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  • First, congratulations on taking control of your life! That is a step that many people never take, so you should be proud of yourself for beginning. Second, you are right. Trying to figure out a healthy diet is very confusing when you are starting out. I'm not a nutritionist, but I will tell you what I do and give you a…
  • My absolute favorite workout for burning off the fat and releasing endorphins that you can get from jogging is TurboFire! I am getting so addicted to it! My calorie burn has been through the roof! Check it out here: http://www.teambeachbody.com/showcase/-/bcp/104548402001/67062?referringRepId=67062 It's cardio and HIIT…
  • Hi! Welcome. I'm not near you except online. :) Add me as a friend and we'll motivate each other!
  • I'm sorry about the family tragedy. I hope you are healing. Good work getting back on track. You are making the right moves to get to your goal. Feel free to add me as a friend. I'll help you stay accountable!
  • Which do you enjoy the most? Personally, I would do the shred.
  • I use Beachbody protein powder. I add it to my Shakeology for breakfast after I work out. I was trying to find some comparisons for you, but I couldn't find any comparisons of any protein powder. what I know is that it has no artificial sugar and actually tastes good. I used to use EAS until I went to a seminar with Darin…
  • It's just for friends on this site. There is a setting you can choose to automatically post to facebook and twitter, but you have to choose it. I think it's under settings on the website. I have mine set up to post my workouts and my completion of my food journal, but no specifics. Hope this helps.
  • Everyone goes through this, especially if you haven't made it part of your lifestyle. You have to start thinking of it as taking care of yourself, not losing weight or fitting into jeans. It's got to become part of who you are. You are smart to find people who will support and encourage you. Start telling yourself that you…
  • Hi! I wouldn't worry too much about it, but don't make it a habit. One cheat meal a week is a good rule of thumb. If you are eating more than that, you are only going to sabotage yourself. Try to eat clean 90% of the time and you will be ok. You can do it!
  • I had similar problems. I spoke to my doctor about it and he seemed to sense my urgency to get this weight off of me. He had me start taking a bunch of supplements: Evening primrose, DHEA, E, C, B complex, fish oil. Speak to him and he'll probably run some blood work to check these things. Ask him to. I also started…
  • Hi! Welcome to my fitness pal! You can add me as a friend if you like! I know it helps me to have accountability!
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