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  • I have done the low carb diet a few times before and sounds like you are feeling what is referrred to as "the carb-free flu". The good news is that it goes away after about 2 wks. You can kick it faster by eating super foods such as avacado, tomatoes, green bell peppers, etc. Carbs are my weakness too. I have switched to…
  • sounds like one of those controlling guys that wants you to only wear what HE thinks is ok and only be friends w/ ppl HE approves of. def NOT someone you want to get stuck spending the rest of your life with!
  • I have so many! Where do I begin? I have a 7 month old and that's where my weight came from. I'm the largest I have ever been (well since having my 1st son 9 yrs ago). None of my clothes fit and even the "fat" clothes I bought a few months ago started 'shrinking'. LOL I knew I needed to do something soon. We are going on a…
  • I too have a "snack basket" on a shelf that is at my son's eye level in the pantry & he knows that he can have ONE item out of there at any given time. I fill it with healthy choices for him. Raisins Craisins Peanut Butter Crackers Fiber - One bars Nutrigrain bars Granola Bars etc YOu could also put a plastic container in…
  • Welcome Jessica! You definitely came to the right place if you are ready to be accountable for what you eat. Remember that diet alone will not give you the results you want. You really need to find time to add exercise into your daily routine. I have a 9 yr old and a 7 month old so trust me, I know how hard that can be.…
  • I have heard over and over again that the atkins bars & brownies can definitely stall you. Stay away from them at all costs. During induction, you shouldnt go over 20 g of carbs daily. Make sure 12-15 of those carbs are coming from veggies on the acceptable food list. Are you drinking your water? That could be another…
  • Hi! I just joined this group and was reading your topic thread but it stops at the end of Nov. Dd you quit? How about an update? I've done atkins twice in the past with fantastic results. I just started again ( a week ago tomorrow) to lose the baby fat from my 7 mnth old. Hope to hear from you soon!
  • For P90X - I just log it as aerobics & then also add the individual exercises I'm doing under strength. For Zumba - I'd log it as dancing. I've done zumba before & I think that's going to be a pretty accurate estimate. Keep in mind, it's all estimates.
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