MalissaDC

Hey:) I use Vitacost protein powder sweetened with stevia. It's the most cost effective I've found without ingredients I don't want. Lately, I've just stirred it up and poured it over ice and it's great :)!

I think if you look at it as a kick start or detox time it's probably not bad. I think also that the main purpose of it is as a type of fast where you spend more time focusing on God and removing bad habits from your life and eating. The Bible doesn't tell us that we have to do this fast. My understanding of why Daniel did…

I use coconut oil for the health benefits. Does cocoa butter give you the same benefits? Is it also a MCT fat? I'm asking because I don't know.

Yeah this! I had a bad injury many years ago which I can still suffer from. I see my chiropractor as needed and she keeps me from migraines and participating in my life. I think that's a good thing! And yes sometimes I'm sore after an adjustment.

Another vote for Walk Away the Lbs~ it was the only one I could do before I lost weight.

Yes it is impressive as is the fact that you're keeping it off;)!

Yes! and all of hers are so good! That's where I found that zucchini hummus I posted the other day.

Spinach in a fruit flavored smoothie is painless-honestly! Don't go crazy--1/4 c or 1/2 c of leaves. I've recently decided to go with kale instead of spinach. I like that better :).

I use it just like butter or oils but I don't use it a lot. One thing I love to make is cocoa crack;) 2 Tb coconut oil 1-2 tsp baking cocoa stevia to taste or xylitol (grind in a coffee grinder to make it powdered) Stir altogether and pour on a plate--put in the freezer for an hour. You can sprinkle unsweetened coconut or…

awesome!!!

Is it really hot where you live? We don't have air so that's my reason this week!

For me it's my progress and wanting more progress. Tomorrow is 10 weeks of exercising 5-6 times a week which is a first for me. It's in the 90's or 100 here all this week and we have no air. 3 of the days I exercised this week, I totally wanted to veg on the couch in front of a fan, but I realized if I let myself quit I'll…

Me too~although I'm not working in a hot shop. We just don't have air in our house! Anyway, I'm having a protein shake over lots of ice. I'm not hungry!

Hey, I went to the Y weekly with my friend when I was barely beginning my weight loss. I was very overweight and worried too. All the trainers were very friendly and helpful. Our Y had an area enclosed by a wall so those more shy could exercise in there in a little more privacy. After awhile, I felt comfortable enough to…

mbajrami~how long did it take you and do you do anything else? Other diet you follow or exercise plan. I'm simply curious:)

I do a lot of substituting. I can't do high impact so I don't. I find an alternative and keep moving even though I'm not doing it "right". If something hurts I have to quit using it. I used to use Turbo Jam and loved it but it hurt my back/neck (old injury) and it wasn't worth it. As I've lost weight, it's been a bit…

I picked up Oxygen tonight! Thank you.

Thanks:)!

I am sweating like crazy when I work out now too but it's really a good sign. It means your body is starting to do what it's supposed to do:).

I'm trying to stick with 50 g carbs or less per day with healthy fats. I do not use artificial sweeteners either. I just feel so much better when I eat low carb. I do need to get in more veggies though--sometimes I'm REALLY good at but I've been slacking lately!

Just a very little bit. I didn't look at it today though:) I taste tested it on my nephew and brother in law. One has never had hummus and he said it was very good. The other said it was EXACTLY like hummus. It really has a similar taste and I think the paprika gives it the color of the chickpeas :). I'm going to try it…

I didn't make it;0! But I think having a goal means I got more in than I would have otherwise. I was alternating with 30 day shred ....

I get ya on the not wanting to eat when it's hot--BLECH!!!

:( I'm sorry. Even though you know it was a drunk stranger, the words hurt and it's hard to shake but you keep doing what you're doing and know that you're changing. One time before I started losing weight, my husband and I went out for lunch. We were sitting in a booth and someone on the other side kept hitting their side…

Hey:) It's levels 1, 2, 3, do each 10 x and then move to the next level:)

AWESOME!!! Good job~ having the surgery doesn't mean you're the enemy. You've still had to work incredibly hard. Keep it up!

Leslie Sansone Walk Away the Lbs. Just try the 1 mile walk and do your best. :) I did it before I started losing weight and sometimes couldn't keep up with it but it doesn't take too long and the 1 mile walk should take you about 20 min start to finish:) No jumping :)

I'm in the same boat. For me it's because it's taken me 2 years to lose what I've lost and I still have at least 75 lbs to go. My mind KNOWS that I am smaller and I have my life back--I'm able to be way more active and do things I couldn't do. But I look in the mirror and all I see is the rolls that havent' budged and the…

Is there a new thread for July? Anyway--today I did day 3 of Level 2--do not love it;0

1. It seems they eat whatever they want and get away with it but very few people are able to do that. You are probably seeing them when they give themselves permission to have a treat and it seems like it's all the time in your mind. It's truly probably not very often. 2. Even IF it really really is ALL the time--you are…