Jasmine_James Member

So grateful to have discovered this group. I lost 15 pounds in the first 6 weeks of 2013. Then I hit a plateau and my nutritionist recommended a 10-day break to increase my carbs (I've been doing a ketosis diet). That break turned into almost a month. Carbs turned into my usual weaknesses, and that lead to daily binges.…

The only person who knows is my fiance, and I only admitted it to him after years of living together. I am like an undercover agent when it comes to food. I'm so careful about what I eat in front of other people -- I'm actually embarrassed to eat too much or too unhealthily in front of others. I hide food and binge in the…

I've had mine for 3.5 years. Haven't had any issues. I forget it's there most of the time, I don't get my period (and I used to have debilitating cramps), and sorry if this is TMI but sex is so easy and whimsical. I'm not planning to have kids so I expect to get a Mirena every 5 years until menopause instead of having my…

Thanks for the sanity check. I've lost 12 and I'm trying to lose another 25 pounds. Just have moments when I wonder if it's possible, if my approach is working, etc.

I was been doing Ripped inconsistently throughout February. I've promised myself to do it 6 days a week for the entire month of March. Anyone feel free to friend me so we can keep each other motivated. Jillian is tough but it's only 30 minutes total and such a great workout! I'm also jogging on the treadmill, too.

I started it in February, but I was super inconsistent. I've promised myself I'm going to do Ripped at least 6 days a week for the entire month of March. You can definitely add me as a friend and we can keep each other motivated.

That is interesting. That might be what my pattern is too. Per advice from my nutritionist, I'm taking a break from ketosis and eating more carbs each day. I've been trying to stick to gluten-free options. For psychological reasons, I've also let myself splurge on some desserts and wine. I haven't really lost weight -- but…

Thank you so much for all the replies! I really appreciate it. I am going to do a juice fast for three days this upcoming weekend and then dive back into ketosis and see how it goes. I'll reply in a few weeks to let everyone know how it goes. @Princess_Lee2010 -- thanks for the suggestion about having one higher carb day…

Oh thanks! I've looked on Amazon and Craigslist, but totally forgot about eBay. Will def check there now!

Thanks! I think I'm going to get either the ProForm or Horizon. They are both around $500.

Remember you're doing this for you -- not for him. And you'll get there in your own way. You've been successful in the past, so you know you can do this. I would get him out of your life. You're making great progress. You should feel proud of going to the gym as often and consistently as you have.

Grilled Maui-style pork chops and baked asparagus. (I buy the pork chops flavored at Whole Foods -- not sure what Maui style is, but it sounds good!)

I'm a little shorter at 5'5.5 (almost 5'6), but close enough. I started at 175 beginning of 2013 (my heaviest ever!) and am down 16 pounds, at 159 pounds. My goal is 135 by mid May. Feel free to add me. I'm pretty new to the site and trying to create a support network. Also, if anyone is interested, we started a group -- a…

I am doing a ketosis diet as well. My nutritionist has recommended that I take maintenaince breaks every 4-6 weeks. I would stash them with a friend and then schedule a maintenance break and enjoy some at that time.

I'd like to join, even though I'm a little late to the party. :) SW: 175 (on Jan 2, 2013) CW: 159 GW: 140 (by April 30) UGW: 135 I'm a week into Ripped in 30. Starting Week 2 tomorrow. I lost 2 pounds last week.

I hit an all-time of 175 in December. I joined here January 2 and have lost 16 pounds so far. I'm 5'5 and CW 159. My goal weight is 135. I like having some curves, so don't think I want to go any lower than that.

Congrats all! I'm on board. We have a group going to lose 20 by April 30. Feel free to join: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/12225-challenge-20-by-april-30th

I started a low carb ketosis diet on January 2 and have lost 16 pounds so far (started at 175 pounds). I keep my carbs to 30-50 g a day and do high fat and high protein. I hit a plateau so the last few days I increased my carbs a little and then I was down 2 pounds this morning. Though low carb, my diet it very…

Feel free to add me! We are doing a challenge: 20 pounds by April 30! It's a great motivator. Join the group here: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/12225-challenge-20-by-april-30th

I'm in! I want to lose 25 more by mid May, so 20 by end of April would be great!

I listen to her podcast and she has mentioned that you should always have a rest day, and she recommends only doing Ripped in 30 five days a week. So, I think she has changed her mind since the time when she created 30-Day Shred. I think it would be good to take one or two days off a week. You'll get just as good -- if not…

I'm experiencing the same thing! I started Jan. 2, so it's been six weeks for me. I followed my diet (low carb, high fat and protein) religiously -- and didn't even have a single sip of alcohol. I've been eating 1200 calories a day and exercising moderately a few days a week. My starting weight was 175 pounds and I'm 161…