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Since you said "Easter egg", I'm assuming it's a chocolate egg? Or is it an actual egg? Even if it's chocolate, one treat every so often won't kill you or make you gain weight. Just balance it out with healthy options and don't make it a habit. Or eat one half today and the other half tomorrow as someone pointed out. No…
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The first place I lose inches is my waist. The last place I lose is my hips and thighs. So far, I've lost an inch off my upper arm (which wasn't that thick to begin with), about a half inch off my neck, a half inch off my bust, 3 inches off my waist, 3 inches off my hips, and about 1.5-2 inches off my thighs. This is all…
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Netflix also streams online, so if you don't have a tv, you can buy their streaming option (I think it's something like $7.99 a month) and stream workout videos to your computer. I've done this a few times and it's great for when I don't feel like or don't have time to go to the gym!
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That's what I do as well. FYI, it's also free for Droids!
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I have MFP on my smart phone, so it's not hard to me to log what I eat while I wait for the food or right after I eat it even if I'm not at home. If this is the case for you, I recommend you try to keep up with what you eat. Don't obsess about it, but if you plan for this to be a lifestyle change, you need to give yourself…
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I do a lot of baking because I find it fun (and because I also have a big sweet tooth!) and I've been experimenting with ingredient substitution to make my baked goods a bit healthier. For instance, instead of granulated sugar, I'll use honey or agave. I'll reduce the white flour and bake with 75% whole wheat flour and 25%…
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I started C25K a couple of months ago (I'm on the last week, week 9) and as my workouts increased in intensity, the number on my scale started getting stuck. I stayed at the same weight for about two weeks, before one day, it suddenly dropped 3 lbs. It's been steadily decreasing ever since. When you do intense workouts,…
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Cake... I'm a cake addict. Alas...
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I can't say enough great things about it. My workout buddy and I started it 8 weeks ago and we've gone from struggling through 3 minutes of running to running for 28 minutes straight. You really have to push yourself, especially once you get to weeks 4-5, but it truly works. Take it from me, I've always hated running and…
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Mine are also around the same (between 22.5-23.5 depending on whether I measure higher up or near the middle of my thigh). They've actually gone down from about 24", so I'm pretty happy with that measurement. I accept that I probably can't lose too much on my thighs because that's partially genetics. I just store most of…
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Started W8 yesterday and got through it pretty easily on the treadmill. I was surprised at myself, but I actually got through the first 14 minutes without barely even feeling it. I got a bit tired for the next 10 or so, but then I got a burst of energy for the last few minutes. Felt great! I usually run at a 0.5 incline on…
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Same place where you add your weight, under "check-in." There's a link that says, "Change measurements." There, you can add and delete whatever measurements you want.
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I did a quick Google search and found this site that may be helpful to you: http://www.burdastyle.com/techniques/how-to-measure-yourself My mom has been sewing her whole life and recently she found a book that teaches her exactly where to measure for sewing purposes. You should try and find something like that! She got all…
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Same here! I love cheese too much... guess I'll just have to make sure to balance it out with other things!
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Perhaps you are trying to do too much at once. Maybe what can work for you is setting smaller goals for yourself. Instead of thinking, "OMG, I need to lose 80 lbs.!" Think, "I'm going to lose 15 lbs over the next 3-4 months." Smaller goals are easier to manage and tend to be less overwhelming. And when you reach them, they…
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Mine are 22.5 too! Well, at the middle. 23.5 higher up. My goal is to get them to about 21-20. I've already lost an inch around my thighs and have developed muscle tone from running. I'm hoping another few weeks or months of running will really help out a lot. My thighs are the LAST place I lose fat, so a bit of muscle is…
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Sounds like you and I have a similar body shape. I'm currently 36-30-40, and my goal is 35-28-38. I have huge hips, so I doubt they'll ever go below 38, so a waist smaller than 28 sound probably look ridiculous on me!
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The fact of the matter is that there are a LOT of things that influence the number of the scale. Sodium intake, menstrual cycle, hormones, amount of undigested food in your stomach, water retention, muscle inflammation, etc etc etc. When we say we weigh X number, what it really means is that we weight somewhere in between…
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Are you female? Women's bodies are designed to have a higher fat percentage than men (and it also varies according to genetics and race, etc.). 24% fat content is pretty healthy and it's my understanding only hardcore athletes are really in the 14-18% level. If you're female, any advice that's worked for men might not…
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All that initial weight is most likely water weight. It won't continue at the same pace, especially as you get closer to your goal weight. From your ticker, it looks like you have a lot to lose, so it's normal to go fast at first. But don't expect to lose every week, it doesn't always work that way. I've lost 8 pounds over…
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I've always been a walker myself. Been doing it since I was a little girl (I'd go walk with my mom), I'm fast, and I can do it for a long time. It feels great. Recently, I decided to take up running because I wanted something more intense. I started C25K and it's really brought me along. I went from barely being able to…
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I think you're confusing BMI with body fat percentage. The link you posted is to measure your body fat percentage, which, yes, is a much accurate way of seeing whether you're healthy than BMI, which doesn't take into account the difference between fat and muscle.
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I have a fair amount of fat in my thighs (that's actually where I store most of it, along with my hips), but I've found toning has made them less jiggly. I'm actually starting to feel more comfortable with showing my thighs in public, although I still have a way to go. I started running about a month and a half ago and can…
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I don't usually exercise on weekends, so I have to be careful not to binge it. It can be tough, not because I want to, but because I spend weekends with my boyfriend and our friends and everyone just wants to go out all the time. If I can help it, I'll have a good filling breakfast, and then graze throughout the day and…
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I make tilapia ceviche and add avocado to it. It's very simple to make and super tasty. Just slice a tilapia filet into cubes, squeeze some lime juice (for 1 filet, you'll need about 5 limes or so) and let it marinade for about an hour. No need to cook it, the acid in the lime juice "cooks" the fish. The fish turns a white…
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I'm also addicted to sugar, so I totally understand. I've been struggling with reducing my sugar intake and at first, I decided to do it cold turkey by eliminating all processed sugar. I just couldn't do it! Instead of depriving myself completely, I decided to limit myself. It took a lot of self control, but I have learned…
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I was just about to post the same article. Whenever we start a new exercise program, our muscles retain water to recover from the "beating" we just gave them. It's normal to gain a few pounds of water retention from our muscles for a few weeks. That's why whenever we start exercising, we HAVE to stick to it. Besides,…
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Wow, it tastes like it's so complicated to make, but it's so easy! I added extra spice because my boyfriend loves spicy food and he loved it. Thanks so much for sharing! I love peanut chicken and this is a tasty, easy way to prepare it. I'll be adding this to my usual repertoire of recipes!
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Yes, this is great advice! I recently went out to a restaurant and ordered a sald with dressing on the side and my friend taught me that technique or putting the fork into the dressing before going for the salad. Now I've started doing that whenever I order salad out. At home, I know what I'm putting in my salad, so I…
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Sometimes they can be an acquired taste, but you could start by sneaking them in with other meals to develop a taste for them. For example, next time you have a burger, load it with lettuce and tomato. Next time you make pasta, mix in some steamed broccoli and cauliflower (I love mine with a bit of lime juice and a pinch…
