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I hate it when I hit my time of the month.... It's terrible for me...

Good Job!!! Keep going!!! I'm usually under my calorie goal for the day, but today I had pizza... Haven't had pizza in over a month... I was only 50 calories over, so that wasn't too terribly bad... It was a personal pan pizza (should've asked for a flat crust- thought about it after I received the pizza- oh well)...…

yes, portion control was my BIGGEST problem.... Now that I've pretty much got it under control, I don't exactly stress when I have to eat at a birthday party or some other function where I don't know the exact calorie content... I just go based on what I've learned the past 3 months... Although it's hard when they bring…

When I first started (back in December), I measured EVERYTHING!!! I still do to a certain extent... however, if I don't have my measuring spoons, measuring cups, scale, etc... I just eyeball... I've started eyeballing on things like ketchup, dressing, etc... I still pretty much measure, but I don't stress if I'm not able…

I started using MFP and watching my calories since December 27... So far, I'm down 41 pounds....I'll post some of my most common meal ideas.... I have not cut anything out of my "diet" due to the fact that I will never be able to give them up forever... I love meats, carbs, etc... I've learned how to portion control. That…

Good job!!!

I had to change up the Level 3 Circuit 3 cardio workout. I can do the squat jumps without a problem, but the rock star jumps really hurt my knees and ankles. I do the butt kicks instead... I'm still getting that cardio, but it doesn't hurt my joints as much...

Here is the youtube link that has all 3 workouts for the 30 Day Shred.... So even if you are waiting for the DVD to arrive at your house, you can start :wink: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KR7BK7jpu3M

I <3 it... I got excellent results... I am 5 days away from completing it!!! In the first 15 days, I lost 4 3/4 inches overall...I'm excited to see how much I've lost in total when I finish!!! It's so worth it... Just a heads up if you want to save $10... The workout is on youtube for free... I use that. It has the…

Just curious, because I had a friend that missed this... The crunching and "mmm" is to the beat of the original Kit Kat song... That's the point of the crunching.... I kinda find the Kit Kat commercial an ingenious way to play the song... Just stating this in case you missed that... Like I said one of my friends didn't…

I hate it when I PMS. I tend to crave deep fried foods... I am sorry to say that I cannot offer advice... For me, when I crave something, there is no such thing as a substitute for me. I do my best to eat a small amount of it. If I go over my calories, I don't beat myself up. I have just realized that it's something I have…

At the beginning of my weight loss journey, I used the Wii Fit Plus... My husband and I bought a treadmill, and I switched to that... I have been doing the 30 day shred. Once I'm finished with that (I have 6 days left :happy: ), I plan on doing the 8 week program that is programmed into my treadmill. I'll see where I'm at…

While I have reached some of these goals, I still have many more to hit: -To reach the healthy BMI range -To avoid all of the health issues my parents are dealing with (they are both obese and have diabetes, back problems, heart issues, etc) -Be healthy for my children -Be the skinny sibling for once (my brother and sister…

Congratulations!!!! I hit One-derland yesterday!!! I know the excitement you are definitely feeling... We were about the same starting weight (SW 140 CW 199 GW ~130)... Feel free to add me as a friend

For me, the best time is in the afternoon when my kids are taking a nap.

I don't like the gym either... I workout at home... I am currently doing the 30 Day Shred by Jillian Michaels... When I finish that, I'll be working out on my treadmill at home... The downfall is that I only have a treadmill and the dvds... If I want any other equipment, I would have to go out an buy it. Another negative…

I've been struggling with this... Since starting the 30 Day shred by Jillian Micheals, I have only lost maybe 1 pound. However, I lost 4 3/4 inches according to my measurements after Day 14 (Level 2, Day 4). I'm trying not to let it bother me too much, but I was so used to see the scale move at least weekly before I…

In another post, someone gave the following equation to find out how many calories you burn completing the 30 day shred... Take 3.267 and multiply by your weight. Then divide that answer by 3. That will give you the number of calories burned. I just created a new exercise and titled it 30 day shred. I logged it as 20…

The 30 Day Shred is a love/hate relationship for me :wink: . I will say that it is hard and challenging, but it is not too hard or too challenging that you will not be able to do it. I did not lose any weight, but I lost 4 3/4 inches after 15 days (I'm on Level 3, Day 2 currently. So I haven't taken my ending…

thanks for this reminder... I haven't really seen the scale move since I started the 30 day shred (20 days ago... I start level 3 today!!)... I was getting a little discouraged, but with the encouragement of my measurements and my friends and husband, I have seen improvement as far as inches... My pants (that I bought…

probably 140 (maybe 135, but definitely no lower than 130) It all depends on how I look when I get there.... I am currently 201.... Anxiously waiting to break the 200 mark!!!! It feels like it's taking forever lol

Awesome Results!!! I know I lost 4 3/4 inches in just 15 days of the 30 day shred. I'm on Day 17 currently, and level 2 is definitely harder. However, I'm shredding inches :-D

You split the levels into 10 days. Level one for 10 days, Level two for 10 days, and Level 3 for 10 days= 30 days. You are not suppose to take a break either if you can help it.

congrats... i'm so close to hitting 199... i can't wait till i see that number... congrats on only eating one small slice of digornos pizza... i love that pizza. I love pizza in general... That's why I can't stand it when my hubby orders pizza...

When I first started, I would work out using the Wii Fit Plus program. It was fun, and I did it for a while. However, I didn't stick with it everyday. Only on the days that I "felt like it". It helped. Since I did lose weight regardless of working out or not. However, I wanted to tone as well as lose weight. I heard about…

PMS kills my motivation big time... I'm just glad it only lasts about a week...

I love to swim, but I have a small above ground pool. I would love some ideas/exercises that I can do while I swim in there (once summer hits here). I don't want to have to spend money for a membership for a pool, if I can do a workout in my own. Sure I won't really get the laps, but I'm sure there's other things I could…

I said I would come back and post how many inches I have lost. I am on Day 15 today. Which means I'm halfway!!! Since I started, I've lost 4.8 inches total.... The biggest area that I've lost inches in in my waist, legs, and arms!!! Overall, I lost inches!!!! I can't wait till I'm finished to see the final end result!!

The entire 30 day shred (1,2,3) is on youtube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KR7BK7jpu3M This is what I use. Plus, I also use this calendar to help keep me motivated. http://start-living-the-dream.tumblr.com/post/22129647040/so-ive-been-slacking-and-need-to-start-over-with I'm on Level 2 Day 4 (or day 14) today. Level 2…

That's awesome!!! Good Job