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Hi! I'd love all the support I can get - on day 2. Inspired but feeling pretty fatigued. Not sure if it's lack of electrolytes or what. I swear the belly bloat has already gone down in 48 hours though. Been binge-watching Dr. Berg on YouTube. Check him out if you haven't already! Fascinating. Anyway, feel free to friend…

It's my 2nd day too and I'm SO lethargic. Just want to flop on the couch. Is sugar free Gatorade the only electrolyte solution? Or is there something more natural I can make at home? When does all the Keto energy kick in? :D

Saturday wasn't good - I was at a football tailgate all day and, let's just say, there was NOTHING healthy in sight! Yesterday I stuck to my calories, though, and got in a 3.5 mile run. I really need to lose weight this week to meet my mini goal of 4 pounds lost by my birthday (in 3 weeks)! So this week needs to be extra…

Great idea! I'm on board too. My advice is to take it a day at a time. It's easy to say "I'm going to lose X pounds by Y date" (I've done it a million times) but it's more effective to say "today is all I have control over. I need to make great decisions about the 3-5 times I'm going to eat, and go break a sweat". Keep…

I'm doing my first 10k in October. Technically I've run that distance a number of times, but never in race format! Question - when the training says "crosstrain" day, what specifically do they mean by that? Running with hills or something?

love it!

I hear ya! I lost my goal of 15 pounds for my wedding this June, and since then I have put some weight back on :( I'm scared of gaining it all back and ruining all that hard work! Right now I've realized a wedding is probably the biggest motivator I'll ever have (or one of). So I'm looking for new inspiration! One thing…

I don't think it's too healthy, but if you exercise enough maybe you can offset the calories. If I get bored of a sandwich, I like throwing pita under the broiler with tomato, feta and turkey. It's delicious and lo-cal! I'll also do a light version of a tuna melt, using english muffin, tuna, and cheddar with veggie mayo.

I started at 138 but when I closed in on the 130 mark I got stuck for FOUR weeks. Then my body was like "ok, ready to go again" and the weight's been falling off steadily since. Hang in there and be patient. Remember it's not a race! I just tell myself to KEEP.GOING. That's it. You'll get there!

oatmeal soup apples and peanut butter (or almond butter) jiffy pop (great around the campfire and I bet the lighter versions are better than s'mores) I'd just make sure to go hiking or take a long walk on the beach. I usually end up burning a lot of cals camping since we're doing so many outdoor activities!

Kind of. I have cheat MEALS. If I let myself eat anything and everything I want for an entire day, my body is sensitive enough that it can REALLY affect the scale. So for my birthday, I might eat a healthy breakfast and lunch, try to get a workout in (albeit maybe a relaxed one), then order something fun for dinner. If it…

I hear what you're saying. It's taken me about 7 or 8 months to lose 13 pounds. After the first 8 pounds, I felt great. Jeans were looser, I felt like I just had squish on my belly instead of bulge. I can't say I necessarily feel fat now, but because I've lost the weight so slowly I never felt "suddenly" thinner. It was so…

I truly believe in plateaus. I started at 139 then when I was hovering around 130, I got "stuck" for FOUR weeks. Granted my diet wasn't perfect, but I was hitting my 1200 target most days. For some reason, after that time I guess my body was ready to go again and the weight has been gradually coming off since. Some people…

"if it didn't have a mother or grow out of the ground, don't eat it!". Basically you cut out all the man-made, chemical, processed stuff (which unfortunately is a lot of what's in the grocery store) and stick to whole foods like fruits, veggies, nuts, beans, whole grains (like quinoa or brown rice), and lean meats. You can…

A lot of things! I realized my motivation comes from multiple sources, so checking in with them keeps me going! 1. Logging into MFP! If I'm having a bad day, I say so in my status. Within 5 minutes, I always hear great support from my 'friends". Seeing other people have bad days, then suck it up and go for a run inspires…

