emmyvera Member

Monday - Zumba or Cardio/Weights Tuesday - Cardio/Weights Wednesday - Basic Training or Cardio/Weights Thursday - Yoga, maybe Cardio/Weights Friday - Cardio Saturday - Cardio, maybe Weights Sunday - either rest day or Cardio Hip-hop class and Yoga The weather was nice Monday, so I played tennis. Don't know that will come…

No more Kim, please! :laugh: I have curves more like Kim, but I'd rather look like a kick-*kitten*-iron-lifting-tough-cookie!!! :blushing:

I understand where you are coming from. BUT that's just how people are. Some people can have their guard up because of their own weight circumstances. I get "made fun of" a lot because I go to the gym like every day. So an organization I am a part of is always razzing me about that and how I'm always dressed up in gym…

I really enjoy chocolate as well. Recently I've taken up dark chocolate. And I LOVE it. Dark chocolate is better for you, so they say with antioxidants and a mood enhancer. I like Ghirardelli - Intense Dark Chocolate Twilight Delight 72% Cocao. I get the bags and then store them away at the house. Then I pack one in my…

black beans (any variety of bean is helpful) lentils sweet potato apples, oranges flax avocado raspberries nuts :flowerforyou:

tammyhudak: 23... pic is a little dark..... :glasses:

I like to have consistency within a week for easy grocery shopping, easy pack lunches and budget reasons. So this week my menu looks about like this: Breakfast: english muffin with pb and banana or cherrios and a banana Morning Snack: yogurt Lunch: turkey, cheese, avocado wrap, veggies and laughing cow wedge Afternoon…

These pics are wonderful. You are amazing and deserve major applause! Wow! So proud. :happy:

When I cook for my husband and me, I portion out what I'm going to have and the rest goes to him. My husband is a good build and doesn't really need to lose too much weight, but we are rather health conscious so he loves to eat nutritious meals. I ALWAYS have multi-grain bread on hand. This way, if I want a small piece…

I can totally relate! :happy: Last year or two I lost a total of almost 20 pounds. Then since last summer I had gained about 7 pounds back. Right now I'm where I was last year at this time. I lost consistently for a few weeks in a row, but the last couple weeks have been more of a rut. BUT, my jeans are looser and my…

I'm a big fan of chocolate smoothies/shakes. If you like chocolate, there is a lot you can do and get that sweet treat! I use Soy Slender Chocolate Milk and chocolate protein powder. Depending on the calories I need or if it is after a workout, depends on if I use the powder and how much of it. To the chocolate goodness I…

One Word: Moderation :bigsmile:

It depends on my evening workouts and schedule. It's never the same. I eat dinner anywhere between 5:00 and 7:30. If I have lots of calories and had a good workout, then I have a healthy smoothie, even if it is at 9:00 p.m. If I want it and need the fuel, I take it. I'd say nothing past 10:00 pm. By then, I've already…

I do the same. I'm glad that it's there. Also, you can create your own category. So if you used an HRM, maybe you could make your own category then choose it. Then punch in your calories burned based off what your HRM reads.

My day started with a doggie barking alarm. My husband accidentally locked the cat in the room where the dog sleeps last night. So they had us up early when they realized they wanted to get the heck away from each other. :laugh:

Breakfast: whole wheat english muffin with natural peanut butter and a banana Snack: greek yogurt Lunch: wrap with avocado, roasted turkey, cheese, veggies and cheese wedge Snack: no sure Dinner: Subway I think

There are a lot of good ones out there. I usually just go to the health food section at my local grocery store and get what is one sale. The one I get the most is the Barely Naked (?) brand.. I think that's it. They have like 5 varieties and it seems to stay the freshest the longest, which is good in case I'm over it for a…

i love putting avocado on mine. it adds a creaminess and then i don't even need a dressing. oh how i love you avocado.. oh and if the salad is low-cal, then it makes a fuller heartier salad instead of using a meat.

I LOVE it! I think one of the reasons I've not gotten tired of "working out" is because I mix it up. I plan on going tonight. It is so fun and the class goes by so fast. It's way more entertaining than being on the treadmill. It burns tons of calories too. Have fun! :happy:

bump! :tongue:

If I do too much treadmill and elliptical, it won't help me. I'm 5'4" and 135ish. I really have to mix up my exercise. I've started incorporating yoga, zumba, dance, etc. Also, I've really just started pumping some iron. :laugh: I think this is really helping me burn calories and get toned..... Oh, and yes add the sodium…

dls06 <<< What she wrote. :laugh: Impressive!

5'4" SW: 150 CW : 135 Mini GW: 130 Not sure what my final goal weight is, if my main goal is to build muscle and be lean. I haven't figured that out yet. Any suggestions or people in a similar situation, please add me!! :happy:

I'm 5'4" and even though my mini goal weight is 130, I'm trying not to get too hung up on the number itself. I'd really like to have toned muscles and be lean. So I think at this point, personally for me, it's about reducing fat and increasing muscle. I'm doing this through exercise, food and upping my protein. I think in…

I usually get the filet and that gives me an excuse to get one. :laugh: Another suggestion is to get a little bigger one and then only eat half. I like to take home half of a steak and then cut up the leftovers and put them in an omelet the next day or two later. OMG! It's so delicious!

Looks like an expert.. I'd listen to this guy! :laugh: Nice pic! I do about 50-100 crunches every other day. And try to use them when I do other stuff.

Everyone has made great points. We are all here for you. That's what makes MFP so great - we all get the support we need. What we are doing is a challenge and it gets frustrating sometimes. It's more about how we confront the challenge and move forward. Don't look back, no regrets. Start today with a plan of action. Make a…

I like to make up a tuna salad with olive oil, tomatoes, green onion, s&p and put that into a pita pocket. Today I'm using a little roasted turkey and pairing it with avocado in a pita pocket. I find the roast turkey has a lower amount of sodium. I also like to make stews, chili's and soups and take them t work. And…

1/01/12 - 0 Minutes (rest day) 1/02/12 - 65 Minutes (strength, stretch, bike, treadmill) 1/03/12 - 60 Minutes (treadmill, elliptical) 1/04/12 - 45 Minutes (basic training class) 1/05/12 - 45 Minutes (yoga) 1/06/12 - 25 Minutes (elliptical) 1/07/12 - 60 Minutes (treadmill, elliptical) 1/08/12 - 0 Minutes (rest day) 1/09/12…

I've always done that to pizza since I was younger. I just don't like a bunch of grease piled up on my food. The more grease, the more it makes me gassy. And that is not cool. :laugh: