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I was having similar problems and even episodes where I would actually pass out. I found out that I had extremely low iron levels. My doctor put me on over the counter iron supplements and I haven't had so much as a head rush since.

Thanks everyone!! I'm going to try loosing my laces. My boss actually told me that when she used to run long distances she would skip the bottom holes when lacing her shoes to keep her toes from going numb. Hopefully this helps because I just bought these shoes!!

My tried and true hangover breakfast is an egg sandwich. whatever type of egg you like, on whole grain toast with a little cheese..yum! It fills me up and isn't awful diet-wise. Pair it with some strong coffee and a couple advil and you'll be good to go!!

Oooo.. that ground turkey idea sounds great.. I never think about pumpkin in anything but sweet dishes! Can't wait to try it!!

Thanks for the suggestions and encouragement! I have been doing the pureed veggies which has been pretty successful. I'm just always looking for new ideas and recipes to change it up a little! Definitely going to try the lettuce wraps!

Ok, so it wasn't just water!! Arrgh! still at 144lbs. I really need to get back on track. Anyone wanna volunteer to come give me a swift kick in the booty!?

They come in little 100 cal packs, and I think they also come in a jar.

Emerald Nuts Cocoa Roast Almonds.. 100 calories, and just enough chocolate to keep me out of the Valentines candy!

Thanks! I'm trying to keep a positive attitude.. maybe shoveling 14 inches of snow tonight will be just the kick in the butt I need to get back on track!

There is something about Angry music that really gets me moving..Eminem, Godsmack, Hollywood Undead.. oh, and this is really embarrassing but the first song on my exercise playlist is Brittany Spears Circus..don't tell my husband, he'll never let me live it down!!:blushing:

Uggh!! 144lbs.!! Week 6 and I am up 4 pounds! What is going on??? I know I haven't been exercising as much but, seriously?! I am hoping and praying it is just extra water and in the next couple days it goes away

I agree!! I think the beer(s) alone was more than 1200 cals!!

140.5 lbs Better than I was expecting! Still trying to get back on track!!

Thanks everybody! I am sure it is emotional eating, that and just being lazy! But today is a new day..the first day of the week, I am starting fresh! Back on track!!

Ok...My weight this week is 142. Up two pounds but I sorta expected it since I have spent the last 4 days partying in Las Vegas:drinker: Hopefully, by next weigh in I'll be back where I want to be!

I use the food processor to "hide" veggies in TONS of food.. My kids never even realize what's in there and I think it really adds to the flavor of the food. You can hide cauliflower or zucchini in pretty much anything. I put pureed cauliflower in tuna salad and use just a little mayo. I even put spinach and carrots in…

Week 2: 140 lbs. drank my water all 7 days did cardio 4 days for a total of 160 minutes Not to shabby!!:tongue:

Sounds good! This week is going to be a tough one for me...goin to Vegas with my friend this weekend!! Hopefully all the dancing counteracts the drinking!!

I Love the 30 Day shred. You do need light hand weights, but you can get a good workout without them. I actually have to do some of the exercises without the weights because I have chronic neck and shoulder problems. In the video they use mats but I don't use one since my living room is carpeted. Good Luck!:happy:

141 lbs as of this morning! but, I have been sick with a cold for the last 4 days and not eating a whole lot, so we'll see if it bounces back up next week. I sure hope not!!

Where in Illinois are you?

Ok. My start weight is 144. I don't have a ton to lose, I just want to fit better into my clothes and feel more confidant with my body.

Sounds good to me! Love Biggest loser!!

I had been looking at the Gold's Gym brand for a while. Which model did you buy?

Thanks! I just checked it out and that is definitely the right price!!

No worries! I'll take treadmill recommendations too! I keep going back and forth between an elliptical and a treadmill!

Thanks! Good luck to you too!!

I cook oatmeal with raisins almost every morning for my kids. It is really tasty without adding all the sugar and junk of the "instant packs" marketed for kids. I'll have to try it with an apple for a change of pace!! Thanks for the tip.

Well, I did it. I did level 1 of the shred during naptime and level 2 after I put the kids to bed last night. I'm not as sore as I thought I would be! Psyching myself up to do it again today! Bring it on!! Thanks for the encouragement!!

I have decided to really bust my but this week and next week, (I'm on Christmas break) and shred 2 times a day. I did the first level this afternoon when the kids were napping and am about to do the second level in a couple minutes. May God have mercy on my soul!!:laugh: We'll see how I feel in the morning!!