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Based on everything I have read, the more you burn, the more you should eat. However, I tend to leave a "cushion" of about 100-200 calories. I'm also still on 1/2 pound weight loss schedule, so if I feel up to it, I'll try to get up to 250 left over so I might lose a pound in certain weeks. I would say eat at least 1/2 of…

I do get lightheaded if I do cardio before CE, so I always do CE first (I eat something immediately before I workout...a handful of raisins, a couple spoons of yogurt...something easy on the tummy and fast to digest). The days that I do CE and then do cardio right afterwards, I'm usually shot, so I've been trying to go…

Well, I'm still feeling SUPER full this morning...wow, did I eat a lot last night (it's all in my food diary if you care to take a look:blushing: ). I had been doing really well with making sure to eat a mix of protein/carbs every 2-3 hours, but lately it's been the after dinner hunger that's killing me. One thing that is…

Wow, not sure what got into me, but I honestly ate AT LEAST a full days worth of calories tonight after dinner! I feel like crap, but it's the first time I've actually felt full in weeks. I wish I had a body bugg to determine exactly what my body is burning in calories aside from exercise times, as I have a feeling it's…

Hey Girls! Well, I went a little (ok a LOT) wild on the M & M cookies I made over the weekend. So bad, I didn't even log how many I actually had. :blushing: BUT, I had quite a few calories left at the end of the day, so I just got on the elliptical while I watched The Bachelor and worked off the rest. So, lesson learned! I…

I have a Timex one (ordered it online at Target.com) for under $100. I have had it about 4 months, and absolutely love it. It's made for women, so nice and small. Also, I like that I can change my own battery when it's time.

It might be worth a try...I tried doing that (not logging foods) for a little while, and went backwards, only because I wasn't "thinking" about what I was eating. But, everyone works differently. Maybe you could try manually changing your calories to let's say 250 less so that you don't see those extra calories each day,…

Good Morning Ladies!!! Well, it's not a fun morning here in MN...took me 2 hours to get to work (normally about 20 minutes) because there was a dusting of snow on the roads...ugh!:grumble: The Vikings lost last night too, so I had 1 very grumpy hubby to deal with this morning. He couldn't sleep off his frustration...he was…

Hi Ladies- Just wanted to pop in and say hi! I did Cathe's Hiit 30/30 workout this morning...WOW, I LOVED it!!!! Can't wait to try the others! Hope you all have a great Sunday! Thanks again for all the help with picking Cathe DVD's!

Good Morning Everyone!!! I'm feeling MUCH better today. Last night was horrible. My stomach was so bloated/crampy that it was hard as a rock! Normally, I can get on the treadmill and do a nice slow walk to settle my stomach down, but I couldn't even walk the first attempt, I cramped up so bad. Not sure what did it, or why…

Hey Gals! Checking in today to say hi. I am not feeling the best (same as what you have Berta...it's baaaack!), so I am putting off my morning workout and will see if I feel up to it this afternoon. But, being that my stomach is off, I'm not really hungry, so I could stay w/in calories without exercise, so I might do that.…

Good Morning!!! I'm feeling like I'm getting my butt kicked this week (in a good way!) :laugh: I'm not sure what I'm doing different, but normally I NEVER get sore, and every workout is making me sore this week. I guess it could be that I'm trying not to do the same workout more than once per month, so it's like doing a…

I'm in Farmington, Minnesota!

Good Morning!!! I'm feeling the after effects of Lean 1 this morning...wow, my booty and legs are sore! But, I put in an hour on the elliptical and did CE Extreme Abs. Tonight will probably be just a nice, slow walk on the treadmill while I watch Grey's. I went over in calories again last night, but I kept it clean, and…

Keep it clean, and eat if you feel like your body needs it! One sure sign for me is that I feel weak or tired or stomach is growling....I'm over today too, but it's clean, so I'm just going to roll with it!

Berta, you are doing great! I'm right there with you...I've been crashing a lot, but I am trying as hard as I can to just start the next day fresh, like Dawna said. It's hard to do, but we gotta try!! When I went over on my calories last night, I was all upset, and then kicked myself because I couldn't say that anything I…

Berta, Dawna is right...try not to beat yourself up over the extra calories too much. It's hard, but if you're eating clean, it's probably your body telling you it needs that extra food. I'm trying to go by what my body tells me too, as I just proved that going over (and I went over A LOT!) was what my body needed, as I…

Good Morning!!! Well, I stuck to my word and took yesterday off...I ALMOST got on the treadmill for an easy walk, and then reminded myself I needed the rest day. Good thing I did too, as I did Lean 1 this AM and forgot how hard that one was! I haven't done Lean since I completed my first round in September. I am spent! I…

I got mine at Target...it's the Jillian Michaels 14 day cleanse. So far, so good!

Good Morning Jammers!!! I'm stuck at home today with a kid that was up all night coughing and crying because he didn't feel well, and now acting normal...go figure! But, I think he needs to get some rest and sleep so it doesn't turn worse! I woke up not feeling too well...hope it's not a bug and just something I ate? I…

Hello Ladies! Well, I got my step over the weekend and did the Basic Step DVD by Cathe that came with it. I LOVE Cathe...so easy to follow, not too perky, and gets the job done. I was very impressed. Can't wait to get the other DVD's and dive in! Laurie-I don't have my Insanity set yet, but my plan is to make up my own…

You can definitely lose weight from it, and especially inches. The more musle you build, the more fat you burn. It's an awesome program!

Good Morning!!!! I am happy to say I am fully back on the wagon! I ended up trying out several programs on my treadmill and elliptical yesterday, and had a major calorie burn...which I needed to offset my 3000+ calories yesterday...ugh! This morning was Janis Saffells Brand New Butt workout. I have been trying to get rid…

Hello there Jammers!! Well, I'm pleased to say I got off my butt and did 3 workouts last night (90 min total) and only ended up over by I think 400, which is MUCH less than I had planned on. I tried my new step and Cathe workout that came with it...WOW, I'm going to LOVE the step! Wish I had a bit more room for it in my…

Well, can't say I've had any successes over the last 2 days, but I've decided that I'm just going to get back on the wagon on Monday. I haven't fallen off the wagon since I started MFP nearly a year ago, and for whatever reason, I'm off (still keeping up with workouts, but over on calories---95% of it being clean food…

I have 30 day shred, Boost Metabolism, No More Trouble Zones, BL Weight Loss Yoga, BL Cardio Max and BL Bootcamp. I would say for cardio, the BL Cardio or Boost Metabolism are my favorites. If you're looking to mix it up with weights/cardio, then Bootcamp or 30 day Shred. No More Trouble Zones is more circuit strength…

Dawna- I burn usually between 100 and 225 calories. Normally more toward the upper end, but today on Burn 3 it was only 104...I was shocked! But, it did feel easier than normal this morning, so maybe that's why!

I did a 14 day cleanse about a year ago, and can't say I lost any weight, but it made me feel much better and that's about the time I jumped on the healthy food/exercise wagon. I am just starting my 2nd one today, hoping to clean out any toxins, as I've been really bloated lately and my stomach has been "off". Hoping this…

Hi Ladies- Well, I decided to order Body Max 2, Bootcamp and Hiit. I should be getting them sometime next week...can't wait! I also ordered Insanity, so I'll have to slowly incorporate that in too. I''ll be back once I get the DVD's and try one!

Good Morning Ladies!!!! Glad it's Friday...as much as I like my workweek for the structured schedule, I need the weekend to catch up on some cleaning, and relaxing and some fun workouts! This morning was Push 3 and Burn it Off. I had a really low calorie burn from Push 3, which I was surprised about, but next round is…