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I also do the following when traveling: --oatmeal, packaged myself in individual servings --my shakes --tuna packets --peanut butter packets --packets of nuts --protein bars (I like Kind or Think Thin)

Hi all! I've been a little MIA myself lately -- just been busy. And, bummed that I have been maintaining. I DON'T WANT to do a slingshot week -- for whatever reason -- but maybe it is something that I need? Not sure. We leave for vacation in 10 days or so. I know that my body is changing with exercise though and my…

Hi all! I lost half a pound last week. :smile: Struggling a bit this week with PMS cravings -- oh, the fun! Trying to keep it reined in. LOL. And, home with a sick little one isn't helping. I am still getting my workouts in and will work to keep my nutrition in line! Hope that everyone is having a great week! --Christine

Hi all! Been a busy week here with the kids home from school on February Break. I've been doing well, though. Workout out hard and nutrition has been on point. Weigh-in is tomorrow morning! Hope you all are having a good week! :happy: --Christine

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I'm into Week #5 of the more advanced schedule. LOVE it! So much fun and great music. If you want to check out my calorie burns, feel free to friend me here. :smile:

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Hi everyone! Lesson learned this week: Do NOT keep food from "fun day" in your house. Fun Day turns out to be semi-fun weekend. No bueno. Back at it today! LC day and one that is much-needed. Workout done! Good food planned. I will reach my GOALS! Have a great Monday, everyone! --Christine :happy:

Congratulations! Way to go!!! :flowerforyou: :bigsmile: :flowerforyou:

I try to keep it to "free days". :drinker:

A maintain this week for me. A little bummed, but I'm doing what I should be doing, so I'm sure the scale will move eventually. I AM down 5.5 inches since January 1st, so that feels good! :happy: I've had a minor stomach ache the past two days, so maybe something is going on there and figuring into the scale. No worries.…

I agree! It has just enough "restriction" and just enough "freedom" for me. And, it is working! :bigsmile:

Just a quick check-in. All is going really well here. LC day tomorrow, so planning that out and then I weigh-in on Friday. I've been really working hard with my workouts -- and am starting to see some changes in my body. Hooray! :bigsmile: Things have been really quiet at home lately. It will be interesting next week: the…

Delayed "celebrating" until my "fun day" on Saturday. :love:

Great job on the loss, Sarah! Good LC day today. Now that I really understand what I'm doing -- I feel like I had a truly GOOD low-carb day. And, am completely full. Already have my HC day planned out for tomorrow. Tomorrow is also a "rest day" from exercise. I kind of look forward to those and kind of not. LOL. Just…

Hi all! I am down 1 pound this week, and am happy with that! :smile: I also just received my hard-copy book in the mail and was doing some reading last night. Although, I had a general idea of how to do this program, it has been eye-opening for me. It will be interesting to implement some tweaks this week and see how it…

Hi all! It has been a good week, so my fingers are crossed for a decent WI tomorrow morning. I'm happy with 1+ pounds lost as I have about 15 to go and this is all about the journey, right? Regardless, I did my best and it is what it is! I feel good, I feel strong, I feel healthy! :smile: I am very excited to read the…

Morning all! Glad we've got a new weekly chat thread going already! Yesterday was my "free day" and it was a fun time spent with my daughter. We enjoyed each other and had a nice dinner out. Today is an LC day for me. We are not fans of either team playing in the Super Bowl, so we will have a quiet day at home and food…

For a program like Insanity, the best thing to do is wear a heart-rate monitor for your own individual burn. It varies greatly from person to person. My burn in Insanity was different from others with whom I did it. Good luck! :smile:

Thanks! That is helpful. I kind of thought that, but it is good to have a little confirmation. So, that is what I will do. I also do have a LC day before my weigh-in -- always make sure to plan that out! Today is Fun Day for me here. Daughter and I plan for a fun day as well, but I will go to the gym first. I always try to…

Okay, so after this week, I should have my first Slingshot Week. How does that work? Just all HC days? I need to go back and read the book a bit. It will be interesting. Also another question: Do you ever mix up your days? Just keep the same number of HC/LC/Free days, but mix them up during the week just to suit whatever…

Wowza! Congratulations! That is awesome. I am down 1 lb., but am super hormonal right now, so I am happy with that. My hubby and son will be leaving tonight and not be back until tomorrow night for a hockey tournament, so my daughter and I will be joy a little girl-time this weekend. And, my "fun day" is planned for…

Good luck with tomorrow's WI -- tomorrow will be my WI, too. :smile:

Morning all -- LC day here for me today and weigh-in tomorrow morning. Plenty of water here! I try to get in about 100 oz. daily and usually hit it or come close. Trying a new class at my gym today, so excitedly nervous about that ... Just wanted to pop in and say a quick hello! :happy: --Christine

Hooray for a HC day today! That's nearly as good as "fun day", IMO. :bigsmile: It works out well, as I have lunch with friends scheduled for today. My weight doesn't seem to be budging much this week, but I am feeling rather hormonal, so we will wait and see what happens. Yesterday, I was craving everything under the sun…

I agree about "free day". I do splurge, but there are certain things I don't really want to eat -- that are too greasy or heavy. I just treat myself to things that I might not normally have during the week, like: a glass or 2 of wine, something sweet, a bagel with light cream cheese (I NEVER have those), but that won't…

Morning all, Just stopped in to say hello. I just finished my workout a little bit ago. Starting off the day right and getting it done! :-) Meals are planned out for today for my HC day. I love these days! LOL. Grocery list and menu-planning for next week is done. I hope that you all have a great weekend. --Christine

Isn't it nice when working out becomes a habit -- and one that you really love? :smile: Successful LC day for me today! Yay! I had plenty of food prepped and was very busy too -- all of that helped. The food prep really helped this week. Hope everyone is prepped for the weekend and has a good one, too! --Christine

So, so sorry to hear about this. I hope that it all works out for you and your husband soon and that it is just a mix-up that can be straightened out. Hang in there! Exercise for some mood-lifting endorphins! Take care!

Thank you for the insight, Sherrielynn -- I like the way that you think. I think I just need to remind myself of that! I don't want that downward spiral to occur.