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I see that you have weight goals set for yourself. Won't they be alot easier to achieve if you exercise??? So make the commitment and just do it!!!! It sounds like since you are working out at night that you are spending all day dreading it. You know if you could make yourself do it first thing in the morning, it would…

I too have issues if I do too many jumping jacks, jump squats etc. I now I just do my squats standing still and do a few extra to make up for not jumping. On jumping jacks, I try to bounce instead of jump, & only kick one leg out to the side at a time therefore eliminating the impact as well. I make these modifications on…

I too have issues if I do too many jumping jacks, jump squats etc. I now I just do my squats standing still and do a few extra to make up for not jumping. On jumping jacks, I try to bounce instead of jump, & only kick one leg out to the side at a time therefore eliminating the impact as well. I make these modifications on…

My nutritionist/trainer wa just telling me the other day that walking on a treadmill at 3.0 incline 15 will really slim your thighs. He has me do the following routine and it kicks butt. 1 min 3.0 mph at 15 incline - do this while holding a medicine ball with both hands and lifting it straight abouve your head. Hold it up…

I have to try this one. You could even us a low carb tortilla or a Tofouyan mini pita and this would be a great alternative to a bad for you dessert. Thanks for the suggestion.

My suggestion would be to make sure that when you eat out you ask for no/low salt options; and no sauces! Also watch the extras added to salads like croutons, totilla strips & cheese. Dressing always on the side (I have been forcing myself to not use any dressing & am finally getting used to it) My neighbor travels alot &…

I actually clean houses as a second job and I usually log it at moderate cleaning. If you were working up a sweat I would say that is vigorous. Yes give yourself some credit. If you did it everyday as your usual activity I probably would not log it. Good Luck!

This looks awesome. I am going to try this one for sure. Thanks for the recipe. Les

I love your new diet..... Sugar is actually my weakness. I am an all or nothing kind of person. So 11 days ago I said not desserts or soda until vacation on Oct 21st. The first couple days were hard, but I haven't really miss the soda. I had dessert 1 day and the next day I craved salt and sweets really bad. So for me I…

I don't think so. I love to dance but am not good at it. I just added Zumba to my exercise schedule starting next week. I am looking forward to trying it for my first time too. Just do it. I hear it is a lot of fun.

I drink extra water from the next couple days and then I also drink a cup of Traditional Medicinal Smooth Move Tea. I find this helps me flush out from the weekend. Goo luck!

I am not a huge low carb fan. I believe you do need some carbs to give yourself energy to function and exercise. Here are a few ideas I have to lower your carbs without going carb free. Don't eat any carbs after 3pm. I eat about 30 carbs at breakfast, 15 at morning snack, 25 at lunch & 15 at afternoon snack(3pm). There are…

working as a dialysis nurse you definately get to see what WILL happen if you don't take care of yourself. Let that be your biggest motivator. Don't try and set huge goal. Make them small and attainable. Give yourself a reward for meeting those goals. Take it one day at a time. If you fall off the wagon on day, then get…

just keep running them & you will get stronger. Hills are tough, but you will get really toned calves, quads and butt muscles by running them. I have a tough time getting my calves to be sore, but running hills is one sure way to do it for me. Keep up the good work and just think of all the calories you are burning by…

Try adding in some good protien drinks/shakes. I buy the hammer nutrition whey protein (vanilla or Chocolate) I milk with skim milk (and a little fresh fruit or splenda). This will give you some great protein without the sodium, or too many calories. I love cottage cheese, but it is high in sodium. So I have been replacing…

I used to do this, but not to your extreme. I used to wake up at least once every night and want to eat something sweet. I was almost as if I was closet eating. I would eat the junk at night so no one saw me. When it started getting out of control someone suggested that I keep a bottle of water by my bed and have a drink…

OK - just log what you ate today. Even if it is way over. It will help you see what you really ate & the lack of nutrition you got from it. I am feeling the same way you are right now. But I am committing from right now to do better! It helps me if I plan what to eat for the day and log it in first thing in the morning or…

order your salad with the dressing on the side. You will save a ton of calories this way.

I just began taking CLA it is a supplement that I bought at a health food store. I had heard that it helped with belly fat etc. It is also supposed to help turn fat to muscle when you workout alot. I then spoke to a phycotherapist this last weekend that specializes in weight loss. She said the CLA is good for you. She said…

I recently bought a vitamix blender & LOVE IT!!! You can do so much in it. It comes with a recipe book. You can also google search for vitamix recipes. This blender is more expensive, but it has been worth every penny. My only caution is that the smoothies are so good you have to make sure you measure & count everything. I…

I guess there is a point when you can exercise too much. I think the key is to eat enough so your body has fuel to exercise. I do triathlons. I workout anywhere from 5-15 hours a weeks depending on where I am at in my training. When you exercise more you just need to eat more to make up for some of the calories you burn.…

Do you exercise? When I double my exercise for the week (instead of 5-6 hours I do 10-12 hours) & eat completely healthy (Eat only healthy carbs, no sugar, no soda, no juices, drink 100 oz of water a day) etc. This helps me to drop 5 lbs quick. I am actually trying to do this over the next couple weeks. They key is staying…

great job! keep going!

Good luck. I know you can do it. What helps me is when I remember that I get to make the choices. I can Choose to be happy today! I can choose the right foods to eat today! I can choose to exercise today!. Keep at it I know you can do it. They do say losing weight is 90% diet & 10% exercise, so coming up with a heathy…

Hi applepie....Just a quick hello, but I like the ideas above of tuna. I haven't had that for a while. might also make for a good snack. Have a good afternoon......

Run stairs in between you weight sets, that will kick your heart rate up really fast. Or try jumping jacks, 2 laps around the track, or squat leaps. Have you ever heard of body builders? (squat down, kick feet back(puch up position), do a push up, jump back up to squat position & then back up) 10 of these will make you…

I workout first thing in the morning for 60-90 min. Cardio3-4 times a week, weights once a week & boot camp 1 day a week. One of my favorite workouts is what I call 1000 calorie day. I pick 1-3 cardio machines & do each on for at least 30 min until I reach a total of 1000 calories burned. Then I go home & eat a 3 eggwhite…

What a difference in your before & after photos. That should be inspiring and great motivation to keep going. Never quit until you meet your goal.

Oct 15th is just 4 days ago. I would give it at least a week, if not two. Maybe this weekend you can try a slow jog & see how it feels. I would not push it. It is better to miss a race than to reinjure it. The re-injuries always seem to take longer to heal. If you were trained for your 5k prior to the 15th, and your ankle…

I workout 6 days a week 1 1/2 hrs a day. But if there is a day that my body is tired or too sore. I take a day off. I just have to make sure I stay under my calories for that day. I also like the idea of working out a different muscle group every other day. If I run or bike one day, then I will swim or lift weights the…