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A little post workout soreness is ok An epsom salt bath is a great way to soothe sore muscles, in addition to tons of water, and post workout stretching. I usually hold each stretch for 20 seconds, at a minimum to release the muscles & feel the stretch.

Volumetricaly speaking, nope, it's not that much. But, in terms of nutrition and satisfaction, there's no way a daily menu like that would sustain me. Did you measure your pasta? Just because it was veggies with whole wheat pasta doesn't mean it's low cal. I aim for whole grains, lean proteins, lots of fruits & veg, water,…

<<< boobs gone, couldn't be happier. I missed my little girls, Bs are just fine with me. The Cs were too much for me.

Just because it's natural, doesn't mean it's good for you.

You have to do what works for you. That said, if walking on a treadmill works for you, go for it. You can always up the intensity as you get more comfortable. It is a cardio, low impact workout & some movement is better than no movement at all. When it comes to your weight loss goal of 50 lbs. by April/May, I find it's…

Maybe you should chill out on your exercising and revisit your menu planning. Personally, I like everything in moderation including exercise.

Muscle does not weigh more than fat, 5 lbs. of fat & 5 lbs. of muscle both weight 5 lbs. However, 5 lbs. of fat takes up more space than 5 lbs. of muscle does. Just sayin'. Google the article "Why the Scale Lies" for some insight.

I'll second what RML .I think you may realize what a bunch of snake oil diet pills are and are just looking for some validation. You may need to revamp your menu to accomodate your crazy workouts. You may have less to lose, therefore it will come off slower. You may not realize that healthy & sustainable losses are better…

Starvation mode is a myth for purposes of a western diet. It would take months of malnutrition to imbalance your body. Meal planning goes a long way, definitely try to eat whole, filling, healthy foods, your body will thank you. If you do, you should have no problem meeting your healthy caloric intake: Examples (the…

Have you taken your measurements? You may not really start noticing results in your third month. Though, I agree you may want to up your calorie intake and revisit your menu planning. (FYI, muscle does not weight more than fat. Fat may take up more space than muscle, but it doesn't weigh more.)

Own it, log it, and stop worrying about it. Beating yourself up over it is counterproductive, in my opinion. We all have our slip ups, it's what you do afterwards that makes the difference. Wouldn't it be a sad world without waffles?

Google the article "Why The Scale Lies". What do you have to lose if you quit? The only thing you have to lose if you continue is weight. The overall downward trend is what you should be focusing on. Not all weeks are created equal and sometimes through no fault of our own, we gain. Though, weight fluctuates hourly, so if…

Brush yourself, and get back to it. What's done is done, time to move on. Even when I know I've over done it, I alwaysjournal my food. It keeps me accountable and sometimes curbs the craziness. You can do it!

" I think next time I'm going to try and take a diuretic the week before and the week during just to get rid of excess bloating I seem to still have" Why would you do that? Lots of women experience a temporary gain during their period. There's no reason to manipulate the scale, better to get used to it and know that it's…

I always face the scale on the same day, same time, regardless of what I've eaten. If I don't, the excuses start to pile up and soemthing as simple as a headache seems like a reasonable excuse to avoid the scale. That said, I don't try and manipulate my weigh in, in anyway. I usually just accept my "bad" day for what it is…

"The whole point of Alli is to give you a better chance at loosing weight while you are learning how to eat right." Apologies if this sounds crass, but your statement makes no sense to me at all. How about simply giving your own body a chance, on its own terms, to lose weight while you're learning how to eat right? In my…

No, I haven't. There is no magic pill. Unless herbalife can teach me how to make good choices, stay committed to exercise, and be healthy in the long term, it's just like any other diet pill. And, they almost always recommend taking the pill in conjunction with a sensible diet and exercise program. I'm not willing to take…

I say face the scale, you won't benefit from avoiding the it. In fact, you may set yourself up for future bad habits, for example "I don't want to get on the scale because (insert response here) -I have a headache -I'm having a bad hair day -I ate too much last night -I ate too much today -I ate too much last week It's…

What Healthy said. To. A. Tee!

"The Abs Diet 6-Minute Meals for 6-Pack Abs: More Than 150 Great-Tasting Recipes to Melt Away Fat!" is another great resources for quick, whole, fresh meal ideas.

Two of my favorite meal/menu inspiration websites are: eatingwell.com skinnytaste.com

Thanks for understanding. The human body is incredibly efficient at cleansing itself. All it requires is proper nutrition, plenty of hydration, and adequate sleep. You clearly have the exercise down pat, that's all your metabolism needs. Maybe instead of cleanses & quick burns, you could revamp your menu with a focus on…

Also, apologies for assuming you were wanting to lose weight quickly. I thought that because you're doing a cleanse AND taking acai and working out like a mad woman and undercutting your daily calories.

Sounds like a smart plan. I bet you could skip the acai altogether. Seems like you're burning enough calories/keeping your metabolism going (though, I suggest more "fuel" to round out your workouts). Also, google the article "Why The Scale Lies" for some more insight. A true plateau is experienced after a long stall on the…

Not all weeks are created equal, it's a simple fact. Google the article "Why The Scale Lies", it may help to put it in perspective for you. Also, only weigh yourself on your actual weigh-in day, the scale can fluctuate hourly. Overall, a downward trend is what you should be focusing on along with healthy & sustainable…

Old fashioned way over here too with a focus on whole, fresh, lean foods. I work out at least 4 days a week (weight training/cardio) and do something outside (rock climbing, hiking, biking) at least one weekend day. Weighing and measuring food is a great way to learn portion control - a kitchen scale & measuring cups are…

There is no quick fix diet pill, in my opinion. The FDA recommends this diet pill be taken no longer than 12 weeks in addition to maintaining a sensible diet & exercise plan. I say, if you're going to follow a sensible diet & exercise plan, you may as well skip the pill entirely and save yourself some money. If you lose at…

"I wonder why I'm not setting my goal at what I weighed in high school." Just a thought, because you're not in high school anymore? Also, I don't compare myself to anyone else. It's counterproductive. Me, I'm a "big" girl, tall, broad shoulders. If I go below 140, I start looking... sick? unhealthy? weird? not good? When I…

I think it's all about personal preference - do you prefer latin or hip hop "dancing"? Everyone's different with regards to calorie burn as it's based on height/weight/sex/current phyiscal condition. Therefore, it's makes for a pretty lousy baseline.

So, you're wanting to lose weight rapidly (which is totally unhealthy, esp. for your internal organs), and burning an extreme amount of calories and not fueling your body properly in addition to taking an acai supplement? And you wonder why you can't sleep well? Have you looked at the ingredients of the acai supplement,…