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"Party in the USA"~~Miley Cyrus lol

I left WW out of principle. A few months into our program they changed to PointsPlus and we were supposed to buy all new gadgets. Not cool.

The exact same thing happened to me! I'm an attorney also, and it is so easy to get caught up at work and forget about working out. No more burning calories walking across campus! Good luck, and congrats on your wedding!

I concur! We should start a food diary revolution! :drinker:

Depending on how much you are burning, your body might NEED those calories. You should at least net 1200.

While most say that muscle weighs "more" than fat, it is more accurate to think of it like cotton balls vs lead. 25lbs of cotton balls will weigh the exact same as 25 lbs of lead. However, it takes a LOT more cotton balls than lead to reach 25lbs. You are toning and developing your muscles which means you are losing…

Hi Jen!!!! From one "natural" girl to another... welcome! I grew my relaxer out a few years ago, and it wasn't easy. I like that you are taking the same approach with exercise. I've never thought of it that way! I love love love yummy food, and I have found ways to make healthy meals (with the help of Hungry Girl and…

Thanks, everyone! These are all great suggestions.

I haven't read the book, but here is a link reviewing the research/methodology. I think the overall focus is heart health, and incorporating wine into your diet is a good way to maintain a healthy lifestyle. http://www.dietsinreview.com/diets/Red_Wine_Diet/

Hahaha yes! I told this to myself alllll summer.

What do you all think about my boyfriend doing the 30 day shred? Do you think the exercises are geared towards women? Or, will he also see results. I'm not gonna lie... I kind of don't want him to do it for jealousy reasons. The women working out with Jillian are pretty hot!!!!!:noway:

How did it go? How do you feel today?

No you are not! Making a lifestyle change is NOT EASY!! Take this one day at a time and don't beat yourself up. Use this experience as a "teachable moment." You are learning more about your body, cravings, etc. The more you know, the more you will be able to alter your lifestyle to fit you health goals. So . . . stop the…

Planks!!! They are a beast . . . but they work.:wink: I do mine after cardio/circuit training.

I think Jillian said it best in Level 1 "Pain is weakness leaving the body." I love that quote. If you are working muscles that you have never worked before, you are going to be sore. However, make sure you are stretching properly before and after the workout. Everytime I get back into a workout routine I get super sore,…

I'm hanging in there! My ONLY problem is absolutely superficial... I'm a black woman and my hair is in SHAMBLES!!! I have naturally curly hair, and it is a major process to straighten it. **Sigh** the sacrifices we must make!

Thanks for all the great suggestions! My bf already moved it above the washing machine so I can't reach it :-/. I guess he had the right idea! :-D

Oh, count me in! This will be my first time doing this from start to finish. Even though this will be mortifying, I am going to put my start and ending weight. SW: 188 CW: 187 How long do we stay on each level?

I don't think you "fell off the wagon." Rather, you enjoyed something that you love. As stated above, why not make flour tortillas your weekly splurge? Balance out your workout schedule to account for the extra calories and enjoy. I'm telling you, I can't live my life without sushi, so I don't plan on giving it up any time…

Congrats!!!!! I needed this inspiration this morning :happy: Yaaay!