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If your gym has a ZUMBA class, take it! Lots of fun for an hour, especially if you love to dance. Even if you don't try it. It took me awhile to get my nerve up and I finally did it. I am going tomorrow. I try to go on Saturday and Tuesday. I really wish they had it more often. I was discouraged for awhile. I have been…

Try cooking chicken breast in a frying pan on low heat. Cut up green peppers and onions. Stir in a can of stewed tomatoes. Let simmer until chicken is done and peppers are soft. Taste really really good.

I would like to start running. For some strange reason, I do not feel comfortable running or jogging on the treadmill. I feel like I can't keep my balance. Does anyone have any suggestions. I am training twice a week with a personal trainer and the weight is still hanging on. I am eating right and exercising pretty hard…

Thanks for this topic!!!! I really screwed up the last five days with emotional eating!!!! I was so angry with myself. Today, I ate curly fries, which I know I shouldn't have done, but I did it anyway. I am off to the gym for a good workout. Reading your stories gives me incentive. Now I know I am not in this alone. I have…

I actually slipped last week too! I was helping an elderly woman move for three days and it was fast food!!! Now, I am really hating myself. I made it back to the gym for the first time last night in over a week. My personal trainer was there and gave me the look of death!!! He said are you coming back tomorrow night. He…

I don't know what you can do at work, but take a ZUMB class. I took my first class this week and it was a blast. You really don't have to know all of the steps. You really do catch on pretty fast. This is the best cardio I have done yet! It is for an hour and I am sure you burn a lot of calories. I was really hesitant…

I look at your pictures once a week and no that some day I will want to post my pics!!! CONGRATS TO ALL. You look awesome. To they guy with the cute little kids - you look so much happier and healthier!!! Great work. I was going to stay home from the gym tonight, but changed my mind! Thanks.

I think I am just confused about all this stuff. I was trying to eat 1200 calories, but then I go and burn off 500, according to the chart on here. So, when I get home does that mean I have to eat the 500 I just burned off? Doesn't make sense to me. I normally eat around 900-1100. I am 5'0" and weigh now 136. I gained two…

My stomach area seems to be getting larger!!!! Not good. Every time I go out in public people seem to stare at that problem area. I guess my belly sticks out and I look pregnant!!! You would not believe how many ask me that question. I am almost 51 years old!!!! I'm not going to have anymore children!!! Those days are…

Please give me some tips. How long did it take for you to lose the weight. I have been working out for about four months and I haven't lost very much weight at all. I started last week with a personal trainer, who is kicking my butt, but I love it. I totally changed my eating habits too! I don't eat any junk food at all. I…

:smile: congratulations! You look great!

I eat a lot of chicken, some fish, and egg whites for breakfast. I also drink protein shakes. I also drink lots of water. My biggest problem is I need a little variety. Can you give me some other ideas on what to eat. I have been working out for a couple of months now and I have lost about 6 lbs. It seems to be taking its…

:frown: I don't understand it either. If I miss one day of working out, my legs feel like rubber. They ache and I feel almost like I am starting all over again. If I don't do some type of circuit training every day, I think I am losing the battle! I hope you find an answer because I also would like to know. Good luck.

:laugh: My doctor thought I had something in my belly because it was large. It was just a build up of fat, I guess. I need to make an appointment to see her again. I had a sonogram done and I never got the results from it!!!! I need a new doctor. I guess that meant everythign was o.k. I think it could be hereditary too.…

:happy: This site is wonderful! I have been on here for a week and my eating habits have changed drastically. Sometimes I get frustrated because I have to count calories, carbs, etc. etc. I am reading food labels more often. I have already dropped 6 lbs since I started working out about two months ago. I quit smoking a…

:happy: Thanks for the support! I am feeling a little sluggish today!

I started strength training a week ago and it does burn calories. I have lost weight and inches. I can now fit back into a dress I couldn't get over my hips two months ago. Keep up the good work!:tongue:

I'm in. I just started changing my entire diet to low carbs and more protein and what a difference. I have more energy too. I am also doing circuit training at the gym and what a workout. We have this thing now called pairs exercise. I exercise twice a week with a trainer and my sister. We did some boxing last night. That…

I did the same thing last night. Today my arms are killing me. I have an appointment at 5:00 today to have my second free session with a personal trainer! He is awesome. I wish I could keep him forever! I know your pain.