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  • Boomer sooner! May be over training and at a plateau. Try metabolic testing , if your gym offers! Will help find fat burn zones and caloric intake needed! Could also be muscle gain! Definitely make sure u eat and keep ur "net" cals up! Good luck! Shan Atl
    in Need help Comment by Byrdsong1920 March 2013
  • Ummmmm... How about the dude that thinks hes going to THE NIGHT CLUB and wears his entire bottle of cologne he got for Christmas! Then hops on machine next to me....I'm in the zone and have to stop and switch machines before I gag? Um...sweat and cologne don't mix Mr. Fabio!
    in Things That Ruin Your Workout!!! Comment by Byrdsong1920 March 2013
  • Hey, aargh! I've been there! I was gaining and losing the same 10 lbs for over six mts. Finally broke it after I took the METABOLIC TESTING at my gym 2 mts ago. It helped me find my ideal fat burn zones, heart rates and ideal caloric intake. Cost $200 and Soo worth it. Bumped cals from 1560-1800 a day and started higher…
    in The longest plateau? Comment by Byrdsong1920 March 2013
  • Zphi! Spring 1996 University of Oklahoma Theta Mu chapter Strictly Biz #1 Goal: get even sexIER......AIMING FOR "ER".... Whatever number that is,lol! Lost over 35 last two years! Slow and steady wins the race...or journey of life! Love MFP...MET SO MANY GREAT PEOPLE THAT ARE VERY ENCOURAGING, INCLUDING NEW SORORS AND FRAT!
    in Welcome Sorors!! Comment by Byrdsong1920 March 2013
  • Not yet, but getting closer! Have a few folks Rollin thru the ATL soon!outta be fun!
    in Met any of your MFPs in real life? Comment by Byrdsong1920 March 2013
  • Rockin it! Girls who lift are rockstars!
    in A LADY WHO LIFTS - 1 year of progress! (pics) Comment by Byrdsong1920 March 2013
  • The neutrogena grapefruit acne body wash works well! Checkout link http://www.neutrogena.com/product/oil-free+acne+wash+pink+grapefruit+foaming+scrub.do?sortby=ourPicks I was breaking out on back and arms. I shower right after a workout and wash makeup off before I workout or hit sauna. Bought these today for quick face…
    in Sweating causing acne breakouts?? Comment by Byrdsong1920 March 2013
  • Gala crunchy red apple topped with vanilla non fat yogurt and granola! Yummmm! Also strawberries with low fat whip cm and also the all natural almond/cashew/pecan clusters from SAMs club! Yum Also, I love oatmeal CHOC chip cookies, found cool recipe for protein version that's healthier, made with unsweetened apple sauce!…
    in Faux "cheat" foods? Comment by Byrdsong1920 March 2013
  • Funny! I took the class this morning and its an intermediate class. I burned about 210 and I wore my Polar Heart RAte monitor. It depends on how hot the room is and how hard you push yourself in the postures and positions. I take it mainly for the deep stretching and adds flexibility and corrects posture issues. it's good…
    in Hot Yoga Comment by Byrdsong1920 March 2013
  • Thanks for sharing, will be praying for u! Perhaps a close family member or friend can go with you to see a doctor . I can't stand going either, but always feel better afterwards! We have to take care of the temple God gave us and I know your kids will love to see a happy and healthy mommy! Bless u! Shan, atl
    in I need support and I am afraid, really, really scared..... Comment by Byrdsong1920 March 2013
  • Hey! I love JAMIE EASON, she's the female spokes model for Bodybuilding.com and she has a banging 90 day challenge with free videos, workouts , food lists and recipes! I cook her carrot cake protein bars all the time and her chili and the Italian turkey burgers and turkey muffins/meatloaf muffins! Check her out!…
    in healthy recipe websites? Comment by Byrdsong1920 March 2013
  • PRRREACHHHHHHH PREACHA!!!!!!! Enuf already! Happy journey, and happier living! Shannon, Atl
    in "on the wagon" , "off the wagon"... there is no WAGON! Comment by Byrdsong1920 March 2013
  • I love cooking and post my food pics, share recipes and have fun with it. It's a lifestyle change. I don't agree with those that eat bad constantly and complain and wonder why they aren't losing weight. But often it's a cry for support. It's all about balance all around! MIND BODY AND SOUL ! This is our temple, treat it as…
    in talk positive on this site, not about yummy food Comment by Byrdsong1920 March 2013
  • Hey! Checkout youtube blog and group on here called 'Eat more to weigh Less!' I just increased from 1560 to 1800! It helped break my plateau and I started losing again....instantly. Lost 3 lb last week and 3 week before! I'm 5'3, 174 lbs. I also took the Metabolic Testing at my gym and helped me find my resting heart rate…
    in Just upped my calories and I'm freaking out Comment by Byrdsong1920 March 2013
  • Wow! U look awesome! Good job! You should be proud of yourself! Taking care of the temple Hod has blessed you with! Woot! Keep it up! Shannon, ATL
