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Thanks guys! So far the general consensus is not worth it. So I think I'll stick to calorie counting :)

So it's basically like counting calories only it's converted into points? There's nothing special about it?

Do they still offer the old program or no? I'm not really familiar with the different options they currently offer. I've been hearing about WW 360 on TV and the radio and such and it sounds appealing because it's "built for human nature" haha but I'm not sure if you get to choose the program you want to do or if they just…

Thanks for all the suggestions guys! Some of them sound really yummy!

Oh and strawberries. I love strawberries.

I'm doing Jillian Michaels' 30 Day Shred right now, and it's really good, but so far I liked her Banish Fat Boost Metabolism video better. It was more focused on cardio, but if you want cardio, strength, and abs then 30 Day Shred is the way to go.

Any form of pushups, definitely. I have trouble with the burpees too.

3 Peat - Lil Wayne. I think he's really overrated but this song is so perfect for motivating me to work harder when I'm on the elliptical.

Thanks guys! I threw it out last night! After I had a few more bites haha

Haha that's actually a wonderful idea except I don't have a dog. Maybe I should just trash the rest

I use the lower number too, but for me the lower number is the one MFP gives. My favorite elliptical in the gym is notorious for greatly exaggerating the amount of calories burned. I'm not really sure how to say for certain how many calories you burn, but you should be safe going with the lower number. That way you won't…

Today I did fine, but my boyfriend went out last night to celebrate his birthday and Vday and I definitely blew it then! I had a steak with bleu cheese crumbles, cole slaw, and a caesar salad for dinner PLUS quite a few Lindt truffles! So worth it though.

Yeah, I feel pretty full afterwards. It holds me over until lunch.

I buy Jillian Michaels' Meal Replacement Ultimate Shakes. They are 180 calories with 16g of protein and I haven't tried the vanilla flavor but the chocolate flavor is delicious. I generally have them for breakfast.

Thanks guys! All of these tips were great advice that I had no idea about. Like I said, I'm a beginner, so all of your info was definitely helpful!

3 peat - Lil Wayne. It's like the only song you will ever need. Just kidding, that would be a short workout... but it's a really great song!

Wow I'm surprised by the jillian pills effects! I saw them in wal mart and was curious about those as well because I figured anything that jillian put her name on would be good but I guess it's just marketing.

That alone is enough to turn me off of them. I just recently got over the headaches from cutting out caffeine loaded soft drinks from my diet. No way am I going back to that!

I've always felt similarly about them, but it sparked my curiosity when I heard of someone actually losing weight from them. I just wouldn't want to try them if they're unhealthy or ineffective.

Me and my roommate alternate between this dvd and a few other cardios, but this one is like my rock. I can always depend on it to get a nice sweaty workout!

You have no idea. It was delicious. And I had been craving a good burger for like 2 weeks. So it was a sacrifice worth making!

I saw it, but I thought that since the rest of them are around 520 and the one I found on livestrong was 520 that the one on MFP that said 1440 included the fries or something.

The one I found on MFP has cheese, lettuce, bacon, pico de gallo, etc. included. But I guess it was pretty naive of me to think it was only 520 calories. I mean it just looks like a calorie bomb! Lesson learned. If it looks too good to be true, it definitely is haha

Thanks so much everyone! I am disappointed that I relied on MFP nutritional info and a google search, but I'll just pack in some extra exercise tomorrow. I appreciate all the help and encouragement!

I totally saw part of this segment before I had to leave for class! Maybe I should order the book too. I totally LOVE that binge once a week tip! Don't know if I'm ready to go with that one though. I'm scared it will reverse my progress. But anyways on the show they said the ice therapy thing works because it burns more…

I've only ever tried the workouts that a gym offers and a few DVDs. My favorite gym workout is by far the elliptical, but I recently tried a Jillian Michaels DVD and I LOVE it.

I know how you feel. I've gained so much in college as well and it's why I'm here too. I'll send you a request! This site is an amazing place to find motivation and encouraging friends!

I'll send you a request. Love the encouragement this community offers!

That was terrible and you EARNED your 20 pounds lost! That's an amazing accomplishment and don't let her make you forget that!

@DanaMThompson, I love the cheesy girl songs! They are so perfect for working out.