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I'm terrible at motivating myself at the gym, so I use a trainer and go to cardio classes- I wouldn't be able to weight train or do a treadmill or anything on my own.... And I am NOT a morning person! But I try to mix it up so it doesn't get too routine... So my typical week looks like this: M: 6:30 pm cardio dance class…

You all are awesome! Maybe I've just been feeling self conscious because I've never done this before, and I have no "gal pal" work out buddies to talk to about it with ;-) Maybe I will just embrace my callouses and think of them as a badge of honor! Ok, so I might try gloves and keep moisturizing, but I will try not to be…

I don't, it's too much for me. On work out days, I usually add 200-300 calories to my 1200 set by MFP, but no more than that.

I'm going for more protein than carbs too, and so my diet consists of A LOT of chicken breasts! I just cook or season them differently so I don't feel quite like I'm always eating the same thing... I also cook like 5 - 6 chicken breasts on the weekends so I have them ready for lunches with a quick veggie or salad, or…

I've always been told to "give in" to strong cravings like that, or else you fixate on them and then may eventually give in a overindulge. So if I'm craving something like crazy and can't stop thinking about it, I plan it into a "cheat" meal of sorts. That way I get it out my system and can re-focus on my healthier eating…

I tried this recipe over the weekend for Jalapeno Popper Chicken- not quite the same, but since I hate peppers but love poppers (huh?), this worked really well for me! http://aguiltlessglutton.wordpress.com/2013/01/31/jalapeno-popper-chicken/

CHICAGO here! (and I hate football)

My commute is about an hour in the morning, and 1-2+ hours in the evening. The only way I got myself out of the HABIT of stopping for food on my way home or ordering take out / delivery (healthy snacks just aren't the same), is like others have said- I make sure I have something for dinner that will take almost no prep…

I just started deadlifts with my trainer a couple months ago- NEVER hurts my back. Usually my butt, legs, and abs are sore the next day, but never feel it in my back. I keep my weight mostly on my heels, stand up straight, and FOCUS. My trainer told me I have really good form, so he is trying to challenge me more and more.…

Those are great suggestions, thank you so much! And I will read both of those articles right now! I probably should take another day of rest somewhere, but it's hard to stop my "daily workout routine", at least psychologically, as I'm trying to lose weight, so I have the misguided belief that if I miss a day, then I'll…

Oh boy, I can't drink plain water (i.e. I HATE water), I always add crystal light! It's the only way I can get water into my body- and yes, I've tried flavored fizzy waters, adding fruits to plain water, etc. but I still can't bring myself to do actually drink water. I find it hard to believe that adding diet powdered…

Sunday is my cooking day! Meal planning has been one of my biggest challenges, but it's absolutely worth the "inconvenience" during the week. I typically cook 5 - 6 chicken breasts for lunches all week, and then something else to keep it new and fresh- I like making turkey chili or vegetable soup, since it's cold out right…

I almost forgot- I also try to eat something high in protein within 45 minutes AFTER my work out as well, as recommended by my cardio instructors and trainer. If I can't get to dinner fast enough, I usually drink a 100 calorie whey protein drink to help my muscles recover from the workout.

I've always been told something to eat something 1 - 1-1/2 hours before I work out! My current trainer concurs, and it works really well for me, and I'm losing weight. I've tried not eating, and I literally fizzle out about 1/2 way through my work out (strength or cardio, doesn't matter). And trust me, I have fat to lose!…

That one does look good too, I think I'll try it sometime also!!

CONGRATULATIONS!! That's got to be an amazing feeling! I've been struggling to hit that mark for 2 months now (I thought I'd be able to get from 215 to less than 200 in 2 months, apparently not!), and it's definitely frustrating! I've been hovering at around 203 for about 3 weeks, but I WILL break past this, I just have to…

I found it!! Check this recipe out everyone: http://aguiltlessglutton.wordpress.com/2013/01/31/jalapeno-popper-chicken/ I haven't tried it yet, but I"m thinking I will this weekend!

I make a Tuscan Vegetable soup about every other week, double the recipe, and have part of my lunch for the whole week! I make modifications on it here or there (beans, no beans, frozen or pre-chopped veggies, etc.) to make it easier, faster, and to change it up a little. But it's really tasty, and a really good base…

chicken breasts with Rotel diced tomatoes and brown rice! Super easy- brown chicken with a little s&p, dump a can of Rotel tomatoes in pan, cover and simmer til chicken breasts cooked through- about 20 minutes. I usually serve with a side of brown rice, and if I'm feeling a little cheaty, I'll top with a little low-fat…