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Take it easy and watch your form. Her exercises are known for being knee killers. Drink lots of water and stretch your knees really well before you do her exercises.

500 as of 12:31 pm (noon) on 7/12/2012. Breakfast, morning snack, and most of my lunch (saving applesauce for later.)

You'll figure it out after a few weeks or so. When I started I had trouble hitting my calorie goal. I kept adding in healthy snacks until I finally hit the mark. I find peanuts and almonds are a great way to hit the mark for me. I have also taken to adding 1-2 servings of sugar free creamer to my coffee or an extra snack…

Scales are bad. Check your measurements weekly and have a tight outfit you try on each week to see if there's a difference in how it fits. I do the jeans test with my size 6's which used to fit perfectly and now just about strangle me.

Hopefully you picked a college with a great campus that's perfect for walking and ideally has an awesome gym (my alma mater UCF has a rock climbing wall and resort style swimming pool!) If not, there are lots of things you can do to avoid the freshman 15. I actually lost weight in college because I was able to dump the…

Get your doctor to write a prescription for physical therapy (how ever much your insurance will cover; usually 30 days.) They will help you work back up to regular form and give you tips and how not to injure your knee again. If insurance won't cover it, look into get a personal trainer for a month or so and find one that…

Only if it's moving up into a position with further advancement potential or if it makes you more marketable in general to move up elsewhere. Or, if you're lucky, it can be both.

Check to see if your hotel has a gym. I'm going to Savannah and HIlton Head Island for a week in June and I made sure both hotels I booked had gyms. I plan to get up on time (no sleeping in) and exercise in the gym from an hour every day before starting my day. That way, even if I am bad for the rest of the day, I at least…

Soy - No actual reputable studies that show soy causes cancer. Just think the Asians would be keeling over in droves since it's a major staple of their diet over there. Lots of flavors. I buy the light chocolate silk and use it to sweeten up plain cereal that has very little sugar in it. Almond - Buy unsweetened and…

I am always in a hurry because I like to sleep so my go to's are: 1) oatmeal; or 2) over medium egg on a slice of wheat toast with a sprinkle of shredded cheddar cheese, pat of butter, and a shot of Sriracha (yuM!) I keep the oatmeal in my desk at work for just in case I forget or run out of time to make breakfast. The egg…

Workout extra hard that day and earn the extra calories to splurge. Besides, carbs are good before a workout for quick, cheap energy. Ever heard of spagetti nights before big races? If you want to make it slightly better, get whole grain pasta. Pretty much the same on calories but it's supposed to be better for you. It…

I just log the full tbsp but measuring the difference should be pretty accurate as well. Whether to log it one way or the other is your choice. I log the full tbsp because I like having the leeway later in the day if I need it but some people have to stick solidly to their calories.

YouTube has a fitness channel called BeFit that has free workout videos including Workout with the Stars. They also promote their BeFit in 90 days program which is a set of workouts that include warm up, cardio, weight training, and a yoga or cool down session in under 35 minutes per day (it also incorporates rest days.)…

If you absolutely must spoil the season go to wikipedia. They will have a synopsis of the important events that happened during the season.

I found wheat hamburger and hotdog buns there yesterday for 49 cents per pack (8 per pack!) I also bought 40 heavy duty paper plates and 50 plastic solo-style cups for $2.99 each. My Memorial Day party is set and I saved over $10 just on buns. I always buy there kitchen bags ($4.99 for 100) and ziplocs ($1.19 for 100)…

If you can afford a trainer, get one. Even if it's only for a month or two, they can target which workouts produce the most results for you. If not, grab a Jillian Michaels DVD or check out the BeFit channel on YouTube where you can find a free workout program called BeFit in 90 days.

I am coming to the realization that the way I have been eating lately, while highly successful, is not realistic to my budget and I don't know how I am going to transition to a more affordable diet, given my current budget. Right now and for the past 7 months, I have bought and used these items on a regular basis: Protein…

Anybody else hearing "two legs good, four legs bad" in their head?

I make big pots of soup that last for the week. I make them pretty bland so I can spice them up differently every day. I use Sriracha, BBQ sauce, dijon mustard, shredded cheese, plain Greek yougurt, HP sauce, Tobasco, cajun seasoning, etc... Along with the soup I do leftovers from last night's dinner as well as canned…

Drink lots of water to flush and try to stay away from high sodium foods. If it gets to be too much, a pair of Spanx and a pair of pantyhose can work magic.

I'm really spoiled because I live Florida. We have fresh fruits and vegetables all year round so I just buy whatever is in season and on sale. Plus I live in a mixed area with both urban, suburban, and rural areas packed in close so I have the option to shop at grocery stores as well as farmers markets and roadside stands.…

"Do as I say, not as I do." I used to work for doctors that were super ft; one biked miles and miles every day and the other worked out with a persona trainer every day. The nurses on the other hand were horribly out of shape (I love you girls if you're on MFP and reading this though.) I would have to hold back a laugh…

I bought a pair of jeans on sale at Walmart for $7 so I won't be upset when I get to toss them. I also bought a desperately needed button up shirt from Target for work and a black t-shirt (again from Walmart for $4) because I spilled bleach on my favorite black t-shirt. I really need a new bathing suit but I am hesitating…

Less of a craving for sweets and alcohol and more energy and stamina in the bedroom. ::wink wink::

I try to limit myself to one bread, pasta, rice, or potato serving per day. These carbs are my kryptonite. I buy whole grain bread like Nature's Own which has a 100% Wheat 50 calorie per slice that's pretty good (i.e. not like eating cardboard.) I also buy brown rice and whole wheat pasta. There's no fix for white potatoes…

A friend of mine became a mother for the first time at 15. She worked her butt off and moved up the ladder doing telemarketing and now has an amazing lifestyle as well as two more beautiful children. She only just turned 30. There is nothing wrong with being a "young" mom. My mother had me at 23 and she did an amazing job.…

Exactly that.

I am 5'3 and 137 pounds. It took me over a month of sustained exercise and portion control before I dropped more than a pound and kept it off (and I'm still only at 2 pounds sustained.) I am surprised that her measurements aren't changing though because that is where I saw the quickest difference. I saw the most rapid…

I hang them over my desk at work to remind myself to exercise every day. Just wait until you get your first medal!

Homemade eggs benedict with real butter hollandaise. yum!