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Julie: It's funny how our bodies adjust. If you are like me, you do something like that and then wonder how you used to do eat that kind of stuff every day. It's like last night, I left over 700 calories uneaten because I just didn't feel like I could eat any more. I had a stressful day so I decided to burn some of it off…

I can honestly say you've come to the right place! On this site you will find the most awesome, supportive people you could ever hope for. The tools are great, but the friends you will make here are going to make a difference. Four suggestions: 1) Stay active on the site. Try to log in every day and log your food and…

That is really awesome! You are such an upbeat inspiration! Thanks!!

This is a great soup recipe that my kids really like...and it is easy on calories and very very easy to make! Taco Soup 2 cans stewed tomatoes 1 can red kidney beans 1/2 lb ground beef, browned 1 medium onion (cooked with ground beef) 1 can tomato sauce 1 can whole kernel corn 1/2 package Taco Seasoning Put it all in a…

I'm glad you liked "Death by Jillian"...he is really a funny kid! Part of why I love having him around...that and he makes breakfast for the 17 DS and 9 DD every morning so I can get my workout in. 1/2 a Shred is doing well after being sick! It takes a bit to come back from any illness, but it sounds like you are doing…

Try using powder, like Gold Bond or similar. I don't have it under my arms, but I do have excess skin on my stomach and I have started using powder on it...it seems to help a lot. The excess skin is kind of the "damned if you do, damned if you don't" part of weight loss I guess. Good luck.

I am really nervous about my weigh in tomorrow. I can see a gain coming, even though I have been working hard, my diet has been iffy. I haven't totally blown the calories, but what I have been eating is affecting me. I guess I will take the ups with the downs, but I am worried. I did make a donation (in food, not cash) to…

I started level 2 today! I am back to hating Jillian. My 11 yr old son walked into my room after I had just finished the workout...he looked at me and said, "Death by Jillian?" As tired as I was I laughed hysterically. That is exactly how I felt! I made it through, it was really tough, but I think it is good to push myself…

I am 5'7" and my Dr just set my goal weight at 165 based on my body type and history. I was shooting for 155, but he said get to 165 and go from there. I am "curvy" and my bone density scan says I have very dense (and therefore heavier) bones. He is also much more concerned about my body at % than the scale. It surprised…

Yep, May 1st was the starting weight...yesterday the end of week one. Welcome!

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Good luck with the alternate exercises. I'm impressed that you are keeping at it. I totally relate to being ready to get back at it after a little time off. I didn't do the shred over the weekend (my married daughter was in town and we just had too many other activities) and I was ready to get back on it this morning! Such…

I was on it for a couple of months before MFP trying to get over a plateau. Personally, I didn't see a lot of difference with the appetite, but I had a ton of energy!! The down side was that I also had a lot of trouble sleeping at night and getting enough rest. I did lose weight but it took a week or so before it really…

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I wasn't able to do 30DS yesterday, I spent an hour with a personal trainer at the gym and she really worked me hard so I just didn't have anything left in the tank. Back to it today, though. I think I am going to do level 1 for one more day (muscles are sore from yesterday). Glad to see everyone working through it!

That's awesome! I hope your great mood has lasted, you deserve it!

Awesome feedback you guys, thanks! I stuck with Level 1 today, and I will probably do the same tomorrow, that will be Day 10 for me and then I will move on to level 2 on day 11. I did much better with the jump rope switching feet like you all suggested. The workout is still hard to get through, but I think I am doing…

I have been doing pretty good! The water is usually not too much of an issue and I haven't missed a day of workout. I am doing the 30 Day Shred almost everyday plus running or other cardio every other. I love the energy that comes with this lifestyle change!! Weighed in at the Dr today...you all are gonna love my…

Thanks for the suggestion on the jump rope...I wish I had read that before I did it this morning, but I will try it tomorrow for sure! SO...I had to go to the Dr this morning and, of course, they weighed me...I am down over 3 lbs this week! 30 Day Shred may be hard, but by golly it's working! I am finding too that I kind…

Now that's what I'm talking about!! start weight: 203 4/27 - 204.2 5/4 - 200.8! 5/11 - 5/18 - 5/25 - 6/1 - 6/8 - 6/15 - 6/22 - goal weight: 188

Let me know how it goes on level 2. I am thinking of switching either Thurs or Fri. I am about like you not feeling that it is easy, stopping for a few seconds a couple of times (second set of "jump rope" is torture!). I will be interested how the change is. Good luck!

I am so excited to be in Slytherin!! I actually considered requesting this house but I thought I would just let the cards fall...it was meant to be. I think I am drawn to Slytherin because it appeals to the dark side of my personality, and who doesn't want to be the 'Bad Girl" at least sometimes? Snape is my fave Slytherin…

I was so tired tonight I didn't want to do the Shred. I didn't sleep well and had a long busy day...but I did it anyway! Level 1 Day 7 Complete!! Ha, take that insomnia!!!

OK, so I wasn't going to measure yet, but I put on some jeans this morning and they weren't nearly as tight as they have been...so I measured just my thighs and I am down 1 inch each! I felt really good about that and I stopped the measuring there, but when I put the belt on I went one hole smaller. I will weigh in on…

OK, chocolate and other sweets are gone! I got rid of (thanks to my kids) the last of the chocolate Easter candy and even the last box of chocolate pudding. I am so ready to face this challenge!

So I had to take yesterday off. I wasn't planning to, but I ran a 5K in the morning and I completely hit a wall. My body was absolutely screaming for some rest, to the point of me feeling extremely ill. So, I didn't get to 30DS yesterday, but after some rest I jumped on to Day 6 today and felt pretty good. There is still…

The hero of the day! Nice work.

I feel your pain. I am a single mom of 4 (their father is not in the picture so it is all me 24/7) and I work one full-time job which requires a lot of travel and a part-time job which is flexible. Basically, I never found time to exercise and had plenty of reasons why. Then I finally decided that if I was going to be the…

SW: 203 Goal: 185

I have had shin splints every time I try any new exercise, but I finally found the source of my problem (and according to my Dr, the source of 90% of shin splints). I over-pronate my feet. This means my feet turn in when I strike the ground. The first thing I did was take some time off to let things heal, then I got some…