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  • depends. how much have you lost so far and what is your current weight? with your very active routine plan, i would guess a couple months between each stage. my first 10 pounds fell off in about a month, then it took 11 months to lose the rest (15 pounds). it was a very slow but steady loss. i was doing 20-30 minutes of…
    in For those at their goal~ Realistic success time help. Comment by sunsetwest April 2012
  • yup
    in "NOT-SO-HEALTHY" Foods you can't stop eating Comment by sunsetwest April 2012
  • hot stuff!!! you look incredible. and you make the best faces. :laugh:
    in Am I beach ready? Almost! Pics :) Comment by sunsetwest April 2012
  • I would love to meet all of them! Gotta say, though, I totally wanna do some burpees with ickybella, rachmaree, JoniBologna and buffcupcake!!! :drinker:
    in Any MFP friends you'd like to meet? =) Comment by sunsetwest April 2012
  • Finally watched Gattaca for the first time the other night. Good movie.
    in What was the last film you watched? Comment by sunsetwest April 2012
  • the universe! :drinker:
    in what are you grateful for today??????? Comment by sunsetwest April 2012
  • i always recommend bodyrock.tv or zuzka light's youtube channel (or a combo of the two). there are numerous calisthenic circuits out there, too (http://loseweight-safe.com/fitness/20-minute-home-work-out/ is one example). i've had success with doing one day of zuzka/calisthenics and one day of yoga (could be pilates or…
    in free online workout recommendations? Comment by sunsetwest April 2012
  • super funny! :laugh:
    in day in the life of a paleo warrior Comment by sunsetwest April 2012
  • When I drink caffeinated beverages, it makes me rather anxious. Anxiety makes me use the bathroom way more often (as in, up to 3 times in one hour), so I drink more water. In those instances, I only log the non-caffeinated beverages consumed that day. Every now and then, that hot cup of strong, black coffee or black tea is…
    in Total daily water intake. Do you include tea/coffee/other dr Comment by sunsetwest March 2012
  • I was the same way but with burritos! Remember those large rectangular pizzas from Pizza Hut they had years ago? It was similar to the Big Italy, but shaped more like the Big Dipper. I ate an entire one by myself one night. That's 2 feet of pizza. So gross! I was a carb fiend growing up. I could eat an entire loaf of…
    in Can't believe you ate the whole thing... Comment by sunsetwest March 2012
  • Artificial sweeteners and food dyes have been and continue to be widely studied and reported to cause headaches, stomach distress and, if consumed regularly, seizures, ocular distress, weight GAIN, tumors and all sorts of other fun stuff. The symptoms vary by dye and sweetener. Do a Google Scholar search. You'll find all…
    in MiO Liquid Water Enhancer Comment by sunsetwest March 2012
  • http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2011/11/06/aspartame-most-dangerous-substance-added-to-food.aspx
    in Addicted to Diet Coke :( Comment by sunsetwest March 2012
  • i have a few regulars ... cholula or sriracha sauce mixed with greek yogurt (usually as a burrito dip) apricot preserves sprinkled with cayenne pepper garam masala in my chocolate-coconut protein shake the hubs likes miracle whip on tacos
    in Unusual Food combos Comment by sunsetwest March 2012
  • Very inspiring. I'm on the same path. Thanks for sharing!
    in I just don't care anymore. Comment by sunsetwest March 2012
  • ^^ I would do this. ^^ What I am curious about is why people would want to have a meeting at a McDonald's in the first place. That is so strange to me for some reason, haha! I guess I still picture a kid-laden, noisy diner-style place. I haven't been to one in years, though. I heard that they are trying to make them more…
    in McDonald's for breakfast Comment by sunsetwest March 2012
  • During weight loss last year, I was doing 5-6 hours of elliptical or treadmill cardio per week and no strength. Now that I'm in maintenance mode, I do about 1.5-2 hours of cardio/strength (calisthenics) per week and about the same amount of yoga on alternating days. I intend to get into running again soon, so that will…
    in Ladies- How many hours of cardio and strength do you do dail Comment by sunsetwest March 2012
  • I'm about to restart c25k, so this is well-timed, thank you! When I did it the first time, I would only focus on my breath, just easy in-and-out through the nose, and maintaining proper form. To help with side stitches, I would use belly breathing, which helps a lot. I would think, "buddha belly in, pain goes out," until…
    in Runners: What is your mantra? Comment by sunsetwest March 2012
  • Zuzka Light on YouTube/Facebook has ZWOWs (Zuzka's Work Out of the Week). She is the former host of BodyRock and she now has her own channel. They're tabata-style calisthenics and circuits using mainly body weight. Since it's just one per week, they can easily fit into any other routines. For the other days, her archives…
    in workouts on the net Comment by sunsetwest March 2012
  • " ... really, kinda ... " has always been annoying to me, and it seems to be growing in popularity. i get why it's used, but it makes me think they don't really know how they feel about the topic. i always think to myself that i wish the speaker would think it through first.
