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Hello, LemonSnowdrop, How do you prepare or use the PB2? Is that a powdered peanut butter? Thanks for any reply on this. Lockmand

Well, I made it to the gym every day this week! Mon Bike 60 min; ab workout on machines 20 min Tue Pilates/Yoga 60 min Wed 20/20/20 mix 60 min Thurs Bike 60 min; ab workout on machines 20 min Friday Cardio Kickboxing 60 min Sat Bike 60 min Tomorrow I will rest. My biggest problem was yesterday evening, and this afternoon.…

Thanks for the feedback, chitsngiggles! I have learned that it is 80% what we eat, 20% how we move, that gets us to our goal. In the past, I just never felt I had the time to exercise and do my full time job. I am retired now but go back to work Jan through May at my old school as a paid tutor. Now, I realize you schedule…

Wow! Just what I needed to read this day! I needed inspiration and you gave it. Consider me your Health is Wealth friend. Health Is Wealth is the title of a book I received from another friend with like goals for a healthy life style. In this book they have categorized three 'health syndromes'. 1. Obesity, type 2 diabetes,…

I have been studying my eating habits, setting goals and making sure that they are trackable or measureable goals. I listed the following strategies for reaching those goals. 1. plan meals 2. plan a shopping list 3. schedule preparation time 4. pack work lunches the night before 5. keep healthy low cal. snacks on hand The…

Hello, I think it is the genetics and additives in the wheat that are bad for our health. I like eating natural foods rather than processed ones. I like foods without additives. That was my biggest reason for giving up wheat. I did lose weight by doing that, because after all, look at what all you give up! Lasagna noodles,…

Hello, I just want to say thanks to the person who made the above statements. I am personally struggling with behaviors where my eating habits are concerned, and this was a great post for my benefit. Good luck to everyone, as we have to follow our own individual, healthy weight loss programs to reach our goals. lockmand…

Thanks for the support chtsngiggles. Got to stop beating myself up so bad, especially over the med thing. I am so glad to have you as a supporter on here. I need that. I think you are doing great as well. Looks like our goals are very similar. Let's do this.

I want to thank everyone for their posts on this thread. I don't feel so alone now. I will keep at this thing and win. thanks lockmand donna155

Hello, I am having a hard time getting back on the wagon here. I hope someone cares enough to read my story. I weighed 238 when I first started to walk. Walked 3 days a week 3 miles, and then upped to 5 days a week. I soon joined a gym and began to ride a stationary bike daily for 12 to 14 miles in 60 min. I joined a…

I see Cardio and Weights mentioned, but no Flexibility or Stretch sessions? Are most of you who answered past the need for Flex/Stretch routines? I presently am doing 3 Cardio, 2 Strength (weights), and 2 Flex sessions per week. Am I overdoing it, or what? My classes are Boot Camp, Body Chisel, Kickboxing (3 cardios); Burn…

Still with the plan, but have had a hard time getting to the gym and my energy has just plummeted! They are working on the highway I live on, and have a detour in effect that is adding time and stressful driving to my trips to town and back. I look for accidents to happen on the little narrow country road we have to take,…

Yes, lots of good nutrients, and we need natural sugar which is best from fruits. The fiber is also good.

Pink Lady is nice. I also like the Golden Delicious, but have to pick the ones with the most russet color blushes, they taste the best! I actually put a Golden Delicious apple in my shake this morning, yummu!

Hello, I am a retired teacher. Well, semi retired, I do teach half a day starting in January and going to June. I am 70 yrs old and have lost 61 lbs since I started. I have 29 more to lose. I try to get 2 hrs in at the gym, one 60 min strength and one 60 min cardio session each day Mon through Fri. I also do something on…

Saturday, we had a club show and that keeps us busy from 7 AM til 5 PM. We can grab an apple or a meal bar and a bottle of water or beverage, and that is about all we have time for. I carried a Herbalife meal bar and some green tea. When I eat those, I know I am getting my nutrients and they fill me up. I do not get hungry…

yes. Tracking teaches me the 5 "W"s ... When, Where, with Whom, What and Why I eat , Only by knowing this, can I make the proper changes to correct my errors. It does not mean that I can't eat at the When, or with the Whom per say. but it lets me see if I may need to carry "legal" snacks to certain places...or visit with a…

May 4th had to be a rest day as I was in Hickory (near by town to Northeast of here) all morning and in Gastonia (near by town to south of here) all afternoon. One at a Daylily Club meet and one at the Monarch Nutrition sign in for cardio class 3 days week this month. This will be the second 4 wk stint of cardio in a…

Thursday the 18th, did 60 min pilate class at gym, and rode bike 60 min for 14+ miles. Our nursery has begun to take several hours per day of my time, and of course the mornings I teach until 12 noon. For this reason, I have had no time to get on the computer and log in regularly for several days. I am still working on…

On Friday, I do a transformation class that includes the things you listed! The class lasts 60 min and we do a jog in the mix. Got it done, always feel like my butt has been kicked after this workout! lockmand

Saturday April 20 Did 30 min on elliptical, and walked 1hr and 15min. Then worked in garden for 3 hrs! Got it done as far as the cardio, but still more to do in garden... lockmand

Motivation, for me is different things at different times! Sometimes planning a new activity will get me out and active. Sometimes I need to talk, I need a buddy. Correction I need several weight loss buddies, because after all, we are all human and we all have our down days. If buddy #1 is not self motivated, I call on…

OK, just starting! My goal is 540, I did 360 last week, so let's see if I can do this. Mon. April 8th 120 min. (60 min bike and 60 min circuit training) Tues. April 9th 60 min bike Wed. April 10th 120 min. (60 min bike and 60 min circuit training) Thurs. April 11th Rest Fri. April 12th Sat. April 13th Sun. April 14th…

In, and done with arm and shoulder challenge. I have a 60 min class at the gym at 6:00 pm which will more than take care of my cardio. will let you know when I have completed that one lockmand

I so hope that I am not trying to lose too much too fast, but if I could lose35 lbs. by end of June, I would be thrilled! My weight goal is 155 and I want my bloodwork to show improvements in several areas as well. My next lab appointment for blood workup is 4-24-13. I am really giving it my best shot. I have several…

Agree with the Fish Oil Omega 3 and the Vitamin D. Anything else that blood work might point out.

I use iceberg, romaine, and baby spinach, cucumber, yellow squash, red/green/yellow bell peppers, celery, and cherry tomatoes. If I want to add protein, I use what ever lean meat I have on hand or cut up a stick of string cheese or add cottage cheese. Sometimes I use a fat free raspberry vinegar dressing.

Wow, love the 30 min interval training by CafeMom! Saved it to my favorites! Finished it, now ready for my day, which includes a trip to Morganton, NC to a joint club meet and lots of fun with daylily friends! lockmand

I rode bike for 3 miles, and walked 4miles. Got in the 60 min. I added a few strength training and fitness challenges from local club as well. lockmand

Whew! Got it done, but late posting . lockmand