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HI everyone, my name is Grae and I was once very athletic and fit, but have gained approximately 30 pounds since returning to college and a more sedentary lifestyle three years ago. I've also lost strength, cardiovascular endurance, and flexibility. It has made me feel unhappy and powerless. Time to change all that! I want…

This is a great idea! Count me in! I'm going to do a 1,2,3,1,2,3 rotation of the levels (first day: level one, second day: level 2, etc.) Tonight: Level 1! Current Weight: 165 Target Weight: 150

The ricotta dessert is gross, but I discovered something way better---it's kind of like pudding or soft cheesecake. (yum!) In a blender, puree: 2 cups of fat free cottage cheese 1/3 cup of water 1/4 tsp vanilla extract splenda to desired sweetness (I use 1-2 tbsp) Blend it until there are no lumps and it's super creamy,…

I did the South Beach plan four years ago and lost 25 pounds! I felt and looked great. I went back to school a few years ago, and due to careless eating and a more sedentary lifestyle, I gained 20 pounds back. I just started Phase One yesterday, and am REALLY EXCITED to be doing South Beach again, and reclaiming the honed…

This is EXACTLY what I need! Saturday is the day I am most likely to eat junk and shirk my workouts, so let's do this! Thanks for the plan! Sunday will be my weigh-in day, too. Great idea! :happy:

Yes, we are the Amazons, for sure. I'm in!:happy:

I love this thread. I thought I was 5'9", but I am actually 5'10". Woooooooo! Hello three digits! I'm not sure what my measurements are, but I weigh 168 right now, and my goal is 149. I'd love to be there by July. Good luck everyone!

Okay, I'm with you! Yesterday: 511 calories (running) Today: 558 calories (kickboxing, circuits, walking) Only thing is, I'm going to give myself one day off every week---but I'll make up the difference by doubling up on another day. I think this is just what I need to push through my plateau and lose that last 20 lbs.…

You are such a ROCKSTAR!! You're down nearly 20 lbs. Congratulations, that's awesome. You are on a roll and will continue to reap the benefits long after Christmas is over.

15 lbs. by Christmas!!! I'm going to start today--I ran 4 miles. I really need to focus on healthy eating and portion control...

I commit to exercising a minimum of 5 days a week I commit to eating healthy 90% of the time I commit to this challenge 100% and I believe I will succeed My first affirmation I will keep the commitments I just made! I am ready to get off my plateau and onto THE NEXT LEVEL. My body needs me to make it strong, lean, slender,…

I've been doing level 2 (with a few little rests--my god!) :sick: I haven't been losing any weight for the last few weeks, but I weighed myself this morning and I've lost 3 pounds! :happy: Thank god, I was starting to worry. A combination of the Shred and Jillian's Cardio Kickboxing dvd are finally doing the trick! I've…

Okay, I am in too! I bought the Shred last month and having been doing it several times a week. I am willing to commit to 5 times a week for the next month in addition to a few other workouts. I will start today! Woooooooooooooooooooooooooo!

I've been mixing in the Tracy Anderson Mat dvd with Jillian Anderson's 30 day shred and cardio kickboxing dvds. I'll do the 30 day shred 5-6 days a week, and double up on some of those days with Jillian's Cardio kickboxing or Tracy Anderson mat. I probably end up doing the Tracy Anderson dvd only 2-3 times a week, but I…

I've just started doing Bikram and I've only been to 5 classes so far. During a few of those classes I had to sit down a lot because of dizziness and nausea, but that's supposed to be normal at first. Arriving at class hydrated seems to be the most important thing. I try to go for 80-100 oz. of water during the day prior…

I'll post my measurements tomorrow. I've decided to focus on inches lost rather than pounds lost.

I just saw a picture of myself from a wedding last weekend and I have not looked so fat in many, many years. It was a BIG (no pun intended) wake-up call for me. I got the DVD and am starting the challenge tomorrow! I've also got the cardio kickboxing dvd on the way so that I can change it up a bit. I plan to take one day…

I don't have this problem ALL the time, some weeks are better than others---but on a bad week, I drink a cup of senna tea before bed, maybe two days in a row. WARNING: Because senna stimulates the colon, the results can be a bit explosive at first. Follow the directions on the box. One to try: Super Dieter's Tea

First of all, congratulations on preparing for your race! I'm not sure if you are a novice runner or not, but here are a few tips that have been helpful for me over the years. 1. Go to a running store. Have your gait analyzed there. (This usually means just running down an aisle so they can see how you are landing and…

Okay, I am starting the challenge today, even though I know Friday is the weigh-in day. Height: 5'9" Weight: 168 lbs. Goal: 149 lbs. Wooooo!

You're on girlfriend! I will start logging my info on Friday next. (That'll give me almost a week to get myself on track!) I know what you mean about the photographs. I have two younger sisters who are slender, athletic and stunning. Family photos are painful for me...I'm tired of being the fat sister. This summer…