already have something! Hubbie said he wants to see me dressed as a French Maid..... maybe another night :O)

I checked it out on Amazon after you mentioned it to me the other day! Think I might get it! its only $36!! As silly as I think I might feel, the reviews look great and your GLOWING recommendation is priceless! There are just some nights I can't get to class.....this may become my new alternative when my schedule doesn't…

"he keeps telling me I'm fat" I'd tell him to get packing!! SERIOUSLY....I don't know you at all but I'm QUITE sure you deserve someone who treats you better! You keep doing what you're doing and surround yourself with supportive people!

Oops! Well...its in a quote box but the info is correct! Think I'm delirious from hunger. Off to get breakfast!

Go!Go!Go! I do know exactly how you feel. I NEVER considered myself coordinated or anything even close....one of the "trip on a blade of grass" types. Over a year ago I went to a Zumba class all alone, scared to death that I was going to make a fool of myself and thought everyone was going to be looking at me. It was one…

Oh, My Friend.....Hang in there!! For each of us, it is something different, but we have ALL been there. Ride the wave..... I PROMISE it will level out and you will be cruising again! 18lbs is a HUGE success! Even if no one on the outside notices, your heart notices and is SO VERY THANKFUL! My husband works out of state…

THIS!!! Today is my day 6. Push-ups are my nemesis and those cycle things at the end are BRUTAL! Chest flies are my favorite!

OK....couple of things...... I just finished Day 3 of level 1 and am loving it so far! Day 2 was definitely harder than 1 or 3! Here is my 2 cents...for what it is worth to you! 1) Bra......As a 36DDD/38DD woman I can not tell you how much I LOVE LOVE LOVE the Moving Comforts Juno sports bra! It is worth EVERY penny!! Mine…

Couldn't agree more!!!! It seems like there are folks who are always looking for someone else to "blame" when things don't go right, my sister being one of them. It takes the responsibility off of themselves. Reminds me of people blaming McDonald's advertising for making them fat. I'm sorry.....It must have been so…

Just finished my first day! HOLY CRAP!! I do Zumba 3-4 times a week and thought level 1 would be so bad. I was dying! Jumping jacks aren't my issue.....upper body stuff, especially push-ups do me in! At least they get done in the first cycle. The second set was definitely not as pretty as the first, not that that set was…

I'm starting today too!! Just got home from vacation last night and am SOOO ready!! Bring it on, Jillian!!

YAY but be careful and do your research! I found a roommate years ago in the local paper and we were a perfect roommate match. Now, my husband and I own a 2-family duplex and have found AMAZING tenants on Craigslist. Be sure to check references and trust your gut instinct!!

If you like sweet wines, try Riunite Lambrusco! I get the BIG bottles for under $15! Sometimes on sale for less than $10

I am 5'4" (almost!) and 186. My goal is 150. I am "blessed" with big girls and like being curvy.....It is the belly rolls I have an issue with! I lose pounds VVEERRYYY slowly and have found that time frames don't work for me. I always end up sabotaging myself somehow. Always looking for new friends!! Anyone can fell free…

Quinoa and Mangoes......2 of my favorite things!! Thanks for this!!

Thanks for the suggestions!!

I totally agree with this but the "moderation" is so hard with pizza and margs!! They are such trigger foods for me! I have yet to be able to have 1 slice or 1 marg and be happy! 1 makes me want more! What I have done is change the toppings from greasy pepperoni to turkey roni and peppers. Still working on the margarita…

Pizza and margaritas...Not together but they are both my weakness!!! Tried those "skinny margaritas" and they are just GROSS!

WOW!!! You should be a spokesperson for the benefits of weight training!! No bulk....all curves and muscle!