AmyLou9903

Okay, I know what a pasta serving is supposed to look like when it is cooked. But how do I measure it at home, before the noodles get cooked? I'd like to be able to make exactly 2.5 servings (me, hubby, and toddler), so no leftovers or chances to overindulge. But I have no clue how to figure out much spaghetti noodles or…

Lots of people have weighed in on why they say "tomorrow is another day." Just because you don't like the answers doesn't mean they aren't the actual reasons why people say it, right or wrong. People do many, many things and say many, many things that are beyond logic. If we were all completely logical all the time, none…

If what you really want to know is why people say "wait until tomorrow" and you don't care about the actual helpfulness factor of why people say it, just the reasoning behind the phrase, here's what I think is the answer, in 2 parts: 1I, personally, don't look at the TIME people are posting. People post from all over the…

molsongirl--That recipe sounds like everything I've been dreaming of and more. I may just marry it. can't wait to try it! :bigsmile: ETA: How many cookies do you get out of that recipe? I have a tendency to make mine bigger than everyone else :blushing:

Dear Me, Stop eating crap. Stop buying crap, then it's not there to eat. SIMPLE. Get it through your head!! No love, Myself

I have been doing 30 day shred for a week now and am starting to feel results. I'm moving to Level 2 on Monday, even though the anterior arm raises are still difficult (probably will be forever--I have no muscle mass in my arms!). Also bought the Boost Metabolism cardio dvd and YEOWZA did that ever hurt. I did that one…

Thanks so much for all of your replies. I think even just writing it out helped--today I was EXACTLY on calories for the first time in a week! I am writing down everyone's suggestions and will try to implement them. I do make supper most nights, so I can sneak in healthier subs and my hubby wouldn't necessarily…

Getting through those first 2 weeks of exercise is really difficult. I won't lie. You will feel tired, your muscles will probably hurt and you'll wonder why you even bother. HOWEVER If you get through those first 2 weeks, you'll be amazed by the changes you see in your body. Your endurance level will increase, your body…

Hi all, this may be long, so I apologize in advance. I have been on MFP since January. I have had no problem getting into an exercise routine. I hate exercise, but I do it at least 5 days a week--I run 2 miles 2x a week now, and do a dvd the other 3 days, plus some fitness walking about 5 days a week. My problem is that I…

I bought this but haven't tried it yet. I'm a little nervous about how long the DVD is (looks like 50 minutes total?) because my 2.5 yr. old has a short attention span and I don't know if I can make it through w/o him getting into much trouble. Glad to know it works though! :)

I recently tried Wasa crackers, which was Oprah's HG of snacks a few years ago when she dropped all that weight. Honestly, they aren't that great on their own, but are a nice "crunchy" alternative to chips for very few cals and lots of fiber. I've made PBJ with them, spread Laughing Cow wedges on them, top them with tuna…

I carry all my weight in my midsection, so for me to see a 1 inch difference it's more like 10-12 pounds of weight loss.

I've seen "10 minute solutions" dvds online, I think at Amazon? Also, a lot of the circuit training videos let you pick and choose what you want to do, allowing you to choose your own amt. of time. Maybe a baby and mommy (or toddler and mommy) dvd would help out, too? One of my friends has a Parenting one for yoga and it…

I take it you're a "natural" muffin top? I am, too. In other words, it's not your pants being too tight, but just how your body is shaped? I can wear pants I'm pulling up constantly and I still have a muffin top. I have a muffin top when I'm naked, so obviously it's not my pants being too tight. My body just stores fat on…

Hi, I own this one: http://www.barenecessities.com/Champion-Powersleek-Wire-free-Sports-Bra_product_Champion1691_,search,.htm in two styles. I bought it at JCPenney's though, I think, when they were having a big bra sale (no pun intended!). I have DDD/E cups. These bras are GREAT. I highly recommend spending the money on…

