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LOL!! True... Don't neglect it though. It is definitely part of the "journey." I've known people who lost a bunch of weight only to reach their goal and find out that being thin doesn't make you happy. They still felt poorly about themselves. Thankfully, giving yourself mental reminders not to put yourself down doesn't…

They're great for sandwhiches, but if I'm craving a bagel, they don't cut it for me. I'll just budget a bagel into my day.

Guess I need to answer this... QOTD #7: Other than working out and losing weight, what have you done to improve your self esteem? There are a few things that I do. I'm always reminding myself that I don't look nearly as bad as I think I do. When I start in on myself negative self talk, I make myself stop and replace the…

OMG! You stole my answer! LOL!! I'm just waiting on my software developer husband to create the "next big thing" that Google will pay him millions of dollars for. :P edit to add: Or go to law school and become a prosecutor.

Well, I hate wearing the traditional underwire during the day and can't wait to rip that thing off when I get home from work. Most of the time I just wear a tank with a self bra.... but that really doesn't support anything. It just prevents them from flopping all over the place. :P If I'm wearing any other type of shirt to…

^ I totally agree!! Once I was told I looked like Renee Zellweger... Um... No... of course that guy turned out to be a dud for a boyfriend. I don't think I look like anyone famous. However, my third cousin and I looked ridiculously alike. I usually remind people of someone else that they know.

Try eating eggs or egg whites if you prefer. Greek yogurt also has a good deal of protein. I think 15 g for a 6 oz serving... However, my stomach doesn't like all the dairy in the morning so I eat is as a snack.

OMG! I'm not weird! :P Here are a few things I used to eat that haven't been mentioned yet. Don't do much of these anymore, but they still sound yummy! Potato chips with Girl Scout Thin Mint cookies/ or any cookie with chocolate in it Toast with butter and peanut butter Kosher pickle with a chocolate milkshake (everyone…

This^^ Personally, I hate the scale. As long as you're doing something good for your body who cares about the scale? It's not the only way of measuring success. It's just the easiest... Take measurements and a fit test and update them monthly.

Make sure you're stretching after your workout. It always helps me. You can push through muscle soreness. You'll be sore at the beginning of your workout, but generallly after your muscles get warm you won't feel it anymore. Whenever I start a new workout program, I'm extremely sore for a few days. I just keep on track and…

Unfortunately, the human body doesn't gain muscle that quickly. Weight gain after incorporating a new workout routine is caused by water retention. You're body holds onto fluid to repair your muscles. Hang in there. It could take your body a few weeks to adjust. It could also just be water retention from TOM and/ or from…

I eat these regularly: Almonds (right now the Cocoa Roast ones) Cheese Sticks Fresh fruit Dark chocolate (> 70% cocoa) Fresh veggies Greek yogurt

I've never had a gym membership. In the past, I've used various Beachbody workout programs. I like to workout in the comfort of my own home. I'm currently doing Turbo Fire.

Hello everyone! No exercise for me today. Rest day! Ahhhhhh..... :P Did Turbo Fire HIIT 20 last night. OMG!! Loved it! And guess who did burpees and was jumping like a fool... ME! Honestly, I am very proud of myself. I also discovered that exercise after a bad day feels better then having an adult beverage after work.…

I'm currently doing Turbo Fire and the music keeps me going... and Chalene yelling "you're not tired!" and "you know what? You just got your second wind." She's usually telling the truth and reminding me that it's all mental.

My face gets really red during an intense workout. My husband teases me and tells me that my face is purple. LOL! I just deal with it during the workout and splash my face with cool water after. I don't get dizzy or light headed from it though...

You really need to try and meet your caloric needs especially when doing Turbo Fire or any other intense workout program. I tend to eat alot of nuts when I'm not that hungry. With nuts, you don't have to eat much to consume alot of calories. They're also full of healthy fats and protein. We all have bad days. You listened…

There is a thread on here where the person listed the advice from a nutritionist about what to eat if you have PCOS. Well worth reading. Check it out here http://tinyurl.com/3crrk9b.

QOTD #5: What do you do to keep yourself on track while traveling or on vacation? Oh gee! Nothing? LOL!! I just try to make the healthiest choices possible and enjoy myself. However, I'm going on a 11 day vacation in two weeks so any tips from everyone else will be greatly appreciated.

I tried it once... Only made it to dinner time of the first day. I don't think I've ever been that crabby in my entire life. I was also very lathargic. My husband basically forced me to eat something. I think the Shakeology 3 Day Cleanse is a better option. Shakeology itself is filling so you won't feel like you're…

Don't make skipping the stretching a habit. I know it's easy to be like "I don't need that" but it's an important part of overall fitness. Honestly, it feels so good after the workout and it serves as your cool down to get your heart rate back into normal ranges. Also, it increases your range of motion, which makes your…

Net Calories= calories consumed - calories burned through exercise

Well, I can't see your diary. So, experiment a little. Increase your calories for a few weeks and see what happens. MFP has the carbs set pretty high. Maybe customize that and lower your carbs by a few percentage points. Tracking accurately is very important. Try weighing and measuring everything. Also, what time of…

Years ago I had great results with Slim in 6. Of course I let it go and now the program doesn't do anything for me. It's great if you want to ease into more intense workout programs. Turbo Jam is also a great place to start. Right now, I'm loving Turbo Fire, which is a more intense version of Turbo Jam. I love Beachbody…

^That... and because I'm actually hungry. I don't like to eat big meals. Gassy and bloated just doesn't work for me. So, I usually get hungry every 2-3 hours. I eat when I'm hungry and try to snack on fruit and nuts.

Definitely eat more nuts! That's what I eat when I've logged my exercise and have alot of calories left at the end of the day.

I started Turbo Fire (regular class schedule) last week and did 2 weeks of the prep schedule before that. I love finding friends that are doing the same workout out.. .You know the whole misery loves company thing. Feel free to send me a friend request.

Modify! You might want to replace Plyo with another form of cardio that's low impact. However, if the pain is really bad, you may just need to rest. Listen to your body. If it's telling you not to do something, it's best that you don't.

Getting caught up after being away all weekend. Went to the shore this weekend and it was awesome! I didn't go to the beach though. I opted to go shopping since there were a few craft shows in the area. My mom and I went to this little tea room for lunch. I love those kinds of places. They're such sweet quaint places. The…

I feel like this too! My husband plays alot of video games. Sometimes all I want is for him to stop playing and have an actual converstaion with me. So, I'll sit in the chair next to the computer and practically smother him with hugs and kisses. Don't get me wrong. We spend alot of time together on the weekends. However,…