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Hi there! I would like to join the challenge! Should I just start with checking in on Monday? I do sit ups in my routine now- but this would really inspire me to kick it up to the next level and really get a firm tummy again!

If what you are saying is true, have them check for antibodies for Hashimotos thyroditis. People who suffer from this autoimmune disease frequently show as in normal thyroid range, but in fact have Hashimotos. Furthermore, there is a link to fibromyalgia which causes aches, pains and lethargy. I would go to an…

Wow! I am going to look into that! Does it have a lot of sodium or artificial ingredients?

I know chromium picolinate and gymnena will help control sugar cravings. Try to detox and do a candida yeast cleanse- this might help tremendously. And yes, aspartame does cause a rise in blood sugar so you are technically making it worse. Try also to switch to splenda or stevia- these are much better for your body! Good…

That is fantastic progress! Great work!

Let me just say I understand. I have been unable to make progress with my weight loss for the past couple of years and have ended up fatter! I have had my blood checked and all the necessary tests and I am perfectly healthy- so why the struggle right? The doctor told me to lift weights and do far less cardio. We end up…

I totally understand where you are coming from and I also have never joined an on line community until I did this a few days ago! Desperate times call for desperate measures, eh? Anyway, I am fighting like crazy to get my weight back down again because I don't want to live like this anymore and I have truly had it with…

I think this post is freaking hysterical! I don't have a problem with exercise, but I can certainly relate to the procastination aspect of avoiding things you are loathe to do! Here is my idea: get some awesome tunes o your mp3 and just go on a walk until you start feeling motivated to do other types of workouts. At least…

Your metabolism is highest in the morning- this is a fact. Make sure you eat when you get up too. This is a great way to do intervals and get a "slow burn" for hours. This means that you could actually see an increase in weight loss if you maximize this opportunity!

You must feel on top of the world- and you should! A very nice touch by walking an additional mile before posting! You will be in the 100's very soon!

Have you ever tried Kefir? It is awesome! It is loaded with probiotics as well and comes in great flavors! Blueberry is awesome!

That is pretty darn creative- good idea! Thanks for sharing!

I also eat the Natures Own double fiber bread. I am pretty meticulous about reading and comparing labels and this really gives you more bang for your buck. Again nutrtionally sound and only 50 calories. The extra fiber is also helpful for keeping you full and regular!

Hey! I know this is off topic but I noticed your hat and I had to see if you were here in austin too! I am also a Texas Ex, I am assuming you are as well by your hat! Very cool! Hook 'em!

You HAVE to exercise and lift weights if you want to be firm. Also as someone else said you need to drink plenty of water. I also want to strongly encourage you to get plenty of soy protein in your diet everyday because it improves skin elasticity which of course will prevent flab. Oh yeah, use a great organic lotion (go…

Push ups are excellent as well as holding your legs at 6 inches for 15 second intervals. Also get an excellent firming cream to apply twice a day. Supplement with plenty of antioxidents, CO q10, B vitamins, because you have to work on improving the materials that you are supplying your body with I order to keep your skin…

There are some things that you can do to help and definitely improve your bustline. Developing your upperbody muscles help give a natural lift and tone to the bust. Also, detox and follow guidelines of an anti aging diet, this helps everything in your body to stay more healthy and youthful therefore it shows on the…

You are probably getting in too many atrificial sweetners, simple processed carbs and sugars. Yoplait is loaded with articial sweetners that your body is recognizing as sugar and therefore releasing insulin giving you a feeling of increased hunger. Try more protein and less carbs- you will maintain more muscle and be more…

I am new too and already have learned of some pretty cool methods and exercises! Good luck to you! BTW I am in Austin! Hook 'em!

First thing: get tons of fresh oranges and eat the heck out of them. It cleanses the body and therefore lowering your nicotine levels in the blood faster so your cravings will be less and for a shorter time period. This is an effective method for smokers if you do it! Oh and lots of water to expedite the detoxing of the…

I bought some laughing cow today at Sam's. I bought the soft low fat and the wax covered:totally awesome,tasty,and surprisingly filling! The soft wedges you can spread on things- I used it on my high protein pretzles and I actually was full and the whole thing was only 155 calories with almost 15 grams of protein! Hope…

Yeah, I have never come across any negative reports from people, so I thought what the heck, I have tried far more difficult things to lose weight than this! They say to give at least 4 weeks for weight loss results and decreased hunger to really start kicking in- so I will keep everyone posted if they are curious! Out of…

Hi! I just started acupuncture as a way to help support my weight loss. You still have to eat healthy and exercisen but after doing considerable researchn (actually reading legitimate scientific research) there is positive evidence in favor of increased weight loss for those who use acupuncture along with diet as opposed…

Hi there! I understand your position as it is my first time joining ANY on line community, but like you I thought that I may as well try a new approach to see if I can be more effective in my weight loss attempt this time! I have already found some extremely useful info like the "Laughing Cow" cheese wedges! I went to…

That is totally cool! I am going to check that out! I started push ups yesterday because I am really needing to tone up and get some strength in my upper body again. I did them on my knees to build strength before I can do plank style. I can only do 20 at a time, but I did another set of 20 before dinner just to put a fire…

Yeah, I just committed to a food and exercise diary today. Studies do show that people lose more weight and are more likely to keep it off if they keep food journals. I just feel so weird doing it! How about that laughing cow cheese thing? I have not seen that stuff in years! Do you use it also? Everyone on here just raves…

Well it works something like this: you take the final score and add it together and this is how many calories you burned. Also if your team loses you get a bonus 50 calorie defecit! This is all based on the latest research and scientifically sound. With this being said, I am predicting that I will be getting a 50 calorie…

Hello! What is walk away the pounds? What all is involved and what kind of results have you seen so far?

I myself am a sports fan! I am rooting for an upset but I think Duke is going to win-bummer! Thank you so much for the friendly reply. I am finding this sight very helpful already and I am very hopeful this will keep me focused!

Thank you for the welcome! It is appreciated!