nmcneill16

it takes me 4-5 weeks of consistant focus to see any difference on the scale. focus on the inches your loosing vs. the pounds and that will help keep you motivated. and in just a short time you will start to *feel* better and better every day:)

i set a goal before i start as to how far i am going to go. i know if i set the goal, i have to do it. plain and simple:)

try interval training to boost your metabolism, and get a heart rate monitor to accurately track the calories you burn. i would also focus on the quality of the food vs. the calories in the food.

munch on some veggies or fruit... pickles are great. they have a lot of flavor and not many calories:)

bananas rock! especially with a little sweetner free peanut butter. i use this as a pre workout snack everyday!

bananas rock! especially with a little sweetner free peanut butter. i use this as a pre workout snack everyday!

more fruits and veggies... gives you something to crunch on without a lot of calories:)

when i have work outs like that its usually because i don't have enough fuel in my system... take a look at what your eating before and after your workouts. i find that having a larabar before my workout keeps me moving and pumped to keep going:) but do some research, active.com has many great sources for nutrition and…

and dark chocolate is actually good for you in moderation:)

check out active.com:) just to warn you, it's addictive! you start with a 5k... then a 10k... and so on. but it's definitley a great way to stay motivated! just realized someone else posted this:)

the most accurate way to calaculate your calorie burn is to get a heart rate monitor. i got one at target and it's been great because on some things it says i burn more than mfp and on other's it says i burn less. its all about the effort you put in:)

when you eat less processed foods, not only do you feel better, but you take in way less sodium, sugar and fat. a good rule of thumb is to keep to the perimeter of your grocery store. this will help you buy mostly fruits and veggies, meat, dairy and eggs. also switching to whole grains vs white flour will avoid excess…