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I too changed my nutrient goals to 40, 30, 30. And I am now looking for ways to reduce my carbs and keep my sodium in check. I have tomorrow planned out really well. Headed to the grocery store tonight to stock up. Boxing class tonight! Keep up the good work this week Blues!

I'm 5'1"; 127lbs Bust 33" Waist 25.5" Hips 35.5" I've lost nearly 5 inches off my waist since I lost 14 lbs!

debnu1 - Wow 4 servings of veggies!! I struggle to get in 2! Good for you! Keep it up. almomay - lucky that you missed all that snow the DC area is getting. P.S. - I've noticed your status updates with some losses! Great job! smadag1 - nope, I don't drink Ensure. Low cal snack ideas: Apples, bananas, rice cakes + PB, Hard…

Hope everyone is doing well. No weight loss for me this week, but that's ok. We hosted a fondue party this weekend and I over ate. I worked out extra hard Sat and Sun to help make up for it. Ran 4.5 miles on Sun + 30 mins on elliptical!! Today is a spin class. On the bright side, I had a trainer at the gym test my body fat…

shutterbug4674 - so sorry to hear about your mom. Will be thinking of you. j_g4ever - high five for the killer work out! I did level 2 and level 3 of the 30 day shred this morning. I won't have a chance to workout tonight. Back to the gym tomorrow AM with a spinning class and maybe a 30 min jog. Happy Friday Blues!! Have a…

Good Luck getting to Baltimore!! My sister lives near Baltimore, she is expecting 20 - 30 inches of snow this weekend!!!

Well I have been doing 1 day a week without a workout. This week I had it scheduled for Friday, however, my body is telling me that today (Thursday) is the day. So I will be good and listen. I guess I didn't realize my body actually required a break every 6 or 7 days - just figured it was a good idea. But a day off is a…

j_g4ever - thanks for the book information. I second the we ALL need massages theory!!!! I am taking a day off from the gym today. I've noticed that my body will give me signs when I need a rest day. I went to a step class last night. I usually have plenty of energy and really enjoy the workout, but last night I had no…

I feel the same way. I'll never be able to relax and not worry about food. I'll never be able to skip exercise and be lazy. I will always have to work for it. I am slowly starting to accept that. I guess that's what they mean whey they say, its a life style not a diet.

smadag1 - good luck with the P90x!! I hope it helps to jump start your body. tttthumper - it really does feel better to be in control of food and to eat healthier. Keep it up. debnu1 - High Five for the early AM workout. WoW! 900 Cals!

Awww... thanks Sis!! Glad you enjoyed the meals/snacks I made. You can make it work if you try hard enough. Some other ideas.... Individually packed baggies of Cheerios Raisins Bananas Apples PB&J Sandwiches or maybe a half sandwich (less of a need for the fridge with this sandwich) Rice Cakes Yogurts (remember a plastic…

I get credit for teaching you that chicka!! And its Sugar Free chocolate sauce! :bigsmile:

Wow!! Great comeback speech!!! What book did you read by Jillian that gave you so much motivation!?! Welcome back... or maybe welcome home! Now go kill it with a workout!!!!

I agree with tttthumper's suggestions. Walking is also low impact. And maybe some upper body workouts - punching, arm windmills, etc.

Neat! I'm sitting pretty at a 12.

Stress can definitely cause someone to eat. I've also found that I sometimes binge when I don't drink enough water. In reality, I am thirsty NOT hungry! Next time you find your self binging, stop, take a step back and ask why? if you know you shouldn't eat that food, they why are you doing it? Fix the problem... don't feed…

Give it a shot!!! I agree with the positives that everyone else wrote. I take spinning 3 or 4 times a week. Each instructor is a little different. Sounds like you already ride a bike, but if your booty is sore after the spinning class, considering buying a cushioned seat cover. I bought one and LOVE it. My tail bone is…

Well said msh0530!! I have to remind my self that goals are just that... goals. They are not do or die sort of things and they can be changed, and are flexible. Congrats on getting rid of those holiday pounds. Seems to take forever to really get rid of them!! My goals for February: - Lose 2 more lbs by Feb. 26th. -…

smadag1 - yay for the Internet. I don't know what I'd do without it. tttthumper - glad to have you back! almomay - keep on truckin! Great idea to vary the workouts.

Great idea!! I love my narrow waist, shoulders and collar bones. I really am thankful for the beautiful body I've been given. It's my job to treat it right!

Happy Monday Blues! Remember to Weigh in! I hope the scale is nice to everyone. All my hard work this past week paid off in my weigh in this morning. I am pleased with the results and will keep moving forward. I am past the half way mark now, but I'm almost at the dreaded last 10 lbs. So this isn't going to get any easier.…

Wow! That was a very interesting segment. It really does come down to common sense and exercise. It's unfortunate that society doesn't make that easy.

Hello Blues! Hope you all are having a wonderful weekend. almomay - congrats on the size 10. Won't be long before the size 10 are too big on you!! sanifrey - High Five for a rockin' workout! dawn717 - no problem for one "cheat" day. Just make sure your back here with us for the rest of the days :flowerforyou: I'm about to…

How about those packets of tuna fish they have on the shelves. The kind you just rip open. Pair that up with some crackers. If I was you, I'd opt out of eating everymeal out. I'd try to do lunch myself, and eat out with the group for dinner maybe. It's tough, make smart choices.

I just added in a quick 20 min workout in the AM. It does wake me up and I feel more energetic in the mornings. I still do a longer, more intense evening workout because that's when I have more time and when the gym offers classes I want. I enjoy working out both times of the day but I think I prefer the longer cardio…

Good Day Blues! I woke up early again today and did level 2 of the 30 day shred. That DVD really gets me sweating in that 20 or so mins. I am still planning to go to a boxing class tonight... which will be good. I've been a bit stressed and frustrated at work... wanna work out all that tension. almomay - thanks for all the…

smadag1 - great job saying No!!! You didn't let that donut beat you. High Five! lcorrell14 - thanks for the info. That certainly doesn't sound like something I want to do. I've decided to take a closer look at the macro-nutrients I am getting. Sorry about all the stress you've had. But I will commend you for tracking your…

-100 cal popcorn -apples -bananas -yogurt with 1/2 cup of fruit (raspberries, blueberries, strawberries) -Light string cheese -Special K Crackers--Italian Tomato and Herb -mini packs of raisins + Lots of water with each :drinker:

debnu1, almomay: Thank you both for your insightful advice! I will take you up on it. I'll take a closer look at the fiber my body is getting. yes, almomay - I do take a supplement with iron, and I also take a standard just iron pill. A couple of years ago I was found to be very anemic, from then on I have taken iron pills…

debnu1 - Thank you so much for your response. I truly value your opinion. I went ahead and added fiber and iron to my food diary so I can keep track of both.