    in 65 pounds gone. Happy Birthday to me! (with pics) Comment by Byrdsong1920 March 2013
  • I've been tracking for over a year, honestly, I feel at this point I have a great idea of portion control and my body is on a 2-3 hr eating schedule. I do it now to keep in touch w/ my friends and I still have about 15-20 more lbs to go. Tracking has helped me find my successful areas and areas I need to adjust. It's been…
    in Do you plan to track for the rest of your life? Comment by Byrdsong1920 March 2013
  • Throw some flax seed meal in protein shake with raw almonds and berries ...I also roll my tyson raw wingettes in this and bake til crispy. Its sooo....good! Tons of green leafy salads Happy journey, Shan ATL
    in FIBER, What's your fav. Comment by Byrdsong1920 March 2013
  • Hey, I love the crockpot, just made a big pot of lean turkey and organic kidney bean chili. I chop all my veggies when I buy them and freeze them. So as I cook for the week,I use my veggies I've prepped,makes things move faster. Chili will last me thought the week and great source of protein and fiber and healthy carbs. I…
    in How to simplify meal planning? Comment by Byrdsong1920 March 2013
  • Hey, Here's my two cents... My big sis owned a day spa in Alaska and I worked for her. We did a lot of cellulite treatments for customers. I learned a lot about cellulite. It's basically pockets of toxins. So critical to eat clean, drink plenty of pure water and even sauna can help with the sweating out toxins. Also,I…
    in Will cellulite ever go away? Comment by Byrdsong1920 March 2013
  • Love my whey vanilla protein shake with unsweetened almond milk- chocolate, raw almonds, blueberries, flax seed and sugar free raspberry torani syrup! Blend it with ice and roll out! Yum
    in What do you eat for breakfast? Comment by Byrdsong1920 March 2013
  • Doing the same! I've been over training. Im up to 1800 cals per day now....hard to eat all I need to eat,but doing better. My net was too low on workout days!keep ur net up on exercise days! dont want ur body to go into starvation mode and won't let u lose....it's protecting itself. Just finished metabolic testing at gym…
    in Increasing calories AND exercising less!!!! Comment by Byrdsong1920 February 2013
  • Salsa class during the week! Goes by fast and makes me feel sexy! I also love my new water aerobics class! Easy on joints and I get to splash around! An occasional Zumba class and once a week spin class! Diversity keeps the body guessing and burning efficiently Happy journey, Shan ATL!
    in What’s your favorite way to burn calories? Comment by Byrdsong1920 February 2013
  • Elbow dap and high five...raise the roof!
    in Singles report here Comment by Byrdsong1920 February 2013
  • Great comments! After years of trainers, meal plans, diet fads and more....I FINALLY GET IT! I even took a big step and did Metabolic testing at my gym to learn more about my body and how I burn calories and what zones are my ideal fat burn zones and heart rates. Is truly science and some math. I started plateauing…
    in Has anyone lost a large amount of weight eating more? Comment by Byrdsong1920 February 2013
  • I used Jasmine brown rice these last few weeks, so good! Added low sodium organic veggie broth vs. water and thew in few herbs!tasty! Happy journey
    in Suggestions on how to jazz up brown rice? Comment by Byrdsong1920 February 2013
  • I'm there! http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/jamie-easons-livefit-phase-1.html 90 day challenge!
    in Looking for friends that an in the zone!!! Comment by Byrdsong1920 February 2013
  • Hotness times ten! Great job !
    in 85 lbs lost w/ pics :) Comment by Byrdsong1920 February 2013
  • Squeezed in a strength training workout today between clients...ate clean !had my food cooler locked and loaded, so no room for errors! and got in 40 min cardio on elliptical and cross ramp ...anddddddd didn't choke anybody (joking)! All in all, good day! Feeling blessed, stronger and growing in many ways! Enjoying the…
    in Post something that you did "right" today Comment by Byrdsong1920 February 2013
  • Hey! Checkout Jamie Eason, www.bodybuilding.com great 90 day challenge and recipes,meal plans etc..... Can live by this and enjoy food and workouts! http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/jamie-easons-livefit-introduction.html In morning I have egg whites, brown rice and green veggies like broccoli.... Add proteins and healthy…
    in pre workout food! Comment by Byrdsong1920 February 2013
  • I feel u....took years for me to get IN THE ZONE! I finally ***GET IT**** FIND SUPPORTING MFP friends and folks that will challenge u physically. Iron sharpens iron. i learn a lot from my friends and they are open to share. Is pushed me to go to a new level. Also, find an accountability partner to meet U at gym or park!…
    in Getting motivated to exercise Comment by Byrdsong1920 February 2013
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