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I just say: I do what's good for my body and mind. I've never felt any better. I know that they say that because they see me much better than they see themselves. ^_^

Totally agreed. I've always stretched more after a big workout, rather than a 3 minutes one. I tried to stretch before muscles being very warm, a couple of times, and hurt myself. Since then I warm up with light moves, work out, and Then is when I spent 5 to 10 minutes stretching seriously. Once the muscles are warm you…

I thought Aunt Flow was in fact your AUNT! after reading your message here goes what my experience has been: if you feel down and lacking energy, you need to eat RED meat. Your body needs iron.

definitely! ^_^ and that makes one feel better about him/herself, and also exercise more..

make your own whole grain bread ^_^

Spread hummus over iceberg lettuce leaves, and roll them. Hardboiled egg. A tomato and a can of tuna in water with 1 tb of balsamic vinegar of modena.

In Spain we make this, and I've done this sandwich, but then open it in half, so you have the cheese between the turkey and the bread, and put it in the grill or oven -broil setting. I't a treat. I make tapas that way and Everyone loves them ^_^

Personally, I'm more interested in protein, but carbs are important too, so I load on steamed broccoli, peppers, spinach, lettuce, tomatoes... these are my favorites. Also fruit. Beans, rice and pasta I don't eat very often, but just the weekend, and the same for bread. I make my own bread and use whole grains flours and…

Video workouts? Turbo Jam, Hip-Hop Abs, even just "salsa" or any dancing... For a Big burn, try P90X and/or Turbo Fire (the later big on Cardio). I work out at home at 4.30am.

That is very inspiring! I'm sure you'll help many! ^_^

soda = coca cola, pepsi, all artificially sweetened drinks

Thank you for sharing this information! smiles and sunshine.

the music is good, Charlene Johnson keeps you motivated during the whole workout, and there's also a low-impact version of the moves. It is fast and mainly cardio, but it also includes about 4 strength videos that combine great with the cardio. There's also a 10 minute AB workout that kicks my butt every time I do it -I…

I buy eggs and milk every week (weekends I do grocery shopping). I love to have hummus at home, to spred a bit on lettuce or the sliced-hardboiled egg for dinner. Unfortunately, my closest Trader Joe's is 7 hours drive, you can imagine I cannot go there too often. ^_^

Working out and pushing myself to do everything in great form, gives me a rush, energy and mood wise. Many ask me how can I always be the hippy-happy person, and staying positive most of the time even in not so good situations. I feel much better healthwise than in my teens-20s. Physical Exercise will also prove you that…

I haven't bought the books, but I still quite agree with those bad habits, from my own experience. I haven't had a tv for the last 9 years and now I can just sit two hours straight at the movie theatre or in front of the computer. Besides, I've found more time for reading, working out, and doing much other stuff. ^_^

I'd go for early morning jogs/runs, do abs by the beach, ... learn some activities: surfing, scuba diving? tour around in a rental bicycle? I'd try to log in what I eat, that's what I'll be doing in my 2 month-long vacation with lots of traveling. I'll pack my short shorts, running shoes and t-shirts AND the mp3 player. I…

If you are in great shape, try Turbo Fire. High intensity, lots of kicking, boxing-punches moves, etc. Great cardio and music, also some dancing. Otherwise you can start with turbo jam? if you google them you'll get further information. I used to do lots of capoeira, and these two keep me in shape and agile for when I'm in…

Beware of all the sugar "free" snacks. splenda and all "free calorie" sweeteners make you bloat, and I've read that in the long term, they don't help with fat-loss... you'll keep craving very sweet stuff.

I don't mind being on red if the sugar intake is mainly from fruit or veggies. I am careful not to eat any processed pastries, or added sugar foods. Of course, if you have one of those from time to time won't kill you, but it's better to get the sugars from natural foods. Today I've had a cinnamon roll, with cinnamon…

Because they are feminine and sexy...

From my own experience, when some muscle group has been sore because it's not used to doing that type of exercise, the only way to stop the soreness is do it again the next day -without getting to the point of exhaustion or injury. However, once the muscles have warmed up, the soreness will go away, and if you continue…

Well, some of the workouts are quite hard if you are not much used to working out. However, during the video they tell you to go at your own pace. You don't have to do as many reps as the guys and woman do in it. Do what you can, meaning that it's better to do less moves in perfect form, than just getting hurt because you…

Welcome! Looking forward to hearing about your experiences.

If you really crave the crunchy tacos have a bit, break them on top of your veggie burger or something like that. If you don't and then you see your man enjoyinging his, you won't enjoy your meal, and after all, you work out for a reason as well... To indulge in little things from time to time is not bad; you lead a…

For elliptical, running, strength tranining I love Rammstein, White Zombie, NIN, TOOL, Deftones, Dead Soul Tribe, Monster Magnet... when I jog or feel "dancier" I can go from Pink Floyd, Ramones, Beastie Boys, NOFX, to Rihana, Pink, Shakira, ... But the ones I mentioned first are HITS for me to get my butt moving, and hips…

I love chocolate, and that's why I usually have 85% dark chocolate in the refrigerator. I know that I can have a square everyday since I work out pretty hard; however, in the end I forget to eat it, since oatmeal+fiber one original+almond milk+cinnamon+flaxseed meal breakfast come first, and by the time I've finished the…

Mine have always been small. But when I was 20 pounds at my heaviest, they were just a tiny bit bigger. However, it's great to have them small, they don't bother me at all with sports, running, ... and no back problems. Implants? no thank you! I'm happy with what I have ^_^

5 to 7 days a week

Anyone who puts God as an excuse not to improve something that requires some effort and work, is also putting up excuses for everything they cannot improve by themselves, because he or she is Lazy. Sloth is a sin, and so is Gluttony. Do not blame God for your own faults, when it is YOU that must change, and who is able to…