    in One phrase that people say that make you CRAZY! Comment by sunsetwest March 2012
  • I am basically a weight-training novice, and I just do what I can with the ZWOWs. I go all the way and modify if needed. I'm getting stronger every week, I can feel it! If you look for charliejames1975's channel on YouTube and sort by date uploaded oldest first, you'll see Zuzana's BodyRock workouts from back in the day.…
    in ZWOW Group? Comment by sunsetwest March 2012
  • I just signed up for the Dirty Girl Mud Run in Southeast Wisconsin. August 19th. I'm part of the team "Victorious Secret." I've never done one of these races/obstacle courses and I am so excited! I'll be working some c25k training back into my routine to build endurance, even though I hear it can be just for fun. I want to…
    in Dirty Girl Comment by sunsetwest March 2012
  • The Glitch Mob - We Swarm ... boo-gee boo-gee boo-gee warmp warmp warmp warrrrmp-p-p-p-p-p ...
    in What are you listening to RIGHT NOW and.. Comment by sunsetwest March 2012
  • i love rishi tea. they make really high quality - many organic - tea and tisanes. our current stock includes vanilla mint pu-erh, vanilla black, peppermint rooibos and cinnamon plum. i also have an herbal chai blend and a lemongrass and ginger blend from a local herbalist. i can't get enough tea! :drinker:
    in Hot tea Comment by sunsetwest March 2012
  • i steep a cinnamon plum herbal tea and use that in place of water (the tea adds flavor, reserves the calories for butter and makes the kitchen smell amazing!). i use steel cut oats. i boil 2 cups of the prepared tea, add 1/2 cup oats, turn heat down to med-low (#4 on my stove) and heat for 25 minutes, stirring every few…
    in Oatmeal recipes, anyone? Comment by sunsetwest March 2012
  • this has been especially difficult for me because my mother-in-law has such an unhealthy perspective on food and she recently had a cancer scare. i thought she would try to eat better and take care of herself, but she still says things like, "well, and apple doesn't taste like a donut. too bad." and keeps little debbies in…
    in I find myself becoming very judgemental Comment by sunsetwest March 2012
  • love this! great way to get the message across.
    in Who SHOULD eat 500 calories a day... Comment by sunsetwest March 2012
  • Just updating - I've done all the ZWOWs thus far and I love them! I'm doing yoga and old Zuzka workouts on the alternate days. I get so excited when she posts the next ZWOW! :happy: I'll probably start cycling through them again soon. We'll see how I feel strength-wise. I'm getting there!
    in Workouts! Comment by sunsetwest March 2012
  • i just found this great site by quite the inspiring woman - kris carr. http://crazysexyjuice.com/ can't wait to try some of these! i also can't wait until i get a decent blender.
    in Green Smoothie Recipes? Comment by sunsetwest March 2012
  • i've been researching it lately and trying to follow some of the basic guidelines. this site has been a great resource: http://www.ayurveda-holistic-medicine.com/healthy-eating-habits.html it has some pretty common sense approaches to food. i hope it helps with my digestion! you're welcome to friend me if you'd like. we…
    in Ayurvedic health Comment by sunsetwest March 2012
  • That sounds amazing! Thanks for sharing! :flowerforyou:
    in Quinoa Mac and Cheese Comment by sunsetwest February 2012
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