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8/5 Yes! rest!

8/3 three x's30 8/4 four x's 30

8/2 four x's 20 seconds

8/1/17 3 x 15 seconds modified

I'm new at this but going to give it my best shot... :)

Once a week/10 days. I got a bit down when I weighed myself every day - it is harder for me to see improvements when I am losing about 2 pounds a week. I'd start to get upset and then eat badly. So once a week works best for me.

bajoyba, thanks for the clear explanation...I only walk at max 3.0 on the treadmill and there's no incline... I like your suggestion of doing just a warm up (that's what others have suggested), doing the lifting and then going back to the cardio. I definitely do not want to injure myself after just getting back into a…

I'm not running for that cardio time....just a good paced walk. I am SO not a runner! ;)

Redfisher1974 _ that's pretty much what my son was telling me although it was to add a little weight with each subsequent set

why no cardio before lifting?

:D Yup, that's why I need a trainer...I know I'll do something wrong in the beginning....I want to learn the right way and not have to undo any mistakes...Thanks everyone for your help!

I plan to hire a trainer for free weights in Jan. I just don't have time right now since the holiday season is a peak for me at work- from now until mid Jan. I haven't done ANY exercise until about 2 and a half months ago. I want to get my body used to something and then get serious with free weights in the new year when I…

THIS ^^^ I prep everything the night before too and literally just load my lunch into my bag, slip on my clothes and out I go. I have a cup of coffee and a banana before working out and then hard boiled eggs or pb on toast after for breakfast. So easy when it's all ready and you don't have to think too hard :D If you don't…

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Most definitely a YUM! grilled mackerel with spicy seasonings

sometimes yummy bibim bop link for pic in case you don't know what it is :D http://isys100group7.wikispaces.com/file/view/bibimbap01.jpg/295513072/bibimbap01.jpg

She's very pretty, but no.

THIS ^^^ I was a HUGE Diet Coke drinker....easily drink two 2 Liter bottles plus at least 2 20 oz bottles at work....did I mention the pot of extra strong dark coffee in the morning BEFORE the Diet Coke? I just cut back a little at at time...I allowed myself to have it cause if I did it cold turkey (like I did before) I…

I've been lifting for just over 3 weeks...so not that long....I didn't take measurements but sounds like I should so that I don't freak out about not losing weight....I will do that once I get home.

Thanks everyone! I didn't measure but will today...I thought it odd that my clothes didn't feel any tighter! I'll just stick with it cause I'm in it for the long haul and not just a quick dip in the scales! Thanks again!

- Have you reduced your cardio to where you aren't burning as many calories as you used to? - Are you eating more because your hunger has increased due to strength training? Calories In - Calories Out = ___ (negative if you want to lose, positive if you want to gain) I did reduce my cardio on the days I lift...only by…

Duh! It's open now!

my diary is open...I have 1750 before exercising and I lift Monday, Wednesday and Friday and cardio those days for 45 minutes...Tuesday and Thursday is just cardio for and hour...I sometimes eat some back but sometimes I don't...I ALWAYS eat at least my 1750 :D I like food!

I usually do 2 eggs (any way - fried, scrambled with spinach added in, poached , I hard boil 6 on Sunday for quick grabs during the week) with a 100 calorie english muffin and coffee. Otherwise it steel cut oats (made the night before ) with a whole cup of fruit, usually blueberries or raspberries and coffee of course!

THIS is the easiest, most concise answer....and you should add weight training to tone muscles to help burn that fat when doing cardio. Don't get discouraged and don't let some of the more sarcastic remarks get you down. Everyone's body reacts differently and you might have scared your body to go into starvation mode with…

This was the same advice I was going to give you! I found that buying fresh produce, tofu and stocking up on chicken, fish and the like when on sale is the best way to eat cheap! Definitely Farmer's markets...do you have a CSA group nearby? Some co-ops will even deliver to your doorstep or nearby location. Good Luck with…

big hug for that comment on my age on the other thread and definitely dance dance dance!

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Type ll diabetes here and I've learned from my own experience that three things helped a lot with hunger pains: 1. Make sure you have a bit of protein with every meal. 2. Eat breakfast!!! Makes a world of difference in how hungry you get by lunch time. 3. Drink lots and lots of water ( I add fruit or veggies slices or…

***forgot to mention that my aim was to have the surgery covered by insurance which most will do if documented properly.