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A friend just finished up Whole30 and lost 11 lbs. I'm thinking of starting on Sept. 1 as well. Good luck!!!

Thanks!!

@bombshellphoenix - Excellent! Thanks for the info! I'll check that out. A little nervous to get started (I'm in my 40s) but I really need to do something. Diet alone just isn't cutting it!! Appreciate the advice!!

SOOOOO impressed with all of the before/after (or then/now?) pics. Question for you all...how did you get started? Did you get a personal trainer, did you follow a program? I'd love to get started but not sure where to begin!!

That is actually the nice thing about WERQ...all the instructors do the same moves to each song. With Zumba, the instructors make up their routines so while some do share with each other, you might go to two different instructors and have different moves with the same song. Crazy! Glad you liked it!!

I do primarily Zumba but I did get the chance to attend a WERQ class that happened to be taught by one of the creators! Anyway, it was fun! It was mostly Top 40 music (vs. the Latin flavor of Zumba) which threw me off because I rarely listen to the radio anymore! LOL Overall, I would definitely do it again, but it isn't…

Thanks for the recommendations. Sadly, more and more protein companies are changing to stevia because it is "natural". I'll definitely be checking out your recommendations. THANKS!!!!!

GREAT name for your page!!! Kill it!!!

I found it on Amazon. Not sure if I'm going to buy it (yet) but definitely on my Wishlist! http://www.amazon.com/Kettlercise-Ultimate-Kettlebell-Toning-Programme/dp/B00BHH3D5E

Thanks Fit Friends!!! I appreciate the info!

I'm starting on Monday, May 5th! Woohoo! Can't wait!!

I tried a protein shake at Whole Foods one day and shortly after sampling it, my throat felt funny (really scratchy and itchy) and I started to feel sick to my stomach. Didn't think anything of it that day. Later in the week I tried another drink that made me feel the same way and I realized that one had Stevia in it. Did…

Love it! Thanks for the tips!!

I was just watching an infomercial for T25 tonight but that looks a little more intense than I am ready for as well. Hopefully someone else will chime in too. {I'm about 35 lbs. overweight and terribly lazy.} :ohwell:

Excellent point! LOVE Woodman's!! Guess I should get over there and do a little shelf scanning! :) Made it down to TJ's in Glendale today and {aside from having both kids nagging me the entire time} I was feeling a little overwhelmed. Didn't buy too much. :( As for Aldi's...tried that out earlier this week...holy…

Thanks so much!! I'm still working on this...

If you're still looking for admins, I'd be happy to lend a hand. I am VERY new to clean eating but will be using this group a lot in September as I kick start my new way of life! {I'm a teacher so September is always a new year for me so I'm making it my new year for good health!} If you'd prefer not to have a newbie be an…

Here! Here! As a parent I tend to go overboard buying supplies for my daughters' school, as I completely understand how frustrating it can be when parents don't supply their children with a few items. I had to giggle in a store once because a parent was ranting and raving about how expensive school supplies were. I peeked…

Thank you to all who have shared sites! I pinned them all on a Pinterest board that you are welcome to follow if you'd like!! I'll add more as others post them here or as I find them on my own!!! Keep them coming! http://pinterest.com/amygee/clean-eating-sites/

Way to go!! {Now I need to find my 30 Day Shred and get moving!!}

Hello! I'm in WI too!! :)

Thanks for the web sites. Those are a couple I haven't seen yet! :)

Love it!! "Little spies"! Yeah, my kids would flip if they knew what I was planning on doing!! LOL Thanks for the ideas!!

Our city has two farmer's markets...one on Wed night and one on Sat morning. Not sure about the other...

Welcome!! 40 here too! Really wanted to be a "new me" by my 40th but that didn't happen! Not giving up though! Feel free to add me! Definitely need the support!

Crazy, isn't it?! I'm 5'3" and 153 but a size 12!!! {Sometimes I can squeak into a size 10, but not often.} When I was 170 (my start weight) I was a size 14 but bordering on a size 16. Ugh. Where is that darn size 8?!

I'm not there yet, either, but from what I understand, first, it takes 21 days to develop a "habit" then after that (give or take some days) your body starts to "miss" the exercise. I have a co-worker who is a newish runner and she said that while she doesn't "love" it, she can tell when she doesn't run. She loves how it…

CONGRATS!!! That is fabulous!! I just restarted my C25K program today. I keep falling off the bandwagon but am determined to stay on this time! {Yikes on the toenail injury!!!}

Currently live in Wisconsin, but I like to say I'm "imported from Detroit". :happy:

You look FABULOUS!! I am in the same boat as you. I'm 39, 5'3" and started at 170 lbs. I'm down to 149 lbs. and still trying. I started JMBR back in March but life got in the way and I need to get back on that boat. Your pics (thank you for posting) are the motivation I need to get moving again. Hopefully in 12 weeks I'll…