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That's how I do it. LOL I'm not a precise measurer.

Everyone has bad weeks! The nice thing is, we get to start fresh every day.

I'm pretty sure you need to weigh meat with a scale to be accurate. Measuring volume (using measuring cups) is for liquid and grain products. http://www.ehow.com/how_4524534_measure-food-serving-size.html This site helps you visualize portion size http://www.webmd.com/diet/healthtool-portion-size-plate This should help…

I forgot to mention the part of it taking a while. It took about a year to seem my ab muscles again. My skin isn't as taut, but I guess I can't expect a perfect abdomen after having 2 kids in 3 yrs. You'll get there... workout hard and you'll see results.

Keep track of those calories and workout hard 4-5 times a week. I have had 2 kids and my belly flab is gone. It is possible.

Drink a protein shake afterward. It will replenish the nutrients that were lost and your muscles need the extra protein after a workout. I'm starving after a workout.... I couldn't imagine not being hungry. I see you're into pole dancing! That's awesome! I took lessons about 4 yrs ago before I had my first baby. I want to…

Thank you for this reply! Your posts are always very helpful. My friend who is a trainer had to reschedule with me to test my BF%. So, hopefully I'll find out what her calipers say. She trains women for IFBB competitions. She's pretty precise with everything she does. We'll see though. . . I just want to have a gauge and…

Yes! post your lemon thyme chicken recipe! Well, I logged what I ate... I am not positive since the restaurant doesn't have nutrition info online.... But I'd say I ate about 900 calories! YIKES!

Congrats on your new baby!!! Yes! mommy-hood is the most tiring job ever--But the most rewarding and fulfilling job I've ever had! I work full time and I often go to work sleep deprived... darn teething! I have a 3 yr old who still wakes up 1-2 times/night and a 15 month old who is cutting her molars right now. Caffeine is…

Are you sure the machine is correct? I burn about 300 in 20-25 min on the elliptical. Your burn should be higher. Not that Heart Rate monitors are precise, but they should give you a more accurate guesstimate. Do you have one?

great article! Thanks!

I eat cottage cheese usually with fruit and yogurt if we don't have lefts overs from dinner. I work outside of the home, so I take my lunch. If I'm home I'll make egg white omlettes, sandwiches (on sandwich thins), grilled chicken with quinoa and a veggie, etc. Turkey meatballs and whole grain pasta (for kids, I don't eat…

working out again, swimming, hot shower.... and not giving into the soreness. You have to keep your muscles moving.

There are quite a few recipes on sparkrecipes http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipes.asp?food=baked+potato+soup&anyall=ALL&c1=0&c2=0&c3=0&c4=0&c5=0&calories=0&prep_time=0&total_time=0&sort=number_of_ratings

Originally Posted by Mark Sisson A fundamental difference? The role of saturated fats. Cordain and many within the paleo community continue to harbor a fear of saturated fats as the bogey that raises cholesterol and instigates heart disease instead of a critical source of nutrients for neurological functioning and other…

When I go on vacation, even out of the country I eat a lot more than I do when I'm at home. I have to remind myself to stick to my plan. That could have been part of it..she could have had the "vacation" mindset. But I do agree.... The U.S. needs to rethink food proportions and the garbage food they sell in the stores and…

I can't either... I get bored or frustrated and feel like I haven't had a good workout. I think it has a lot of benefits... but it's not my cup of tea.

What's wrong with being specific about what you want for mother's day? My husband asked me what I wanted (since we buy one another gifts for mother's day and father's day). I also said I'd like a gift cert for a spa treatment, a new HRM or new running shoes. He's going to buy me something and he'd much rather spend money…

have you seen the fitbit?

That is my argument....I don't think the scales are accurate. I use ours to gauge changes... but I know the numbers aren't correct. We only have this scale because it was on sale and our other scale broke. On my scale I've gone form 24% to 17%... so I know I've lost body fat. BUT, I don't know if the starting number was…

thanks for the tips! No cotton/loose clothing! I Can't wait!

no bod pod near me. =( I'll let you know how the skin fold test compares to my scale. my scale is fluctuating btwn 16-19%. We'll see how it goes.

"Drop sets hit the "stubborn" muscle fibers "deep down," causing growth that normally couldn't be achieved by stopping after a single set of six to twelve." http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/dropsets.htm

I don't eat them. I like to enjoy my food.... not just eat to eat. I don't enjoy frozen meals. If I do eat frozen items, canned items, boxed items, etc I buy all natural products. I don't like all the fillers and chemicals in processed foods. Most everything I make is from fresh foods (I'm also now trying to go all natural…

Weights first for all the reasons listed above.

YUm! Yes it easy very tasty!

Are you eating back your exercise calories? Maybe you need more protein. I don't think you need to carbload for a 3 mile run like you would for a marathon. I run 5 miles 2 times a week and 3 miles for my 3rd run (or do spin class). I eat a healthy dinner... before my run I drink a protein shake and a half of a banana. When…

I think she's not confident. I think she's trying to get you to feel okay with yourself so her weight will be considered okay too. If you're losing and she's not then she'll feel that she isn't in a good place. Misery loves company. Keep doing what you are doing... I bet you'll inspire her to be more healthy. You should…

You look amazing and it's obvious that you feel amazing too! Congrats on your weight loss!

I go to Las Vegas Atheletic Club. Monthly fees are anywhere from $19-31/month. I pay the highest since I have my 2 kids signed up for the daycare and I can meet once a month with a trainer to have my bodyfat tested. I love the gym. Has a women's only area, free weights, machines, tons and tons of every kind of cardio…