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True. I just thought that with all the lifting these ladies do teaching back to back classes every other day, that they would have defined arms/abs/legs. If someone doing all that has my physique, for example, then I am thinking it's not working and why should I pursue it and then move on to something hopefully more…

Yes! Make sure you get your blood work updated so you can see first hand where you would need to adjust. If it's cholesterol that needs lowering, you can have good carbs like oatmeal or Ezekiel bread. That stuff lowers it if you are consistent with it----not the instant stuff, either in the packets!!!:) Quaker Old…

The cardio I do is to burn fat---hopefully it's doing that!!!;) I lift weights every other day and today I hit what you just described--I couldn't make the final rep and had to take a break in order to get there.

Body Pump started to get monotonous for me; they do change it up every 4 weeks---at my gym it is called Group Power. I find that I don't get much out of a large class like that. I am in the weight room every other day--I was able to work with 15 pound weights; no easy feat for me. I could do all the moves, but not biceps.…

10 pounds in 2 weeks!!:) Wow; what's his diet like? You guys are doing great. Still waiting for mine to arrive.

Good point:) I have been doing 25 reps each set for a total of 3 sets. How many reps do you recommend for good muscle definition? With regards to Body Pump, I felt that it was pulling on my back===I had a lumbar sprain not to long ago, and while I got it taken care of, sometimes it sneaks up on me and there is that…

Hi:) Are you following a diet plan as well? 5 pounds in a week with this? You don't sell Beachbody stuff, by chance, do you?;) Can't wait to try this; hopefully I will lose at least one pound a week. Tired of breaking myself to lose weight.

I ordered it as well---checked out Amazon for reviews and it seems to be mostly Beachbody peeps claiming it changed their life and they lost weight in one session. *hurl*. I would like to hear from non Beachbody people who have tried it and are seeing results. I like the idea that it is 25 minutes. I plan to use this on…

it is YOUR workout. The instructor designs the ride and leads you through it. If you don't fancy the 'up and down'/squatting while pedaling, just pedal at your pace, but make sure you are still getting a good workout in. Pedal to the beat of the tunes being played. A good instructor will have your modify if there are moves…

How do you define a heavy weight? I can now use 8 pounds for biceps, tricep extensions and go to 12 pounds for chest press--it's still not easy, if it feels too easy, I go for a heavier weight. Had no idea Body Pump was considered cardio. I tried it for the first time over a year ago and liked it, but found it wasn't doing…

Would love to know the secret of those ladies on the muscle-y poster and such!!!:) I even calculate how much protein I need at each meal, and make sure the protein is good and healthy. Once a week I allow myself pizza, and I do fit in a sweet snack. I work out hard and am dedicated. I had to dial it back because I was…

Hi, Eblakes:)I was so worried my question would come off rude; not very pleasant, but I couldn't think of another way to express my thoughts on it. I stopped Body Pump because it was becoming monotonous. It was with barbells and was okay, but not impressive to me. I increased the weight and still, no big deal; just hype. I…

One thing I had to do was quit carbs--white breads; flour, sugar, rice, pasta--this helped some. I also was over doing it on protein thinking that would help----it caused me to gain. I am learning something new each day; seems like this journey is a huge learning experience and it's difficult and challenging. It messes…

I love Nature's Path Pumpkin Flax seed granola. Go easy; it's healthy, but 3/4 cup is the serving. I also enjoy Special K strawberry crisps; they are like pop tarts but without all the junk. It comes in chocolate, too, and other flavors if you are so inclined. Apple slices with natural peanut butter or a piece of Ezekiel…

I get to the gym at 9, do a warm up on an elliptical. 9:30 is spin class, 10:30 is Group Power, which is like Body Pump. That's 2.5 hours, but.....Lately my workout is roughly an hour; I am doing mostly walking briskly to get my 10,000 steps. This has worked much better than all that time at the gym.

I've only been using them for a couple of days; Dellaquilla; I am so sorry you went through that:( The serving in the Bob's Red Mill Chia Seeds that I have is 1tbsp, and that's what I use with each meal; I just sprinkle it on my salads/ toast with peanut butter/ lean ground beef, things like that. I feel full and not…

Confidence goes a long way and you have that, along with good looks!!!! What I have learned over the years is that people generally don't care about what I am wearing/how I look because they are focused on their own thing....unless we are talking about junior high or high school kids--many of them will pick everyone apart…

First off, ouch:( What will he say when you are buff? "you need to dial that back you are too buff now"...You need to do this for YOU and a healthy you, mentally AND physically is a bonus to that precious child. I am sending you a request. We can support each other. You just stay on the path you would like to for you; if…

Right on! This is a goal you have set for yourself and you met it:) It's hard to break old habits, but you are starting new good habits. McD's has no place in the body unless it's a fresh salad---and face it, who REALLY goes there for that and not fries and such:) Not sure if you have a Dunkin Donuts near you, but they…

Hi; I was diagnosed 3 years ago; I am 42. My low blood pressure had the doctor concerned; it was THAT low. I would love to know what the thyroid diet is and if it works. Getting really weary of making tons of sacrifices, counting all my calories, working out consistently to lose .4 pound in 2 months span:/

Hi; is this cleanse a liquid diet? What's involved? I have heard great things about the Paleo diet; I adopt some, not all, of my eating habits from that diet.

Thank you all so very much for your help and insight. I added more calories and not working out 2 hours a day at the gym. Hoping it gives my body a little jolt to move on to that goal. My thyroid---even with medication, makes my body unresponsive to all I do---It 'stalls' or takes a longer time to respond than for that one…

Thanks so very much!! Where might I find this group? Would love to check that out.

Thanks so much:) What's TDEE?

Thanks, everyone; if I eat more; what should I add? I have cut most of the bad carbs out; no pasta, no white bread, no rice and no sugar added--I add honey, which most times places me over my sugar logged for the day. I would hate to think that honey in my tea is messing me up. If I am jonesing for bread in the morning, I…

I want to thank you all for your input and suggestings; the 1200 calorie thing, I only started a couple of days ago; I end up eating back some of the calories I burned. Will definitely try your suggestions; I lowered my calorie goal so I could see if I really can lose 2 pounds a week. I had it so I could lose 1 pound a…

Thanks, everyone:) I have Smart Balance, but only tried that a couple of times; I heard bad things about that, too. Will stick with real butter, but just use half of what the serving calls for----I only really like this on a piece of Ezekiel bread, or melted in with my Edamame pods:) Other than that, I use Pam spray for…

Hi:) I used to love salad dressing, but at some point in life, it made me queasy and I wouldn't use it; the bottled stuff, anyway. I now use red wine vinegar; just a splash because it can be strong. I also found a nice mellow dressing recipe if you are so inclined: Tsp of extra virgin olive oil Tsp or 2 of white wine…