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so. awesome.... HUGE difference! Congrats on making it all the way through! :)
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yep - it's true. you can't really spot-lose weight; your shape will stay the same and shrink down until you reach a low body-fat percentage, at which point your muscle tone is really visible. jillian michaels has a great set of ab exercises with a lot of variety and targets multiple stomach areas... just eat at a deficit…
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Women are built differently! It takes a ton of repetition over time to build up those muscles and pull off successful push ups. Not saying it's impossible though ;) Just takes a ton of pushing yourself. I will say that after seven weeks, and having done crow push-ups for 3 rounds now, I'm almost able to completely pull…
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Looks like your post was ignored - I'll bite! I'm on weeks 7 & 8 of the program, and really loving it so far. I'm not bored, I feel so much stronger, it's challenging in a great way and I'm seeing results in my measurements. 1) I started seeing results after Phase 1. I dont have a ton of weight to lose, so I initially…
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Hemp protein can be a little gnarly if it's your first protein powder. I would start with Sunwarrior, which has a complete amino acid mix. Vega protein or Plant Fusion are all blends of different types, as far as I know.. and they taste a bit better. If you're set on hemp though, Nutiva makes a chocolate flavor that is…
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green smoothies!! avoid sugary fruits for the most part... add in cucumber and frozen banana, plus baby kale. both healthy and gentle for the tummy. I also just learned about turmeric and how healing it is. I was sick the last few days, so I combined almond milk, turmeric powder (1tsp) and ginger powder (1/2tsp). Fresh…
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eat them all.. !! alllllll...!! seriously though, as mentioned above they're nutrient powerhouses and they're incredibly delicious. think of it as replacing something unhealthy that you'd eat instead; fit it into your calories and never look back. Also - i find 1/4 to 1/2 is plenty of avocado at a meal. I get the same…
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it's really not hard to work fiber into your diet... usually the most satiating foods are high in fiber and/or protein. i'd go for whatever is least processed... usually processed foods strip nutrients away, then re-add things like fiber etc... start below: • garbanzo beans (top a salad with them, eat hummus, mix them with…
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I'm guessing you mean plain as in not instant and not pre-flavored? I eat it every single morning (and look forward to it!). My favorite mix: 1/4 c rolled oats 2 T oat bran 1 T chia seeds 1/2 c almond milk + 1/2 c water Throw this on the stove and heat to boiling.. at that point ad: 1/2 sliced banana 1/4 c frozen…
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Today I busted through a body revolution vid that I usually dread... and pushed myself to finish the moves i usually give up on. All this positivity is so wonderful... congrats everyone!
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Have you ever tried celeriac? Makes a great low-carb, low-glycemic sub for potatoes. You peel it, cut into cubes, boil til soft (about 10mins), then blend or mash with whatever seasonings you like. You can even add veg stock or almond milk to thin it out into a soup. Delish, and never gets the attention it deserves!
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I've got two go-to vegan/vegetarian protein powders that i love. Sunwarrior Natural Brown Rice Protein - this one is 70cal/serving, and the flavor is fairly neutral. I use this one when I'm making a smoothie with a bunch of sweet fruits and flavors, or if i want fewer calories but high protein. Garden of Life Raw Protein..…
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Yahoo! Next up? Body Revolution! You can rag on Jillian Michaels all day, but her programs TOTALLY work, and they're accessible. Congratulations!!!
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I'm a vegetarian as well, and i've been weight training for about 6 weeks now. I aim for about 70g of protein a day (which takes work!). So far I've been losing weight and i can see definition forming. I read in a few other threads you should be up about 100g, but i had a super hard time figuring out how to fit that in and…
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I love Esther Ekhart's videos - she has her own channel you can browse, and they range from beginner up to advanced. I'll often start my workouts with her sun salutation vid (10ish mins). I believe she has longer ones for a full session as well. Yoga is SO healing !! It isn't necessary to be in a class to do it, so explore…
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you look awesome! It's especially visible in your midsection... the beginnings of serious abs :) Thanks for posting this and keeping me motivated!!
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Depends upon how you feel about dairy. I strive for a 95% vegan lifestyle, partially to avoid consuming animal products, but the other half is the way i feel when I consume it. Eliminating dairy from my diet makes me feel better; my acid reflux disappeared (i used to get it chronically... Mark Bittman also experienced…
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i have the same problem, but love oatmeal and keep eating it anyway. One thing that helps me is to add a scoop of fage 0% greek yogurt - the protein boost makes it much more satiating. You can also top it with peanut or almond butter. The more balanced the ratio of fats to carbs to protein, the more sustaining it seems to…
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Coconut Date Balls! if you make it with gluten free oats, it's gluten free, vegan, vegetarian, raw, no added sugar aaand just delicious. http://www.dailygarnish.com/recipes?recipe_id=6031267 I'm taking these to work tomorrow and calling them 'Speed Dates.' :)
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So awesome to hear!! I just did workout 5 for the first time tonight, and it was sort of frustrating trying to figure out how to do the moves properly, while still pushing myself. so hard! congrats on your loss... curious if you followed her meal plan?
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I tried 30DS for a while, but got a little bored with it. If you can find Body Revolution, it's like she took 30DS and turned up the volume. REALLY energetic and i think a bit more challenging in a good way. Either way, her programs provide GREAT results. Do a search for 30 day shred or body revolution results and you'll…
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CB's Nuts brand pumpkin seeds are delicious, high protein and really filling. I love those lately. Any kind of nut seems to squash hunger - just keep an eye on the portion and you're good to go. Yogurt mixed with PB2 or peanut flour is a great satiating snack that tastes like peanut butter ice cream. If you're in to…
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what a babe! :) i hope i look that good in my late 50s...
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i have the same problem... would love to hear anyone's creative solutions! one thing you could do is set a glass in front of you, and set some kind of timer... every two hours an alarm that reminds you to finish the cup?
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hey! i'm a runner and i got into lifting and strength training consistently about a month ago. I've also dealt with some eating disorder issues, so being healthy keeps me on the right path. i'm currently taking a week or two off from running to heal my knee (i blame jillian michaels ;). Feel free to add me if you like!
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yep - this does it for me. i mix in 2 TB of peanut flour (protein plus from amazon) and a little almond milk, and it makes a nice filling little snack.
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it's between: Maranatha Sunflower Butter and Beer. if only...
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this. it's rich and the good kind of saturated fat.. a little goes a long way. you can also whip this in a mixer and make sort of a coconut cream/fluff texture. the downside to whatever non-dairy alternatives there are out there is that they often add thickeners like carageenan and stabilizers. this tends to cancel out…
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that must feel amazing... congratulations!! must feel even better that YOU made it all happen :)
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I asked this question a while back, and the response was to log it under circuit training. Assuming these vids push you a bit, a half hour video logged this way will put you at around 200-250 cals burned.
