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It never hurts to be tested - I always thought mine was thyroid too because my sister had a problem. Mine always came back fine. What I did have was iron deficiency. I was on prescription iron pills for about a year and I couldn't beleieve what a difference it made. There are many other things that can lead to being tired,…

Awesome - more squats!! I like the resting your mind part too - I really should do that more often I tend to just go go go. I did hot yoga for a while and loved it - they didn't make the class schedule time friendly for my work hours though so its really hard to get there on a consistent basis. I think I will do planks for…

Hmm sorry I have never heard that about SSR and Whey -- but I also was not on Lexipro very long so it may be something you would want to research or ask your doctor about. Things do change with your body as you having babies and mature so maybe what used to work won't be as effective now - you may just need to change…

Cali-Mel - congratulations! Your totals were awesome and it is well-deserved!

Alright - come on team - let's hit this week and be in the top four so we can get a new character on our team! I am back and ready to hit it hard. I've already got over 100 min. in cardio (and I am still doing my upper cuts and kicks while doing my walking - because I do intervals of walking and running). Also this cardio…

I personally did not like herbalife. I tried it for my sister who was thinking of selling it. It tasted awful and I got more protein out of making a whey protein shake. I love my protein shakes and have one just about every morning but could not get myself to drink the herbalife ones. Even with the personalized protein…

I was going to suggest this -- when I was strictly following the Jay Robb Diet Plan - this is the type of bread he suggested. I choose to just cut bread myself so I didn't buy it or do research on it. Now I have whole wheat bread but I just limit my bread intake instead of having 4 slices I only have the two for a sandwich…

I didn't realize that there were different components like radio mode and supply runs separate from the episodes. I only go into radio mode after I finish the episode and am still wanting to continue running.

Finally feeling better! Did my zombie run for an hour and 5 minutes today a great way to start the week and get ready for out episode tonight! I think we are going to see done big things from Mika and Lizzie this season!

I had to work hard to get my titans this week. I got them but no extra. I did stick to my calorie goals according to my fitbit. I will weigh next week and see where I'm at - was TOM this week so didn't want to do it yet. Looking forward to see where we are at in the standing. Looks like everyone is working hard!

Here's my fitbit user: http://www.fitbit.com/user/28TB5X

Yea - I wasn't able to figure out how to add friends through the phone app either - the only way I was able to do it was to go to my computer and copy and paste the profile address of the friend I wanted to add and then send them a friend request or if I gave someone else my e-mail address - they were able to send me a…

Sara - If you want to set your fitbit up to show your food plan goals at a deficit - go to your dashboard, on your food plan tile, find your settings (a little gear at the top) and click on it and then you can edit your goals. I have mine set to a medium (500 calorie deficit). I used to have my MFP set on 1400 calories and…

Ah that sounds better! I would say make sure you are logging correctly. If your not measuring it makes a difference. I would say the culprit is most likely under-estimating calories taken in and over-estimating calories burned.

It only has 8 grams of protein? I'd be going to a new brand of protein. Mine has 120 calories and 25 grams of protein. As the others have said - its not the protein shake, its your overall total of calores, keep the protein shake (but get one that has more protein in it) and cut back on any processed foods you are intaking.

I have to do 40 min. of strength today and tomorrow to get my strength in -- I am using the zombie run app to run with so getting my cardio has been easy because I love doing it. Does anybody else feel wiped this week?? My legs are so sore. I'm sure its those sally squats as after about 2 min - the last last 2 min feels…

Wow this is a kickass challenge - I still have 80 min. of weight training and two sets of my punishment squats to do tomorrow and Saturday and after my workout at lunch I feel wiped! I guess it will help next week to have Sunday and Monday to spread them out over and hopefully not be battling this bronchial crap still. But…

About the fitbit -- I have a flex and I LOVE it. It has helped me to see how inactive I was and shooting to get those steps in has been very motivating. Also, I link mine to MFP for my diary and have it set to a deficit and it has really helped me be more faithful in logging my food because I want to see those totals be…

Did my 10 min. of legs for my donation last night at the gym; after I did 50 min. of my zombie run and then did my sally squats after I got home. Feeling it today for sure. I need to work on the strength training so my plan is to add some minutes after each run today, Friday and Saturday. Remind me again what happens if we…

Shoot - I would love to but I live out north and work downtown. But if your ever interested in doing any runs, 5k, etc. Let me know!

I did not - been looking over the boards rather quick today trying to get back in the loop - thank you!

Done! I'll notify my team leader. If I see anyone I will let you know.

Sounds like you've had a rough week of it too! I'll donate 10 minutes of leg strengh training to you. I plan on doing the leg machines at the gym if that's ok'd by my team leader and will let you know when it is done. Good luck jumping back in!

Cali_Mell - I don't do any type of kickboxing either so I was just getting my combat training in by doing jabs (upper cuts, etc.) while I was doing my cardio because I do intervals of running and then brisk walking - when I go to my brisk walking I do jabs. If anything thinks that's not ok - just let me know. Yep - those…

I just got back and am trying to catch up on all the threads. I guess I'd better get my work done first then I'll be back to get caught up. I did watch Sunday's episode last night - I couldn't wait. Wow what an action packed episode. Was so happy to see Mika and Lizzie and then yea wow - I was holding my breath when she…

Thank you! I appreciate that and will kick my butt in gear this week!

I've been on vacation and had a nasty bronchial cold do I opted out if the challenge this week. I'll be back hitting it hard tomorrow and looking forward to the next challenges. And the new episode tonight which I won't be able to watch until either Monday night or Tuesday night depending on what time we get back from the…

Jay Robb - his whey protein is very good and good all around for no hidden additives. Its not cheap - but I think its worth every penny. I order mine right on the website and its delivered right to my door. I also use his psyluum seed and sweet dairy whey. I make a shake just about every morning from frozen strawberries,…

I think we all did agree on burbees - I'm trying to think what I could do -- they don't have to do them all at once - they could do like 5 a day at the end of their regualr workout so maybe 30 or 25?

I agree with burbees - I know I certainly feel punished when I am doing them!