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Definitely take pics. I have to send them to my coach weekly & so glad I have to now as I'm starting to progress! W/o the pics i probably wouldn't have noticed as much.

i have to use butternut squash or pumpkin for 1 of my starch servings...it's half of what i get in my sweet potatoes that i usually eat.. also, i've been dying to try this recipe but it hasn't fit in my diet yet... http://www.eat-drink-smile.com/2011/04/cauliflower-crust-pizza.html

$4 pair of calf length tights i want to wear with a tank & tennis shoes. being thinner has its rewards, even cheap clothes look good.... also, a pair of size 5 jeans i have----jeans are always the true test

I make this every night 182 calories plus a splash of coconut milk fage - 1/2c bob's redmill oats - 1/4c liquid stevia cinnamon top mine 1/4 blueberries or banana in the morning. i use an old walden farms jar.

lol or just write it on your hand so you can actually see it on race day

It's all in your heart, your gut, your soul~~~it's there. it's not a timing chip...

I will seriously LMAO if she's working out all week trying to get him motivated.

If you can, I say get a coach. There are some that are very reasonably priced! You have to do what coach says, right? Our natural tendency isn't to question a coach. With that said, you can put everything on your coach as well, "Coach said..." so I have to eat this or I can't eat this, etc. So wifey will have to get on…

Everyday!

not sure what that is from! i get them on my wrists from dumbbells. lol

With the foreman grill, since your cooking time is cut in half, you can cut your cleaning time even further by using parchment paper --if anyone gets annoyed cleaning that thing. i do.

What about group fitness classes, like a barbell strength class? Do you have that available to you?

Velma, try plugging your food in ahead of time to see how it breaks down before hand. For example, manipulate the portions; make it without the honey, maybe a little liquid stevia, cut out the pineapple, add more berries. Will 3/4c berries do? Is it really necessary to have that much fruit to make my smoothie taste good?…

Velma; what is it exactly you are eating w/ your smoothies? brand, how much, often, what are you adding to them???

I always mix my shake w/ WATER before I go to the gym and add lots of ice. it's always nice, cold and ready for me 2 hours later.

All of this fear will go away as soon as you walk in the door, friend. Namaste!

Agreed!

Get your feet wet w/ dumbbells, ez curl and straight barbells. It will give you an idea of how many plates you'll be stacking later, you will get the hang of it right away. You've spent the time researching, no need to get analysis paralysis....JUST DO IT!!!

Yeah, it's great isn't it?!!!

i've been happy as a clam @ 140 before~

it's all good! the only time to be concerned is when you see someone bright red exercising and they are NOT sweating whatsoever----dry.

i go to lifetime fitness and the instructors have a set schedule they are given monthly for each class which includes: Hills, aerobic endurance, AT interval, or speed play---Good luck finding a great instructor and ask around!!

I saw a figure athlete lean on the step mill all the way to the Olympia Stage - nobody scoffed at her physique.

Anyone feel free to add me too!! I have 33 til my goal & hope to be there by Christmas/New Years!!!!!

Do you mean heart rate?

female sprinters all the way!

No need to be starving! Bump up those am calories instead of the bulk of your food coming in the evening. Your food has to be able to support your workouts. Maybe add some egg whites or protein at breakfast or morning snack so that your food is a little more evenly dispersed so that you don't have those big hunger swings.…

Lots of help here: http://www.facebook.com/thyroidsexy Read some of the posts by others and check out the notes. I was able to get a lot of help there. Good luck!

Yes!

Glutamine.