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Tell me about it! This is the first time that my water weight has fluctuated SOOO MUCH! I'm usually up about 1.5lbs around TOM and then drop it, although, panicked when I was up almost 5lbs last Tuesday. Surprisingly, I lost 3lbs this week, in addition to that water weight that crept onto my scale last Tuesday.

I can totally relate!! I felt discouraged earlier this week, when i stepped on the scale a day before my monthly and noticed a 4.6lb gain"! I literally freaked, because i have been eating so healthy & working out...tomorrow i step on the scale for my weekly weigh in...kinda anxious about it...i havent ever really gained…

I've been using my HRM whenever I workout. I usually get my highest burns when I am hiking, swimming laps in an olympic size pool, kayaking, golfing OR using the ellipticle machine. Also, I have seen a solid burn while rowing. I can't remember the last time I had a 1000+ calorie burn, although, I will say that it is…

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I've been struggling with getting into a groove at the gym. I haven't been enjoying the cardio workouts - treadmill, elliptical, rowing machine, etc. Since I have no desire to do the workouts, I have no desire to make an effort to go to the gym. What I needed to do was change things up. Discover what I enjoy, with regards…

Juping jacks/jump rope circuit kills me!! Going to be attempting day3 today. Really hope that i can build up enough stamina to complete that circuit without stopping. Anyone have any suggestions with how to ease the tension i feel in my knees? I really hope i am using proper form... So sore!!!

I'm also quite sore before starting Day 3. More sore than i was yesterday. I'm also struggling with jumpin jacks, jump rope & those nasty side lunges/strength training... i've stopped a couple times to catch my breath or to drink some water. I hope that i will be able to complete Level 1 without stopping by the end of…

I think I am going to treat myself to a nice massage :)

9. Looks like you are in pretty good shape :)

Day 2 is DONE!! I still struggled with the jumping jacks and the jump rope, although, pushed on thru. Stopped a couple times to get some water or to just breathe. Really working on proper form, since I have bad knees. Was a little sore this morning in my quads and back, although, pushed on thru. Really hoping that it does…

I'm using 3lb weights, although, thinking about going out to pick up a pair of 5lb weights. Some of the exercises - like the chest flies - I feel that the 3lb weights are too light...Going to see how the next couple of days go before running out to buy another pair.

Oh, and I also measured & took pics ((which were depressing to see!!!))

I started the 30DS a day late, due to a death in the family...Just completed Day 1 & I hate to admit this...I could barely keep up with the jumping jacks and the jump rope. Jillian would have killed me, if she was in my living room. I also had to do the modified push-ups. I haven't EVER done a real push-up. Glad to see…

I'm also looking to start the 30DS tomorrow...I might even try to do Day1 today. I measured myself this morning & was thinking of taking some pictures. Really hope that my knees can withstand this...Glad I found a group starting the same time, as I was...

Montclair, NJ ((about 13 miles outside of NYC)) and we have about 6 inches...not impressed...

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I'll give it a shot...Could we use our scales that measure BF%? I really need some sort of encouragement to push me thru the New Year, since NYE is the first anniversary of my Grandmother's passing :( This is gonna be a super difficult time of year for me...already feeling it...

Thanks for the suggestions about carrots & tomatos!! I need to get into the tanning salon before my trip to Hawaii. Was thinking about starting tomorrow :) Don't wanna burn on holiday...

Sorry - typo... I am at 206.6 Lost 4.4 lbs

Weigh in 9/21/12 Week 2 SW: 211 CW: 206.8 Lost 4.2 lbs

Feel free to join my support network too! You can totally do this and get back into a routine of a healthier lifestyle!!! Ya gotta believe in yourself...

Another great option to make is quinoa!

hmmm - salad bar (broccoli, cauliflower, sugar snap peas, snow peas, chick peas, romaine lettuce) if they have a grill - ask for some grilled chicken or a burger...without the bun...Cheddar cheese (one slice) is a great option over american cheese... For the veggies they serve with meals - ask them if they can steam them…

Thank you for putting this together!!! Wishing everyone is a LOSER this week, and that much closer to goal!

Breakfast: 5 egg whites 1/8 or 1/4 cup Kraft fat free cheddar or Athenos fat free feta 1/8 tsp tabasco sauce or Jennie-O 99% fat free turkey bacon (5 slices) or Jones Canadian Bacon Lunch & Dinner: 6oz baked 99% fat free chicken breast 1 cup of veggies 6oz ground 99% fat free turkey 1/4 cup Kraft fat free cheddar cheese 1…

Hi Scotty, Feel free to add me too!! I'm on MFP everyday and log EVERYTHING! Love this site & the supportive people, who I have met on this site...Could always offer support & encouragement to more 'friends'! Have a great weekend! Jennifer

Hi! I need to lose between 35 - 45lbs. Feel free to add me :)

I would suggest a HRM, cause some of the calculations on MFP are not correct...

Feel free to add me too! Always open to new friends within my support network...

Thank you all for the wonderful suggestions!! i am going to try some of them - like the music changes with my ipod, and thinking about the fat burn after 20 minutes, or just changing things up! I really appreciate the support!! I hate when I have a mental block...