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Bless your heart for taking such good care of your niece! Maybe the two of you could work towards a goal together - a "Couch to 5K" run perhaps? Even if you can only practice your running/walking together 1 to 2 times per week, you can check in with eachother about the other practice sessions. The other suggestions here…

Hello! I'm 41 and like you am a mother (to three girls who are 19, 16 & 13), a wife, a daughter, a friend and a full-time employee for someone else. I took my life back a couple of years ago in order to protect my health and make sure I'll be around for those who depend on me for many more years. It can be a struggle, but…

^^ This.

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Today was cardio (I did 30 min on the elliptical) and the Stretch. I did the warm up on the DVD, did my elliptical time and then did the Stretch workout. i skipped the "cool down" cause it seemed silly to do that following the Stretch workout! According to my HRM, my calorie burn for the warm up and stretch was 185. (300…

Thanks for the tip about B&A + Cardio!

I've found that exercising has caused my body to be SMALLER even if the number on the scale doesn't go down. So, if you want your pants/dress size to go down, I think you should exercise, but if your not hungry, don't "eat back" those calories. If you just want the scale to show you a smaller number, eat fewer calories…

Plan for it by eating well for the rest of the day, bring a salad or something along (as others have suggested) and eat small portions. You could also take turns and have them to your place cooking for them on occasion too!

I drank the "old" version Shakeology shakes from January - August of this year and can't say that I noticed any difference in how I felt, my immune system, cravings, etc. I would have a shake plus something with protein for breakfast (an egg or cottage cheese, for example). I signed up to be a "coach" simply so I'd get the…

I just started RushFit yesterday (Monday 10/22) and am doing the intermediate program. So-far-so-good! I've done many of the Beachbody programs already and decided to get this to mix it up a bit. Tomorrow is Cardio + Stretch for Flexibility. My plan is to do the 10 min warm up, spend 30 min on the elliptical and then do…

This crossed my mind too.

After using the MFP way for a LONG time last week I switched to TDEE. I still tracked my calories burned, so I could compare the two. Last week I had a 13,300 calorie allowance (80% of my TDEE) and ate 13,215 - an 85 calorie deficit. The regular MFP way, at 1,500 calories/day (10,550/wk) and adding in my exercise calories…

Nearly every day, but not as much as I used to. Life is too short to eat nothing but twigs and berries. :wink:

Edamame (soybeans) (1 cup = 17 g protein, 189 calories) - you can find these in the frozen vegetables if your store doesn't have fresh ones. Jamie Eason has some good protein bar recipes - I like the chocolate and the pumpkin. Just Google "Jamie Eason Protein Bars" and you'll find the recipes on-line. Lentils (1 cup = 18 g…

About 80 oz (not including my AM coffee or PM green tea). I have a 32 oz water bottle that I fill twice and I usually dring about 16 oz during my morning workout.

I am ALWAYS over on sugar and over on sodium about half of the time (mainly when I eat out) - the red drives me crazy too. I focus on calories, protein, carbs and fat - trying to keep those in line - and let the rest be what it'll be.

I used to be fat because I ate too much an exercised too little. Now I eat just enough and exercise daily!

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How you get your calories, whether by 'grazing' all day or eating a few large meals, doesn't matter. Just don't eat more than you need (or less if you want to lose) and all is well. I find I do best with a hearty breakfast, good lunch, afternoon snack & satisfying dinner.

:happy: Love this!

There are 3 different routines/schedules you can follow. The "Lean" routine which has more cardio, the "Classic" and "Doubles" which has you doing 2 DVDs most days. When I started P90X I did the "Lean" routine first because I understood that to be a bit easier than the Classic. After I finished "Lean" I went on to do…

Because I love to eat food and I don't love being fat.

I think its time to "shake things up" with both your food and exercise. It sounds like most of your exercise is cardio, try adding strength training 2-3 times per week. All you need is a resistance band or some hand weights - here is a link to a list of different resistance band exercises and videos showing you how to do…

If you dring ALOT of coffee, than there might be a concern here. I have 1 travel cup (probably 10-12 oz) each day and use half-&-half. Its about 2 TBSP (40 calories) and I don't worry about it. If it was 2 TBSP of something "fat free" (50 calories for Coffee-Mate vanilla) or "sugar free" (30 calories for Coffee-Mate…

I log it all. Knowing that my MFP friends will see it helps me stay in check. And if they criticize or don't "approve" they won't be my friend for long! I use this site for accountability, and to give and receive support and nutrition and fitness ideas!

Hi! Great work so far! I've been on this journey for about 2.5 years. Started out at 211# (I'm 5' 9") and wearing a size 16-18. Today I'm about 150# and wear a size 6-8. I hope in addition to watching the scale you have taken measurements and pictures. The scale can be your best friend one day and your worst enemy the…

I might be too 'old' as the calendar says I'm 41. My attitude says I'm 31 though! :)

Hi Guys, My RushFit just arrived and I'll be starting when I finish my P90X, P90X2 & Insanity hybrid later this month. Are you both still doing it? My big question is what level to start at? I'm inclined to start out w the intermediate schedule as I've completed a few rounds of P90X, Insanity, run and bike. I think I'm in…

Read this post: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/758160-reminder-the-scale-does-not-define-you and throw away your scale. Eat right (most days), exercise (most days) and you'll feel and look great!

^^ This. Get the book. You should both read it so you can learn eachother's "language".