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CARDIO!!! Just get that body moving and start burning calories. That is the only way to get rid of fat/flab. Strength training is also very important, so don't stop that, but you won't be able to see those results until you burn the layer of fat off!

You don't know Jacques !!!! I'm obsessed!

As some of the earlier posts said, I highly doubt your legs are actually getting bigger or "bulking up". Women do not have the testosterone levels needed to actually bulk up, so it's REALLY hard to gain that much muscle unless you're taking a supplement. Maybe you're seeing definition and your brain registers that as…

It does look fun! Don't you have to jump over fire? :noway: I wonder what kind of training you do for something like that!:laugh:

That makes perfect sense, and I guess i've never taken the time to think about it, so thanks for explaining. I never drink juice because I know it's not the healthy way to get nutrients and would rather eat my fruit anyway, but I love having the"why".

I had no idea that blending fruits affected the fiber content! Thanks! I learn something new every day!

I get the Orange Muscat Vinegar from Trader Joe's and use it as salad dressing! 20 cals per tablespoon and hardly any sodium, if any at all! I'll have to try some of they're other dressings too!

Well, I checked out your food diary, and I'm not sure how accurately you track, but most of the entries I saw, you were averaging around 1000 net calories. I've had this "sleepiness" trouble before and especially in the afternoon when I hadn't eaten enough that day. Try upping your calories during the day a bit and you…

Asolutely... For the people on this site that ARE dong it the right way, congratulations and that's why you're still here and successful. What those who want shortcuts will find out very soon is that it won't work and they'll give up. Slow and steady baby! I love living life healthy!

I think it depends on how your body normally responds to running. I always take a rest day before a race or a long run because I feel stronger and my muscles less fatigued. But I'm sure some people would say they like an easy run the day before as well! As for the pre race eats- my favorite by far is a banana with all…

Great job Shannon! 17 pounds in 3 months is impressive! I think it's a good idea to set goals the way you are, and re-evaluate once you reach them. I'd love for this thread to get re-vamped, I thought is was nice to have a place where everyone was sort of in the same boat!

Yep, i've got those little devils too.:devil: Seems like they pop up at the first hint that I'm about to shed a pound! They're my battle scars.:ohwell: I have them all around my hips and lower back. It drives me crazy and makes me self conscious, but honestly I have to remember that I'll take being fit any day over no…

I'm so glad I found this thread! I was about to post a question about clean eating when I stumbled upon you guys. :flowerforyou: I've really been focusing on eating clean for the past couple of months and can absolutely tell a difference. It just makes me feel better. However, I'm realistic about it. For example there is…

Sounds like everyon's getting their running in! Great job! I ran 7 in the rain yesterday, and can't decide whether or not I want to get a short run in today.Hope you're all having a great weekend!

I think these have already been said but I'll list my faves anyway! Kashi TLC multigrain Blue Diamond nut thins (lots of flavors like smokehouse, ranch,cheddar) True North Pistachio Crisps ( recent find and sooo good especially if you're a pistachio fan!)

In my opinion, keep your goal at 140 and when you get there, re-evaluate how you feel and if you think you could go lower. It's all about the journey! Good luck!:flowerforyou:

Hello fellow Halfers!:flowerforyou: Jay - I'm also 26 been on this site for almost a year and my first Half marathon is on April 24th!!!! I'm about halfway through my training, and it is hard to get out there some days, but knowing there is a 13.1 mile race race coming up makes me panic enough to get my *kitten* moving!…

I totally understand the appeal of these. Easy fast and low calorie. However be careful about the sodium content (it's very high in "diet food.") Also I've found that eating too many overly processed foods actually slows down my weight loss in the long run. In my opinion its much better to eat "real" food most of the time…

How is everybody doing? ??:flowerforyou: I'm happy to say that I have eaten completely clean since Monday, and hopefully I can keep it up the rest of the week! Still training for my half so run run run! Hope all the Amazons are rockin their sexy tall bodies!!!!:drinker:

Maralice and AngelaRae - Welcome! Always great to meet fellow amazons! Maybe you have all discussed this before, but what are everyone's calorie goals set at? I have mine set at 1600 and I eat most of my exercise cals. I'm 5'11" and weigh 167. trying to get down to 150, and maybe eventually 140.

I think any weight loss after a surgery is fantastic! And you still weigh less than before, so congrats! My BF and I ALWAYS sneak our own healthy snacks into the movie theater! Otherwise we're way too tempted to get - not just a small- but a giant tub of popcorn! We like taking things like dried fruit bits that we can…

Have you tried Dr Praeger veggie burgers? The ingredients read like: corn, barley, lima beans, etc. Not high in sodium and really tastey! Also: tempeh any beans( you can boil them yourself to avoid the processed canned kind) yep, almonds are good! AVOCADOS!!! yum! hummus( i.e. mashed chick peas with lemon and herbs)…

Hello Amazons! I've been out of town and out of touch for the past week, but I'm back in action and ready to make this spring my hottest one EVER! Who's with me?!?:drinker: :glasses: :drinker:

Hello ladies! I've been running pretty much every day, so burning some significant calories, but it is NOT showing up on the scale. Hoping that it will soon. Sometimes that is the way I lose weight anyway. Nothing... nothing... nothing... and the BAM 5 pounds! Well here's to hoping! :drinker:

Great job!!! I found that once I was able to run 3 miles, adding mileage became easier and easier! 3 miles was the "hump" for me and you just hurdled over it! Keep at it and by August you'll ace the 5k and keep running straight into a 10k!!!

Hey Jenane! I remember you from the other Amazon thread we had going in June! I just found this one the other day as well, so good to see you again!

yaaaay!!!! You look amazing!!! I think you're right, it's all about the fight and how far you've come. Congratulations!

Woo hoo!:drinker: I need to be held accountable! Lately I've been having trouble with eating and drinking after dinner, so I'm really going to try to cut down on that. Right now I weigh 165 ( up 5 pounds from the holidays still) so I need to get back on track. I'm also training for my half so lots of running the next 11…

Hello Amazons! :flowerforyou: I'm normally not one to jump in on a thread once its already 2 weeks in, but I just happened to see you for the first time and I rarely find a group that I fit into so well! I'm 5'11" and I think we all know that being tall has it's specific challenges! If it's too late I understand, but I'd…

All I know is that commercial cracks me up! :laugh: