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Pre-weighing your meat on a scale and then packing them in a vacuum seal bags for the freezer is a great way to be sure you have ready to grab food that you have controlled the portions. Also, using the small snack ziplock baggies for your snacks can be pre-measured and stored in the fridge for a quick, grab-n-go snack.…

Lots of Zumba lovers here!

I am doing the Wii Zumba, and I will eventually join a class, but I want to learn the moves a little before I join the classes. I was so pleasantly surprised at ow much rumba worked my core. I could feel a pleasant ache the next morning!

The problem is when estrogen becomes dominant in the body and overwhelms the progesterone. Estrogen dominance leads to lower metabolism, lumpy breasts and increased risk of cancer. It can send women into early menopause as well. This is one of the reasons to buy hormone free milk and meat products and to avoid using…

One of the things to remember is that if you are taking any medications, they can slow the progress of weight loss, so choose your food wisely. Choose whole grains, non-processed foods. Avoid deli meats. Choose olive oil over vegetable oil. Use asiago cheese, bell peppers and cilantro to add flavor. With your heart…

Try changing what you eat. For example: go vegetarian, or go low carb

welcome and good luck to you all!

I may be in the minority here. I was 215 and looking at old photos doesn't bother me anymore. I actually feel proud of myself and a deep sense of satisfaction! I am who I am and my weight doesn't define me. It is only one thing about me. The picture is a moment in time and the people who surround me in that picture and the…

I was actually thinking that it would be so cool for the local dance bar to have a Zumba night. Everyone pays admission, the bar offers a healthy menu for the snacks so people can order, and have special non-alcoholic blended drinks. People can go and Zumba, then take a break and then Zumba some more. It could be offered…

I learned zumba on the Wii. It was great for beginners!

I do the Zumba for Wii. I like it very much. It takes a bit of getting used to, but now I love it. It doesn't feel like a workout, it's just dancing right? LOL! Anyway, I like the privacy of my home (I look like a demented duck when I dance), the fun nature of the music, and it just makes me feel good to dance.

I have a cup of black coffee. If it is night time, I use decaf. I also choose coffee that is organic, for some reason it works better!

I have lost 50 pounds since June of last year. Prior to this it was too painful to wear heels of anything over 2 inches. I think all the extra weight was just too much to bear on the end calcaneus. Now that I am lighter, I find that walking in heels is not a problem, and as I continue to wear them, they become very…

I go to a doctor's office that specializes in women's health issues. I had problems after my son was born and I went into biofeedback therapy. A Device is inserted into the vagina and registers when you are doing the kegels correctly. Once I was able to squeeze the right muscles, I was given exercises to do that varied in…

Yes to the first part. I just made my own yogurt from scratch and then drained the whey to make it Greek. I am not sure about the fruit though. I have never done it with fruit. I add my own fruit to yogurt so I can control the sugar. I like to sweeten with stevia, fresh fruit and kashi

I use the nutritional information for the greek yogurt of the brand of regular yogurt that I buy. For Example: I buy Stoneyfield regular yogurt, so I will use the nutritional information for Stonyfield greek yogurt since the process they use is the same. they just drain the whey!

Try adding some dried cranberries for a nice sweet/sour punch.

I just finished Black Howl, by Christina Henry and Fair game by Patricia Briggs. I will be reading A Perfect Blood by Kim Harrison next weekend. I am also waiting on the release of Once Burned by Jeaniene Frost and Lover Reborn by the Warden!

I thought I would use a membership too, so I got a trial. I did not like it at all. Because of all the bodies, there was always a faint odor in the air, people didn't clean the equipment after they were done using it... I prefer the clean outside air. Also, doing exercising outside brings your core muscles into use more…

You should go to have your concerns addressed by a doctor. One of the things you should read about is estrogen dominance in the body and the effects it can have. A good book on estrogen dominance is called: What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Pre-menopause, by John Lee. I am not sure how old you are so pre-menopause is…

Hi, I am Mundelein too!

I am not really into taking diuretics. I agree with withervein, drink more water and the body will compensate.

The skin is an amazing organ. I have lost just over 50 pounds, and I have a little bit of loose skin, but I have noticed that it is slowly tightening. I did some research on the way skin works and found that when I started to include using a loofa on my skin twice a week to slough off the old cells, and then used an…

Animal protein can be broken down in the body to form all amino acid groups. It is a complete protein. Plant proteins are not as complete. Vegetarians need to vary the type of plant proteins they ingest in order to get the full compliment of amino acids that the body needs. Beans and rice is a popular staple in many…

I want to make a disclaimer. Never would i tell someone what is the best thing to do for all situations. You know your body best. I will answer your question for what I have found works best based on what I have learned and experienced. If you are building muscle mass, your body needs protein. If you are feeling weak or…

Of course if you are training for specific athletic goals like running a marathon, or are in good physical condition then replacing your energy with carbs is important. thus the reason runners carbo load for a run. I am addressing the average overweight sedentary person.

Please remember that fat serves several functions in the body. Fat serves as connective tissue between body organs, it serves as cushioning to protect organs as well. I your legs, buttocks and arms, you have fewer vital organs to protect,and you have been developing those muscles as well. It seems to me to be a function of…

You are most welcome. You make a beautiful bride by the way! Congratulations.

I fill a water bottle with water and ice, squeeze a lemon wedge and add a few drops of lemon stevia...voila, lemon shake up. I also put a few strawberries in a blender with water and ice and chocolate raspberry flavored stevia. Blend for a nice smoothie. If you do sparkling water, 3 drops of grape stevia, 3 drops of…

Notice how the article says processed meat! Hormone free/organic meat is not covered. Most processed foods is not good for us!