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General weight loss. I lost 10 lbs recently. I didn't have a double chin, but my face slimmed up considerably and my cheek bones and chin are more defined. It just takes weight loss.

Curious about the answers here... I "liked" P90X on Facebook and soon after got a message from somebody offering to be my coach. I immediately assumed he was trying to sell me something and ignored the message. But now I realize maybe that wasn't the case? Wondering if it's a good idea to get a coach.

I was just complaining about this! I'm in the Navy, but my current command is shore duty and I'm stuck at a desk 10 hours a day. I vowed not to gain weight. I gave up sugary soda and fast food. I watch my calories and I stopped eating chips (even baked chips). I bring a small amount of chocolate to take care of my…

I second the almonds. Those are soooo good for you. Or even have a bag of trail mix around. A coupe handfuls of trailmix and you'll be good to go on calories, I assure you!

It made for a pretty funny South Park episode =) It seems like one of the more pointless products they have infomercials for. I've seen them in the back of Target and played with them and giggled like a 12 year old. Just check out unbiased online reviews for some customer reviews. I'm gonna say they're useless.

I love potatos!! I like everyone's ideas.... I myself make mashed potatos with russett potatoes (110 calories for a potato by iteslf isn't bad). I boil and add 1 TBS of butter, 1/4 cup a milk, and a dash of salt and pepper for every 1 pound of potato I mash. Between my boyfriend and me, we both get a 230 calorie side of…

I lose 1.5 pounds when I go drop a deuce, haha. Don't be discouraged. I also gain weight depending on my cycle. I really wouldn't let 1.5 lbs get to you. Depending on the time of the day I'm up or down 2-3 lbs.

I like Newman's Own Light Honey Mustard.. I usually like ranch, but I tried this the other week and it was suprisingly good! 70 cal per 2 TBS.

Cliff Builders Protein Bars. LOVE them! I only eat half a bar at a time.. usually one half earlier in the day and the other half later. Mint Chocolate is my favorite flavor.

Pshhh... i think I look better than a lot of celebrities out there now. I don't wanna look like anyone. But I agree on Jennifer Anniston. Hot!

Wondering the same. Most mexican restaurants i've been to don't have a menu online let alone nutrition facts. So I just refrain from the basket of chips on the table and hope for the best!

Ooooh! Now I know what I'll be playing around with the last couple hours of work, haha.. thanks!!

Thanks for posting! I LOVE salmon and was planning on picking up some salmon tonight. This sounds pretty easy and I have everything but the Mrs. Dash and the fish. I'll try this tonight.

Okay, I have to check these out! Sounds so good!!

1 ounce of raw almonds has 160 calories, 14g of (healthy) fat, and 6g of protein. They are also very filling to me, so although an ounce doesn't look like much, when I'm halfway through them I have to take a break! From what I've read, raw is better than roasted. And I pick nuts that are unsalted. No, they aren't as yummy,…

It's funny people mention glitchy scales.... my cats like to bat things (like hair rubber bands) underneath the scale. So I'll stand on it and it'll say I'm 15lb lighter and i'm like WHAT!! So I have to lift it up, clear out all the stuff under it, set it back down, and then it reads the correct weight =) If it's not the…

Salmon is SO good! I love it.. I love it baked, broiled, grilled. I leave the skin on and everything. Almonds are another really good food for you (in moderation of course.. high in fat). I need to get some blueberries and stir them into my yogurt.

I wonder how we are supposed to handle situations like these then? I work in an office and there is always cake or some kind of pot luck happening. I don't want to partake in any of it!

For the pushups anyway, push up bars are supposed to help with weak wrists.

I love the elliptical. I'm a runner too, but I try to switch it up with the elliptical. No matter what kind of shape you're in you can manipulate it so that you can still handle it and get a good workout. It just takes some time playing with the settings. Keep messing with the resistance and the incline until you find…

OH you can also try pushup bars for more range of motion. They are tough to me, but if you are using your knees for the pushups you might be able to get really deep in the push up and build a good deal of strength.

Maybe check out a youtube video on how to do a proper push up just to be sure you're doing it right? I try to keep a straight back and not let my head drop too far down. I'll do as many as I can with good form and then I'll drop to my knees and do as many there with good form. It just does not come naturally for me at all…

I do plyometrics once a week in the P90X program. I scoffed at it at first. I scoff no more. It's tough. I used to have left knee pain due to some fluid, but after being very careful and strengthening my legs overtime thanks to plyo, I have no more knee pain. Not saying that would work for all knee problems, but…

I don't like when people tell me I should do things for certain reaons over other reasons. I work out to be skinny!! I like being able to manipulate my body to a certain shape. That's my right dangit =) I work out to destress. I'm less stressful when I like how my body looks. I work out for energy. It's either that or…

Squats and lunges. That's all it took for me!

Personally I think you should because like people say, MFP already gives you a deficit before exercise. If I work out two hours one day and I don't eat more to compensate? I'm going to feel tired and brain dead. I can feel the loss of energy. It makes my day more difficult and in turn I make poor decisions. I'd rather eat…

How motivating!!

I've heard good things about Insanity. It looks intense... I think I will do another round of P90x after I'm done. And then I'm going to check out Insanity. I love beachbody products!

Haha, alcohol for me too. I love beer, but if I'm going to have one it will be at dinner as a treat on the weekend and I'll only have one. If I'm looking to settle in with some drinks after a long week of work, I'll have a couple glasses of wine or make strong screwdrivers. Yeah, there's a lot of calories in all of that.…

I'm sorry for your loss and hard times. I went through a really unhealthy marriage (and eventually divorce) and things definitely spiraled down, badly. I'm trying to remember how I picked myself up off the couch and got on with life. It took some more spiraling, but eventually I got better by just forcing positivity into…