leahsevilla Member

I'm the same. I either eat foods I'm not supposed to (intollerances and the like) or I am WAY under! I'd second nuts, and maybe try to just add more quinoa or brown rice since it is a healthy carb. Also, potatos are high in calories but pretty starchy. it's hard isnt it?!

vodka soda with a lime

I have heard that in order to lose body fat % you want to up protein. I'm shooting for 100g of protein a day since i weigh 119....hope that helps!

most of the ladies i'm friends with are 5'0-5'2 and having goals of around 100-115. add us and let them know if you add them that you're a shorty like us. :)

It really depends on your height,weight and how your body's metabolism works. For me, Level one for 25 min burns around 186 calories. But I am 5'1 119 lbs approx. I got my metabolism tested and it's low, but i wear a heart rate monitor now so that's where accuracy comes from I suggest buying a HRM it's really helped me!

I do but then get all sad when the # goes up (because it does everrry time) I am going to try not to anymore because it's just not worth the stress.

I'm up 4 lbs of water weight. (TOM) i've only done 30DS 4x since the start of the month (FAIL) but my dvd skips so i've had to improvise and work harder at the gym... oh well.

SO annoyed. my 30DS video skips!!!! ughhh I still manage to do it but don't feel like it's as effective when i have to start and stop because of the skipping.

@midcoast_mermal: I LOVE purely decedant. so good. It's just hard for me because if it's gluten free, then it has corn or soy in it. its very hard to find products that don't have anything. getting sick of gluten free oatmeal all the time.

Thanks guys I'll start looking/adding yall @goalseeker1988--that is exactly what happens to me when i eat gluten. bloat bloat bloat and swelling too (eyes lips) corn is a big one for me too. i'll add ya!

I'm definitely going to try this. I weigh myself frequently but don't write it down, just get frustrated when it's up. This will help me loads!

How's it going for everyone? I totally blanked and forgot to do 30DS yesterday but otherwise I've done it every day so far, which for me is good since i get so bored. hehe Not posting measurements but my cw/gw is in my sig. I've got my pics and measurements at home and I'll share if they are spectacular. XX Leah

if you just ask for vodka soda then its a vodka with soda water. soda water=no calories. (it's the same thing as seltzer water) delicious. plus tonic has corn syrup and calories. blech

I'm waiting till Monday to weigh in because TOM is here and I've got 4 lbs of water weigh and 1/2 inch all over on me (I bloat badly) stay tuned.

in it to win it. hahaha

Also, how heavy of weights do you use? i've not been sore yet and i was using 5lb ankle weights (holding them) but they dont seem to work hard enough

awesome i'm in!

Hi! A group of us are starting 30DS on Friday (the 1st) so you should connect with us for support. I'll add you. :)

awesome ladies! i'll add ya'll :)

I have the Polar FT7. If you get your heart rate tested it's great because you can put in your base level and your threshold level. Then it tells you when you're burning fat vs. sugar AND how many calories you've burned during your workout which is very handy.

5'1 with goal of 110 :) Friend me!

When i was doing research for a HRM and getting it set up the trainers told me that they are very accurate once you put in your weight, height, threshold heart rate and base rate...i think these things are cruicial.

Hello! I haven't read everyone's responses but I do know that I got a test at my gym called the CaloriePoint. This is to calculate exactly how many calories you personally need, or your RMR. They put a funky mask on you and you have to breathe and relax for 20 min. (this is after a fast of 12 hours as well) Then they print…

my choice is always vodka soda with lime. Single=76 cals Double=131 http://www.nutracheck.co.uk/calories/calories_in_alcohol/calories_in_Vodka_Lime_&_Soda.html Just think you can have almost 2.75 drinks for every one Guinness others are having :)

i put it on my oatmeal every morning :)

Hello, I used to take topamax (that's the drug you're referring to correct?) Like you I also eat around 1100-1500 cals/day and workout 5x/week and EVERY time I start taking topamax for my migraines i instantly lose 5-10 lbs. I think that it's because I am less hungry therefor eat less and also if I do maintain the caloric…

All I have to say is that it works, at first. Then if you decide to stop restricting and stop eating well below your calorie limit you will gain the weight back. When you restrict your body is not losing fat, but muscle because it is not getting enough food to sustain it. I also know that the more and more you restrict the…

Hey! I just made tuna steaks last night. What I did was put a marinade on of Honey Mustard+a little olive oil+chunks of garlic. Then I baked them in wrapped tinfoil with broccoli and mushrooms for around 15-17 min at 450 degrees. They turned out great! You could throw onions or asparagus in there too. Very easy and fast…

Hello! I just added you as a friend. I'm gluten-free (along with everything else) Take a look at my diary if you'd like. Also, my old nutritionist (Maria Emmerich) is no-gluten and has a GREAT blog with lots of nummy recipes. http://mariahealth.blogspot.com/ check it out! and good luck :)

Just got my RMR testesd (I'm almost 5'1 as well) and it was 1127. They told me to never go below that but as long as I didn't I'd be ok and not go into starvation mode. They also explained that my RMR+Lifestyle (i sit at my desk all day) is 1465. So basically to lose 1/2 lb/week I take 1465+ exercise calories - 250 = daily…