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Coffee!!!!! Seriously! http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/boost-your-workout-with-caffeine.html

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Because she doesn't have a MFP account and wanted me to ask. Thanks Megan. I guess we just associate sore with growth :)

Asking for a friend (really). She hit it hard last night on leg day and isn't sore today - not one bit. She doesn't want to add weight because her ankles and knees are tore up from many years of ballet. Any advice?

haha. Whoopsie. Cut off half my message!!!

Throwing weights down when there's absolutely no reason to other than to be a *kitten*. Our lifting area is REALLY small and I swear if my toe gets smashed I will call you out on your db-ness. Also - when I'm in the cardio room and a class is going to start in a half hour and I'm getting the eyeball for doing plyometrics…

A nap. In the shade on a breezy 80 degree day. In a hammock. For like 5 hours. And I want it to begin at 11am and end at 11am. So, I don't lose 5 hours of my day but my nap is 5 hours long. Is that too much to ask?

Congrats!!!!!!!!

Yes! This is my favorite!

That being said, don't put so much "weight" on the scales numbers. I held steady at 188 for almost 2 months of my journey (the first 2 months). But I dropped 2 pants sizes.

I think it's time for a new scale!!

FYI 99.99% of 25% is 0.9999 x 0.25 = 0.249975 What is this relevant to? I have no idea. I don't eat crappy refined sugar anymore. #percentsign #dotcom #ijustwastedfiveminutesofmylife

But but but.... beer is so delicious. I cut back from 1/night to 1/week. Sometimes 2 if I'm feeling rebellious.

Sorry. Eliminated/cut 99.9% CANDY/PIES/CAKE/DONUTS/ETC. from diet. Refined sugar, in the form of the aforementioned.

zero pop. zero fast food. none. nada. have i caved? yep. Once I decided a grilled chicken sandwich with no mayo from McDonald's would be ok. It was disgusting and slimy and NASTY. Never again. and I'd say I cut my sugar/candy consumption by 99.9%. (If my kids are eating a piece of something and offer me a bite, I won't…

I'm so sick of negative nancy's! The 21 day fix, although I've never done it, is perhaps a great way for someone who has never learned how to "eat at a deficit" or "reasonable" in a manor that suits their lifestyle. If it inspires someone to start on the healthy train and develop great habits down the road, for the long…

I think that is assuming you switch out syrups you will save that many calories a day. And that is assuming someone eats 330 calories worth of syrup a day, and if you're in a 330 calorie deficit you could lose 34 pounts in one year? Silly marketing strategies.

When she gets home it's probably dark out! I know when I get home it is!

I would say that working 4 10's and 2 hours of commuting a day aren't "excuses," but "life."

Ken's Bleu Cheese Vinegrette!!!! Yum. But, unfortunately, it totally eats up my calories and fat. So. I dont' have a good answer. I just don't eat salad anymore. I steam spinach in the microwave.

Yes! Be careful of this! I don't ever try to eat back my "earned" calories anyways. Unless I'm ravenous. Unless you have a heart rate monitor! Then your calorie count will be more accurate! I have this inexpensive heart rate monitor, it has been reliable. http://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product_10053_10052_529252_-1___

All I'm sayin is.... There's nice ways to say stuff and there's shi**ty ways to say stuff. PP's have said what you are trying to convey, nicely. The board thread is "Motivation and Support." Not, "Opinions and Advice." But - just like my ex husband, I can't control what he says, only how I react to it! I've already…

If that's all you come here for, then why are you trolling? Regardless of YOUR position on it. She asked for support, not for negativity. Let her figure it out for herself if it's not realistic. I am currently being trained by a fitness competitor AND have friends who are competitors. I do know what it entails. 100%…

I love Mama Laughlin! :)

I think you all with negative comments should be ashamed of yourself. This is a place to build each other up, not tear each other down. Shame on you! With that said - good luck to you! I have a training plan parallel to competing, but will not be competing. I'd love to hear how you are doing and keep us updated!

1st Pic: November 2013 - 192 (I'm 5'8") 2nd Pic: June 2014 (after doing T25) - 179 A work in progress

"ricing" is actually a cooking technique.

04/06 - 20.63 miles flat road

Frankly, IMO, everything we log here is an approximation. For example, I'm burning calories sitting here typing this. I burn calories walking to the copier, bathroom, etc. If I can't find something in the database and don't readily have the nutritional information - I find something comparable. Unless you have a scientist…

^^^ Me too!!!