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  • Thanks so much guys! I'm going to start fasting now and see if I can do the whole day tomorrow. Question: do you allow yourself weakness foods? For instance, baby carrots or liquids if you're feeling weak? I figure you'd drink water, but I'm talking tea or watery smoothies?
  • I'd say that running and yoga are probably the best for back fat, as running will slim all over and yoga will tone everything back into place. When I had a back I loved (pointy shoulder blades, with the line down the middle and everything), I was running around everywhere and doing a lot of stretching. I especially like…
  • I was wondering if yogurt would help or hinder! Thanks, I'm going to try that on Monday, resting up this weekend. :)
  • Maybe count out your calories in the morning and pack in gladware containers your meals, so that way if people are eating around you, you can grab something from your bag? It helps to keep some sweet stuff if people are eating sweets around you. I understand it's difficult to stay on track when you're surrounded by people…
  • I thought plateau happened when your body gets used to what you're doing, so I agree with Colleen in that you must mix it up! Change your exercises between cardio, strength training, yoga. Don't keep doing the same thing. I would imagine the calorie cycling works as well, but I've never tried it. The point is to trick your…
    in Plateau? Comment by danikiz April 2012
  • For lunch and dinner (if I'm going to be on the go), I pack two servings (two cups) of quinoa with feta and spinach mixed in. I add red wine vinegar and lots of pepper. Yoplait 99% fat free fruit yogurt, bananas and oranges are also on my snack list.
  • I've heard tons of things about zumba, but I really have no idea what it is. Is it just like dancing? They offer it at my campus rec for free certain days, I'll try it out! :) Thank you!
  • Thank you for starting this group! I'm new to MFP, but I know what I need to lose weight and keep it off and still eat healthily. Thanks for making a group clear of those offended by low cal.
    in My Promise Comment by danikiz April 2012
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