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I saw this on Oprah a few yrs ago and they said it was also due to marketing. People really like shopping if they fit nicely into a size 6, when they've always been an 8. So if people ask for it and purchase, then the manufacturers keep doing it! I can see that the general average is higher today, but it's also a marketing…

Wed- 606 cycling Thur-1467 tennis Fri-449 tennis Sat-562 jogging Sun - rest (and eat too much!) Mon - 1,157 (1 hr DVD, 90 mins elliptical trianer) Tue - 962 (15 mins stationary bike, 45 mins elliptical, 90 mins tennis doubles) Total - 5,203 Sorry, I'm 2,797 cals short! Need at least 2 more days!!! I'll have to try this…

TOM - hate it! But I'll keep going with my plan! I gained 2 lbs, so I'm at 126 again, but I guess it's water retention and all the horomonal issues (and a few extra glasses of wine!). I have to work real hard at it this week, since we have 2 HUGE parties this weekend! Dancing all night to a DJ (and of course a few drinks…

MTDork - WHAT????? Size 4 jeans!!!! WOW! Congrats! Mine range from 4-6, trying to stay away from the 6s! Amazing, good job! Look who's talking about being out of this world! Daisy - I measure my arms flexed, trying to get as much muscle as possible. I guess we have diff goals... It's official: a HRM is back on my list.…

You guys are TOO good! Congrats for almost reaching your goal with 1 more day to go and for exeeding yours, Mark! I will def not make it, but I'll do as much as my time permits tomorrow. I will let you know my final numbers... Thanks for the challenge and I will make my 8,000/wk on my own soon!

Did tons of mtn bike long time ago (going to be 8 yrs ago! Time flies!). I was in really good shape, training 6 days/week (5 in mtn bike, 1 in road bike) so I could finish La Ruta de los Conquistadores (www.adventurerace.com). It's called one of the toughest MTB race in the planet. It crosses Costa Rica from the Pacific to…

I love my grill plate over my gas oven! I do everything there, and veggies are really good with olive oil, lime and salt/pepper. Let them char a bit. Bell peppers: cut them in half and clean them, brush with olive oil, salt/pepper. Char them on the inside first and when you turn them around, put a slice of cheese inside…

Wed- 606 cycling Thur-1467 tennis Fri-449 tennis Sat-562 jogging Sun - rest (and eat too much!) Mon - 1,157 (1 hr DVD, 90 mins elliptical trianer) Total - 4,241 Due - 3,759 (IMPOSSIBLE!) Sorry! I'll do my best tomorrow...

Do over! I won't be able to make this challenge this week! I didn't fit in any exercise yesterday and that threw me WAY OFF! I figured it out - I weigh 125 lbs and to burn 8,000 cals/week, I have to burn 1,142 cals/day, which means about 3 hrs of exercise a day! When do I work, pick kids up from school, take them to…

And as for veggie recipes, anything with a drizzle of olive oil, fresh lime juice, salt and pepper on the grill is a sure thing! Asparragus, green onions, yummmm!

Thanks Mark, I'll really try to finish what I started! 2,500 cals/day is TOO much for me, but I'll try my best!

Sinned this weekend... MAJOR damage control tomorrow! And I don't even celebrate Thanksgiving!!!! But it was BBQ's everyday, couple of drinks here, a glass of wine there, try this, you have to have some, and it just kept on going! But it was fun to enjoy time with good friends. Went out boating and felt good in a bikini,…

So it's 2500 each day, Mon & Tue! I'll see what I can do!!! I'll work hard at it tomorrow and see how it goes. Need to do MAJOR damage control tomorrow, but I'll work at it!!! I'll kill that elliptical machine tomorrow! Good job kewkdb and collettemrk! You're there!!!! Marisol - keep going!