Way to go! Yes I think the "external validation" from others is probably the biggest reward of the whole process. Don't get me wrong, the scale moving, inches disappearing and pants loosening are all great but they usually occur in private. I was shopping with my mom the other day and we ran into my best friend's…

Good for you! Eating out is definitely tricky. I basically stick to the salads, and then ask they make it without the cheese/dressing and bacon so it can be "clean"! Isn't it awful that we have to customize restaurant orders to make them heathy? Sushi is a great option. So is Pho.I like Quiznos on road trips. I really…

I have 3 Jillian Michaels DVDs, including her yoga, and the Biggest Loser Last Chance Workout DVD. They're all great! I actually like mixing them up, so I don't get bored. I have to say, the yoga is my least favorite only because it's not really yoga. I've gone to a professional yoga studio the past few months and even the…

I don't necessarily think it helps with weight loss, but I like steam rooms for my skin. You just sweat a lot and your complexion is better afterwards. I think it relaxes your muscles a lot too.

That's tricky. If you're burning that many calories, then I wouldn't worry about having some chicken and veggies, etc. so you're eating enough calories. On the other hand, I notice my progress slows (or halts!) when I am eating more of my calories right before I go to bed. I don't know why, the "facts" probably don't…

Well I feel my answer is qualified because there is a lot of info I don't know. 1. Food. You can be under your calories, but if you're eating a lot of processed foods, diet sodas, cereals, etc. it might be messing with your metabolism again. My advice is to eat the most clean, whole foods you can get your hands on (i.e.…

I definitely notice when I have salty foods (jeans are a little tighter the next day!). This is definitely just my opinion, but I don't really pay attention to sodium, carbs, etc. My philosphy is to eat whole, clean foods. I do log them and MFP does the calorie counting. I just find when you reach for the RIGHT foods then…

After multiple attempts at dieting, I finally noticed the obvious. I'm GREAT for 3 weeks, then when week 4 rolls around I lose motivation and start falling off the wagon. Now that I've recognized the trend, I prepare for that week. I tell myself that I don't have to lose, just maintain. This means there aren't cheat DAYS…

1. oatmeal (I'd avoid the processed kinds) 2. rice cakes with almond butter and banana - my fav snack, fills you up and no refridgeration necessary! 3. cottage cheese with applesauce (it's good, really - lots of protein too) 4. larabars - all-natural, keep well 5. soup - though be careful of some brands, they pack a lot of…

I think a cup of black coffee is fine for you (and I won't give mine up!!). It's when you're drinking sugar-y lattes and mochas and frappucinos that you're probably doing damage to your diet. I stick to a cup in the morning with a small splash of creamer (only processed thing left in my diet, but I love it!).

Screen name: xcrewgal Goal for March 31st: 125 March1st (starting weight): 131 March 8th: March 15th: March 22nd: March 29th: March 31st: I REALLY hope I can do this!! The month ends with my big bridal shower, bachelorette party, and first wedding dress fitting. 125 is a pound/two pounds from my goal weight.

My advice is to go easy on yourself and don't expect a 100% transition overnight. Changing your eating habits takes time, so give yourself a month or so of gradually making the switch. That said, I'd start by getting a big garbage bag and tossing as many processed foods/non clean items out of your kitchen. I don't believe…

I second the clean eating thing. I love it. Are you eating only 1200 calories or is that what you net? If you're eating 1200 calories and exercising, your body could easily be in starvation mode. However if you burn 300 calories from exercise, you should be eating 1500 so you "net" 1200. It really will make a difference.…

Honestly I was sick for a week last month and I stopped caring so much about what I ate. Get a lot of rest and go easy on your body. When you're back to your old self, you can worry about eating and exercising all you want. Just focus on getting better right now.

I'm starting the DVD over and doing it 30 days in a ROW. The first time I mixed the DVD in with my yoga classes and running. Even then, though (approx 3-4 times a week), I saw changes pretty quickly. My arms and legs definitely got more toned. Sometimes taking an ibuprofin BEFORE the workout can help with the soreness. I…