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I did this same gripping technique while also making sure that my hands were out a bit wider and that they were about even with my chest, and it helped me. I think the gripping technique helps distribute the pressure more evenly instead of it all being on your wrists as we tend to do with flat hands. Before I changed to…

I keep my measurements updated under the check-in area where you update your weight. It gives you options to add additional measurements or percentages. Then you can go to the reports area to run a report to see your changes in each area you are tracking. I also keep a list in a notebook so that I can see at a glance the…

I am doing only what I can on Zumba Core Kinect Demo right now until my actual game comes in. I plan on doing the same thing as you, using it with the 30 Day Shred! I would love to know what kind of results you can get with this combo as well. With the Shred's strength and toning and Zumba's calorie burning power though, I…

I love using my crock pot!! Thank you for the new recipes!! Excited to try them!!

I am no expert, but I would increase your calories. You should never be below 1200 calories a day from what I have read. Also I would do away with the water pill and let your body naturally balance itself out. I have more weight to lose than you do, but staying right at my calorie allowance (I have my settings for a 1 lb…

You are only lying to yourself and not giving yourself an accurate picture of your eating habits if you don't record everything. I record everything and sometimes it is not too pretty, but I can look back and see what is really bad for me, see if there are certain days where I tend to over eat, and also I like to look at…

I know in the past when I have gotten extra potassium such as from eating bananas or taking a multivitamin that provided my potassium, the cramps would let up.

I've been wondering this same thing too as some of the moves do seem to be rough on the knees.

This is the same as myself. 5'3" and was tight 8 at 150. Comfortable 10 at 160. At 170, size 12. Mine really does change about every 10 lbs I suppose. This is from what I remember being that it has been a little over 3 years since I weighed 150. :)

Just another little tidbit I heard from a close friend. She drinks Joint Juice that you can find in the vitamin section of Walmart, and it has helped. She recommended it for me just last week, so I have not had a chance to try it yet. I found that glucosamine is the main ingredient in this, so if you are short on money (as…

We do this as well (put opened item in ziplock & throw original packaging away). I do not have a phone with these apps, but I do have an idea for those that do. If you throw away the packaging, maybe cut out the barcode and tape it to the ziplock bag for future scannings. Might take a little extra time, but if the…

If the major part that is hurting your ankles/knees on 30 Day Shred is the cardio, you could try to do those on a rebounder. I plan on trying that trick when I start doing the 30DS again. If you would like a completely different workout, Leslie Sansone's Walk Away the Pounds DVD's are good for anyone with issues such as…

I am a 33 year old mother of 2! 4 year old girl (about to be 5 in April) and a 3 year old boy (birthday in September). I have never been extremely fit but was 125-127 lbs and did a lot of walking when I got pregnant with my daughter. During the pregnancy, I maintained healthy eating and was only 10 lbs overweight about 6…

I think anything Jillian Michaels is awesome! Try to alternate Banish Fat, Boost Metabolism and No More Trouble Zones! Although you can't tell now, I have had success with this in this past giving myself 2 rest days during the week! Great thing about them too is that you can make it as easy or hard as you want by adding or…

I like Honey Bunches of Oats with Almonds and use skim milk. 3/4 a cup with 1/2 cup milk is one serving although some mornings if I'm really hungry, I will double the cereal serving to 1 1/2 cups with still the 1/2 cup milk. The cereal is 130 calories per serving and the milk is 40 calories for 1/2 cup, so 1 serving would…

Wow! Those are amazing results! Good for you! I hope to try 30 Day Shred once I lose about another 15 lbs. You are an inspiration for results! Thank you for sharing!!

Check out the Broiled Parmesan Tilapia on allrecipes.com. My family loves it!!

I have had this same question myself since I am doing Firm Cardio Sculpt and Ab Sculpt (Body Sculpt will make it into the mix in another week or so). I currently have entered it under my exercises and have attached a 80 calorie burn for this tape based off of the calorie burns I have read about. I do not however know if…

I need some of these recipes too! Thank you!

I'll be glad to enjoy my fajitas again without all the guilt or saving my calories throughout the day! Thank you!

Mine is more not thinking than emotional. I just got back from Sonic and had a medium Sonic Reese's Blast with my family. (Getting ice cream out is a very rare treat, hence the reason I had no idea the calories!!!) I usually enter my food before I eat it but neglected to this time. 1200 calories!!!! With breakfast and this…

I know for me personally, I do the same thing. I feel stronger and better in the first month, lose a little weight on the scale and some inches, but the mirror does not reflect it! Do not get discouraged though! I have been an on and off again exerciser and when I am able to muster through that first month and get into the…