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You could try doing Tai Chi after work. It's slow and calming, but still a great workout.

Here's an article about a study done on men using green tea capsules, http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2008/01/02/green-tea-weight-loss.aspx

Make a cupcake for each person. Or don't do cake, make a light pudding cup with light cool whip topped with colorful sprinkles. Make a new tradition with something new. Or take the one cupcake, pull it apart and layer it cake/pudding/coolwhip top with sprinkles.

You can download Handbrake on your laptop/computer which will turn dvds into digital format. Then all you have is the workout and no commercials on your computer.

I like making a breakfast "omwich". Four large egg whites in a small glass bowl that is sprayed with 0 calorie butter flavor spray, whisk curry powder into them, cook in the microwave for 2:30 minutes (I have a microwave that is over 22 years old so it takes longer to cook things, you'd have to test yours for the time).…

There's also an app for your phone that will beep at you when it's time to run/walk. You can get it on their website http://www.c25k.com/

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I think back to how terrible I felt a year ago when I started my weight loss journey and I compare it to now. I feel absolutely amazing and I never want to go back to where I was before, mentally & physically. That makes me want to do better every day. Plus, I think of all the things I want to be able to do like run a race…

Thursday morning works best for me. I do weigh during the week to see how my progress is going. If I'm at the same or more I workout harder & eat better that day. But Thursdays weigh in is the one that gets logged whether it's up, down or the same as the Thursday before.

I recently bought the DanskinNow 10# kettlebell and it comes with a workout on DVD. I love it. I also have the KettleNetics set that comes with a 4# kettlebell and workouts on DVD. They really work you!! I borrowed a 10 Minute Solutions Kettlebell workout from the library, it has five 10 minute workouts that you can mix &…

I agree with what everyone else is saying. I'd also like to add that maybe you should change up your workout routine. Add a different kind of cardio. For me, if I do the same thing my body just stalls, that's why I am constantly doing a different kind of exercise every day. Kickboxing, kettlebell/KettleNetics, Jillian or…

I log it as 20 minutes "Calisthenics (pushups, sit-ups), vigorous effort"

Cardio, cardio, cardio... and more cardio. That's what you need to burn the fat out of your body. Add in strength training to build up the muscles. I would suggest getting the book Strength Training Anatomy by Frederic Delavier. It shows what specific muscles get worked by exercises.

I've always heard you shouldn't have cold drinks with meals because it affects digestion. Warm or hot drinks are ok to drink with a meal. Here's an article about the cold drinks. http://www.fitday.com/fitness-articles/nutrition/healthy-eating/ice-water-and-digestion.html

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! :drinker: :laugh: I turned 40 last October... it's not too bad at all to be 40, but then again, I hated the 30's and couldn't wait to get out of them. :bigsmile:

Great job! Thanks for posting your pics. It's always inspirational to see others progress.

For me it's Riesen Chocolates. They are my "sweet thing" I allow myself for the day.

I love kettlebell workouts!! Here's a webMD article about calories burned, they say you can burn 20 calories per minute. http://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/news/20100212/kettlebell-workouts-burn-calaories-fast

That sounds soooo good. Thanks for sharing!

I suggest to just let it go and focus on yourself. When your friend sees the new you, then she'll know she made a mistake. Maybe then she will be ready to take care of herself. Good luck!

My question would be, what are you missing in your life that you are replacing it with food? I only ask that because I'm the kind of person that will replace one addiction with another. And food is a big addiction. Alot of people think binge eaters eat just to eat, but it can actually be an addiction. As long as you're not…

That does sound good! I hope someone gives you info on how to post a pic :smile:

If it helps your decision, every piece of Weslo equipment I've had (bike & treadmill) broke right away, I won't ever by anything made by Weslo again. And I was well under the weight limit on them.

You might want to see if your mom would like to do Tai Chi. You can check out a DVD at the library and show her what it is, if she thinks she would like it you could find a class at a gym. I would think once the exercising kicks in eating better will fall into place. You could try leaving her some healthy snacks to try…

I go by the half your body weight in ounces, so, at 212 you should be drinking at least 106 ounces every day, which equals 13.25 eight ounce cups. A bit more if you workout hard and sweat alot.

Both workouts are great! I'm doing the Shred now, today will be day 26, level 3. I have a back injury from a car accident so I missed a couple days because of flare-ups, other than that I've done it every day since I started. I love it, level 3 is definitely not easy!!! I had to adjust a couple of the exercises so my back…

I like to order workout DVD's from the library. We can order from libraries all over the State, so there's a good variety.

I would suggest going to a sports shop with professionals to fit you with a good running shoe, e.g. Footlocker, Adidas Shop, Nike Shop...etc. Yes, it will be a bit pricy, but for a first time runner, you should get a proper fitting for your running shoes. My hubby has been running for years and just used cheap…

I mix it up between plain water, Stash brand Chai Green Tea, SoBe 0 calorie LifeWater, and Crystal Light Pure Fitness flavor packets you add to a bottle of water.

I go by the half your body weight in ounces rule.... a 200# person would need to drink 100 oz a day. It works for me. I feel better and my skin looks better when I get my full amount every day. When I don't get enough water I get a red face and everyone thinks there's something wrong with me...lol.