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Thanks everyone for the responses. I decided to eat some protein and not just do the fruits and veggies. I'm just going to continue to stay away from breads for now, but I do need protein, I agree..

I agree with the shake as a meal replacement for protein. I start off every morning with one, which packs protein and fills me up until lunch time. Lately, I've been using a brand Hy-Vee makes:100%Whey Protein..110 calories, 1g sugar, 20g protein. I drink it with unsweetened almond milk..Total 150 calories for breakfast or…

Go ahead add me. I'm 5'7" and looking to be 140 pounds. I've only lost 17 pounds and if you need someone to kick your butt (in a nice, motivating way, of course), add me!

I've mastered the desk job..How much privacy do you have? I'm in a room by myself, but every one else passes through the room to get to the file room, plus there's people on the other side of me time to time. But I have brought a resistance band to work, and when no one is around, I step on that and do some bicep curls. I…

I am able to leave when I want to; when I need to go out and see clients, but for the most part, it's in front of the computer for me too from 8-4:30. I do go to the work gym for an hour, and around 10am, I run the back steps for about five minutes. Also, I bring my resistance band and lift weights. As far as the food goes…

Awwww...so sorry to hear that. That is totally understandable how you can get into that cycle. I'm sure you are very aware of the health risks just by how you feel..

Excellent topic. I am a drinker; a whiskey drinker. Agreed. It may just be as bad as those processed "healthy" dinners or diet soda, but all of us enjoy some of those now and again; just like I enjoy my Canadian Clubs and diet coke. Moderation is the key. I'm sure people here are losing weight while they are having their…

Everyone has wonderful suggestions. One thing I have always remembered is this: I think of how I used to feel when I would wake up daily and feel like total crap because I'm still fat and ate like **** the day before and didn't exercise. I was feeling unmotivated and always gross and it was always on my mind how fat I am.…

Me too..I've been doing a low carb, low sugar diet for almost a month. I feel much lighter and when I don't screw up, I do really well with loss. I just started a week ago incorporating fruits. I had cut them out completely, but I just didn't feel right about not eating natural sugar. So, I eat a small amount of fruit a…

I was wondering how to track it too. It's pretty vigorous! Does anyone else totally suck at it too? I just started a few weeks ago and I think as long as I'm moving around, I am doing okay, but she moves so fast!!

yeah, what she is doing is crazy!! But you keep setting the example..of someone that is doing it the right way...Just another fad diet it sounds like to only end up right back in the same place. Gotta change your thinking before you change your actions. keep up the good work, girl!

Protein shake with little sugar..fills me up til lunch.

THat is excellent advice...We, as a society, rely too much on modern medicine. We are so incredibly dependent on physician's prescriptions, yet we don't take it upon ourselves to really take care of ourselves. We EXPECT these doctor's to give us a little magic pill. We rarely watch our diets properly, we don't incorporate…

I'm currently doing that. A friend told me about the Maximized Living Makeover diet. ONe of the stages is to basically cut out sugar and carbs. Basically, high in protein eating lean meats, low sugars including cutting out fruit (only for awhile though), and no grains. The plan is much more deeper than that such as…

I hear ya. I am at the same point and it's hard for the morale especially since I think I'm doing really well. For the last two weeks, I am trying to eat a low carb, low sugar diet. So, we'll see if that changes anything..Good luck!

Does Shakeology contain a lot of sugar? ANd where do you purchase it? Online? I've looked for it at 3 different nutrition centers and I've not seen it carried. I'm on a low sugar, low carb diet and does that seem to be a good shake compared to my high protein shake I currently take in the morning that has very low sugar…

I agree with all you. You HAVE to read and re-read the entire protocol before starting the HCG diet. And you have to mentally be prepared to do it. Not to mention; watch the sources where you may purchase your drops because there are plenty of distributors (especially online) that are willing to sell you bull**** products.…

Absolutely not. It's bad enough that I still consume alcohol while doing this, I don't need to indulge myself in the same foods that got me heavy and unhappy in the first place. Sure, I have cravings for some stuff, but like any drug, cravings pass. I just remind myself of the rewards that not giving into craving will give…

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YAY!! As of Friday, the scale said I just hit my first 15 as well too!! It does feel good..How long did it take you to accomplish this??

Today was my second day of doing it. Please tell me it gets easier for some of you that has done it for awhile. Maybe I need to just get better at the routines..I just have zero rhythm! I certainly have hips that need shaking though, and this is good for it! They just move sooooooooooooooooooo fast!

Do you have a Wii or Netflix? good way to get ahold of some workouts. I am not a gym person either and that helps break out the monotony...

I just bought Wii Zumba..I just tried it today, and I know I have zero rhythm, and doing just 18 minutes (not non-stop) was a work out. Does it get easier? I really like it, but it seems like the moves are so fast..even at beginner level! Please tell me it gets easier!

Yes, I totally know how you feel. I have been extremely motivated and doing very well; especially this week. then I weighed myself confident I was going to see a decrease, and at the very least, no change. Yeah, right. 1.5 lb increase. I have given up sugar and carbs the entire week, and only missed one day of exercise.…

Holy crapola! You look entirely like a new person..Younger, thinner, the whole works! Good going..That is absolutely fantastic!!

You just keep at it, girly..It is hard at first. But you need to take some time at first to work out a little and that will hopefully relieve some stress and slowly get yourself back on track , while taking care of your family. Just remember working out and eating right is necessary so you also be a good mommy..You totally…

That Nutella alone looks devine!!!!!! That may be my answer to something sweet!

Definitely Wii Fit Plus Yoga. I was never a yoga person but it gives you step by step instructions to perfect your moves instead of doing a routine. Also, I've heard The Firm Yoga is good. and when you're ready to really step it up, I got the Biggest Loser DVD for yoga for peeps that want to lose weight done by actual…

Everybody has some really good things to say..In the BF's defense, he has become much more supportive, and I know he wants me to lose the weight because he knows I will be more happier. and I didn't get on here to ***** about him because he one of those guys that you only find once in a lifetime so I don't have a lot to…

Second opinion is right!! You have to remember, most doctors are just general practice doctors. They are NOT nutritionists. I don't trust a doctor that recommends you get on a "diet" that is that restrictive because it's short term. Sure, you may lose the weight rather quickly in those 40 days, but what about when you're…