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Keep up the good work! More than likely, your slight weight gain is muscle mass at this point which is a great thing. A 130lb toned body looks much better than a 115lb skinny one!

Really??? What is with the early flush thing???? I asked mine this weekend why he does that...he had no idea! Crazy

one simple word...WOW!

Run!!!! You never want to be hidden or his second choice, which is what you would be. You deserve so much more than that. Life is to short to settle.

Hang in there. I know the process is slow but you are making progress. If you look at your weight gain, you averaged about 5lbs a month. Not a lot but it adds up in the end. Well, if you look at your weight loss, you are at close to the same pace and it will add up too. I am a trainer for a living and what I encourage my…

It really depends on YOUR foot. If you have a store closeby that will actually help you fit, go...they are usually free for the fitting. Ours locally is Fleet Feet. Mizuno, Brooks, Izumi are some really good ones but it really depends of what feet issues you might have i.e. pronation, flat feet, bunions, high arches etc...…

It does become totally addicting not to mention that it really helps know what you are putting in your body. Good luck on your journey. You can add me if you like.

the cardio x is really good too

LOVE LOVE LOVE the Kenpo....can really torch some serious calories. Did I mention, I love it?:happy:

It drives me crazy when people complain that they are always under their calorie goal but are not having the results they expected. All calories are NOT created equal. You only get out what you put in. Crap in= crap out!

make sure that you are eating through out the day too. About 5 times per day. Not huge meals of course but good healthy snacks in between your normal meals. This helps get your insulin level and also helps to keep metabolism boosted, so you do not crash and have those "I'm starving" moments. Also make sure they are…

Great Job, you should feel pretty good...inside and out! :happy:

defintely get one with a chest strap. the ones that you have to touch do not monitor continuous heart rates and are not very accurate. Polar is one of the most popular but Timex has some that work really well too. I have a timex ironman and really like it. There are lots of diff styles/colors so you should be able to find…

nope, its a bunch of hooey! Stick with it though and the weight will come down

I lay out meal plans for the entire week over the weekend. This helps us stay on track and avoids that last minute "what the hecks for supper". I agree with Jen that you can google and find lots of meal plans that can accommodate the number of calories you are after. The great thing is that once you get it started, hold on…

I am the daughter of a retired Nazarene pastor. My husband and I now attend a Baptist church where we live, but I will always be one at heart :))

In a late night infomercial haze, I bought it and LOVE it!! It is a little tricky at first but has a section called "new to class" where she walks you through each move. You actually complete the entire workout during this section so you dont have to watch it and then do the workout after. It takes about an extra 15 for…

Definitely do the new to class, she breaks everything down for you. You will catch on pretty quick as you will see a lot of the same ot similar moves through out. it will be worth it!

I am a personal trainer and I use a 1-2-3 ratio for my clients...1 fat to 2 protein to 3 carbs. That usually helps lower body fat and build lean muscle. Hope that helps a little

it will vary but usually it is suggested to subtract 2 lbs. That is normally just street clothes and shoes, it sounds like you had quite a bit more than that. If possible try to weigh in the same day of the week, near the same time and that will help give a more accurate picture.

i bought the one from Walmart last year and returned it quickly. It does not work all the time and it seems to be when you need to monitor the most, during your workout when you are sweaty. It also does not keep your heart rate the entire time, only when you press the button. i know they can be a big investment, but it is…

stretch!!!!! but make sure your muscles are warm first and only hold each stretch about 20 secs. Advil and a salt bath. You can use Epsom salt but generic table salt is cheaper and does the trick. 1c to as hot of a bath as u can tolerate, soak about 20 min. When you work muscles, it creates tiny tears (which are good, that…

I use a Timex Ironman to track my heart rate during my workouts then can figure out how mane calories I burned based on my stats...age, weight, gender. It does use a chest strap and I agree that they are more accurate than just the watch, especially the low end watches which tend to not monitor your HR when you need it…

Plain fat free greek yogurt. Twice the protein of regular yogurt and thicker and creamier. Add some fruit or honey or agave for sweetness

I wouldnt bother with a cheap HR monitor. They are not accurate and I have found that the one from Walmart does not work when you need it to the most...when you sweat. I agree that a monitor is the best way to go but you need to invest in a good one. Happy exercising