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I got some done at a Target portrait studio, though I think an outdoor connect-with-nature photo shoot would be awesome to do as well. I bought a new outfit for the occasion, a black fitted shirt that clearly showed my bump while camouflaging the rest of my body "flab", and did my hair/makeup (which I don't usually do). I…
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Well, I skipped doing the Shred yesterday but got a good jog in instead. I went back to it today, and it seemed so much easier. Don't know if it was the rest day, I lowered the weights half way through each set (5 lbs first half, 2 lbs second half), or the fact I turned off Jillian's voice :laugh: My husband played around…
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So how'd it taste?
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I haven't been here for OVER a year. Just under actually. I started out the week before Thanksgiving last year, so 10 months on here. Wow, kinda funny that I might be considered a veteran or someone that could inspire and cheer on others. But I do admit I've learned A LOT from my time on here, the uphill struggles of…
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from Amy Dacyczyn’s The Complete Tightwad Gazette. ½ cup cocoa powder 1 cup water 2 cups sugar ⅛ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon vanilla Mix the cocoa powder and the water in a saucepan. Heat and stir to dissolve the cocoa. Add the sugar, and stir to dissolve. Boil for 3 minutes over medium heat. Be careful not to let it get too…
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It sounds like you've reached a bit of a plateau. I've been on a few myself, so I know what you're going through! But don't give up, just try to relax and stick with it. You could think of it like this...you could stay right where you are, which is smaller than you were a few months ago and healthier to boot. Or you could…
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Well, I shredded this morning. It's been a few months since I did the video, so I'm a lil shaky from it, but I know that'll get better. Hope everyone is doing well with starting yours today! carreen-Great job on day 6. I think it's great you're already noticing a difference in the way your clothes fit. The last time I did…
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I'm in! I did the 30 day Shred once before, and got great results, so now that I'm at my goal weight I'd like to use it to try to tone up a bit. Here's my measurements Starting wt: 133 lbs Waist 33.0 Hips 37.0 arms 12.0 thighs 19.0 Bust 36.0 Upper waist 30.5 I'm looking forward to being part of a group to help keep me…
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That's great! That's a pretty major milestone so celebrate it.
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http://www.foodnetwork.com/videos/chocolate-orange-cheesecakes/61855.html I like this recipe from Giada on the Food Network. It's an Oreo crust (I use the 100 calorie crisps, half sugar/half Splenda, and reduced fat cream cheese and ricotta cheese) But the concept is to use a muffin tin to make 12 mini cheesecakes, so if…
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Arielle, I like to mix up my workouts, but my go-to is just a basic stationary bike (upright not recumbent), I ride that for at least 30 minutes/5 days a week. Throughout the process I've done step aerobics, wii fit, jogging, the 30 day shred, pilates and yoga. I didn't have the money for a gym membership, so just made a…
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Wow, that is great Jenn! You can see your face shape has changed so much. I hope you have some full body pics of yourself to compare...the differences you don't notice in the mirror really show up in pics! Knowing a little of your struggle, it's amazing how far you've come in the last 6 months or so especially sticking to…
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A couple of things could be happening. One is that if you are doing strength training, the muscles will often retain some water to aid in repairing small tears. Another thing is that if you've just recently begun exercising, or increased your exercise, your metabolism may be taking some time to catch up. It's going whoa,…
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When I first started this lifestyle change, soda was one of the first things I gave up. But recently (since summer started) I've become "addicted" again, having 1-2 cans almost everyday. I find I weigh 1-3 lbs more on days after I drink soda even when staying within my calorie and sodium goals and drinking 8 glasses of…
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I'm running in the Race for the Cure in Dallas,TX on Oct 16, 2010. :)
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This post is a bit of an eye opener for me. While I've been focusing on eating healthier...switched to whole grains, cut out most of the fast food, sweets, soda, etc, I still have yet to completely jump on the no processed foods bandwagon. I mean this has to be slow and steady for it to stick, and just completely changing…
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I just started doing this challenge again. I originally started back in Jan, and my group kinda bailed so I quit too. I did week 4 Day 1 today, with 66 max on the last set, for a grand total of 200 today! Here's the link that details the program: http://www.twohundredsitups.com/index.html Glad to have some others that are…
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The best advice I can give is to get that word "only" out of your vocabulary when it comes to this weight-loss thing. I've tortured myself with I "only" lost this, or "just" worked out that much.... Congratulations...you've lost 12 pounds...in 7 weeks. That's 1.7 lbs/week! Much better than the average of 1 lb/week. It's so…
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My best solution for this is to plan your meals ahead of time. I try to plan about a week ahead, and make changes as I go along. That way if I have a huge calorie deficit, I can figure in some higher calorie snacks earlier in the day when I am hungry and not forcing myself to eat later. My issue is (and I'm not sure if…
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4148+23=4171
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Do you know if you're having a boy or girl yet? I got a dark blue onesie for my boy and a pink one for my girl when I was pregnant then used Iron-on letters and numbers to make them look like a sports jersey. Also did a matching one for dad to wear too. I used a zero for the baby to be and 1 for Dad's (as in #1 dad). HTH.…
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Wow great job on your loss. I love this post the way it compares how much weight you've lost to something tangible. I have now lost a total of 38 lbs and my 6yo son weighs 39 lbs. I had to carry him through a hospital the other day (he was too weak to walk), and I thought I was going to drop him he felt so heavy after…
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I have high blood pressure so also have to eat a low sodium diet. The Mrs. Dash seasonings work really well. The Chipotle Southwest is good for tacos, chili, or fajitas. There is also a "No Salt" alternative sold alongside table salt at the grocery stores, I think the scientific name for it is potassium chloride. It…
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Dark berries have a low glycemic index and high fiber content, so could be helping you lose if your body doesn't handle carbs well, and also the fiber serves to "clean" your system making it more effective at disposing of waste. I have a dark berry mix (strawberry, blackberry, blueberry, raspberry) with a tbsp of whip…
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So weird I found this thread as I was emotion eating my way through some cake and ice cream after dealing with family drama. I read the first few pages of the book on Amazon, and though I'm reading 3 books with similar ideas (how to change for a closer relationship to God) I want in on this book club. Talk to you all on…
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I'm so sorry for your pain and sadness. I just lost my grandmother...mother's day is a reach out to all the moms in my life not just my own, so I have the painful reminder of her death everytime I look at the card I was going to give her for mother's day. But I also have found joy in knowing that she is in Heaven, peaceful…
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It does sound like you're getting alot of sodium in your diet given your typical meal plan. A frozen meal is usually about 600mg of sodium and a sandwich can pack at least that plus if you choose salad dressing there's more sodium. You might try adding sodium as one of the nutrients you track so you can be more aware of…
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This website helped me alot when I first started working out. I have had high blood pressure so I couldn't do anything really intense. But now I know where to keep my heart rate to get a good burn without getting it too high which could be dangerous for my health. Hope that helps explain it a little better for you.…
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One thing I do when I'm close to my daily sodium but need some cals is a bowl of Quaker Quick Oats (not instant) it has 0 sodium, I think 1 g sugar if that. Sometimes I'll add in 1/4 c of crushed nuts and 1 tsp of brown sugar, but it's good with just some Splenda too. It is a little higher in carbs I think, but should work…
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The measurements are definitely a great way to keep motivated with this weight loss thing...and you've done fabulous-- 14 in! I did 30 days of the 30 day Shred, each level 10 days each and I usually started out Anita style then modified to something between Anita and Natalie as I got used to the moves. I didn't lose ANY…
