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I tried something new last night! There is this machine at my gym that is this INSANE combo between arc trainer, stair stepper, and elliptical...i could only do it for about 20 minutes though...i think I'm doing something wrong because everyone else I see doing it around me is having a grand ol' time. other things: 1/4…

I haven't been as good as last time about tracking my calories, but I've still been trying to be very aware of what I'm eating. I feel like this week I also just ate less in general. Skipped breakfast twice and even once skipped dinner - I didn't eat because I wasn't hungry. This afternoon I felt like my workout was just…

I am starting to lose motivation again. This makes me really sad because I have lost motivation every time I have tried because I have this idea in my head that weight loss should be this magical thing like it is on TV, when logically I know it isn't. And it's hard. It feels like it's so slow and that I'm just not doing it…

here is the picture of my bread :)

Last week I was all excited because I'd lost the 4 pounds I gained. And now I'm all sad again because I've had a 0 week. I guess it's better than gaining, but I'm still feeling really bummed. I'm starting to lose motivation...which I really don't want to do :(

HOMEMADE WHEAT BREAD!!! (NOTE - all measurements are in US and the brand of wheat flour I used was King Arthur 100% Whole Wheat) Ingredients 3 c. white wheat flour OR all-purpose flour 4 c. whole wheat flour 3 tsp. salt 1/3 c. honey 2 1/4 tsp. yeast 2 3/4 c. warm water (about 100-105*F) 1/4 c. olive oil -- Instructions 1.…

Airborne is this effervescent stuff you mix with water that has Vitamin c and zinc and stuff and it's supposed to boost your immune system. With my vacation starting next Friday I DEFINITELY don't want to get sick! Also, I'm having a crap week, but still trying to keep up with stuff. JUST SO GROUCHY!

Strawberry flavored Airborne (do you lovely UK ladies have that?) tastes like nothing. Better than tasting like the Devil's sweat I guess lol...BUT I CANNOT GET SICK!!! :(

Do you have sugar free flavored seltzer? It's a big deal in Massachusetts - there are even CRAZY seasonal flavors like Boston cream pie and egg nog and vanilla pear... As someone who grew up in Texas, I don't understand it much, but I'm fond of the lime flavor...

I'm sorry, I didn't see your note about making them brown and the spreadsheet won't load on my office computer. (Sometimes I think I might go Office Space on this computer haha) I only left blank the information I didn't have. Hope that's ok.

HI Girls, I really really really want to thank you for helping to fill in the spreadsheet. I was going to fill it in tonight, I've just been really busy. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!! GO YELLOW!!!! <3 xoxo emmy P.S. Can we keep that going and I'll be better about checking in with you guys on Sunday nights to fill in…

Every time I've had my heart broken I've moved. It makes me want a fresh start, so I find a new job and a new place to live and I run away. I usually go somewhere with friends (I am fortunate enough to have close friends scattered all across the US, so I could go just about anywhere)

Awesome, thanks! I leave on May 10 and come back on May 27, but will likely be jet-lagged as all hell, as my whole family is going to Europe. (I am really bad at getting back on track after jet lag. Like really bad lol)

You girls are really on top of things!! I'm wondering if one of you would be willing to take over as captain in May? I'm going on vacation for 2 weeks and I have no clue what sort of internet access I'll have...I'll be working out while on said vacation, but my check ins will be sort of sporadic... Also, I got my 2 fish…

When I want something more exciting than water, I mix pomegranate juice with club soda/seltzer water. Seltzer is a big deal in New England, so there are LOTS of flavors to choose from. I like mixing lime seltzer with pom juice. YUM

sunflower seeds or pepitas covered in dark chocolate are DELICIOUS and healthier for you than other dessert choices because of the bonus points of fiber and protein and omega 3s. But you should make them yourself so you know exactly what's in them :)

Not really a myth, but it kind of bothers me when people remind me of the evils of hot dogs. I am not a frequent hot dog-eater, but when I eat them, I know they're made of lips and butts and nitrates and leftovers and stuff. I know that only eating hot dogs all day every day isn't good for you, but if you tell me that…

I saw on Dr. Oz once that the more "S" shaped your poops are the healthier they are. I also have a book about poop (inside joke, long story) and apparently the healthiest poops are one-wipers. I think that going more than once a day as long as they aren't the gross liquidy kind (that means you've eaten something that…

I had my once-a-week wicked bad breakfast sandwich, and it's worth a whole hour at the elliptical, but I'm planning to take a walk during lunch today if the weather is nice and then do said hour on elliptical. Also, last night I was supposed to have dinner with friend. We decided to wait until next week, but before that I…

i'm having a bummer day, just feeling kind of sad. and i'm eager to get to the gym after work and remind myself of the positive things in life.

A friend of mine has a vintage shop on etsy called SucreSucre AND she had liberty rolls as her wedding hairstyle. You should check it out - she once sold a hat to CBS for their "las vegas" show (takes place in 70s i think?)

Hi girls, I know that some of you have mentioned not liking fish, but i have a few suggestions for you to try, if you're interested :) 1) homemade fish sticks - get a few ounces of white fish (tilapia is great - it's less slimy than catfish and doesn't have a big fishy taste), sut up in strips, then dip them in egg whites…

Oh My! That's AWFUL! I think the worst that has happened with US Biggest Loser is that someone in Season 7 accused Jillian of drugging the contestants to get better results. They apparently did an investigation while still filming and then dismissed it...BUT turns out, that all these years later (they've just finished…

No, TOM was 2 weeks ago. And yes, my salt intake was pretty high last week, and I tried to counter act it by drinking more water to flush it out, but that might have just made it worse. I feel like it's really hard to avoid sodium these days! You can see by my food diary last week that I was REALLY naughty, but still…

I gained 4 pounds this week (thankfully, I guess, before the official start) but I was chatting with a friend of mine and she suggested it might be because I'm eating too few calories. I do an hour of cardio 5 days a week, plus strength 3 days a week, and a good chunk of time, my calories are a couple hundred away from…

I found it on a fluke while surfing YouTube. Also, I like watched the 2012 UK Biggest Loser on youtube as well. Does anyone know when the new series of Supersize V. Superskinny starts? Also, I miss Anna Richardson, but am enjoying seeing the US/UK comparisons. Here, KFC is doing a promotion where you buy a half gallon of…

The physioball crunches (last one) are soooooooo hard! But they're apparently quite good for you. Also, I am obsessed with Supersize v. Superskinny - I have seen EVERY episode and wish we had shows like that in the US but it would probably turn in to some sort of terrible competition just like everything else :(

Can we have an Ab challenge soon? Some ideas are: -Bicycle Crunches (http://bridalworkoutdvd.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Exercise_Bicycle-crunch.png) -Bridges and crunches with physio ball (http://www.shapeup.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Swiss-Ball-Hip-Bridge-43.jpg) and…

I'm up FOUR POUNDS!!! I'm actually really upset with myself - I really didn't eat well this week at all and I also weighed myself in at night time instead of morning like I usually do. I've apparently been meeting my burns, but maybe I'm not tracking my calories the right way. Either way, the ONLY WAY TO GO IS UP! My…

Hello lovlies - 9pm GMT i believe is 4pm EST, 3pm CST, 2pm Mountain time, and 1pm PST. If you could please get me your weigh ins by that time today I will update our spreadsheet tonight before bed. I'm going to weigh in right now and am hoping that we'll all do a great job! xx Emily