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I would recommend doing both! Maybe try circuit training? Do you have any plans about how and/or where you're going to complete your workouts?

Try some form of circuit training that incorporates both lifting and some cardio/plyometrics. I would recommend one of Jillian Michael's workout DVD's if you have the space to do a quick workout at home. I've tried and liked 30 Day Shred, Ripped in 30, and Hard Body. She also has a DVD that is mostly strength training…

Low fat cottage cheese makes an excellent side; high in protein. The only negative is the sodium content.

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Doctor's aren't always right about everything. I would suggest talking with your doctor about your concerns, asking him to explain in detail why he wants you to take this medication and how it works. Also, get a second and/or third opinion. If you doctor is an M.D., I would suggest getting a second opinion from another…

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I did 30DS first and now I'm doing Ripped in 30. I love it; it's a great workout in 30 minutes. I also have NMTZ, BFBM, 6W6P, and her new kickboxing one. I've done a little from each of these off and on as well; they are all very good. So, when I finish Ripped in 30 I'll move onto one of the others or a combination of…

Yeah, I love iced tea. It's my "go-to" drink in the summer. =) You should try making the Tazo Refresh tea iced and slightly sweetened. So freaking good!

Passion Tea Lemonade can be also be made on a "single cup" basis by brewing 1 tea bag in 3-4 oz. hot water, steeping for 5-6 minutes. When finished, pour over tall glass full with ice. Squeeze in juice from 2-3 lemon wedges (more or less lemon juice to make to your liking). Sweeten with your choice of sweetener. To keep…

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You could try stevia extract sweetener, such as Stevia In The Raw or Truvia. It's an all natural zero calorie sweetener from the stevia plant.

Mmm...looks yummy! I'll definitely have to make this!

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Hey. Maybe it would help if you set some goals outside of just weight loss? You could set a fitness goal; like you could decide "I want to complete Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred" or something along these lines. I think this might help to keep you motivated by providing something other than just the number on the scale for…

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Bags of frozen chicken breast tenders aren't that expensive. They're convenient because they have a longer "shelf life", can be cooked in advance and eaten throughout the week in different recipes/meals, and are a low calorie source of protein. Watch for sales on fresh fruits/veggies, comparing store prices. Try to buy…

Or you could substitute peanut butter with PB2. Maybe mix the PB2 powdered peanut butter with vanilla or honey flavored greek yogurt to add some protein to the snack too! :smile:

Fresh veggies are lower in calories and fill me up (high in fiber). Try raw broccoli, baby carrots, celery sticks, etc. =)

I think this about sums it up: 1) Chobani or Fage Greek yogurt 2) Cottage cheese 3) Chicken (of many forms/varieties) 4) Canned chunk white albacore tuna (in water) 5) Baby carrots 6) Celery hearts 7) Blueberries 8) Apples 9) Kashi GoLean Crunch cereal 10) Honey

Level 1: Anterior raises with side lunge Level 2: Pendulum lunges Level 3: Haven't done it yet, so answer is TBD. Good luck everyone and keep shredding! =)

Prepare 1 serving of Quaker Oat Bran Hot Cereal using water. Stir in 1 serving of chocolate protein powder. Sweeten with sweetener of choice (I prefer splenda or stevia in the raw). Add a little extra liquid (can be more water, milk, almond milk, etc.) to acheive desired consistency. Delicious high protein breakfast that…

Pendulum lunges! Ugh.

Greek yogurt or cottage cheese. I mix mine with fresh fruit (ex: sliced strawberries, blueberries, sliced banana, sliced apple, dried cranberries, raisins, etc.) and a crunchy whole grain cereal (like Kashi GoLean Crunch). =)

Jillian Michaels work out DVD's! 30 Day Shred, Ripped in 30, 6 Week 6 Pack, Kickbox FastFix, No More Trouble Zones, Banish Fat Boost Metabolism...these are all great workouts that you can do at home and range in length from 20 minutes to 45-60ish minutes.

Maybe you could try Denise Austin Daily Dozen? I find Denise kind of annoying, but it's a decent short workout for a beginner. =)

Nuts and natural nut butters are a good way to increase your calories without having to eat a bunch of additional food. Also, if you are having a hard time reaching your calories but aren't hungry enough to eat more, then you should be eating more nutritionally/calorie dense foods during meals. Avoiding "light" versions of…

Plank exercises.