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I've just started Ripped in 30, but my stomach is my worst area, so I'd be really keen to hear your opinion/results! I'll check it out and if it's still a full body workout will start it with you.

I would just stick to either forward or backward lunges, so you have more time to make sure your knee doesn't go over your toe. I'm pretty sure the modification for the jump plank is to tap one toe at a time next to the opposite knee. Hope that helps!

After seeing this I entered my details into the TDEE calculator I use. Even at only 5'2" and putting a very conservative activity level, it says I would need 1200 calories a day if I weighed 63 pounds. Pretty sure I'd be dead!

Check out this website http://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/ She's quite a fan of powdered stevia, which I don't use, so I've only tried a couple of things, but intend to try more soon!

I felt really sick after day one of level 2! Managed level one nearly every day with some effort but very little soreness and was so pleased with my strength improvements. I'm only managing level 2 every other day because I'm so scared to do it! It is getting a bit easier, but still, OMG! Jillian is a masochist! Have lost…

My advice would be to find a style of your own. If you want to be fashionable you can do that by choosing colours that are 'in', but finding fits of clothes that flatter your figure will make you feel a million times better than trying to get something designed for models to look good on a more curvy body. That's how I…

Lululemon has a sports bra that you clip the sensor straight onto. Unfortunately it is pretty expensive and only for medium impact exercise :(

Scarlett Johannson, she is a godess!

30 Day Shred, it's only 20 mins so easy to fit into the day. I've only done 11 days so far and have lost two inches from my waist. (I have about 20-25 pounds to lose, apple body shape). It's tough, but seeing other people's before and after pictures on here was really inspiring and motivated me to stick with it, I've…

Thanks everyone, my current deficit is 300-400 a day from TDEE. I would love to lift heavy, but have to rely on barbie weights and body weight exercises until I move apartment. I know there's no exact science and I'm not looking to drop the weight fast, as I said I want this to be a permanent lifestyle change. But no one…

Fab, thank you. I want this to be a lifestyle change, but I'm getting married in July hence the time frame.

Nectar by syntrax in vanilla was pretty good, biochem vanilla okay. Isopure unflavoured is rank!

My cup measure says it's 250ml.

You get the best deals for protein powder online (Amazon etc) but most supermarkets sell it these days. I saw it in Sainsburys and Tesco when I was last in the UK. Don't dismiss it after having it with just water (like I did the first time) it can be really gross on it's own, but in smoothies it's quite nice.

Soup is filling and yummy if you have a microwave. Rice cakes or Ryvita are good too, I feel sated after 3, which is less than 100 calories. I often have mine with peanut butter (plus a mashed banana if really hungry) smoked salmon and avocado, tuna and salsa, cottage cheese and cucumber. Two weetbix, some milk and protein…

Maybe you had built some muscle, or were holding more water that day?

I'd love to join, but don't really want to put my measurements on a public thread. I'm 5'2" with just over 20 pounds to lose. Please invite me and I will share exact numbers in the private group. Thanks.

Most of my clothes! I went from a UK 8-10 to a 12-14. I'm not throwing them out though as I'm determined to get back into them! (I'm only 5'2" so although not that big a size, it's nearly all on my belly and shows badly because I'm short).

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It was very flattering for my top weight too (current weight), but I'm still in slight denial about how chubby I've got, so was quite pleased by it!

modelmydiet.com is also pretty awesome.

I haven't tried either yet as my appendix burst when I was all set to start, but New Lifting Rules for Women (lift like a man to look like a godess) has a plan for women and Stronglift 5x5 (free online ebook) whilst aimed mainly at men, makes a lot of sense and I have seen pictures on here of some amazing results using…

5'2" starting again at 148 pounds (sigh). End goal of 125ish (secret goal of 120 but think I love food too much to ever get there). Going to do lots of resistance exercise, so if I can get back into my size 10 (UK) clothes at a heavier weight I will be a happy bunny!

Chia seeds, cashews, banana and milk or vanilla protein powder, chia and frozen blueberries. Sometimes add some coconut oil as well.

I find the same with running, my sister drops weight almost instantly, but for me it takes months to lose a single pound of weight. What type of yoga do you do please?

I have small, broad, highly arched feet. I had similar problems with foot numbness and sore shins too. I bought some Nike Lunarglide trainers and have had no pain since. (Other than when I tried a different pair thinking my problem had gone away and the pain came back.) Your gait affects the support you need in a trainer…

I read online a nutritionist saying a skinny latte is fine as it's sugar free and a good source of protein.

Just take one day at a time. Make small goals and treat yourself with non-food rewards for achieving them. (New nail varnish, new workout song from itunes, new workout dvds to stop yourself getting bored etc). Start slowly with walking and bodyweight exercises. Do something fun like zumba or a salsa class. There are some…

Quinoa is delicious and very versatile, cauliflower rice is also more tasty than you'd expect. I've also seen pizza bases made from cauliflower but haven't tried it yet. Do some googling or check out Pinterest for some recipes. A quick and tasty meal I've been having is just a big plateful of broccoli and prawns. Just take…