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I have always love spinning/cycling classes at the gym but now I don't really have time for the gym so I do workout dvds after the kids are in bed. I have mostly Jillian Michael's & Jackie Warner's workouts. I love the dvd's I have by these trainer's b/c they are 30 minutes long & very effective (if you eat right).

Hi my name is Rachel. I am 32 & a FT working mom of 2 children 2 years old & 10 month's old. I have lost 27lbs so far after giving birth to my 2nd child. I have lost almost 40lbs after having my first child so I am determind to do it a second time around. I am almost to my goal weight, I only have 4 more pounds to go!!!!

www.freedieting.com is also a good tool

The same thing happened to me before. I have learned that my body gets stuck in a plateau if I do the same workout routine longer that two weeks. It sounds like your body is getting used to the same workout routine. Try doing something different from running, like a workout class or dvd. You could also try zig-zagging your…

I found this on freedieting.com, I believe it to be true If a bodybuilder measured their BMI, they would show up as obese. This is obviously not true. It is difficult to apply a "one-size-fits-all" to unique body types. Some ethnic groups also have denser and heavier bone structure which can skew the results even more.

Try starting out with Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred dvd. It's 27 minutes long & it has 3 levels. I now do all of her dvds & have lost 28 lbs since Jan. 4th & have amazing muscle tone b/c Jillian focuses on strength training, cardio, & abs.

I don't think I will join your challenge b/c now I have moved onto a different routine. However I LOVED using 30 day shred then Ripped in 30. As you can see from my results listed below I got awesome results & look better than I ever have (better than my h/s ballerina days b/c I am more toned as well). Good luck to all of…

if your going over on things like fruits I wouldn't worry too much. As long as your staying under your you daily calorie goal & your not going way overboard on the sugar you should be fine :wink:

mine veries but it always includes fiber bars (which helps keep you full) and green giant frozen broccoli & cheese just one packages (only 40 calories) it makes a good side dish

I LOVE pizza too. Here is what I do...I buy a boboli whole wheat crust. Mids pizza sauce (b/c it's lowest in calories). Top with a fat free mozerrella cheese. I try to load with veggies & go a little lighter on the cheese. If you want meat on it try using turkey pepperoni (it's right next to the regualar stuff) or italian…

I make a "healthy" Mexican meal at home once a week. Basically using the same tips you just posted. And it's sooo good that I don't feel like I'm missing out on anything at all! I am also lucky my husband is a hunter b/c if I get sick of chicken instead of ground beef we eat venison tacos. It's good for you & I think it…

I LOVE this topic!!! It's funny you poted this b/c I was just telling my husband "hey look at my 2 pack & my guns " lol. I even love watching my biceps in the mirror as I put my hair in a ponytail. Boy do I sound silly or what!!! But hey I'm finally happy & proud!

I have a really busy work schedule too & by the time I come home the last thing I want to do is work out. I have fallen in LOVE w/Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred & her Ripped in 30 dvds. They are 27 minutes long perfect for morning workouts. I have amazing results. Not only did I lose 1 -2lbs a week but my muscle tone is…

Believe it or not I used see Doctors & nurses in the CARDIOLOGY Department who eat the absolute worst (mostly b/c vendors would buy them luch everyday)...everything one of the staff member were overweight there. I don't think I'd take advice from that hospital that I used to work at. Your post made me laugh, you deffianly…

I notice when I don't eat them back I tend not to lose any weight that week I don't usually eat them ALL back but a pretty good portion of it though

I did 30 ds for the month of Jan. I noticed my biceps were a lot more toned by the end. I also noticed a huge diffence in both my quads, ham strings, & glutes (muscle tone is more defined).... I guess you could say it works pretty good.

I agree, I've NEVER had sucess w/diet pills. I've only had sucess doing it the old fashioned way exercise & counting calories.

Keep up the good work Sarah! I'm so proud of you! It's nice to have a friend/fellow mom going through the same thing I am. I also love the support I'm getting from you & fellow MFP's. Let's continue this journey together & reach our goal by June 1st "to be fit & healthy mama's & be a good example to our children". Cheers…

I am a huge Jillian fan too. You can't go wrong w/her dvd's. I lost 10 pounds last month just from doing 30 day shred & that's only a 27 minute workout!

my lasest obession is egg white omlettes w/ red, green & orange peppers & a little bit of a low fat cheese

Everyone is right, you nedd at least 1200 calories! Especially if your working out. I hope you give it a try, I promise it will work. This happened to me once too. Good Luck!

:smile: Yes, remember as soon as you stop nursing to not eat those extra calories you needed while nursing! I was so close to losing my all my pregnancy weight & 2 months after I stopped nursing I put at least 12 lbs back on....but that was due to unhealthy eating & lack of exercise. If you continue to track your calories…

Detroit is getting a bad snow storm tomorrow. I will have the day off but be spending it w/my 5 month old son. I plan to do Jillian Michaels Banish Fat Boost Metabolism dvd while my baby takes a nap

I am on day 29 of 30 day shred & I have lost 9lbs so far. I tried NMTZ & BFBM over the last 2 week each just once so far. NMTZ is almost like 30ds w/out the cardio circuits & it's longer (about 40 minutes I think). BFBM is all cardio & about 45 minutes. Both were quite challenging but I plan to alternate these dvds along…

I am confused about the exact same thing...intrested to read responses to this

I have that game & I haven't seen that option yet. I hope you get an answer soon b/c it sounds cool

My name is Rachel. I have a 5 month old son. I recently started exercising again in Jan. 4th since then I have lost 9 lbs doing Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred & counting calories. My goal is to lose 25 lbs total

I decided to start adding 30 minutes next week b/c that's when I'll be done w/30 day shred & I'll be ready to take on something new. My next weigh in is tomorrow & I have already lost 9 pounds during the month of Jan.

I said no to fast food for the month of Jan. & am determined to say no again in Feb. :)

Thanks everyone, I decided to speak to a PT tonight. Sarah I can't use those exercise balls....I tend to fall off them b/c I'm too clumsy! That's why my sis can't go to the gym w/me she laughs to hard lol