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Thanks so much! Ran immediately to the TV and there they were. I had no idea. Dowloading the beginning belly dance now. I have a good sized belly so I already have a head start. lol

Got those ups and downs out of the way. Had to do in two reps. Did 25 when I got up and was very excited when I came downstairs and saw it was only a total of 40 so i finished them up! My cat thought I had finally really lost my mind.

I'm scared! :sad: But I'm willing to try. I like the card idea. That way I can do it throughout my day as I am cleaning house.

crunches- done water- done under calories- done also not looking forward to the up and downs. will have to get those out of the way first thing in the morning

Did 50 (25 at a time). The night's not over yet. I may get another 25 in. I forgot how hard these were.

I'm sorry. I indulged in a glass of wine last night after burning a bunch of calories. The alcohol hit me really hard.

A tough 500 burned today. Didn't want to do it. But I did it. And I stopped right at the 500 mark. lol

^ showoff ;) (smiley thing wouldnt' work)

Woke up with a sore throat this morning. Worried the hubby's flu is about to kick in. So I got my 50 crunches out of the way first thing just in case. Think I'll stay away from the gym today just in case, but going to try to watch an entire movie while pedaling away on my recumbent bike for my calorie burn. Probably not…

I'm starting to feel like the devil on the shoulder here, but I go out very rarely so when I do I don't worry about it. Being in the habit of eating healthy already steers me away from the worst things on the menu,but as for the rest, I enjoy. Going off the plan for one meal isn't going to mean anything in the long term…

Sometimes I will just go to bed early and sleep through the binge urges.

I was only able to do 125. But better than none!

Probablly not done with my eating yet today, but have enough calories banked there is no way I will be going over. Went over on water and did my one mile walk. I was told by a physical therapist a few years ago that walking was the worst thing I could do for my knee condition. Ever since I have been working on…

Burned 753 calories today but my body is beginning to rebel and wonder what the heck I have been doing to it for the past week.

I agree with making sure you are drinking enough water. What you think are hunger pains could be dehydration. Also, definitely load on the protein. I start my mornings with almost all protein and it really helps me get through the day without feeling hungry.

Good question about what to do if you're sick. My husband had the flu all weekend so I figure it's only a matter of time until it gets me. 500 calories is getting tougher to hit. I'm close....I checked that yoga burns enough to get me over the edge so I'll try to make it to the yoga class at the gym tonight. My stiff…

Not feeling too confident, but will definitely try. I've never done more than 50 I think. They always make my wrists hurt which ends up making me stop sooner than I want to.

Under calories- done! 100 jumping jacks- done! 64oz water- done! (plus some)

It's large enough that my plan was my back, but have been reconsidering that maybe I should start with something smaller just to see how I handle the pain. I hadn't thought of behind my ear. I have long hair and tend to wear it down at work. Sounds like a painful area though.

I have been wanting a tattoo for over 20 years and I almost have it narrowed down to exactly what it will be. I figured getting it while I'm currently unemployed would be a good idea so I don't have to answer any questions during the healing process. Everyone's input here has been really helpful to decide where it should…

I'm going to add an additional 15 minutes to the elliptical (from 30 to 45) to get to the 500 mark. If that doesn't work I guess I will have to get on the recumbent at home sometime today. Maybe watch the news at the same time and get some agression out. :)

I'm in on this one! Crunches have always been easiest for me. I've got great muscles under the fat layers.

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I stay motivated by having something to reward myself in the future. I am planning a vacation in October and will treat myself to a shopping spree if i meet my goals by then. Sometimes I reward myself with a dinner out at the end of the month. Or maybe some gummi bears at the end of the week. Whatever it takes. It can be…

Thanks! I guess it's been too many years since my html class.

And any suggestions to make my badge work?

What is an "Up and Down?"

Also be careful if you have high blood pressure.

Love the name for our group! My name is Dawn. I am 49, 5'3", 144 lbs. I have been with my husband for 26 years and have a 28 year old daughter. I was one of those really skinny girls who could eat anythign all day long until I hit 30 and my metabolism came to a screeching halt. I have been on a rollercoaster ride ever…

Try drinking a glass of water. Our feelings of hunger are sometimes actually from thirst. I find it usually helps. That and going to bed early to sleep through the urge to snack.