CandaceG514 Member

When I started, I hated running and I could not run for 30 seconds without feeling like my chest was going to explode and now, 14 months later, I just ran my first half marathon. I am completely in love with running now. I have never felt more proud of myself as I do when I accomplish a faster time or add on an extra…

You can add me if you want! One thing I learned through losing the weight was that I was turning to food in tough times instead of putting my faith and trust in God.

I am a homeschooling, stay at home mom of 3 (8, 4, and 2). I have never been to the gym a day in my life. I do a mixture of treadmill interval running/inclines, a variety of Jillian Michaels DVDs, walking and running outside, and Barre3. I only own a few pairs of dumb bells from size 3 pounds up to 15 pounds and a ball for…

I really do! I also edited the other post to add that it is weights and cardio so you can increase your weights as you get stronger which makes for a harder workout. I also did the level 1 of Six Week Six Pack on Youtube and I really liked that one as well. I think I am going to buy it next or redo Body Revolution. When I…

I love Jillian Michaels workouts. You get great results in a 30 minute workout and it is nothing you can't stick to for 30 minutes. I started with 30 Day Shred, then did Ripped in 30, and am now doing the 90 day program Body Revolution. You can do the first level of a lot of her workouts on youtube for free to see if you…

Great job!! You are doing great so far!! Keep taking those pictures because they will keep you motivated throughout, especially in those times that you might feel discouraged for one reason or another. Sometimes, I would feel like there was not much of a change and then I would look at pictures and see that there really…

When I started, I walked and then started Biggest Loser DVDs. They are great because they give you variations for all levels. He shows you steps to do that take out the jumping and don't use weights all the way up to advanced movements and you can always up the weights as you get stronger. When I started getting accustomed…

I completed both of those programs and I liked both of them and got good results out of both. I did each of the 4 levels for 6 days and then took a rest day on Sunday. I definitely would not have skipped level 2, especially if it was challenging for you. Also, if I felt like any of the moves were not challenging enough, I…

It took about 50 pounds before people started making comments to me that I was looking good and wanting to know what I was doing to lose all the weight. I agree with some of the others that the people that don't see you everyday are the ones that will notice the most and make the most comments. I started getting those…

SW: 220 CW:135

I had great results with 30 Day Shred as well and then I moved on to Ripped in 30 and now I am doing her 90 day program Body Revolution. It gets progressively harder as you go. I love it! I am sure you would get good results doing the program over again by pushing yourself harder and using heavier weights the stronger you…

I second 30 Day Shred. I lost 4 inches in my waist in 33 days from doing that workout and eating at a deficit.

I found this website recently and it was very helpful. http://www.healthaliciousness.com/articles/foods-highest-in-protein.php

This is what I have been using for a few months and I really like it. I am pretty picky about drinking shakes that taste gritty and bad flavor and I love the way this one tastes. It is called BSN SYNTHA 6. I buy the chocolate but my mom gets vanilla and she says it is good too.…

I think that is a great idea! I had a pair of pants when I started that I couldn't even get up my hips. I would try them on once a month and it was so motivating to see them getting closer and closer to fitting until they finally did! Just ignore that person! It seems losing weight seems to make people think they have a…

I am having the same problem!! But, I guess it is worth it. You look GREAT!!! Your stomach looks really good too. I have had three kids and am worried I won't be able to get it to look like that. How tall are you? I am having a hard time setting a goal weight since I have never been this small since being a teenager and I…

My side of the family is very supportive and always has really nice things to say about how good I am looking and that they are proud of me for working so hard. My husband's side of the family has started to tell me that I don't need to lose anymore. I am still a few pounds from a healthy BMI and I still want to lose 12 -…

I usually eat 400 - 500 for breakfast, around 300 for lunch and 300 - 400 for dinner and then a snack and protein shake in between lunch and dinner. I have more energy on a bigger breakfast and don't feel as hungry throughout the day.

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Hi! We are also on the same budget and are a family of 5 although mine are smaller so do not eat as much! One thing I do is that I will buy large whole chickens when they are on sale. I cook them in my crockpot using this recipe: http://www.100daysofrealfood.com/2011/02/25/recipe-the-best-whole-chicken-in-a-crock-pot/ We…

What type of exercise are you doing? You look great! Your stomach looks much better. I have lost a lot but my stomach is still for sure my worst spot after 3 kids.

I did 30DS first and now I am working on Ripped in 30. It is good too. I think it is pretty much the same as 30DS as far as difficulty. I also have Biggest Loser Cardio Max and it is good for a change but not as challenging for me as 30DS. I just got Biggest Loser Power X-train and I liked it pretty well. I am trying to…

It will surprise you how fast you are able to build up. I thought the same thing when I started because it was hard for me to run for even a couple minutes.

LOVE Barre3! It has a lot of exercises for toning the inner thigh.