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My number one annoyance (spelling??) is people that don't wipe off the machine they used... It is not just disgusting, but downright dangerous! People should realize this. Now the gym I go to has signs everywhere warning about MRCA etc, but there are still people that just walk away from their machines... gross I don't…

Thanks for the tips! These posts are very motivating =) I am too having a hard time getting all my water, but this will surely help

In some stores there are large cups/containers (what ever you want to call them) available that have the amount of cups printed on the side. So if you buy one that contains 8 cups, fill it up all the way and make sure you finish it at the end of the day. That way you are sure you had all your water, and you don't have to…

This could be because of 2 things (or it could be both!): 1: You're exercising a lot and say that you are getting more toned. This means that you are losing fat but gaining muscle and we all know muscle ways more than fat. But it's good weight! So if it's muscle, don;t worry about the weight, as long as you look/feel good…

Weigh-in! I haven't lost any weight, still at 130lbs. I know these last few pounds are going to take a while. I have lost an inch of my waist! I am now at 26.5" Today is going good =) I haven;t exercised yet, so I know that if I get some walking in tonight I'll have plenty of calories left for dinner. I'm also already half…

I own both the Wii Fit with the Balance board and the Wii Sports Resort. I really like the Yoga part of the Wii fit. I have heard that Jillian Michaels work out game is really good, maybe you should try that one?

My advise: stick to just the toning. if you are happy with your weight at the moment, then try to take the right amount of calories and don;t do too much cardio (it's meant to burn fat). Instead do some weight training specifically geared towards a certain part of your body, for instance your abs. You could still try to…

Today is going better than expected for a Sunday. Did 10 minutes of Yoga this morning and even though that only burned a couple dozen calories it still felt good. I'll probably do some sit-ups later tonight to at least get some more exercise in for the day. Calories are going good. Only have a little over 300 left, but…

Yesterday went surprisingly well even though I had a chocolate binge and drank 3 bottles of beer. We were doing a sort of treasure hunt with friends through town. So even though there was lots of booze being passed around I still burned over 400 calories because I ran/walked for an hour and a half! So in the end I was only…

That's great! =D I dislike the treadmill, though I have noticed that my elliptical work-out (2-minute intervals at different speeds) makes running a lot easier for me. I used to be really bad at it... Your 30-second intervals might work for me as well. I'll sure give it a try =) And maybe I can add the same success story…

Planning a wedding is horribly stressful, I know I've been through it! So you will have your desperate moments of course, venting is a perfect way to deal with them. Just remember: You've done it before and 6lbs in 3 months can;t be that hard! If you keep up your exercises and push yourself to eat healthy you'll be fine.…

Way to go =) It may seem like only a little difference to you, but your friends will notice you look great!

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Thanks, all! I'll give it a try, eating every few hours and healthy snacks instead of the bad stuff! Oh, and Ashley I am very jealous of your picture, haha. I've been trying for almost a year now to look like that, every time I get soooo close and then I give up =/ I'm not good at this stuff. I'll definitely follow these…

Yes, it will! When your body doesn't receive the nutrition it needs it will go cannibalistic (very exaggerated lol) and feed on you instead. For instance, it will consume most of your muscles as they contain a lot of nutrition and it will stock up on everything it gets. So instead of losing weight your body will hold on to…

That sounds like a very drastic plan; 30 lbs by Christmas. But awesome if you can pull it off! Just make sure you exercise enough so you lose the extra skin-size as well and not just the fat! I only have a few pounds to lose, but I wouldn't mind supporting you guys and the great challenge you have ahead of you! And if…

I wouldn't mind another fitness-buddy =D I had a horrible eating binge today, so I know I can too use all the help I can get... Thanks!

Congratulations!!! Don't listen to your kids ;) A BMI below 25 IS normal!

It's good that you posted this. Sometimes you just need a vent for your frustration and the forums are a great place for it =) Everybody has their ups and downs. I just had a chocolate bar... I have a weakness for chocolate and the holidays are coming up so the supermarkets are full of them! It's okay if you have a slip…

I sometimes get those really bad cramps as well. I have been advised to up my Potassium intake, so I have been taking supplements. Maybe this will help for you too?

If you're on a budget I'd suggest using things you already have. Like using a chair to help with squats and steps. Or using a bottle of water as a weight when you train your arms. It's very easy to get a work-out going for all major muscle groups. Do planks and different types of sit-ups to train your core. Squats and…

I've heard it works kind of like a detox, it cleanses you on the inside. So my guess is taking the bad things out of your body also takes some of the weight. It might help that way. And yes, I also heard it's great for your hair! Just add a tea-spoon to your shampoo and it should make your hair real shiny. It stinks…

Definitely cardio! It works bunch of muscles at the same time and burns a lot of calories. It really tones your body, instead of just kicking off the pounds, you know. But take it easy though! You just had a kid, your body needs time to recover from that

I've been considering this as well. Unfortunately there's no class available where I am at the moment. I hear it's a really intense work-out, it tones your body and makes you more flexible. So you could say it's like a sensual Yoga class I would definitely sign up for it if I were you.

Before I started my healthier lifestyle I paid no attention whatsoever to what I ate, as I couldn't cook. So others would always be making food for me. But now that I've learned how to cook, I love to look into all the ingredients I have and then experiment with different combinations. It's great to come up with new…

Maggie has a point. When you're already at a good weight and you're just trying to lose a couple pounds, you of course don';t have to be that serious about it. But if you have lots of pounds to lose, because you want to be healthier then it's a good thing if you're being very strict to yourself and count everything you…

It took me a while to figure out the right way to do crunches as well. This is what I do: I use a special bench at the Gym, but oherwise find a comfortable place to lie down (like get a yoga mat or something) and place your feet under something for stability. Then fold your arms across your chest (I do this with a 10lbs…

Welcome =) Dieting and exercising might be hard sometimes, but it's so good for you! It makes you feel great, not just about your self-image but health-wise too. And better health brings the motivation for exercising as well. If you feel healthy and fit, you'll still feel that way when you work out. It won't be that much…

Thanks everyone! I'll try and start cutting back on salt. And in the meantime I'll look for that Mrs. Dash product. Now I don;t live in the States, as my husband is military and stationed here in Italy. But we have a NEX/Commisary, so maybe if I'm lucky they'll have it.

Like everyone else is saying: I don;t think saggy skin will be a problem. But if you want to be absolutely sure, get some exercise =)