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I ran in to the same thing a few years ago, those LA Fitness PT salesmen are soooo slick it's disgusting. They definitely don't make it clear exactly what you're signing up for money-wise. They make it sound so affordable until you really sit down and do the math yourself and realize you're screwed. I had to call them them…

This post was not intended for me to preach about the negative effects of any of these. I'm not here to start an argument on what's good and what's bad. That happens way too much on these message boards, and since I'm not trained in nutrition, I'm not going to get into it. I have gotten my information both from various…

I'm with ya! I just started my own garden this year, it's a great way to get around all the expensive organic veggies! I don't really follow extreme diets like paleo, I feel that I do need the grains to be healthy! 80% is where it's at :-) If I can eat unhealthy but not chemical junk the other 20% of the time, it's a win!…

I definitely agree with this. I feel horrible when I eat anything processed, even though it still appeals to me.

I have to disagree with most of the claims that artificial sweeteners aren't bad for you, since studies have shows that they can actually hinder weight loss and cause many other issues. (If there are studies that show otherwise, please share, I am interested!) It's a personal choice to eat clean, to each their own I…

I'm not saying I've ruled all of these things out entirely, I still do have a diet soda now and then, and anything I get from a restaurant certainly won't measure up to all of these, but I think it really is important to make the right choices when you can, that's all.

Thanks so much to everyone for all the info! Also, I don't ever go by Livestrong.com, it's the first thing that come up in google, haha. If there's anyone I follow for advice, it's Jillian Michaels, etc.

Yep, I wasn't sure if I had to play around with my macros, because even after dinner last night (chicken breast and mixed vegetables) I was starving in an hour, I get that empty nauseous feeling in my stomach. I had a spoonful of regular vanilla ice cream and was fine. Some foods do it and some don't. I can't figure it…

I really try to like beans, but I'm not a huge fan. I make a turkey chili with canelinni beans at times, but I can't do the black beans. :-( I do eat greek yogurt pretty often, but only the 0% kind. Maybe I should opt for the 2% instead? I'm not attached to it though, it just depends on what I happen to pick up at the…

I miss Fruity Pebbles so much. I had them not too long ago, hoping they would taste like garbage to me now. Nope :-(

Fast oxidizer: http://www.livestrong.com/article/219639-diets-for-fast-oxidizers/ Although I wouldn't consider myself lean, I'm 5'7" and 170, but my build is proportionate all over. My bicep is about 13.5" around, unflexed.. I don't have any pics... sorry! To be honest, it's not that big a deal, I just want to lose weight…

UGH the J! I need to start standing on the other side of the room so I'll be behind everyone else until I get it, haha! 1200 cals is amazing, but I'm sure it depends on your size and fitness level?

I'm getting married Sept 27, 2013 and I'm getting into high gear! I just bought my dress, hoping to lose 20 lbs before the wedding! Best of luck to you, feel free to add me :-)

Yes give it a try It doesn't seem like it's super popular yet, but I'm hoping it takes off!

It's related to Zumba, I believe! http://www.bokwafitness.com

I feel you on the salad, haha! I hate things in my salad, so my salads are usually just spinach or romaine lettuce, shredded cabbage, and shredded carrots. I'm super busy as well, so I try to make big batches of soup or chili to switch up from all the salads! Finding time AND energy to work out is the hardest part, it…

Congrats!! I'm getting married in Sept of 2013 and definitely have some work to do! I've been engaged since February and the motivation hasn't been as strong as I thought it would be, haha. :-(

I struggle with this whole equation all the time! But when it really comes down to it, I just try to eat only what I need. I'm set at 1400 calories a day and on days I exercise I might eat more, but only if I feel I really am still hungry. I was never able to stick to the 1200 calories myself, especially if I'm exercising.…

Check out fooducate.com, it has great insight into whats good and bad, and can even suggest better alternatives! I have the app on my phone as well, and I go nuts with it when food shopping! You can just scan the barcode and it gives you the info right there.

Amazing job, wow!!

I hear you! I've been here since January, in the same boat as you, and haven't lost anything. Really defeating. :-(

Yes I'm the same way! I'm all over the board and research everything to death, so I can't stick to anything because I learn something new and change everything. On top of it all, one day I'll be like "Oh, you are totally fine at this weight!" and The next day I feel so completely depressed with my weight. It's all a big…

I'm on week 2 of it myself! I do really like it, even though it's tough, but that's what keeps me going! I also use a HRM to keep track of calories burned :-) Best of luck!!

I just started Insanity myself and am on day 4, and I've also stopped and started and stopped 30DS a few times. I feel like Insanity is HARD but I'd rather spend 40 minutes getting my *kitten* kicked, and it's not boring! I'm just hoping I can stick with it!! I agree with Jillian getting annoying too, haha. I'd just put…

Hi! Congrats on the 4th week, I just started and am only on the 4th day so far but I'm liking it! Personally I used to be on 1200 cals a day, but after a lot of reading, I've upped my cals to 1500 a day, after learning that you can really get stuck in the weight loss if you aren't eating enough. Are you at least eating…

I love the Go Lean as well, it's pretty much the only "carb" I eat all day. I usually eat a half a cup with Unsweetened Silk almond milk, and some sliced up strawberries or bananas, so good! It keeps me full for a long time too.

Thanks for the input! Honestly, I feel that I can't peek too far behind the curtain into how animals are raised and slaughtered, (my mom owns and runs a cattle ranch where they are raised to be sold for beef, HOWEVER they are all grass fed and treated very well) But I want to do this for my own health, and eliminating the…

A 1/2 cup (give or take a bit) of Skim Ricotta + packet of Splenda + vanilla extract + some semi sweet chocolate chips, so good! Sometimes I add some chopped up strawberries too!

My friend also has the Polar FT4 and loves it too! I was hoping to get something for under $100 so maybe I'll check that out, thanks!! :-)

Thanks everyone for the great suggestions! I have tried chewing gum, and that does help, so I'll continue to do that. Since I'm new to this, I wasn't sure what the protocol was for running, and whether I could push to go without it. It's not super hot here (I'm in Philadelphia) so now is the time to build up the tolerance!…