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what are these test strips you speak of and how do i get them? I've been LC for about 3 weeks now and have lost about 7lbs, but my daily net varies from 15-50, 50 being a "bad" day, but I LOVE how it makes me feel so far! Cravings lessened, more energy, not as hungry, and surprisingly I'm not bloated or gassy which I…

I do low carbs too and seem to be about 200 cal. short at the end of the day. So I will eat an atkins advantage bar and that gives me fiber which tends to lack in my low carb diet, around 200 cals, and onlye 2-3 net carbs. Plus its filling and satisfies my sweet tooth- which is about gone since doing low carb which is…

raw veggies! work in a healthy salad with your meals. You could also take metamucil which is psyllium husk and not absorbed by the body.

I just recently purchased a HRM as well, and the watch read out should be more accurate than your workout machine because it is taking into account your sex, height and weight as well as how long you've been working out (the longer you keep your HR up, the more cals you burn) or intervals with an up and down HR etc.

Hon, you really should never heat a back injury! It can make it so much worse for you! Ice, ice, ice! Steroid shots help with swelling and pain relief and you are back tracking by heating it!

I have the exact same thing. My back will go out every once in awhile (few times a year) and it will go out more if I don't get to the chiropractor regularly. Go to the chiropractor!!! I get aligned everytime my back starts to feel a bit off. They can also do therapy to relieve the sciatica pain. I bet you anything you…

fiber one yogurt is delicious and its only 4g sugar and lots of fiber!

Thanks everyone! I guess polar ft4 it is. I appreciate all the feedback!!

I have them all the time. My mom will say do you want an oreo or something like that and I say no, they're too expensive. She looks at me like I'm crazy. She doesn't realize I'm talking expensive in calories and not $. But I kind of treat it like money, get the most out of what little calories i have!

If you want to tone and do cardio at the same time, I reccomend JillIan Michaels- No More Trouble Zones. I too had to stop running and now I bike (spin class) and burn more calories doing that than running- and my body doesn't hurt!

Not eating after 7 may cause you to loose weight because it is a change of habits- nothing to do with the time or the fact that you might eat something before going to sleep. You will simply eat less if you cut out snacking in the evening. Its a mental strategy.

Good for you! You just took the biggest step, starting! Also- you said you're starting with baby steps- portion control and reducing calories are BIG steps!!! They weigh in SO much more than exercise. Exercise helps you gain back calories to eat so you feel satisfied and adds strength so you can burn more calories, so it…

Bring your own! I don't think it is rude as long as you're not at a sit down restaurant. Get a diet coke or coffee and bring your own health food. Eating out (especially fast food) is the worst for trying to lose weight- even being "good" and going to Panera to eat a salad can still be a ton of calories and doesn't leave…

Thanks for the advice! I do a lot of spin classes, so I will stick with the low impact exercising, and when I'm ready add in some resistance bands. I wish my gym had a pool, because when I belonged to the Y I swam all the time and didn't have as much back problems. And you're right, it is humbling. I get so frustrated and…

Thanks, maybe pilates and resistance bands is the way to go. I've gone to loads of physical therapy and do exercises everyday to strengthen my back which is actually pretty strong along with my core. I just have so much pain from disks herniating- which is a structural problem and degeneration of the spine. I need advice…

ice your lower back every 3 hours or so for only 15 min. and NEVER heat. I would get to the chiropractor. I guarantee it has nothing to do with your shoes. Make sure your drinking a load of water. Most likely you have a disc that is inflammed or out of place and is pinching your sciatic nerve causing the pain to run down…

I play the kinect as well, I would just keep track of how many minutes you've played and record it as high impact aerobics if you're doing the jumping games, and low impact if you're doing the not-so-intense games, or a combo of both. I have the Your Shape for kinect, but I have to say I'm kind of disappointed with it…

try the longer (40 minute) circuit training videos by JM ...for strength training, no more trouble zones is excellent, and for more of a cardio mix, fat burner metabolism booster is great and is quite similar to the 30DS, but longer. Maybe the challenge you're looking for is in your workout stamina and not difficulty level.

I allow myself one cup a day with regular yummy creamer and splenda- but I ALWAYS measure my creamer with a measuring spoon and not my eye. Sometimes I have 2 cups, but try to use half the amount of creamer if I feel I really want it.

try biking, great cardio and easy on the joints.

Its my Husband's birthday and first Father's day....I'm getting him a nice pellet/bb gun with a scope, a bottle of whiskey and a cigar lol. He will **** his pants out of glee. Poor squirrels and rabbits :(

Way to go Kelli!! I can't join you, but I'll encourage you all the way! I mean I do sit right next to you at work...i will whisper shrrreeeedd all day.

Your problem is how you stated it... "I'm not doing anything different" Your body has gotten used to your caloric intake and exercise routine. You need to do one or both: change up your exercise routine...not necessarily making harder, but do exercises with intervals, switch up your cardio. i.e. if you run everyday, try a…

It really all depends on how much milk you're making. If you put in "breastfeeding" into the food database, you will get all kinds of different levels (6-12 month infant (adding 500 cals to your diet), older child, newborn etc.) Supposedly you burn 500 calories when you breastfeed an infant, and you should eat these…

As long as you're drinking your full amount of water everyday +2 EXTRA glasses per caffeinated drink, I'd say you're fine. Honestly, once you drink all the water just to have the coffee you'll naturally cut back...or float away, whichever comes first. ;)

Thanks! And there is under the food section a "breastfeeding mom" category that adds back 500 cals to your daily.