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I love the Quest Protein bars. If you heat them in the microwave for 10 seconds they taste much better. I love the PB&J and Apple Pie flavors. I order them from www.questproteinbar.com/ or you can buy them in nutrition stores.

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fat is basically stored energy. Your body converts fat to usable energy for your muscles and other tissues through a series of complex metabolic processes. This causes your fat cells to shrink. These metabolic activities also generate heat, which helps maintain your body temperature, and waste products. These waste…

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There is a very large Snickers bar in my freezer. It has been there since Xmas and I am waiting until I reach my goal to eat it. Hope my SO doesn't decide to grab it first.

Eat back about half the exercise calories.

Agreed, C25K is a good way to go. I am on week 2 and it is getting easier. Free apps on iPhone and Android. I have never jogged before and this seems to be a great way to do it.

Large Fuji apples are my favorite

Quinoa Mac and Cheese Cooked two cups of dry quinoa according to the directions on the package. Let the quinoa cool for a bit. 1 cup white onion 1/2 cup bell pepper 1 cup of unsweetened almond milk 2 eggs, beaten 4 oz of cobly/jack cheese 1 T of garlic powder 1/2 t of salt 1/4 t of black pepper When Quinoa is cooled, add…

Great job, you look awesome!!! I have stopped weighing myself everyday and now do it once a week. I am happier with the way my clothes fit and the amount of exercise i can do. The scale is only one portion of this journey and should not be the final judge.

After work in the afternoons three times a week and every Saturday morning. Must say I have much more energy for the Saturday morning workout but feel great after the workday workout to relieve stress and feel good about my self for accomplishing my goals.

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GLOW GREEN SMOOTHIE Whole Foods 365 - Frozen Pineapple Chunks, 0.5 cup (140g) Webber Natural Ground Flax Seed - Ground Flax Seed, 2 Tbsp Banana - Medium - Peeled (7-8 Inches Length), 1 - medium Water - Municipal, 2.5 cup (8 fl oz) Dole - Frozen Fruit - Sliced Peaches, 0.67 cup (140 g) Kale - Raw, 1.5 cup, chopped Met-Rx -…

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Jimmy John's Unwich, no mayo or vinegarette dressing. Only mustard. Takes off 300 calories.

Protein and fruit smoothie every morning with one scoop and lately one scoop with almond milk and water for a shake at night. I eat half a protein bar before a work out and the other half after. Sometimes I have one for a snack if I get hungry during the day.

4-6 16oz glasses a day plus the water you get from food.

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My before and after picture, looking for a new after picture after losing more weight.

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Dave Matthews, Linkin Park, Jude Cole, Lifehouse, Radiohead, Jason Mraz, Third Eye Blind, Bush, Coldplay, Maroon 5 ................and many more

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I had two whole catfish last month and they were goooooood!!!!!. About 460 calories each so I made sure to workout that day and adjusted my other meals. Try to stay away from the hush puppies though because they can add bunches of calories very quickly. I try to only eat fried food once a month as a special treat. As…

I eat half of a protein bar before working out and the other half afterwards. About 200 calories and I always have plenty of energy for the workout.

http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/calculator_target.asp The Karvonen Heart Rate Formula This formula uses your resting heart rate (RHR) to calculate your max heart rate. 50% to 60% for beginners and 75% to 85% for advanced fitness levels.

My doctor told me recently that I can have up to 4000mg of sodium if I drink plenty of water. I normally have around 2K/day but wanted to know if I go over if it was okay. I drink 8-13 glasses of water everyday, higher on workout days.:drinker:

I warm up on a bike for 10 minutes, do a set of weights, 10 minutes on stair master, another set, 10 more minutes on stair master, another set, then 10 more minutes on the bike. Works for me.

My example is a stairmaster that I just started two weeks ago. The first time I did 2 minutes and was dying. Two days later I did 5, then 7, 10, 15, 16, 18, and finally up to 20 minutes two weeks later. Baby steps, keep trying and you will do a little better each time.I also started doing Pilates six weeks ago and I am now…