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Target and sometimes JCPenney. I like Xersion capris and pants at JCPenney, great spandex. I like my new sleeveless top from Target with stay dry polyester fabric. It covers enough, has princess seams and cute back puckers, but keeps me cooler. They have it in many colors. I really like my JCPenney sport bras with…

Thanks so much! I will have to look those up. I hope to post in a few more months that I am finding things that work. :)

O.K. I don't feel as much like a "kid" as I would like to. I had been quite thin until after my fourth child. I never took some "me" time to lose the pregnancy weight. I was a little over 130. I dropped and gained some over the next 13 years or so. I got to my highest at 148 lbs. I am 5' 3.5" and 44. I feel like my…

There is a phone app for logging calories and you could use the walking dog at 3 mph for your walking pace (just walking the toddler or stroller :) ). You will feel happy that you still do your 30DS if possible. You will be walking many hours, so you should burn quite a few calories. Remember to drink a lot of water. You…

Go to Ab pics if you've had kids - March 16. I think even if a saggy tummy is not from having kids and just from stretching, anything these ladies did would help. I hope this helps you.

Wow!!! 605 log-in days is amazing. Way to be persistent!

I finished 30 Day Shred on Tuesday! I only lost 3.5 pounds and 5 inches. I did gain a lot more muscle and toning, so I am happy. You cannot see too much difference in my after pictures. I have downloaded to my amazon library Jillian Michaels Killer Buns and Thighs and No More Trouble Zones and will alternate these when I…

O.K. So I finished 30 Day Shred. From my pictures, I cannot see much difference other than toning in my shoulders, hips, and thighs. I only lost 3.5 pounds, but around 5 inches and clothes fit much better. I feel stronger from much more muscle. I need to work on my fat intake more and add more fiber since I have been…

You do 10 days on level 1, 10 days on level 2, and 10 days on level 3. I just finished today with the whole thing. I will try to post pictures soon. I only lost about 3.5 pounds, but did lose about 6 inches and am more toned overall. I think that I will buy Jillian Michael's Killer Buns and Thighs or Trouble Problem Areas.…

I finished Day 26 Level 3 today. Just 4 more days to go. I will finish on Monday since I take a break on Sundays. I definitely feel tighter and more toned all over.

I am 5'3" and 144 pounds. I have lost 4 pounds and am looking to lose at least 14 more, but perhaps 19 more. I am 44 so this is harder with hormones starting to change.

I am so sorry about the negative parts of your journey, but if it has helped you to reassess your need to take care of yourself, your health, and ultimately your eating patterns, then at least that is a positive. Take care and keep loving life.

Stay tuned. I did Day 24 Level 3 today. I have 6 days left! I hope I will see some progress. I am 44 and have had 4 children, so not so easy for me. I have lost some weight, but the inches that I am losing is even more important. I did take before pictures, so I hope I and you can see the results. I will post early next…

My elbows and bony forearms were hurting also to do the plank exercises on the forearms, so I moved an extra rug under my arms to add more cushioning. I used to do them on our wooden floor with just a thin rug underneath. This helps a lot.

I started 30 Day Shred May 20 and will finish in June. I take a rest day on Sundays. So, I will be doing Day 24 Level 3 tomorrow. I use only 2 and 1/2 pound weights. I find that I bulk up too much if use 5 pound weights. I have lost 4 pounds and about 6 inches so far, especially in my waist and hips. My arms and shoulders…

You may not lose many pounds, but you will definitely lose inches. I have lost 6 inches so far. I have one week left (I have finished 23 days and am on Level 3 now) , so I imagine that I will lose a total of about 7-8 inches. It does flatten your abdomen and shave off the hips. You become tighter and smaller. It is also…

Most things at Outback Steakhouse have way too many grams of fat and oodles of sodium!

You showed great moderation to only gain 20 pounds during your pregnancy. Great job! I am sure you can bring your weight further down. You could try something like 30 Day Shred with Jillean Michaels like I have been doing. I have only lost about 3.5 pounds, but over 6 inches throughout my body and much more muscle and…

I just did Day 21, and when I finish I think I may go back to Level 2 for a few days and then buy the Killer Buns and Abs because those are my problem areas.

I am 5' 3" and 44. My highest was 148, and I felt uncomfortable and somewhat chubby. I was married at 108, but before 4 kids. So, with some extra womanly curves now, I think I am shooting to get down to 130, perhaps 125. I have a lot more muscle than when married, though. I have a black belt in Taekwondo from 3 years ago,…

I would say since you are an inch shorter than me, but arms and hips are a little larger, 155-160. I hope I am close because I would hate to hurt feelings. Anyways, you have lost many pounds and continuing to work on it, so that is what matters. You are becoming healthier and have a better sense of well being.

Just finished Day 20. Level 3 is harder, but I did more of it than the first day I did it yesterday. It feels good though.

Yes, lightly active. I am a mother of four and I was amazingly busy and using my muscles and walking quickly because I was always late quite a bit. You are doing a lot more than you realize for you and for them. :)

I boil them until soft and then drain most of the water. As they are cooking, I saute minced onion and red pepper until soft in a little vegetable oil. I add these to the lentils and add some chili powder, cumin, garlic, and jamaican jerk seasonings and a little salt and pepper. I also add a Tbsp. or so of brown sugar and…

We like the smoked salmon, chocolate cat cookies (for people), which are healthier for you and yummy, whole wheat low carb tortillas only 45 calories (they taste really good and do not fall apart) , spinach sour cream dip, frozen chicken lime chipotle burgers, baked cheese crunchies, all of the dark chocolate covered…

You still moved your body a certain distance, so still counted as walking. You did get the benefit of working different muscles. Perhaps you could count the walking backwards as more calories since harder.

Awesome, inspiring story. You look great and I am sure much more healthy and happy. You needed that time to take of you!

You have done an amazing job!