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Good point!!!!!:) I didn't even look at the date of this thread:)

I like the idea of this book, but every person is different with different needs, so something like this may or may not work. I will by a book used, rather than feather a celebrity doctor's nest, though. I'm seeing an endocrinologist next week and a nutritionist to make sure everything is okay; I can't lose weight at the…

Go crazy; it's just once a month in the grand scheme of things. I have intense cravings, and even though I spend extra time at the gym, I will have what my body is craving when I get home. I have found to take the edge off is to eat almonds; I stocked up for the Winter on Planters pumpkin spice almonds---make sure you…

you mean like nesquick? Love the appeal of that:) Looking for something with all the 'magic' of Shakeology, but not that price:/

I would love to be size 0 or 2, whatever Kelly Ripa is.

If I hit a plateau,I take a gander at my friends' food diaries for the day and see what I could be doing. Also, take a look at your sodium intake and your carbs.. Naturally, everyone handles those things differently. Do you exercise regularly? You could be gaining muscle, too; just a thought there. I check the internet…

I would LOVE to know Rachel's diet and workout plan---AFTER she left the ranch before she came back for the grand finale/reveal. She was dancing around that, but did say AT THE RANCH, she was given 1600 calorie budget. Not sure what she did after that, but hey, she looks great to me and that is how I would like to look. I…

Hi, friend; have you talked to your doctor? Get a complete bloodwork done to ensure that everything is okay. If your choestoral is high, concentrate on lowering it. If your lipids are high, concentrate on lowering them. My point is this. Fix what's on the inside, and the outside will follow. I am hypothyroid. It sucks…

After I had my son, it took 3 years to take off the weight; I had a lot of weight to lose. I did it on my own-no gym, just workout tapes and ate lighter. It worked; I got nice and thin, then got pregnant with my daughter. That was then, though, when my body could respond to simplified diet and exercise. My kids are 12 and…

I have a stationary bike, but got bored with it in time:/ That's just me, though. I needed a little change, so I used my elliptical and put on my favorite tv shows or tunes. I find that I do more at the gym. I take spin classes; you don't have time to be bored:) It's an hour long class. On days I don't do spin, I do the…

Love this idea; thank you:)

Now that sounds like a good idea:)

I might give cherries a try; thanks for the suggestion:)

Never thought of that; love avocado:)

Yes!!:) I have noticed that as well:) Just to be sure, I just look at the labels. Also, I have noticed a few inaccuracies when I search for a food in the database. Someone had entered it incorrectly--glad I caught that or I would have been done eating for the day and it was only lunchtime!!!:)

Thank you for all your replies. I am still hungry at the end of the day, but I needed to reduce my intake from 2000 to 1620 as I stopped losing weight. I would be famished and miserable.

I will give the coconut milk a try:) Thank you:)

Milk, ice cubes, honey, flaxseeds, Cacao or cocoa powder and vanilla extract. This is my first try at smoothie/shakes. I read the reviews of several of the chocolate ones that call for bananas and they were all positive. I could not stomach it:/ They say that the banana is for texture and you really don't taste it. I could…

Thank you for this sage advice:)

Wow:) I enjoyed reading this and seeing your progress; you have done it all the right way:) You also look great in the before picture, too. Thanks for sharing a quite doable routine.

My husband is the only one in my circle truly supportive as he has seen it take over. He has watched me go through it. The other day, I had a lot of running around to do and didn't eat much. I texted him that I was so very tired and hungry and that I was on my way. He said "You really need to make sure you eat in your…

Hi:) It has taken me 2 years. It's about finding the right fuel, too, which can be maddening.I felt deprived and resentful at first, but then I was feeling better and seeing results, so I kept going.

I don't ban the foods because my family likes certain things-I just make better choices in what to stock the pantry with. Hubby does like his Reese cups, so I will get them for him; I won't touch them. If I use flour/sugar, etc, it's organic, no substitutes, though. I have noticed I am buying lots more fresh stuff and less…

Tomorrow, I finish up week 2, Beta. I just noticed that there is a disc missing from the pack, but I do believe you have to order it. Core Cardio, I think it's called. I am wondering if anyone has this/what's it like and how do you fit it into the Beta routine? Still losing inches, little by little and looking leaner. I…

Not following the diet; but using it as a guide some days. I am going to make the Qunoa patties.. I can't lose weight on only 1200 calories a day; I tried that and it didn't work. I eat 2000 calories a day and it's been helping.

Love this post because I can relate. Today was my day 3 of Beta and I did Rip't. I burned about 100 calories. I know, LOL. I worked hard and didn't need to modify. However, during Speed, yesterday, I burned over 200. I also haven't lost much weight but lost a good amount of inches and see a difference; I look leaner. I…

Wow:) Thanks for all this information:) I appreciate it:) I may just go with the calipers; gotta watch the budget; just want to make sure I have an accurate reading. When I get on the scale, it could be weighing PMS weight, etc.

This program definitely does strengthen the core----and the legs!!!!

would love to know what you ate on this program!!!:) I lost only 3 pounds and alot of inches. I am on day 2 of Beta today.

It is pretty intense. That said, there is someone in the video who modifies the moves and you should be fine. It's 25 minutes, but it's one that is definitely a decent workout. Years ago when I started up exercising again after having been sedentary for awhile, I started Leslie Sansone's walk programs; they were wonderful…