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I have just started some HIIT. I like it because it does break up the monotony of the endless hours on the elliptical. I have to say that I feel like I have not done a complete workout because it only takes a half hour. I think both types of exercise have their places in a fitness program.

I am intrigued by the whole body bug idea, and I am considering. The thing that is holding me back is the feeling that I am becoming too obsessed and micromanaging everything. Do you ever feel like this?

Totally agree. I'm a no hands girl. It's a great core workout. It takes core to balance yourself on the elliptical. I know if the machine starts to wobble a little, it stops if I tighten my core (it's become a little game to see how still I can make the machine). I also do overhead arm stretches while on the elliptical. I…

I love this one too! My latest jamming tune is Train's remake of Rod Stuart's "Stay with Me" it starts out at a good pace, then finishes really fast. I can't help but totally crank it on the elliptical:)

That does not sound right. I think I record a whole grapefruit as120 cal.

I'm in the same boat. I started at about the same weight with a goal of 140, and the scale will not budge past 145 despite careful attention to diet and exercise. I do think I have added quite a bit of muscle. I have read that the last few are the toughest. I am going to try to really cut the carbs this week and see if it…

I own no horses, but I take a weekly lesson. I ride a few horses at my barn (hunter/jumper). My daughter is10 and also rides. I do some jumping. I certainly don't put in the time that a lot of you folks do, but I truly love the barn, the animals, the smell, and I have to say I feel so alive when I am cantering around the…

A noble goal, but I am finding the last 5 lbs to be extremely stubborn. I wish you the best, but don't be surprised if things start to slow down as you get closer to your ideal weight.

I'm in the same boat. My body does not want to budge off of 145. Also eating 12-1500/ day. I'm staying the course. I'm sick of the gym , so tomorrow I'm gonna do some yoga or something different. I want to lose another 5 lbs, but I'm trying to enjoy my new bod no matter what! I'm hoping by the summer I'll br in tip top…

Mine is public, but I know the only person I have to answer to is myself. I made it public because I found myself looking at what others ate out of curiosity, or looking for ideas and inspiration. I felt like if I'm gonna look, mine should be open too. If people criticize my diary without me asking for input, I ignore it

Sorry believe. I didn't mean to minimize your diet history. I guess the middle age woman in me wants to believe anything is possible at 21:). Good luck on your journey. I think this site is a great way to kick start healthy habits.

I'm 46. I fit the bill:)

I think all you can do is try! I am 46, and I'm sure my metabolism is on the slower side, but I have managed to lose about 20 lbs in 4 months. I have a 1200 cal limit. I eat all of my cals, all exercise cals. I would say that most days I am 100-200 cals over. I have a hard time understanding when people say they have a…

Bump! Love the recipe commentary as well!

Bump! Love the recipe commentary as well!

I love this! My holes are at the pocket grommets. I was literally busting out. Great job!

I'm glad I read your post. I'm at snails pace with weight loss, but I havnt measured since I started regular strength training. I'll measure tomorrow. Maybe things have changed:)

Try skinnytaste.com. Found this website through a post on mfp. Great recipes with calorie count. You can also comment on different recipes. Sort of a blog style website. Not sure about meal plans though. Hope this helps.

I find wii fit plus frustrating because you have to hold the remote and keep pushing buttons to move through the exercises. I love just dance 2. Lots more fun. Dances not too hard. Fun for the whole family.

I believe in the starvation mode theory, but besides that, if I only ate 1000 cals a day I would always be starving and ultimately sabotage my weight loss by being constantly deprived and then eventually binge or overeat to compensate. My cal goal is 1200, and most days I go over by 50-300 cals, but have still managed to…

I can so relate. I avoid intense jumping like the plague! I do think that it has improved since I have lost weight (just another benefit of weight loss). Recently I had a bad respiratory illness, probably the flu with terrible uncontrolable coughing. At the end of a couple of weeks of coughing, I swear I was peeing my…

In addition to changing eating and exercise habits, I think that changing the "all or nothing" mind set is one of the hardest things to do. I have worked hard to overcome the feeling that the whole day is a bust if one meal or snack falls short of "healthy". I have been much more successful since I have been able to do…

I had a Butterfinger candy bar for a snack, and then the craving was SATISFIED! No sugar binge ensued, had a healthy dinner and stayed within recommended calorie allotment! SUCCESS!

Love Greek yogurt. I however do not care for the 0%. I like the Fage 2%. I just put it on my baked potato at dinner. Otherwise, I like it with some chopped pecans, granola, and a little splenda or honey.

I am a nurse practitioner, and work long 12 hour shifts. I used to skip exercise if I coiuld not make it to the gym, but over time I have found ways to incorporate exercise into my day. It could be as simple as taking the stairs to the tenth floor. I also just received some kettle bells for Christmas which are in my living…

Last year I had bad bursitis in left shoulder. Went to physical therapy which helped a little, but I was resigned to the fact that it was a chronic condition and would never completely go away. I started strength training this fall, and guess what...it's GONE!

Great ideas! Thanks everyone!

Hopefully to the gym tomorrow, if I can get through the blizzard that is hitting Boston. If not I've got the new WII dance game which is a blast, and a new 15 lb kettle bell that I wanted but have know idea what to do with it. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated:)

Just bought it. It's wrapped under the tree. Can't wait to try it!

I almost always go over my allowed 1200 cals, usually by 1-200 cals. I have still managed to lose 18 lbs in about 3.5 months. It has come off slowly, but I try not to rush it and be patient. I also try to burn cals at the gym so that I can eat more. Do you have a gym close by? Memberships have gotten really inexpensive…