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  • I am 5' 2, 132 lb, at 1400 calories a day. It took me a couple weeks to adjust to getting good nutrition on that amount of calories because before I was probably at more like 1800 plus. It's a matter of choosing low calorie nutrient packed foods... like a salad with fruit and nuts..... egg with a little cheese and whole…
  • I believe organic and whole foods are def the way to go. Things that are very healthy for us, such as nuts, are high in fat and calories. You just kind of have to plan it into your caloric intake for the day... for ex adding the nuts to a low calorie salad at lunch time. HIgh calories or high fat does not always equal…
  • This is the first time I have ever counted calories... logging them on here and seeing my end of day totals really helps. I am more aware now of everything I am eating and learning a lot. I may not always make my calorie goal but I am steadily lowering my calorie intake for the day. I also asked my husband to please not…
  • I am a mom of a 3yr old and 1 1/2 year old so I like to sneak in 30 min shred by Jillian Michaels. Dance workout dvd's are super fun but I am terrible at learning the steps so it's not a good choice for me. You may like it though!! The Biggest Loser workout DVD's are great.
  • Chocolate! No longer having it in the house because it is my biggest weakness. Especially chocolate chip cookies, it's crazy. Soda as well but I wasn't huge into soda before, just would have it when other people were so I am done with it now! I opt for water only now. :)
  • Oh my gosh, that's awesome! Thanks for the motivation!
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