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My daughter is a size zero, that is just her body structure. I don't see anyone saying "Say no to the size 14", kind of a weird campaign, why target size zero, making people who really are that size feel uncomfortable?

I watch the sugars, but can never stay under either. I am finding that if I don't eat processed sugar, if all the sugar I eat comes from fruit or the 1 teaspoon of brown sugar I put on my oatmeal, then I am doing well and I tend to lose.

I am using Shakeology now from beachbody.com. They also put out Insanity which I am also doing. It is quite a bit more expensive than slim fast, but the product is way better for you too. You can look it up on line and decide if it is worth it. I haven't been able to lose these last 10 pounds for YEARS, now I have lost 4…

That is really amazing. Great job!

Not all calories are created equal. If you eat sugar it turns to fat if it is not burned off. If you eat lower carb (non simple processed sugar) food your body burns fat better. If I worry about calories, I can eat 1500 and still eat a lot of junk and be under and not lose anything. If I am concentrating on reducing sugar…

I have noticed for myself that if the sugars I intake are from a couple pieces of fruit, not processed sugar, then I am still losing. For me it is not calories, but sugar that matters. I don't like really high fat foods to begin with, but have a killer sweet tooth. If I eat mostly veggies, some protein, and a few fruits,…

I have had 6 babies. My best pregnancies were the ones that I was eating well before I got pregnant. Meaning, lots of veggies, some protein, fruit, healthy carbs. And, sleeping well and exercising. I just found that if I took care of myself well before I was pregnant, I felt better during the pregnancy. I still gained the…

I looked it up and this was a helpful sight: http://www.freeworkoutsguide.com/carbcyclingdiet.html Gave a few examples of different types of carb cycling diets. It sounds interesting and I may have to try it myself. I think everyone's body is different. For me, it doesn't matter if I stay under on calories, but go way over…

I used to think it was not cardio at all. But I started doing circuit training with strength training exercises and my heart pumps more than when I go running. So, there has to be some kind of cardio going on there. I alternate both, and notice big difference in the tone of my muscles from when I was just running. Good…

Fantastic, way to go!!!

No problem, thanks for your comment earlier. Have a great weekend.

I can't afford a gym, so this is the next best thing for me. $25 once versus upwards of $30 per month is what I can afford. Glad your gym membership works for you, that is awesome.

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veggie omelet- using only egg white, comes to less than 150 calories- 3 egg whites spinach tomatoes peppers- whatever veggies you want 1 Tablespoon cheese very small amount olive oil, not even 1/2 tsp. Heat pan, add olive oil. Saute veggies, add egg whites, flip after cooked, add cheese, fold over, enjoy!!! Amazing how…

That is really awesome. I think that eating right portions and foods and getting enough rest are THE key to losing weight. I have exercised my whole life and always been over weight. Now I am really focusing on the food I eat and getting enough rest, still exercising - but that is not my emphasis anymore. And not just…

That is fantastic!!!

Bob's are about an hour long. I do half if I don't have time for the whole thing, and it is plenty. I just looked on his MyTrainerBob.com and you can get a couple of complete sets of DVD's for $20. There are several others on sale for $5 a piece too. That's way cheaper than a gym membership, but you do need to purchase…

I LLLLLLOOOOOOOOOOVVVVVVVVVVVVEEEEEEEEEEEEE the Bob Harper Inside out method "Pure Strength" and "Cardio Rev". I have done several Jillian Michaels workouts and I have to say, I like Bob's better. They are harder, but worth the effort. I am drenched at the end of the workout. Running used to be my primary form of exercise,…

Love Bob Harper's "Inside Out Method" - cardio and strength. Really great workouts!! Good luck.

I am reading a book to help me understand why I binge eat. It is called "Shrink Yourself", got it on Amazon. It has been very enlightening, as I have highlighted most of it saying, "THIS IS ME!!!" I have struggled for years with it, and am finally realizing that for me the eating issue is not just food, it is my way I…

You did great for a year, that is awesome. It is hard to get back on after an injury, or having a baby, or something that changes how your body works. Feel good about the progress you made last year. This weight thing is 90% eating, really, it is. This can be a time to focus on what you are eating, and letting your body…

I have a gallon jug that I fill and set on the counter. I try to drink the most of it each day. I usually get at least 3/4 down, and then use the rest on my plants. But, it is there reminding me to drink the water. It has helped me a lot this week. Good luck!!!

Wow, fantastic work. Way to go.

As the rest of you gets smaller, your boobs need to get smaller too, or you are going to fall over. My size has gone down a bit, because the rest of me has gotten smaller. It will be okay, do not fear.

Wow, look at the muscle in your arms, you go, girl. That is awesome!!

I have made them home made and needed to add some oil to them so they are not so crumbly. But, a little oil is okay.

I think planks work well, go into elbow planks, lower hips and raise hips several times. Then swivel from side to side. Kills me, but... I still have my pooch. I think it is my badge of courage and I need to not let it bug me. A lot of it is skin and scar tissue that won't go away unless I have surgery. Not happenin. Good…

Get enough sleep!!! I am all for getting up early to workout, with 6 kids, that is the ONLY time of day that I can be alone. But, that means you have to go to bed early. If not, your cortisol levels are off, and you can actually store fat bc your hormone is working against you. Took me awhile to figure this one out. I was…

Tie the bag to the leash until you see a poop bin. That is definately the one draw back to running with a dog.

The Bob Harper book that I read suggested that you do weigh yourself every morning. I put my scale away for 2 weeks, gained 3 pounds. I am back at weighing in every day, which can be frustrating, but keeps me in line.