Ronicka--Thanks for the concern. I do plan to switch up the 30 Day Shred with some walking and running so I don't overwork the same muscles! ___________________________________________________ So I got into my workout gear this morning, then grabbed the mail quick and wahoo! my 30 Day Shred had arrived. So I did that…

bathedinshadow--thanks for the tip. I know I should just avert my eyes but it's really hard not to be critical. Even when I'm sitting in the car I'm like. . . "hmm, are my thighs flattening out as much as they did yesterday??" Borderline obsessive, I know! I think i just need to "forget" about it and quit obsessing.…

you look in the mirror after a particularly good workout, where your abs feel toned and taut, and your legs are burning. . . and the outside of your body doesn't match how you're feeling on the inside? I know that's a huge issue for me when it comes to exercise--I can feel it working inside, but it takes seemingly FOREVER…

I go for a walk. May not be the best calorie burner, but at least you're up and doing something! Or, if I have worked out consistently for at least 3 days prior (so you're going at least 3 days on, 1 off, 3 days on, 1 off), I give myself the day off and just watch what I eat a little closer. HTH!

I think it sounds like you are doing great! In college, I knew a girl (yeah, not a boy, but keep reading anyway) who was on the rowing team. She was very fit and athletic and active. . . she ate 4,000 calories a day and didn't gain an ounce during season! And since boys/men tend to have higher metabolism rates in the first…

I have a flat butt and I love those lunges! My butt is definitely lifted now. . . but I still need to get rid of the jiggles above the newly toned muscle. Combine cardio with squats and lunges and you'll be doing great!

I have been doing a couch to 5k that's a 5 week program but I extended it to 8 weeks. This was my 3rd week running, I started with 1 mile and built to 2 miles. And prior to that, I'd been doing aerobics for 6 weeks about 40 minutes 5x a week. Thanks for the concern though! I appreciate it!:smile:

We eat around 5:30ish. I grew up eating late--like, 7 or 8 and I wonder if that contributed to being overweight? Anyway, my kiddo goes to bed around 7:30/8 and it works out fine. No snacks before bed needed, either, unless we are outside in the summertime and he's super active.

I would look for these two products: 1) Heat protectant spray, like Tresemme, VO5 or similar and 2) Anti-breakage leave-in treatment, like Redken's Anti-Snap Also, once a week, I would make a low bun or ponytail (wrap a section of hair around the wrap so it looks more sophisticated) so you have one day where you are not…

My shoes are fairly new--only about 10 miles on them so far. They are the ones Shape magazine recommended for overpronators, New Balance ones. I will look into getting some inserts, thanks for the idea. I didn't realize I'd need inserts, too. Thanks!

I enter a *lot* of IWG online. Sweeps I usually don't bother with. I have won: *$25 from Pepsi *$15 g.c. to Target from I Can't Believe It's Not Butter spray *Book about n/a drinks for pregnant women from a blog *I supposedly won a Clinique 3-step skincare trio from Macy's last Nov. but it never showed up My hubby won a…

Hi all, I ran 2 miles for the first time yesterday. Today, I notice that when I walk, the big toe of my right foot hurts. It starts about an inch or two below the big toe and travels up through it. It's esp. noticeable when my foot rolls to the balls of my feet. I am an overpronator (feet turn inward slightly when I…

I think starting a new group sounds good! I don't know when my DVD will come (hasn't shipped yet) but I'm definitely up for it! It will be good motivation! OH, I forgot to ask--are 4 lb hand weights enough? Thanks!

Ooohhhh, I just ordered this after reading thread after thread about how awesome this video is. I have a class reunion in 9 weeks and COUNTING and I need to drop some pounds pretty fast (think 2 lbs a week fast--not toooo fast, but faster than my body would appreciate!). I also ordered one of her other newest videos that…

OMG, that is SO TRUE!! Lunges, lunges, lunges, and MORE lunges with Bob!!!! He loves that lunge! And Jillian's workout makes me sweat from my knees. I'm just dripping at the end.. . . Kim's is SO stinkin' easy compared to JIllians. I mean, yeah, it's hard if you do both Bob and Jillian first, but if you do Bob and just…