KourtneyLee Member

Thanks so much everyone for all your advice and tips! I've been adding just 20 minutes of medium intensity cardio to the days I don't feel I'm getting enough, and I feel so much better. I'll either run straight through or do intervals, and I've noticed that in addition to all the strength training P90X has, I feel a lot…

Look I think many of us here are being quite rude and inappropriate. The boards are meant to encourage others, not put them down. It is up to each person to decide how they want to lose weight, and while we may not agree with it, there's not point in being so degrading to fellow members. That being said, I do not have any…

Hello Cat, I'll be going into my second year at UIUC, and while I didn't see myself as overweight, I definitely noticed going into my first year that my jeans weren't fitting like they used to and that I was carrying a little extra pudge around my hips. I was furthermore discouraged (and a little frightened) when my mother…

I absolutely love dancing. Since I am currently in my college years, I get to do a heck of a lot of it. There have definitely been times where I've danced so long that my legs have locked up-and while painful, the burn feels great. This is especially true when I where high heels to go out-who doesn't like the idea of…

Make sure to include veggies and a whole grain with your chicken to get enough nutrients and up the cals.

For myself, I prefer the elliptical, but that's only because I really don't like running :P I find that depending on the elliptical, I definitely feel my leg muscles working and getting tired, so I know the machine itself is working. I have the luxury of using all of the machines on campus while I'm at college, and the…

Also, if you are 5'7", your current weight is too low. I know you stated previously that you want to maintain your weight, which is 109 pounds based off your information, but I believe that you are currently underweight. I think you need to build more muscle mass and should up your weight instead of maintaining it, but…

Are you an athlete? Because if not, just looking at it, it seems a little high. However, if you are 109 pounds, I think you should be trying to put on weight, not maintain it. Also, I think you should add a piece of fruit with your breakfast. Your lunch is healthy and though high-ish in calories, full of good fats and…

I really caution you in upping your calorie intake. If you really are working out enough to up the intake, then go for it. But be honest with yourself. Do NOT increase how many calories you will have unless you REALLY DO the extra work to be able to have the luxury of an increased intake. Also, if you keep the new 1350…

First of all, you really shouldn't be eating after 8pm in the evening. If you are really feeling hungry, make sure to stock your fridge and/or pantry with foods that will fill you up but don't wreck your whole day of calorie-counting. Foods like whole-grains, light yogurts, fresh fruits and veggies, oatmeal, and lean meats…

Also, not to offend your friend, but toning your tummy does not give you a gut. Drink plenty of water and avoid salty foods, as they will cause bloating and retention of water. :)

When exercising, you should be incorporating workouts that tone and strengthen your whole body, as this is most productive. When losing weight, you cannot expect your body to simply look tight because you've lost some poundage, so yes, you should probably incorporate toning exercises into your plan. If you really want to…