I'm still here, but didn't log in for 2 days, sorry! Wed- 606 cycling Thur-1467 tennis Fri-449 tennis Sat-562 jogging Total - 3,084 To go - 4,916 WHEN IS IT DUE???? I'm getting scared now! I went to the beach last minute on Friday and had a hard time exercising. I tried to fit in an hr run, but that was it for yesterday!…

Sorry guys! I'll have to let you down today! Friday is one of my 3 days a week for Slim in 6 (plus my 1 hr tennis lesson), but can't fit it in... I'm headed for me lesson and then to the beach with my husband for the rest of the day and until tomorrow night. I don't think I'll do it tomorrow either, but for sure on Sunday…

Daisy - I guess you have to be careful. You don't want to jeoperdize your health or your back with this, it's not worth it. Try doing alternate moves like Debbie says, use a chair for balance on the side kicks, etc. Remember to stretch afterwards and maybe a really hot shower right after the workout will help. You might…

I'm in! I just saw this thread, but I guess I can put my calorie burn from yesterday. Wed - 606 calories cycling for 60 min and 10 min abs Thu - 1467 cals playing singles tennis for 3 hrs + 1/2 hr doubles 5,927 cals to go! I know I can make this!!!! collettemrk - you are my hero! 2,254 cals yesterday - WOW! And today you…

7 kg is A LOT! You've been doing great! As you said, things like this happen. Just be happy that you noticed it in time to stop and start back again with your new, healthy lifestyle change! What's done is done. Just press "delete" out of your head and "re-play" all your other new habbits~! Tomorrow is a new day and you'll…

I'm no expert, but I think if you over do it with layering, you might dehydrate, which isn't good. Make sure you drink plenty of water!

Welcome, you'll def find all the motivation you need here! Really nice people to cheer for you all the way! But of course, real motivation is within you. Congrats on the first step to commiting to this! You'll get there! Keep moving!

So much fun to have new friends here!!!! It's amazing how this group has made me commit to a schedule and to do Slim in 6 again! Welcome all! Truhvn - Way to funny!!!! You'll get there! Funny that you can't get the balance! But keep up giving us all the detailes, they really make my day! MTDork - Yes, I live in the…

lunges are tough, but I think it's just about 4 mins - you'll grow into them soon! What still puts me to the test (& I've done this for quite a while now) are the floor exercises on all 4s, right after you do "push in & out", then "straight leg up and down", then "crunch & extend", THEN "heel to the ceiling"!!! This last…

I replied to MTDork's post about my height and, like always, kept on typing whatever was on my mind trying to get myself organized and I thought I posted it, but I guess it didn't. I had computer failure last night and this morning. But today's a new day, so I won't bore you - just the basics: I'm 38, 5'5". I've always…

Dijonnaise, Grey Poupon, avocado (mmmmm), hummus (you can do your own really easy), blend cottage cheese with dill, or capers, or olives, or onions, etc. Gives you a smooth, different taste. Blend it with fetta cheese as well, and a little rosemary twigs and olive oil. Try pesto, as well, but go light on the oil, or make…

LOVE to read your threads! Soooo funny! I'm glad you liked Burn it Up, and yes, I agree about the ab part, but I figure with the other workout done before that, it has to be taken care of. Those side kicks are a killer on my thighs and I usually put the opposite hand on my obliques and can feel them tighten, so I guess…

Truhvn- welcome back! Get back on the saddle and keep pushing play. We're here to help. And that lb. will definitely shed off once your start exercising again this week. You WILL make it to your goal by the end of the month. Just be sure to plan well for Thanksgiving! Dont' give in too much and exercise more! Well, I'm off…

Congrats to all! We should do it again but you should tell us a few days before the challenge, so more of us can join. We did pretty good, but no where near the 100,000... We needed more people! I encourage Soze to challenge us again and we can recruit more people so we might be able to reach the goal. I'm up for it! Hope…

Did I mention I was feeling SO stuffed last night? Yeah, I couldn't sleep, my stomach hurt, I was nauseated, felt terrible! I'm pretty sure I over did it with the eating and tried so many diff things that I ended up in the bathroom all night. Horrible! Between throwing up & diarreah, couldn't decide if I should kneel or…

No day off for me tomorrow! Just came back from a nice outing to a nice restaurant with my folks! I know the owner/chef, so he sends me stuff to try and free samples. Grilled calamari, tuna ceviche, garlic wild mushrooms... I ordered a pretty healthy tuna tartare over sushi rice with some avocado and green onions and…

Beeckda - Heart Rate Monitor. It tracks your heartbeat during exercise. Polar is a great brand. It has a watch and band that you put around your chest when you workout. Gives you calories burned, heart rate, and it keeps you within the mode you want to work out (fat burning, aerobic, endurance, etc.) Navs52 - sorry, no…