CarolHudson11

Thank you! I really needed that laugh today! And now my stomach hurts and my son thinks I've finally gone over the edge. LOL!!! :laugh: Now I'm going to go work out with Jillian Michaels - at least her voice doesn't make me want to reach through the TV and punch her in the throat! Oh, good grief....I'm still laughing!…

I googled it for you: http://www.muscleandstrength.com/tools/how-to-measure-bodyfat-using-calipers.html I've only had it done once and someone else did it for me. But, this shows you exactly where and how to do it and gives the charts below for men and women.

The pounds will come off. Don't worry. But, I'd take inches off over pounds off every single day of the week! Hang in there - you're doing great!

And muscles tend to hold on to water the days your exercising to repair themselves. When you give yourself much needed rest days, you lose some of that water. You're doing fine! :)

Face and boobs. Neither of which really need to lose anything. :)

How about this one? I answer the phone at work with my usual greeting and at the end ask "How may I help you?" and get this response: "Uh. Yeah. Uh....can I ask a question?" I want to respond with: "Yes, but since you're only allowed one and you just asked it, you'll have to call back tomorrow. Thanks so much and have a…

Bahahahahaha! I just laughed out loud in the middle of my quiet office and everyone looked up at me like I'd lost my mind! :D

Amen! #2 bugs the crap out of me. My mom passed away Thanksgiving morning 2009. I KNOW people meant well when they said "She's in a better place," but I kept having to restrain myself from asking how they know. That sounds mean, doesn't it? :/

I am just like you - clumsy! I'm one of those who will be walking down the street and literally trip over air. My niece does it, too, and my sister swears she's really MY child! lol! Just go do your step class.....you might fall a couple of times, but eventually you'll get the hang of it. :)

I've got everything from Katy Perry and Adam Lambert to Staind and AC/DC. One of my favorites right now is 'F You' by Cee-lo. As long as it's not slow, it's all good.

I am so glad you posted this! I've always wondered how to do it, but as much as I love to cook, I've never really known how to make my own seasonings. THANK YOU!! I'm printing this out and putting it in my cookbook!

I'm glad you asked the question - I've heard it both ways and was wondering, too. I don't really mind drinking water, but sometimes something hot is just better!

You look absolutely amazing! But, more than that.....? You look absolutely BLISSFUL! I'm so happy for you! That's awesome!

Hello! Have we met? LOL! This is ME!

I almost always eat at least HALF of mine. Some days, like today, have been super busy for me and I am having trouble getting the other calories in because I honestly just want to go to bed! lol I guess I have a spoonful of peanut butter or a handful of nuts in my immediate future.

I always log my food right before I eat it. I started doing that because the first day I ate my usual foods and it was a HUGE eye-opener about how many calories (not to mention carbs, sugar and fat!) I was putting in my mouth. And I wasn't good with measurements at all - so I would put my food in, adjust the measurements…

Friend request sent. We can all use a little more motivation and support! :flowerforyou:

Welcome! I've been here since a couple of days after Christmas and LOVE it! You're going to be so glad you did this! :flowerforyou:

I'm a pack-a-day smoker too.....for many more years than I care to admit. I quit with both pregnancies and gained weight - but only because I was pregnant. The last time I quit (and I could literally kick myself because I started back again over a "stress day") I just ran out of cigarettes and didn't buy anymore. Went 9…

I'm 5'3" and 128 now. I started at 135. I hate how every single bit of weight I gain goes right around my middle because there's really nowhere else for it to go. :/ So, I'm working on the tummy (as much as you can possibly target one area) and getting healthier.

It happened one night last week, too, and I almost had a heart attack! Thank goodness their maintenance doesn't last long!

I had forgotten about homemade applesauce. I used to do that for my kids when they were little.....just blend up regular food and give it to them. It tastes so much better than store-bought and is much healthier - for them and us! Thanks for the reminder!

I started it 2 days ago and level one is kicking my butt! It's a great workout and you can buy the dvd at Wal-Mart, Target, etc. for about $9. You should give it a go!

I did the same thing. No exercise at all and just cut my calories down to 1200/day with fruits, veggies, fish, chicken. I was starving all the time. But, I was still scared I didn't lose a pound. It was 10 days before I bought a scale, and when I did I'd lost weight! A LOT of weight! 6.5 pounds! I almost passed out - had…

GREAT idea! That would be so much fun!

I think it's completely up to you. I have one on my back too and it looks exactly the same as the day I had it done. Go for it! :)

I've always been told that you burn more fat if you cardio and strength training at the same time. I just started the 30-Day Shred with Jillian Michaels and she does this. Give it a try - it's like $9 at Wal-Mart, Target...wherever....and it's a workout! Good luck! I'm working on my jelly abs, too! :smile:

I do the same thing Carter does - 0.5 or 0.25 to make it half or a quarter of a serving. Also, you can put in 1.5 if you eat 1 and 1/2 cups of something that says a serving is one cup (or whatever).

Haha! Yes, I do it often. My son loves it and has no idea that it's lower in calories that the old way his grandma used to do them. :)

I understand completely. Do what makes you feel better. I will add a personal note, though: I always feel better after I work out on those days - it makes my cramping feel better.