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I'm on the end of week 5 and sticking to the diet...for the most part - I can honestly say that I'm not "eating" the amount of protein/meals that he suggests...I just can't eat that much so I substitute protein shakes for a lot of them. I've lost quite a few inches but refuse to step on the scales - if it's a number I…

I started this back in November and completed phase 1 & 2 but didn't really follow the meal plan - tried to tell myself that I was eating "clean" but realistically I wasn't. I then was sick for a couple of weeks and decided that rather than just start back with phase 3, I would restart the plan from day 1 and this time…

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I've struggled with upper leg/hip pain for the past year - I've had MRI's done on my lower back and hips that didn't show anything. After visiting a specialist, I was diagnosed with bursitis in the hips (it's basically where the bursa covering the hip joint becomes inflamed) - there's not much I can do but ice it and take…

I have watched it several times in the past couple of days - I find it really helps to reaffirm that eating natural unprocessed foods is the way to go. There are some things I won't give up but living in Canada we don't have as many additives to our foods as you guys do in the US (especially where milk is concerned). I…

I have my 1st 5k on Sunday - hoping the weather isn't too bad for it. Hoping to get around 30mins but after suffering some hip pain after my last run - I won't push myself to the point of injury just to get under 30mins.

You could ask your Dr to run a "stress test" to determine if there are any problems.

So true!!! Stay away from these pyramid schemes. My hubby mentioned a friend of his was selling it and how wonderful it is...I quickly put a stop to any ideas of him doing it!!

I did WW a few years ago and while at first it seemed ok, I was like you...tired of tracking "points". Since calories etc are printed right on the grocery items, it's much easier to track those. There was a good leader at the one I went to but I found the topics to be repetitive after a while plus I did it before the new…

Here an piece from an article I just read - hope it helps Exercise may cause temporary weight gain due to your muscles' response to strenuous activity. Strength training, for example, tears muscle fiber and can cause your muscles to retain water. Cardiovascular exercise also triggers your muscles to store more glycogen,…

Congrats on your 1st and probably not your last 5k. That's an excellent time for your 1st 5k. I have mine coming up in 3 weeks and I'm still suffering with some achilles tendon issues (new shoes) - haven't been able to get past 3k so mine will probably be like yours - some "jogging"/walking.

SW: 163.6 CW: 159.6 Had a good week despite some illness (although I think taking a rest actually helped the weight loss). Now on a gluten free diet so that will be interesting to see how it affects my weight loss.

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I personally don't agree with it - even more so after I read this article. http://www.davidmodderman.com/blog/index.php/weight-loss/body-by-vi-is-it-all-hype/

Our bodies were not designed to be sedentary - we all need exercise to strengthen our hearts and bodies. It's just good health.

I've been there...in the past. This time I'm so motivated to lose the weight that I don't have that problem. You have to keep your goal weight as your focus and think of the weight loss as a stepping stone. Find a reward...other than food...maybe a new item of clothing (a size smaller?)

This is my 2nd day being gluten free. I haven't been diagnosed with Celiac but I do have an unknown autoimmune disorder and lately I've been suffering with gas and bloating. My doctor originally thought I was consuming more vegetables but I've always eaten lots of fruit and veggies. Plus I have been living with joint pain…

For some there is no way to "combat" the bloat. I try to drink more water (which sounds kinda dumb if the weight gain is water retention) but it does work and try to stay away from sodium. But I just remember...its TEMPORARY!

I have no thyroid - mine was completely removed last November and although it was a bit of a roller coaster ride to get the Synthroid levels right - I finally got to the correct dosage about 4 months ago. I actually take mine when I have breakfast but because I take it with food everytime - my dose was adjusted to…

I started drinking more water just before we started this challenge so it's not been too difficult for me (I always have a lemon slice in mine). But before, I was lucky if I drank 100mls of water a day plus I was drinking too much coffee. I just saw a urologist last week as they discovered I have a kidney stone and he told…

I like this idea of core work. A lot of the cardio ideas are great but I think that something "everyone" can do is improve their core strength - regardless of how much you weigh. Core conditioning will help in all areas of fitness and wellbeing. Something like the plank works well especially since there are various levels…

I wish I could...but I'm in London, Ontario Canada - a little too far for "coffee". I'll join you in spirit. I used to live in London UK though.

Just don't add milk - it really reduces the iron absorption rate - I used to grab a handful to snack on but now I'm looking for better choices (and I'm going gluten-free and I'm pretty sure mini-"wheats" have gluten haha.

Don't waste your money...it's just another fad! (and just because Dr Oz says it's good...he endorses a new product every week - if I followed his advice - I should be at my perfect weight).

Basically if you eat back your exercise calories - your weight is not going to change. You need to expend more calories than you take in to lose weight. Having said that, your BMR is only a rough estimate of how many calories you burn doing absolutely nothing (which most of us don't do...housework, shopping etc burn some…

Mini Wheats are loaded with iron (plus sugar) - if you are in the US it's about 90% of your iron needs (Canada is 50%)

Thank goodness you posted this today. I was about to start a new topic...anyone else feeling like crap today? I decided yesterday after a miserable run that I need a rest day. I find this really hard to do. I know that you need to take a rest for your body to grow stronger but something in my head says NO you need to…

This is going to be a great challenge...especially with the awesome spreadsheet...can't wait!

I'm 5'2" (161 lbs) and I set my calories at 200 for the 30DS level one. I figure some days it will be more and some days less. I have a very low resting HR (50bpm) so at it's max for the shred it gets to about 140 (and that's pushing it). Hope this helps

Love the way you tell it how it really is. I'm just getting ready to move into a smaller heel drop shoe. I've been wearing Saucony Pro Grid (12mm heel drop) for years along with my orthotics but now that I'm running, it's almost impossible to land mid foot wearing this type of shoe. I've even heard that once my feet adjust…