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I lost my weight with calories at 1500. I'm 5'5.5".... close enough? I also ate my exercise calories so I usually ate between 1700-1800 cals a day.

Absolutely. My 3 week hiatus didn't work out so well for me. But to each their own! :)

Never mind.... :)

I was a newbie when I started New Rules - finished it around Christmas - am now repeating the whole thing! :D You can add me, but I'm no expert. Also, I'm pregnant, so I'm getting bigger every day instead of leaner. Oh well, it's for a good cause!

Read the new rules of lifting by lou schuler - six moves for maximum muscle gains. I would focus on fat loss first, then a clean bulk afterwards. But eating clean and strength training will help preserve your muscle mass as the fat goes. But if you want to add muscle, you will definitely have to up the calories - alot. I…

WHAT you eat is also important - not just how much. As another poster suggested - keep it clean - lean meats, lots of veggies, nuts, some fresh fruit. 100% whole grains

Sunnykm 43?

If you open up your diary for us to see, others may be able to give you more personalized advice. :)

Rooster - but in most Chinese Restaurants, it's called a c ock!

I'm not popular - but I do NOT like the look of fake eyelashes at all or the "smokey" eye look. In fact, I HATE it. Sorry. :( I do love using creams, beiges, golds, buffs, browns, etc.... for eyeshadow. But not big into unnatural colors. I think they are horribly unattractive, but I'm not attracted to women anyway - I just…

SW: 152 (Jan 2011) CW: 124.5 GW:118 (Dec 2011) <--- was that when I got pregnant... But since I'm pregnant let's do this: SW: 118 lb CW: 124.5 GW: 145 Then hopefully it will be: SW: 145 CW: ??? GW:118 (maybe by Jan. 2013) We will see! I'm a mess!

Heck yeah!

I love steel cut oats soaked in almond milk overnight - cook in about 5 minutes - I add honey and cinnamon - yum! Or a protein shake: 1 cup frozen blueberries 1 cup almond milk 2 TB cocoa powder 1 scoop vanilla whey or 1 cup almond milk 1 scoop vanilla whey 1 TB cocoa powder 2 TB PB2 (powdered peanut butter)…

I log everything - even my calorie free tea. I log spices too - even if it is just a couple of calories - and yes, I log my vitamins - they have calories too! (AND they DO add up!)

Adding to my recipes - thanks!

Now if you'd enter it in my ingredients, divide it into servings and give us the nutritional breakdown.... ;)

I've never heard of Moussaka - but THIS looks delicious and I can't wait to try it this weekend!!!!! Thanks for sharing and I LOVE that you included a picture!

We are all entitled to have bad days - but I always remind myself that I am in control of my attitude and I choose how to respond to the circumstances around me. Take a deep breath - and count your blessings - even small ones. No flat tire today - you have all fingers and toes - you're not in a wheelchair - you can see,…

Think of your body as a giant toilet - needing to flush out waste. It's much harder to do if you don't have enough water. :flowerforyou:

I used to HATE getting up early (I get up at 4:30) BUT that's the ONLY time my work-outs get done. I remember that I want the body of my dreams more than I want sleep - and it motivates me. Also, make it a point to go to bed early (8:30 for me) - it's tough to get up when you're tired and likewise - NOT tough when you feel…

To work with fabulous, positive upbeat people who love what they do. Work with animals every day. Do surgery all day long. Have supportive upper management... oh wait. I already have this job! :bigsmile: I'm so blessed!

I'm on vacation. I'm having a string of "bad" days. :) Food wise, anyways. But having a GREAT time on vacation. I will pay next week, but that's ok. I'll just return to my healthy habits when I get home. Keep moving forward - log every day. Bad days happen. Keep going.

I'm taking the weenie way out and avoiding answering your question as I don't want to incite a riot - but have already seen some replies in line with my own. However, I DID want to say to the women with stretch marks from having children -don't hide those Mommy badges of honor - wear them with pride! I have stretch marks…

Sigh. Jillian is awesome, she has a great body, I'm glad you like her. But crunches can still be bad. Here you go: http://www.thedailybeast.com/newsweek/blogs/the-human-condition/2009/06/03/stop-doing-sit-ups-why-crunches-don-t-work.html

Wow!!!! Whan an inspiration. Too many pics? Are you kidding me?!?! Great job!!!!

Whoa, people! Please do not do 200 crunches a day unless you want to put great shearing forces on your lumbar spine!!!! Crunches = bad! Sorry. I'm assuming you are all wishing for flatter, tighter, more toned tummies? This is what you do: 1) Eat a clean diet - ABS ARE MADE IN THE KITCHEN 2) If you want to do exercises to…

My rules :bigsmile: 1) Log every calorie of every single day - NO. MATTER. WHAT. 2) Macros are set to 40 carbs 30 fat 30 protein - try to keep carbs green and make protein red 3) Track fiber - set it to at least 35 grams and make it red also 4) Drink at least 10 glasses of water a day 5) Calories divided into at least 4…

Well, I love to pretend to sound like a know-it-all and answer questions (who doesn't?), but I have to admit I'm not the best at one on one "good jobs" on the diaries or work-outs. So not sure if I fit the bill or not.... :flowerforyou:

It's actually best if you unscrew the blade from the bottom of the blender and let the shake fall out the bottom hole. This way you will avoid getting the top rim of the carafe dirty and it will be easier to clean later! Plus, you'll burn more calories taking your blender apart and putting it back together. If your blender…

If you feel hungry - up the cals a little maybe 1400-1700 - you should still lose quite easily at this deficit, based on your current weight. You can always slash more calories later if you get stuck (and then cycle back up but that's another post for another day). If you find you are getting hungry make sure you are…