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Just a thought...buy one of the BB programs...and get your friends to buy some as well....then trade as you're going thru the programs...that way you've only "paid" for one...?? Also I agree with a previous post...they really aren't that expensive compared to a gym membership/personal training sessions...

Don't restrict yourself...add in WHOLE foods.....minimize packaged items (they contain lots of sodium).....your body will work better when fully nutritional foods are consumed (and even packaged "healthy" foods still contain plenty of sodium) Take you fave recipes and find a way to make them more nutritionally friendly vs.…

How do your clothes fit!? Muscle and fat actually weigh the same pretty much....the only difference is that muscle is more compact and fat takes up more space. Using the scale is ok.....but don't ONLY use it as a method of seeing if you are getting results...take your measurements, and see how your clothes are…

I have almost the same things everyday....it sort of depends on what I feel like. Breakfast: PB&J shake or PB&J stuffed french toast Snack: 2 clementines and 1/8c sunflower seeds, or an apple with cheese Lunch: turkey sandwich, chicken with salad, or egg salad Afternoon Snack: another shake, or an energy bite, or another…

Don't be disgusted with yourself....I find that going overboard now and then is a reminder of what eating crap feels like....sometimes we get so euphoric from working out and feeling good....and crappy and nutrient void products are everywhere, it's a hard hard thing/habit to break!! At least you are back, and hopefully…

Yes....I LOVE my shakes! I use ProFit from It Works...it helps with post workout recovery and provides nutrition for the muscles, immune system, digestive system and cardiovascular system. It's lower in calories (100 cals per serving) and 14g of protein...but it's all bio-available so your body will be able to properly…

I mix a greek yogurt and fruit into mine...whatever fresh fruit I have on hand...and cinnamon.

I see from your food diary that you are eating high calorie/low nutritional foods...lots of packaged name brands, or even restaurant items....switch to REAL food...for breakfast have eggs, turkey bacon, multigrain toast, or oatmeal with yogurt and fruit...for lunch have a chicken breast with a big green salad (and a light…

For those that are "doubting" the eating process...it's not HOW much you eat.....it's WHAT you eat to reach those calorie goals!! It means add another cup or two of veggies, or increase your protein by 100 cals....NOT by adding MORE of a different item to what you are already eating. Think of your body as a car with a gas…

sorry...I was in a rush and wasn't able to explain it...but as someone has also stated above...I had put the word weight in brackets because they weigh the same, but 1lb of muscle is more condensed then fat...so the same size of muscle to fat would result in the muscle "weighing" more...does that make sense???

I pre-make my salads...spinach, lettuce, carrots, celery, green onion...and I put them into mason jars (takes up less room in the fridge) and then I also have pre-cooked chicken strips (not deep fried ones) that heat up quickly, or I cook 4 chicken breasts the first day...they stay good for up to 3 days in fridge, and then…

Don't worry about the "weight loss"...at this point I think your body just needs to become healthy...but too...muscle "weighs" more than fat, so as you are creating muscle...the scale will change...that being said, the scale may not be your friend at the moment, so I would just go by the feel of your clothes and…

Log everything you SHOULD eat first thing in the morning (make it your schedule for the day)...then when you are craving something...type it in your food journal FIRST to SEE how many cals etc...it is...this is what I do before I decide to "indulge"...and then I decide if my exercise is/will be enough for the day to…

Eat MORE of your good foods...add pre-cooked chicken to your salads...I have just started using Hummus on my bread (I use Weight Watchers whole grain breads) instead of butter/mayo Take a look to see how much sugar you are eating...I saw that you had a specialty coffee(?) and an "energy bar" (sometimes those have just as…

Set up a "schedule" as to when you eat...if you wait until you are nauseated then it's too late...your body is going into famine mode....if you find "it hard to reach 1200" just double up on what you are having...have 2 tbsps of peanut butter with 2 apples, or add raisins to celery and peanut butter. Ideally I try to keep…

What about using light weights...not only do you need cardio, but some strength training as well...I use the resistance bands so I don't need multiple weights around the house (for the kids to drop on their toes!) That can be done sitting down..and you are still burning calories...

I agree with the above...eat more calories (1200 min) and add in EXERCISE!! Even a walk for 10 mins can burn up to 40 cals! When I eat I make sure I have a protein with each meal...and only eat whole grains...no processed. I try to limit my "starchy" carb or grains to one or two meals (eg. today I had oatmeal, so the rest…

Muscle is more dense then fat...fat just happens to take up more "space" then muscle...you are building muscle with exercise...take a look at what you are eating...you may have to tweak it a bit to ensure more fat loss..

I'm starting with Turbo Fire today...I have a lot of weight to lose and I'm in the same boat as you ladies...husband and 2 kids that would rather eat not the most healthy of foods... and some nights I do end up making multiple meals..grr I will be checking/posting as often as I can remember!! One of my 2012 resolutions is…

I have just finished Week 1 Day 1 of the Turbo Fire Prep Schedule..glad to report the day went very well!