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I always do my weights first, followed by cardio. All the trainers I have spoken with recommend doing it this way to burn more fat duing the cardio workout.

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Mine is Breakstone's - Cottage Cheese, 2% Milkfat Low Fat 30% Less Sodium, Small Curd, 1/2 cup with 1/2 cup fresh blueberries. : )

Absolutely incredible! Those are some killer results and you be proud of yourself for putting in the hard work to get there.

I know you said you can't handle the heavier stuff...but vodka and diet coke is a pretty good low-cal option. If you don't drink that often, one or two will do fine. The only calories are in the vodka. If you prefer beer, there are low-cal options out there.

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OMG! I have been doing the making my bed everyday thing too! And it feels so great to come home to a nicely made bed after a long day of work and exercise. So cool that you brought this up. Great post!

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It's looking really great Carl! It's obvious you have worked hard on it.

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You look amazing keep up the hard work. I know it's not easy but you can and will achieve your goals. The changes in your face alone show how hard you have worked, keep it up. You are an inspiration to so many!

This is how I am after working out. I feel really hungry sometimes before a workout, but after no appetite at all. So I always do my protein shakes after working out because I am doing good just to get that in me.

It is hard to find healthier options out there and I know the battle. It's a learning process. Also if you like salads, I also prepare a huge bowl of the packaged salads (spinach or baby mixed greens) at the beginning of the work week and take that bowl to work with me. You can add radishes, cucumbers, sunflower seeds,…

You are looking great! Keep up the hard work because it's obviously paying off for you. Thank you for sharing your story with the rest of us.

These are all great suggestions! I would add that if you like chicken, try the Perdue Perfect Portion chicken breasts. They come in different flavors or you can get the plain kind and add Mrs. Dash seasonings to them. I love the Mrs. Dash Garlic and Herb. I cook several at the begining of the work week with various Mrs.…

It would also help if you would make your food diary public. I have found that sodium and sugar (not from fruits) is a big obstacle for weight loss. But everyone is different so it might be something else. If you feel comfortable making your diary public, those people with more experience here could give you some good…

You might have the wrong type of shoes for your workout. If you have a specialty store nearby, let them observe you walk. You might need some orthodics in your shoes. Or you could be wearing shoes that are not good for your workout. Good luck! Don't quit. If you have access to a pool that is an incredible workout too and…

I am proud that I did an hour of Tae Bo today, even though my legs were very sore from my 5 mile jog yesterday.

I second that! Thank you! I want to cry everytime I see my boyfriend's salad drenched in ranch I can't have!

I think I am in LOVE with Terra Chips! I didn't know you could get the 1oz. bag, will have to do a search for it on my next grocery trip.

Perdue perfect portion chicken breast with Mrs. Dash's Garlic and Herb seasoning, grilled. Also a salad with baby carrots, cucumber, baby field greens and Kraft Light Balsamic Vinaigrette dressing with Extra Virgin Olive Oil.

You are definitely not alone because I am so wiped out during mine. In fact, a few days before I knows it's coming because I am so lethargic and getting out of bed isn't easy. My workouts suffer for it too. Push through it if you can, because regardless I always feel better after the workout.

Amazing! Great job! You looked wonderful before and even more so now that you are so inspiring to others.....you have great skin too! Keep up the hard work, what you have achieved is so outstandingl.

This! My high school basketball coach told me this very same thing, it's all in how you are breathing that causes the sidestitch. Be aware of how you are breathing.

Love this and totally agree. Reminds me of a John Wayne movie, I think it was McLintock, where Wayne played the title character and had a lot of land and money. He told his daughter she would never inherit it because the best thing about a marriage is building something together and the struggle that goes with it makes two…

Bump for later. It sounds great thank you for sharing!

I have a food scale to weigh all my sandwich meats and use the same bread so it makes it much easier. For example, I eat mostly low sodium Hillshire Farm turkey or ham, so it will show up in my most recent food group. So all I have to do is adjust for how many ounces the meat is for that sandwich. I also use the same…

I am not going to ever gain this extra weight back again.

Honestly I have actually seen the opposite on here than the OP suggests. I have seen so many posts where the main responses are "go see your doctor". There might be some who try and answer the concerns and offer up suggestions, but by and far, I have seen more responses that are very much directed more at "if you have…

OK, yoga pants are now on my list, if they can transform me into an automatic hottie!