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Rachel - I would like to learn more about the Strong Lifts program.

I do not eat a lot of my exercise calories, Rachel. For instance, if my goal is at 1300 and I workout and burn 200 calories. I'll eat maybe 1300 of my 1500 calories. I'll net 1300. I try to always have a surplus. If I do not work out, I eat at least 1200 or 1300 calories. I hardly ever go below 1200 for fear of putting my…

Yes, they have been there since high school (11 years!) and my body does not want to get rid of them! I have the Turbo Fire DVDs that I can use again. I can also Google HIIT workouts for my elliptical. I do not have an hour or more a day to work out. It's pushing it with 45. My favorite is lifting weights. I am not into…

Thank you for your suggestion. That does sound rough. I can barely get in 30 minutes without keeling over. I really push hard until I am out of breath and almost vomiting when I work out. I guess I shouldn't push that hard. I mainly do the weight lifting to tone. I want to lose fat and inches and tone my entire body. That…

Thank you for replying. I have hardly had anyone reply to my posts. I really do not think it is a stupid question at all.

My calorie goal is 1300.

Well I've gained 4 pounds of something and I don't know what it is. And I am counting calories and working out - sweating and lifting weights. When I wasn't logging and watching what I ate or exercising, I was either losing or staying the same. What gives?!

what are raspberry ketones?

Hi, I'm 5'0 and was 119 (4 lbs away from my goal weight) and now I am 123-124 after starting a new workout regimine and counting calories! It seems when I just eat whatever I want and not exercise I lose weight, but as soon as I start logging and working out, I gain it. it is so frustrating! My goal weight is 115 by…

Any thoughts/advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

I read the article and do not know what it means by measuring the pedal's path. I know if I had this number I could do the rest of the mathematical formula. Any tips?

Thanks! How do you convert the number of revolutions into miles? I'll read that article to see what it says. Thank you!

I don't understand. What do you mean by nutritional profile?

Those pictures are amazing!!! Thanks for sharing!!

Naked and first thing after I use the bathroom in the morning.

Greek yogurt sweetened with fruit or splenda is a good snack. So is an apple and peanut butter. Anything high in protein and low in carbs is a good snack. Tuna and crackers are good too. Smart Popcorn (like the above poster said) is also a healthy low calorie snack.

I believe eating a little bit will not hurt you. Dark chocolate can have some health benefits because it contains antioxidants.

Lowfat butter. I am not a syrup person. I am liking all of these ideas everyone is posting.

I tried it on my Wii fit and fond it very fun but kind of hard at first to get the moves down.

Thanks so much for all of your posts. I think I am going to substitute my bad carbs with lower calorie complex carbs. I need to make a trip to the market and get some of these foods in my house! I know I can do this. One moment and one day at a time. Thanks again.

Thanks guys for all the great suggestions!

My boobs!!

Thanks guys for all of your feedback! Parshath- I am reading the book The Primal Blueprint by the author of Mark's Daily Apple!

You look absolutely amazing!!! I can definitely see the results which motivates me even more!!! Thanks so much for posting!! You look fabulous!

I just started TF today! If there is an active group where we can share encouraging words, please let me know!

I never eat before I run, or I'd probably vomit. lol I went running again today and got to lap 8 (2 mile mark) and got a mild stitch. I made it that far w/o one because of really focusing on exhaling deeply. Thanks again for all of your awesome advice. :-)

Thanks! I will try these things. I really do need to pay more attention to my breathing while jogging.

I am considering buying it too. I tried Insanity and it was too much and made me feel nauseous. I really want to try it to tone up and lose these last 7 lbs!

That's not good. You probably aren't getting enough calories. Are you drinking enough water? I say maybe not push yourself so hard and take more breaks in the videos or take a day or two off. Geting nauseous is not normal, but I experienced that too each time I worked out with Insanity and that is why I stopped and that's…

Thanks for all of your great suggestions! What is fruit leather?