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I started back on 30 Day Shred with Jillian Michaels. Got hurt a little bit at work and didn't want to do too much but I really enjoy doing that work out. And it was better than some of the others I have for my hip and knee

My goal is to lose another 2 lbs by new years then my long term goal is to lose 40 lbs by next Christmas. I am also a pear shape and hold all my weight in my hips and thighs. :frown: But I want to tone as I'm losing inches too so hopefully when I lose all the fat I wont have a lot of yucky skin flapping around.

Aww Thanks. That's my Husband and my son. My two biggest fans. :) We took that when we were in Chicago last year.

You might also check out Jillian Michaels 30 day shred. It's really hard at first but after the first week you can feel your stamina picking up.

YouTube is a great place to get videos. I like the Fitness Bender. They are super easy to follow and have a wide variety of work outs to choose from. :) They are the ones I'm doing. But don't give up. Even if you are struggling with them keep going you'll get it. If it hurts then it's working. :wink:

Hey everyone. I never have liked going to a gym. I don't like other people watching me (even tho I know they are paying attention to what they are doing and not me. It's the idea of others being around). I also know that if I have to drive somewhere to work out I'm just not gonna do it. I have a treadmill here at home…

Thanks. That made me smile!!! :laugh:

Probably the best comment I could have gotten. :wink: Thanks!!

currently I only have 1 cat. I have always had at least 1 cat in my house. I don't know what I would do without having some sort of pet sitting in my lap or beside me when I sit down anywhere. My cat is about 10 yrs old right now. She is my fat cat. She weighs about 20 lbs but should probably only weight about 8. She loves…

I have a Chiweeniepin. It's part Chihuahua, dachshund, and Min Pin. He's all ears. He's only about 10 lbs and is sweet to us but does NOT like anyone one else coming near our house let alone coming in. ;-)

I have 1 dog, 1 cat, 2 hermit crabs and 1 beta and a 10 yr old little boy. LOL I agree that if your an animal lover then all is welcome. ;-) But I did not create this group either.

http://www.skinnytaste.com/ and http://www.cookinglight.com/ are great websites for great cooking ideas. Put your own spin on them and they will be even better. Really any website with recipes will be good. just make simple changes to the recipes to make them lower in fat and calories like using 98% fat free cream of…

Be Proud of yourself! That's called "life changes". That's the only way "dieting" will work is if you make small changes to the way to think about food and how it will effect your life. It's not a small thing to change your habits. I know we are all struggling with that on here. But you have every right to be proud and…

I will have to check that out. I've never heard of it but sounds interesting.

You got the right mind set now sweetie. We can do it! All of us together can become the healthier, happier, better versions of ourselves. Friend request sent and motivation on the way. :) Now is the time to be thankful to be alive and ready to get moving.

Jillian Micheals has a formula for figuring out the calories burned. It's a little complicated and it might change due to the amount of weights you are using and the intensity of the work out you are doing. Do a search for something like "how many calories do you burn doing 30 day shred" and you'll find all kinds of…

I did day 2 yesterday and I measured myself today cause I could already feel like I had some results and sure enough I did. I lost another .6 lbs. I am sure this has a lot to do with my diet as well as exercise but I felt great about it anyway. LOL Go ahead and measure and weigh. It's not going to hurt anything just don't…

I have the same problem and I can not take the supplements because they make me very sick after just 2 days of taking them. I have been trying to eat more leafy greens and such but I too HATE liver and giblets. I also don't like mollusks. So really the only place I can get it from is veggies. I do take a multivitamin every…

I am SO glad I started this work out! I feel totally exhausted but also energized after I finish! It's been really great! Granted I'm only on Day 2 of Level 1 but I am loving it.

Yeah you might want to pick up some 2 or 3 lbs dumb bells to start with. I have the 2 lbs and it burned my arms. I figure I'll move up eventually but starting out with the lower for now

YouTube has a "Be Fit" channel too with all kinds of work outs.....even 10 minute cardio and yoga. Also check out the Biggest Loser's Boot Camp DVD. I have it and loved it when I did it in the past. Bob is the trainer in that one. I am thinking about doing 30 day one day and the next boot camp.

I just started this tonight! I actually really enjoyed it. I am at 184 now so I was breathing heavy too but I totally feel awesome after the work out. I'm sure I will feel it more in the morning but the way JM teaches it is really great. I am using the YouTube videos instead of buying them. I burned 123 calories according…

I personally find it easier to have the treadmill. I don't have a lot of time to go to gym cause I work 10 hour days and have a husband and kid I have to take care of too so it's just easier to stay home and do my work outs.

Wow! Great ideas! Thanks so much. I'm actually having 3 different Thanksgivings this year so portion control is going to be key along with making sure its all healthy and hopefully as low calorie as possible. I don't think the cauliflower stuff will work in our households. I usually am in charge of making the sweet…

I'm no where near Cali but would be happy to help motivate you in you'll motivate me. :wink:

I am looking for the same thing. Healthy alternatives to the traditional Thanksgiving food. The "mock" potatoes is a great idea. gonna have to use that one. :wink:

Figures as much. :tongue:

I know it will take time and a lot of work but I want to be able to tone the thighs as I lose so I won't have so much lose skin. I don't have access to a pool or to a gym (can't afford membership) I do have a treadmill that I use frequently. Do you think Pilates helps any?

Way to go!!!! That is such an awesome feeling to know you have accomplished so much! Go out and celebrate by getting you something new you have wanted for a long time. :) You deserve it!

New wardrobe! I am refusing to buy any more clothes til I lose this weight! :) I want to be that smokin hot wife my hubby deserves. :love: