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  • Unfortunately, water isn't a myth - it is important for your body & your organs to work the way that they should. I add a little lemon to my water - either from a lemon or the lemon juice. Just a little - so that there is a bit of something to it. If you aren't peeing more then you might want to add some - to be sure you…
    in water - WHY is it important to lose weight Comment by jessalleyne August 2012
  • I like Turbo Jam and Tae Bo because they give you really great cardio - but the punching moves add definition to the arms as well. I think it's really healthy to incorporate weights in your weekly routine - the muscles help boost your metabolism, add the definition you are looking for - and actually help keep you looking…
    in Ladies - how do you tone your arms? Comment by jessalleyne August 2012
  • I like celery with peanut butter - and you could add a few raisins on top (ants on a log). The other way to go is to add to ground meat (beef or turkey) or to add to stews/soups. They add flavor, but don't have the strong celery taste when cooked.
    in Carrots, celery sticks - how to make them yummy?? Comment by jessalleyne August 2012
  • GREAT JOB!!! Losing 30 pounds is no small task!! I personally see the fastest results in my body when I do incorporate weights & toning with the cardio. And a day of stretching/yoga can help keep those muscles limber too.
    in Any suggestions for more visible results? Comment by jessalleyne August 2012
  • I weigh myself daily too - and this can be hard. But that's why I log my food - and why this website is great! You probably are retaining water (and I have bowel issues that can contribute to this as well). If you eat a lot of sodium, make sure you eat potassium too as your body hormones can get out of whack if your…
    in 1.5lb Weight Gain in One Day Comment by jessalleyne August 2012
  • Hi there! I get how you feel - and it's going to be ok. You are doing all the right stuff - and it will happen. Forgive yourself and take a deep breath. :) If you have started doing weights - you may put on a couple of pounds as your muscle density increases. This is a hard mental adjustment - but something I've tried is…
    in Have to vent...feel like I've been at this forever. Comment by jessalleyne August 2012
  • HI Jessica! I'm Jessica too! I'm glad you are here because I have found this to be a great source of informaiton and support. I know that this is daunting - so I wanted to share with you a couple of tips that I used when I first started on this journey. First - just journal what you are currently eating - don't worry about…
    in Oh goodness, hello(: Comment by jessalleyne August 2012
  • I lost 40 pounds about a year ago. I went through a very turbulent time with my son being admitted to a mental health hospital for almost 2 months last fall - so needless to say I fell off the healthy bandwagon I had built for myself. So I get it. I'm just getting back on. I think everyone's motivation is different - but…
    in What do you use for motivation? Comment by jessalleyne August 2012
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