LauriePar Member

Everything in moderation!

love it up there!

White lLake, Michigan. Go Wolverines! Final Four!

I gave up sweet n low. I used to put it in my tea, on my cereal, on my fruit-- it was even in my diet coke. I gave it all up-- I now have my tea plain-- giving up diet coke was not as hard as I thought it would! Also-- I eat way less now!

I log it in as circuit training--vigorous

Hi Dan! I try to pick apart the ingredients and log each one separately. Then at the end of the day if I am not happy about it, I quick add some calories. Better to figure more than less.

I was a bit sore in my shoulders at first when I did the 30 day shred, but as time went on in level 1, there was no soreness. However, level 2 did make me sore! It was brutal at first, but due to repetition, the soreness left. And yes, after all 3 levels I lost a lot of inches. Hope that helps you.

What a wonderful feeling! Congratulations! :drinker:

Wow! What a wonderful transformation! Congratulations on your awesome success! :smile:

What an awesome feeling! That must have made your day!:smile:

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I have had UC for 30 years and I am convinced that my flares happen with the change of seasons. I live in Michigan and we are a 4 season state and my UC sure knows that!

I have had UC for my whole adult life. It had been determined that stress does NOT cause a flare up! During a flare up, try to limit spicy food, cola, and beer and alcohol. During a flare up- go on a low fiber diet and limit your fruit and vegetables as they can make it worse. Dairy is fine if you are not allergic. See a…

I am still laughing...

really!

I am 5'10 and all your before and after stories are such an inspiration to all of tall girls! Thanks for posting!

I have ulcerative colitis and during a flare up, I lower my fiber intake and lessen my dairy. I take a multi vitamin and eat foods high in iron . I don't drink any alcohol during a flare because it makes it worse. Same with spicy foods. Other than that, I just take my meds and stay within my calories.

I would also like to see some tips on this very frustrating subject!

I only lost a few pounds when I did the 30 day shred, but I lost 9 1/2 inches! I finished the workout before Christmas and I just bought Ripped in 30 that I am starting today.

that's me too!

Losing 83 pounds must have been due to a lot of hard work on your part! Congratulations, you look so amazing!

Wow! You look like a totally different person! You are really buff now! Good job with all the hard, hard work! It really paid off for you!:happy:

Yes, I do today too, because I have also worked my *kitten* off this week and have not lost 1 pound! I always get to this weight and give up, so I keep on working at it-- trusting that it will all work out! Try one day at a time like I have to sometimes and it will get you through today! Cheers-- you are certainly not…

Congratulations on taking back your life! You did wonderful!

11/27/12: 186.5 12/04/12: 185.5 Also had a long weekend, so the 2 pounds I lost last week is now 1.

I finished the 30 day shred last week and lost 9" total and lost no weight .

I have finished day 2 of week one today and it felt awesome! I am actually liking this more than I thought I would!

Oh-- btw-- congrats on getting to the gym 4 days this week already!:smile: