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I have this sexy Bebe dress that I bought last year. It fits but I don't feel comfortable in it because my midsection is still not where I want it to be. When I can put this on and not feel like my tummy is swollen and poking out, I will be SO happy! I was hoping to wear it this weekend for my husband's award dinner but I…

Look up Jamie Eason's LiveFit Plan. She also has a fat burning plan but I don't know the name of it. Most of it definitely has to do with what you eat. And lift weights. Build more muscle and you burn more fat. I am also trying to decrease my body fat % so I can see ab definition. Cutting calories and losing the weight was…

I am going to quit soon myself. I am still trying to figure out what route to take. I have Chantix but would like to do it drug free. I have quit 3 times so I am hoping this is it! I have started eating a clean diet and weight training so the smoking has to stop. Have you set a quit date? Maybe we can try to do it…

Awesome! Keep it up!

I actually love the weekends because my hubby is home so it makes going to the gym a lot easier!! I just don't see the weekends as any different from any other day. I have my meal plan and follow it 24/7. If I go out to eat (which is not often), I always look at the menu beforehand or ask for the nutrition menu when I get…

I just posted a thread but here is my progress so far. Trying to lower body fat and build lean muscle mass. Four pounds lost.

I want it all! The muscles, the tan and the boobs! My boobs are not what they used to be so if I drop my body fat, I know they will be almost nonexistant. If I can get THAT body, I will happily buy some boobs to go with it!! :)

Do you have a nice fitted jacket? I am thinking a fitted blazer with the sleeves rolled up or the new 3/4 length sleeves or a cool fitted black leather jacket. If so, I would wear it with the second outfit instead of the the button-down over the tank. Have fun! I don't get to go out to sports bars that often anymore but…

I am 5'2" and weigh 108. When I had my body fat tested almost 4 weeks ago, it was 21.5%. My first goal is 17%. I want to be FIT. I have been skinny fat for far too long. I guess I thought my life of a nice body was over after having 3 kids and joining the over 30 club!! I will prove myself wrong! ETA: I weight train 3-4…

I like PB&J but don't eat anymore since I am doing very little bread and sugar. So, I started putting 1/2 tblsp of natural creamy PB and 1/2 - 1 tblsp natural preserves (I have used strawberry and blackberry) in my oatmeal. Sometimes I also add 1/4 cup of almond milk. Oh and I use 1/2 cup plain old fashioned oats with 1…

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Saw this somewhere else and can't find it now. Thanks!

I pop the kernals in a pot with some coconut oil then sprinkle with sea salt. Yum! That is one of my treats on the weekends.

My trainer told me outright that he could not give me a diet plan or discuss a diet since he is not a state registered dietician. But, I do ask questions about what he eats and he will ask me what I ate before coming in. I am glad that we can carry on conversation like that without stepping over boundaries. I don't want to…

Not inguinal hernia. Both of my boys had them and had surgery to repair. The area of pain is higher like to the inside of the top of my hip bone (if that makes sense). Nothing protrudes when I flex. My trainer skipped core exercises today and we even had to change a tricep move because it was irritating it. I am pretty…

The pain is much much much better today. Just a little tender when I push in that area. I went to a Zumba class and didn't have any issues. Thanks for the concern but I think it was just a stretched muscle or tendon. Also, I read about hernias and my 2 sons have had inguinal hernias, and I had no bulging whatsoever even…

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Funny you just posted this because I found out about an hour ago that my husband has about 8 or so boxes hidden at the very top of our pantry. Evil! My faves are Samoas and Thin Mints. I ate one Samoa and it didn't taste as good as I remember. Totally not worth the 70 calories!!

How old were you when you got engaged? I was 24. How long had you been together before getting engaged? We were together for 1 year and 10 months. How old were you when you got married? We were engaged Nov 15, 2001 and got married April 12, 2002. I was 24. Are you still together (if so, for how long)? Yes, we will be…

Thank you!! I really needed this today as I am feeling in a slump. Just starting to feel frustrated due to slow progress. I too have 3 kids and a less than desirable stomach. Thank you for renewed hope and motivation!

I don't eat bread that much anymore but when I do I get the Ezekial Low Sodium Sprouted grain bread. I used to love cinnamon raisin bagels so my replacement is the Ezekial Cinnamon Raisin toasted with some Trader Joe's Light Organic Cream Cheese. YUM!

I would say no to the bread since you have noodles in the lasagna. Try sauteed green beans with garlic! They are amazing! If you just want bread, I would do a low sugar, low carb bread, ezekial bread or whole wheat english muffin. I made the petite lasagna that was posted in the recipes that is made with 2 wontons for…

Chicken enchilada lasagna (casserole) - from 100 Days of Real Food blog 12 whole-grain corn tortillas •1 “all natural” rotisserie chicken from Earth Fare (or similar store) or boil your own raw whole organic chicken or 4 chicken breasts •1 cup of cooked brown rice •1 cup of frozen corn kernels •3 tablespoons organic tomato…

My trainer did tell me the best times to do cardio are first thing in the morning before eating or after weight training as your body will burn more fat than carbs if done at those times. Regardless, cardio burns calories so it is best to fit it into your schedule so that you will stick with it.

Glad to see one that does not have red tomatoes!

It all comes down to personal choice and what helps weightloss easier for someone. The food industry and marketing has definitely made it easier for people to choose to overeat. Look at all the convenience foods in the grocery store, all the fast food restaurants, the portion sizes in restaurants, commercials, free samples…

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thanks! Will have to try since hubby loves cheesecake. May make tomorrow for Valentine's Day dinner.

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For those that add the whey protein powder, does it make it frothy, almost mousse-like? I blended milk, a frozen banana and a scoop of chocolate whey protein isolate and it was so thick and mousse-like that I couldn't drink it. The flavor was good but the texture was awful. So glad this was posted because I wanted to start…