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New Rules for Women is where it's at!

EAS Lean in chocolate... I am really enjoying it :)

Plz, everyone, add me as well! I am almost done with the book and can use all the advice and support getting with it! Thanks in advance!

I meant do you have more energy! lol

Don't get discouraged! I do the same thing and have to remind myself that I'm changing my life and not just the number on the scale. And for someone who is a little on the smaller side, it would take me A LOT longer to lose 20 lbs than 1 month. I'm lucky if I see two lbs come off in that same timeframe. It does get…

I agree! Eating cleaner foods will help you overall!

I don't believe "clean foods" are a myth. I think different things work for different people. Clean food simply means food free of processing, by-products, chemicals, etc. Calories are not all created equal. If you ate the same amount of calories from potato chips than you did from eating watermelon, you'd have to eat a…

Thanks! My cheat day was yesterday... I only had a cheat meal, but still feeling guilty! One meal will not beat me! :flowerforyou:

Thank you.... even though I'm not the one who wrote this, your words REALLY helped me!

Will be starting it tomorrow as my D1/W1... I'm in!

Great Mistakes (Lakes) area.... Military wifey!!! Hi everyone! :flowerforyou:

Dance music or hard rock.... Anything that has a hard beat and hits a section where it's all crazy.... love it... when I run, those 30-60 seconds of a hard house beat or killer guitar rip are when I pick up the pace for my "bursts".... really gotta love hearing music when working out! Motivates like no other!!!

Didn't the person who posted this "rant" specify she dislikes when TOM is made an EXCUSE? If you have severe cramps or have a heavy flow and are keeled over throwing up, then I don't believe you fall into the category of it being an excuse... it's more like an actual reason, que no? Some people take things so literal.…

Yes... I am honest about what I put on MFP. If not, then how can I go back and see what I've done differently and make changes to eating habits or up my exercise, etc? That's what has worked for me... but everyone is different!

Wow... It's just a discussion people! There is no need to be nasty. Sometimes people just need clarification on what other people post on comments to help them understand things a little better. This thread alone helped me today. If I ever do comment on food journals, it will be on positive eating habits as to encourage…

The great thing about MFP is that you can go back and see everything you've logged in and take that into account. Have you been eating what you need to be? Have you been concentrating on calories more than carbs or proteins? I know it gets discouraging but just think: Would you feel any better about not doing anything for…

I had..... Ham sandwich on wheat bread and a cup of melon.. Yum, it was DELISH!

I started RI30 on Monday. Took yesterday off because I was sore! (and I had also worked out for 3 days straight, my body needed the night off) I think I'm doing 5 days on 2 off as I'm also going to the gym... I am going to try and do 3 on, 1 off, 2 on and 1 off. Hope this helps... Lets keep in touch to motivate and see our…

I know Im a little late, but have been working hard! Here I go: SW - 144 CW - 139 GW - 134 UTG: - 127

Good for you! When I think of my little girl, I think of the same thing: I want to be the fittest mommy ever so I can keep up with her and show her she needs to take care of her body so she can be healthy! Thanks for sharing!

Very Inspiring!!!! Thank you for sharing your wonderful b&a pics.

Thank you!

1) Always be honest about what you had to eat. It helps you stay on track. 2) Water is a KEY component of weight loss 3) Not everyone is out to undermine you. Perfect strangers give you high fives for good healthy habits!

Well done! I have had a rough couple of weeks... everytime I try and get back on it, something else comes up. HELP!

Starting all over! W1/D1, here I come.... Had too many distractions these past few weeks that were completely unforeseen. No excuses, I know... I just have to get used to keeping my exercise regimen on point even when "life" happens! So here we go once again... I'm ready to drop the last 5 I need before Memorial Day!

I'm all for people feeling excited about wanting to show off their progress for fitness, but I just feel like some of it is in bad taste. I guess as long as you feel comfortable with it, then go for it? But in my opinion, if I see the site or mag its in, I just don't look at it.....

Going to incorporate the South Beach Diet w/ my JM workouts.... I need to see if this gets my fast food cravings under control! Happy Monday everyone! Going to start my Ripped in 30 in the mornings now... wish me luck!!!

I'm sick too! It's the worst isn't it? I felt like I was just starting to get into a rhythm and then BAM! Sick time.... Hopefully you feel better and so do I - let's kick this fat off! LOL Have a great weekend!

I am doing the Ripped in 30 too. I do it at night because I already get up at 5am to get myself and my daughter ready for daycare. I hate the cardio part of it! I don't know why it takes so much out of me, but it does... I noticed that when I concentrate on form and breathing, it makes it easier. Stay at it! I'm kind of…

I've been sick the last two days... I know there are NO excuses, but sometimes your body will just give out on you and you need to rest. So that is what I did. Still don't feel 100% yet, but I'm going to do my W1/D3 of Ripped in 30 tonight - maybe without the weights. And I'll definitely walk to dog tonight too...…