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You might want to check out Shape's on-line magazine: www.shape.com. Under workouts use the search box to search by bodypart you want to work. Lots of ideas!

Italian here. Same thing! In my family, it was (is!) an insult if you don't obviously enjoy the food prepared. The best way I found to avoid overeating at a family meal is to help with the serving, dishes and cleanup. You have to be slick about it, though. They can't catch on that you are up to something. :)

Most definitely! The rewards varied and weren't necessarily expensive, but just a treat to myself as I went along. Some ideas: a small piece of jewelry; buying a piece of clothing that would have looked hideous when I was heavier but looks awesome now; a new CD (DVD, video game), just a present to yourself...

Wow! It sounds like you are at a real crossroads situation in your life! Awfully cliche', but when one door closes, it allows another to open up. Time to do some soul-searching and evaluation. Is there something you have always wanted to do, but couldn't because of your current situation? Crossroads can be challenging, but…

I would go to a specialty running store and have them fit you with the proper shoe. Let them know you're mostly interested in using it for walking as opposed to running. Everyone is different so its best to determine what style you need.

Congrats on your loss! Awesome! I made lifetime with WW almost 10 yrs ago. For the first few months following that, I continued to attend meetings and journal so I wouldn't lose the edge. During my loss, I developed much better eating habits and had learned the rules I still live by: only eat when you're hungry; you don't…

Stock your fridge and pantry with things that will not be too detrimental - the popcorn was a good idea and there are other options. It's harder when you work hours other than the norm. Do you count your 3am meal as supper? breakfast? What I'm getting at, is if the food you eat is considered in your daily calories, you…

There is a wonderful (and easy!) crockpot chicken recipe on the recipe forum here that I have made several times specifically for taking to work: 4 chicken breasts bottle of Frank's Red Hot Sauce packet of Hidden Valley Ranch dressing mix Cook in crockpot until its done (sorry, don't recall the time 7 hrs on low??) Pull…

Army here. When I was in basic training I had a tough time doing pushups. My drill sergeant told me that he didn't understand why, but that women seemed to be able to do the wide-armed pushups easier. He was correct (for me) and that is how I've been doing them ever since. His implication was that wide armed pushups are…

Not to mention the stress of going through finals! Aim for your goal in a healthy way but understand that your body might have other ideas...

Just keep doing what you're doing. When I was in my 'losing mode' (total 70lbs lost) it seemed that I would go through cycles where I would lose a pound or two, sometimes only a fraction of a pound, sometimes a slight gain, for three or four weeks in a row. Then, the next week, I would be down four or five pounds! There…

If your reaction is to the yolks, you should be ok with Egg Beaters as they use only the whites (I think).

Although the delivery was a little much for first thing in the morning - loved his message! Set a tangible goal - work hard for it - failure is not an option!

Congrats on what you have lost so far! That is great! I took a look at your diary but only went back for about a week. A couple of things I noticed: peanut butter - I absolutely love love love PB but I found that for me, at least, if I eat it often I tend to not lose anything. Even if I acount for the calories and all and…

Definitely tell your doctor your symptoms and your recent change in coming off the pill. Hormones will do funny things, that's for sure. The pain part worries me so be sure to discuss with your doc. Is it possible that it may be your kidneys? The pain would be more in your lower back, though, if that were the case. A…

I'm not a paddler, but seems like a good total body program would work best. You need upper body and arm strength (obviously), but a strong core will be necessary to support your body throughout the trip. Your legs and hips will come into play, as well. Balance is also a key factor. So, a mix of cardio, abs, strength…

That's what I like about Jillian Michaels' 30 Day Shred. Its cardio with resistance training combined. Also, as you progress, you can increase the amount of weight. It might be a good way to start incorporating some weights into your workout.

Almost 10 yrs ago, I lost 70 lbs in 9 months on WW. During that time, I learned portion control, developed awareness of good food choices and not so good food choices, and realized that I had a choice - I was in control What I loved about it is that I learned I can eat anything I want - not just EVERYTHING I want! WW does…

It would be pretty tight, I think. It would allow a few things but not any room for expansion. Is it a shed you already have and are going to convert or are you thinking of building one? If it is one you already have, no harm in giving it a try (unless you have to buy all the equipment and then would have no place else for…

Check for carbs that have a lower glycemic index and incorporate those into your diet. A google search will help there. Also, there is a brand of pasta - Dreamfields - that has a fairly low GI.

Main advice, DON'T eat anything that you haven't tried before a run before - want to avoid any stomach issues! What do you do on your shorter runs? Toast and peanut butter (but not too much PB) the morning of worked for me. Hydrate well for several days before, maybe up your carbs a bit the night before, eat some combo of…

Ten years ago (almost), I lost 70lbs on WW doing the Winning Points and then the Flex Points plan. I made Lifetime member in April of 2003. For the most part, I have maintained that loss, but will start journaling (tracking) when I feel I need a little extra discipline - which is why I am here right now. Done correctly,…

Wow! Perfectly said!

I keep a pair of 8lb dumbbells under my desk and between calls do arm curls or other types of lifts. Here is a site that shows a bunch of dumbbell exercises (many of which can be done seated in a chair...) http://www.dumbbell-exercises.com/exercises/index.html You can use heavier weights, but I happened to have an extra…

Don't stress over things not moving in a day! You may want to limit your weigh-ins to once a week. No matter where in your cycle, your body is going to have fluctuations - it will even change from hour to hour! Weigh in consistently at the same time of day and you will have a more accurate reading. Also remember that…

Your body may have gotten used to what you are doing - my suggestion is to mix it up a bit. Have a few high calorie days, then go back to your guidelines; try a new type of exercise that uses different muscles than what you have been doing; switch around your normal routine...

Ditto to the above. My absolute worst time to weigh in is the day or two before I start, and the best day is the day after I finish! It is a lot of water retention and then loss. Also, the NSAIDs I take for cramps causing some minor stomach upset which results in even more (ahem) elimination than usual. You will notice…

Have you considered making your own? Bread machines are easy to work, results can be fantastic, and you can experiment with different grains, etc...