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I have been missing a one or two as well, and I just keep going. If I weren't working out other ways, I may no because I don't know that I could keep up. I feel like I am writing in pain on the floor sweating my butt off no matter the workout, so it can't matter too much!

I really am, and I am surprised. I didn't think it would be possible and when others said they had, I thought they were making it up to motivate me! But truly, my belly is smaller and my energy and moods are through the roof! I LOVE IT!

Ugh, I can't see the "after" picture. Congrats anyway!

tahini is a Medaterranian (?) sesame based deliciousness! It is mixed with ground chickpeas to make hummus. Yum!

EAT MORE. It is counterintuitive, I know, but you need to eat what your body needs to function properly. If you eat too little calories, your body can hang on to the weight. Try it for a week and see, or do some research for yourself. EAT MORE!

Those all seem like really high numbers to me!

For sure the pineapples and cranberries, especially if the pineapple was canned. Lots of extra sugar in there, hiding in wait to attack you! Good job tracking, and now you know for the next time!

I think the only way you can get an accurate number is to invest in a heart rate monitor. I always had the same question and it helped me figure out how many I was burning!

I just got the Polar FT4 based on other reviews and I love it. it is very simple to set up and use. I only wanted one to count the calories burned and my heart rate and it does it just fine. Very comfortable too, I forget it's on.

You sound defeated in your post! If you aren't sure that you can carve out time to work out, then I would try Jillian Michaels 30 day Shred. It is less than ten dollars at the store and it will give you an idea of how committed you are at this point. If you find that you are working out a few times a week and making the…

Pure Cardio is by far the hardest one so far. I love it and hate it at the same time. I lose about a pound by just sweating it out!

I have always preferred to EAT my calories and not DRINK them. Shakes and replacements just leave me hungry. I think once you get into the swing of things and do some planning ahead of your meals, you will find that you aren't hungry. There are some days where I have to choose a high calorie meal just to get them in! Good…

I had great luck with it. I loaned it to my sister and can't get it back. Boo!

I know a lot of 40 year olds who haven't learned this yet, so no worries. You can inspire no matter what your age!

On other boards, I have read the same thing and then the same people posted that they noticed a big difference around the start of month 2. Don't stop!!

I found the more I move around, the better I am. When I waited tables, I would take a minute and streatch throughout my shift. I have never used ice, maybe a hot bath before bed and then take ibuprofin? I know you don't like to take them, but for me, I get a better night's sleep when I am not waking up in pain every time I…

I just started and I LOVE it. When I work out, if I am not sweating, breathing hard, and practically unable to stand, I feel like it isn't worth it. I know it is, but I like to feel that way when I am done. It is intense, and insane!

I haven't heard of it, what is it?

Ask them why they are so bothered by it. I have found when people ask/tell me something that is hurtful or innappropriate, when I ask them why they asked/said that, they really feel like crud. I don't think people realize when they say something offensive. Or, you could tell the person that would kill you if they sat on…

That is good to know about MFP and calorie burn. Some of them have seemed high to me, so I usually put it less time or something to adjust it. I may have to invest in a HRM

Anyone tried the Timex Ironman?

I have before pice, but not sure if I will ever post them! We will see how I turn out. It is good motivation. We could post at the end of 30 days...?

That sounds about right to me, but I know nothing! MFP gave me right around that when I entered High Impact Aerobics. I have an HRM somewhere, but it eats batteries like there is no tomorrow!

This is great! Thank you for doing this. Now I just need to post my stuff.

I just took the fit test #1, and am so glad you say that about the switch kicks. I felt ridiculous! It was horrible! Did your form improve as you went on?

Also....how long was it until you noticed that your cardio health had improved?

Thank you everyone! This has been very helpful!

Have you looked at althleta.com? It is really good quality, but pricier. You get what you pay for, for sure. I have gotten things at Target and other stores like that, and they just can't stand up to the sweat an constant washings!

Squat rack....that's the thing that makes me stick my butt out, right? Hmmmm....I will have to think about that one. Not sure I am ready for that. Not sure that anyone else is ready for that either!

Not sure you need to call someone an idiot because they used all caps. Are you so perfect that you can sit on high and judge?