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Tried the vegetarian thing, watched my cholesterol levels skyrocket. 6 months on low carb and my levels are down and I've lost 40lbs.

I keep bacon in a Baggie, tuna packets and hard boiled eggs around.

I used to sit on the couch for hours every night thinking I didn't have time to exercise. My couch is lonely these days.

I like the "You look so great what are you doing?" questions, only to see their eyes cloud over when I tell them I work out two hours every day and watch my calorie intake. If you don't want to make serious changes in your life then don't ask me.

I'm not screwing with you, my legs are perfect. I do have very wide shoulders and my rib cage is immense, I also am apple shaped and carry my weight around my middle. I have no *kitten* or hips to speak of. I am quite happy despite all of this. I went to a family reunion and realized I was shaped like most of the women in…

My legs are perfect. Just wanted to share that tidbit. Ballet, gymnastics and biking as a teen, also some rocking genetics. My abs however are nothing to brag about. And i have massive man shoulders.,We all have those areas we get fixated on. I'm happy with being healthy and in shape at the age of 50. It may not be the…

I love the Salvation Army and Goodwill. I also sew, so I can add a few stitches to my waistband to hold my pants up. My friend took her expensive dress pants to our local dry cleaners and they were able to do alterations for her. I wouldn't touch them, I'm not that good at sewing:).

I live in a house on a slab, no basement. I use my living room. I have hand weights and a yoga mat. I have some DVDs, and watch you tube videos on my iPad. I squint, but it works. I'm a runner, so my other workout space is anywhere I want. I live near the Mississippi so my workout space can be gorgeous at times.

120- 130 calories per tablespoon. http://www.cspinet.org/nah/articles/moviepopcorn.html

Ack, my daughter stole my DVD. OK, it was hers to begin with. I am going to have to follow on Youtube. No biggie.

I just finished it and am ready to try it again. It is a lot of fun. Now that I know the exercises, I think repeating it with even bigger weights will be a challenge.

Ok, so you're men who run with jogging strollers. Sorry your insulted, but if you have a stroller stay towards the back. It's a safety issue. If you are fast you will probably pass me in no time.

The women who have their little darlings in their strollers, who line up near the front or middle of the pack. yes, you may run faster than me, but for goodness sake, stay towards the back for every bodies safety. You can pass the slower people as the pack thins out.

I am doing the 30 day shred. I am on Day 28. I am going to start alternating level 2 and 3 when I finish. I also walk/jog 5 miles everyday.

Goal loss: 30 lbs Loss to date: 0 Loss this week: 0 lbs

Oh, and I need to get to caffeine free. My addiction to diet coke gets me in line at McDonalds every morning, ugh!

I'm on Day 28 of the 30 Day Shred. Go for it.

Hi, I just started yesterday. I have to admit I didn't do very well. My hubby is a late night snacker and I followed suit. I did pre- plan my meals and put everything in my food log before i ate it. It was easy to stick to, until "Mr. Bowl of Ice Cream" walked in. I am trying to lose 35lbs total. I am down 5. It's just so…

Bought a bikini for my trip next month. It was on sale and I'm going to wear it.

Sewing has been my salvation. I go to thrift shops and buy big skirts. My favorite was a size 22 I converted it to a size 10. $3.00.

I'm apple shaped and I have high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Low carb diets are the only thing that help me keep both in check. I have seen my doctor and we have compared my blood test results from when I am sticking to a low carb diet and when I am not. Low carb for me yields much better results. I would have…

I think a 2 1/2 year old is the best gym equipment you can have. Take him for picnics in the park, you have dinner there, play on the equipment and run around. It's quality time with your child and great exercise for you. Come home give him a bath and he'll be out in no time. When we were kids we didn't need to work out.…

The thoughts in my head...Bi ki ni...bi ki ni...bi ki ni.

50 next month. My kids are in their late 20's.

Get back on it that day.