TiltingAtWindmills Member

I'm in and ready to lend support. My goal is 10 pounds by June 1. It doesn't sound like much, but trust me, these last 10 have been terribly stubborn. Some extra help in my corner will be so welcome!

Also looking for support as I restart my journey here on MFP. Feel free to add me.

Bump. Thanks for posting this! The responses have been quite helpful!

These look so good... I cannot wait to try them!! Thank you for sharing!

Bump!

Personally, the "forced" part would irk me endlessly. My body, my choice. But as for the flu shot itself, I'm all for it. Like you, my job does exposes me to lots of illnesses. There's nothing like spending half of flu season sick (and trying hard to to spread it to others). Since I've started getting the flu shot…

I make oatmeal on Sunday and then heat up a bowl in the microwave each morning. It lasts me the first part of the week and makes for some no-hassle breakfasts. (For bonus ease/laziness, I even make the overnight crock pot oatmeal so I can just set it up and forget it.)

Definitely get it. And if you want a friend to support you, add me! I'll cheer you on. I've been working at it for awhile (struggling a bit with level 2).

I'm 5'8" and between the small & medium frame sizes (depending upon whether I use elbow or wrist measures). I'm aiming for 140 and will reassess whether or not to lose a final 5 when I get there.

I'm a mid-way in, but I'd be happy for a community of support with this awesome program. Feel free to add me!

This! I did the same thing- bought the first and now wish I had the second. It's not that the first Zumba isn't fun or effective (it is). It's just that I wish it was more polished, counted my calories like Zumba 2 does, and responded better to my movements overall.

Yes, you will be able to do it. I won't lie and say it'll be easy. It's hard work, but just a little ways in I can see that it's effective. Just stick with level 1 as long as you need to, really. A lot of people say 10 days or so, but there's no rule there. Here's my experience so far if it'll help: Day 1-2... This was…

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Oh, you're not alone. I had to rest when I first started level 1 as well... and I was so sore for the first three days, but it got better. Now I can do it! Really, just focus on improving a little every day rather than beating yourself up if you have to rest. I never thought I'd get through level one, but I did. I just…

Yep! Glad it's not just me. I also think about exercise ( making sure I stick to my exercise goals so I can keep losing weight and still feel like I get to eat). But I have to admit that this is working for me. I'm not a very good dieter, but I'm now 8 pounds from my first goal doing this. Maybe this is what I needed.

Finding exercises I enjoy (or at least don't hate) seems key to me. I failed a lot in the past by trying to make myself become a runner when that just wasn't for me (I'll admire all you awesome runners while I bike. You amaze me). Best wishes finding the fun in exercising. :)

I do, and I LOVE IT! It took my husband and I a couple of tries to get the recipe to our liking, but here are the basics: Ingredients: peanuts (15-16 oz), peanut oil, salt, honey Buy 15-16 ounces of peanuts. If they aren't roasted, roast them (about 10-15 minutes in a 350 degree oven, stir a few times as you go- don't burn…

So glad you asked. I crave chocolate too! I'm working on the healthy recipe ideas. In the meantime if I can't stave off a craving, I go for moderation or low cal: I may make some chocolate skim milk, have just a few M&Ms (letting them melt in my mouth rather than chomping on them helps), or in a serious craving I make…

I've heard from many that the transition from 2-3 isn't that bad... nothing like the move from 1 to 2. I wish I could tell you from experience, but I'm still at level 1 because I just can't seem to do pushups without modifying them. The rest of the level is finally easy though (hooray). Best of luck with your move to level…

I can't pick just one! I love... 1) The people. Being surrounded by people with similar goals makes this so much easier. 2) The calorie tracker. Just awareness of my habits and calories has helped me eat more deliberately and drop some weight. (I also love the bar code scanner!) 3) The advice. I've learned so much from…

While 30 Day Shred is kicking my butt (just 4 days in... it's getting a little easier), it doesn't feel like enough by itself, does it? Personally, I need more cardio and abs than Shred offers. It's the strength that's testing me. I add 40 minutes of something active to my routine depending upon how I feel (usually Zumba,…

I plan to finish 30 Day Shred (Day 4 today- yay!) and get as close as possible to my goal of weighing 140. I hope to make it to the weight goal, but to be no further away than 5 lbs. by the end of April.

For anyone interested in oatmeal breakfasts but a bit short on time to make it every day: We make crock pot oatmeal to save time in the mornings. It's so good! Recipe from this site: http://annkroeker.com/2008/03/25/overnight-crockpot-steel-cut-oatmeal/ I took the advice to use the bowl inside the crock pot, and it works…

It probably happens to all of us, and I think that as long as it's rare, it's not that big of a deal. Just focus on your successes, log everything once the shame passes, and move forward. I don't do anything "extra" to make up for a slip up, but I do get back to my healthy routine right away and that makes me feel so good.

I hear great things. Do it! I'm starting it today (assuming the DVD arrives on schedule). I'm a little scared, but I'm going to do this! You can add me if you want a shredding buddy.

Thank you!!!!!!!!

This! I failed many diet/exercise attempts by setting extreme goals and pushing myself too hard. I finally gave up, deciding i just didn't have the will power. What I've learned now is that a pound a week is amazing progress. I know it feels slow (I feel this pain too!), but I also know that it's working... it's…

Thank you for posting this! I'm a size 10 and have been having a horrible time with heel pain when running. All other exercises are fine. I'm working on modifying my heel-striking ways, but I'm also looking for a new running shoe. For shin splints though, I can tell you that Saucony Grid Hurricane has solved that problem…

Panera Bread. The calories are posted right there on the menu, making it so easy to choose wisely. I was too tired to cook tonight and I had chicken soup and half a turkey sandwich for just 300 calories ("pick two" menu).

Ooooh, yum! I hadn't even heard of this, and I could really use a lower cal peanut butter fix. (I love my peanut butter!) I'd love to learn more about peanut butter powder. Thank you for posting.