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How did the rest of the week go for everyone?? I did pretty good - I have a water bottle around 24/7 :) need to reduce my coffee intake a bit!!

I did better today with water - at least 9 glasses :) How are you doing??

This article has some great tips for getting your water in each day! We talk about drinking water all the time - If you want to lose weight, you need to drink water. If you exercise, you need to drink water. If you want healthy skin, you need to drink water. What other tips can you add to this??…

I will have 8 glasses by the end of tonight - need to do a little better than that tomorrow :)

Monday - I have one more bottle of water to finish and I got in about 9 glasses or so of water. I also had 2 coffees today. :)

My name is Erika. I am a new mama and I work from home as a grant writer and team beachbody coach. I am also working on my PhD. My struggles right now (holiday or not) are fruits and veggies and sugar!!

Sounds good and easy!!!!

I really think it depends on the person - if you are healthy and at a weight that is good for you - the size you fit in does not matter :) We all know that sizes vary from brand to brand and pair of pants to another - so I don't know that it is a clear reflection of whether you are healthy :) Way to go for reaching your…

My hubby has been packing leftovers the night before - or making something the night before. He does a lot of stir-fy/one pot type dishes with rice. Salad is also a great option - you can pack some chicken/egg to go with it. I think packing the night before is really what makes it easier!! :)

I also have a Vitamix - it is a beast at blending :)

I am starting it on Monday - really looking forward to it! I did the first month in the spring (then stopped to do the Ultimate Reset)....I can't wait to get through the entire 60 days!! :)

I am starting it on Monday!! I did the first 30 days earlier this year - then moved on to some other programs. So excited to do the entire program this time! :) Love me some Shaun T!

Great job!! I can see a huge difference in your photos!! It is great when others start to recognize that hard work that has been put into the journey! Keep it up!! :)

I have had migraines for years. I read the book the 1-2-3 Migraine Diet earlier this year. It gave a nice explanation of how triggers work and how food triggers work. Food triggers can take up to 2-3 days to cause an issue. They can also cause an issue one time and not another. This can make finding them super tough.…

Thanks for this post! I keep going back and forth about which one to buy and I think the fitbit is going to be it!! :)

That's so awesome!! Go you!!!!

Yes, definitely check local farmer's markets. We went shopping this past weekend at a local farm and for $36 purchased strawberries, plums, lemons and limes, swiss chard, celery, carrots, red bell peppers, onion, hamburger, and kalbasa. :) Definitely much more reasonable then our regular stores.

I agree - sometimes adding things to your water can spice it up a bit. I like to add strawberries and mint leaves :)

One good way to assess how much to drink is half your body weight in water - i.e 160 lbs = 80 oz of water :)

I love www.thegraciouspantry.com - the recipes are healthy and easy. There is a great variety too. If you want a healthy dessert option - www.chocolatecoveredkatie.com is a great site. I have several of Tosca Reno's cookbooks and the recipes are sooo good! Here is her site: http://www.eatcleandiet.com/recipes.aspx Hope…

BUMP - these sound fabulous!

I would focus on nutrition and do whatever exercise works best for you right now! :)

I didn't make these yet - but this recipe looks fantastic for no bake granola bars! It is next on my list to try :) http://www.yogamint.com/video/get-outta-town

I am doing Insanity now too! I LOVE this program. It is really helping me strength wise. I haven't done Chalene Extreme (yet!). I have only heard great things about it though. I loved TurboFire and really enjoy Chalene's energy.

Spiders. I am scared they will jump on me so I can't kill them. :)

That is an awesome NSV!! You are much more than the number on the scale. That is only one way to see progress. Make sure to take photos and measurements and just pay attention to how you feel overall!! That feeling is much more important!! Go you!!! :)

I have found some of my best skin care advice and reviews from Paula Begoun. Her site www.beautypedia.com has reviews on any kind of beauty product. I actually use her skin care line now (www.paulaschoice.com) and it has given me the best results out of anything I have tried in the past. The products are reasonably priced…

I really like it a lot! So far my favorite recipes are the mojito recipes (watermelon mojito is awesome) and the Harvest Pie. I have found that when you double blend it (blend, let sit for 4-5 mins, and blend again) that really helps with texture. Enjoy!!

Good for you!!! Keep taking it one day at a time. You will get there!! Great job today!!!

Never thought of putting fruit in quinoa - I bet that is soooo good! Thanks for that suggestion! :)