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I do not track calories anymore. I did MFP about 3 years ago and lost over 30 lbs. The calorie counting became too much like work for me. Within 1 year I gained back all, plus another 10. Truth is, I know I won't count calories forever, so this time I am just learning to eat the right foods. I am making this a life change,…

I have a polar 4. works great for me.

I have the same montior and I think it works great!!!I say go with what it says.

OMG!!! I am so going to look intl this P90X!!! That is amazing!!!

Congrats!!! What a wonderful feeling that is!!!

I think everyone has to find what is right for them. You need to find an exercise that you EJOY doing. I love Zumba and also walking. I do make myself do the 30DS a few times a week. But I am starting to see resuls from the shred in my muscle tone, so I am liking that better. If you enjoy doing the workout, you are more…

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I had one week before I hit my goal weight that I didn't lose. But the next week I lost 2.5 lbs. Sometimes other factors (water weight, sodium) keep the scale from moving. Give it another week, before you make any changes to your routine.

My favorite is just olive oil and balsamic vineager

FABULOUS!!! Congratulations!!!

It sounds like you need a little protein. When I got home from Zumba today I felt light headed. I grabbed 17 almonds, about 100 cals, it was gone in no time.

I had a butt before I started this program. Now I don't have one at all. I wish we could pick and choose where the weight comes off. I used to have about a 4" difference between the smallest part of my waist and my hips/butt. Now it is less than an inch. I am trying to adjust to losing so much of my curves. However, on a…

I agree with you, I don't think it is bad. I focus mainly on eating fruits, veggies and protein. Now if I go over my carbs, I don't think that is good. If I stay under my sodium, I think that is a great.

I allow myself 2 free meals a week. By no means do I mean I binge, I usually stay within my cals. But I eat food I normally don't let myself eat, like a burger or pizza. By not completely depriving myself, it allows me to stay focused the rest of the time.

Great for you!!! Wonderful job!!!

Congrats to you!!! Nice job!

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I'm in!!! I too started and failed, so on and so on. I will restart with you Monday. I also do Zumba 3 days a week, so I will do the SHRED on the other days. No way I can do Zumba and SHRED in the same day! (except maybe Sundays when I could take a break in between). I will do my measurements tomorrow and post them in my…

I love answering this question. I am 5'4" (small frame) and started t 162. I set my goal at 125, after going online to several sites and figuring out I should weigh somewhere between 120-132. When I got to the lower 140's, I realized that 125 was going to be too low. I reset my goal to 135 lbs. I hit my goal about a week…

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I am also 5'4" and 134 lbs. I don't quite know what you mean by the snowman shape. My issue with my stomach is that before losing weight, I had about a 4" inch difference between the smallest part of my waist and my hips (I was curvey). I now have less than a 1" difference. I have definetly lost more in my hips and butt…

I so have this same problem. It can be very frustrating. I'm 5' 4" sending a friend request.

I can now bend over and cut/polish my toenails without unbuckling my pants!!!(LOL)

I have 2 "free" meals a week. And, yes, sometimes it is a burger.

I do both, but am having trouble getting through the Shred. But I will keep going at it. Practice makes perfect!!!

I have been doing Zumba since January. Believe me, a 1 hour Zumba class is easier than 20 minutes of shred. But all the advice is right, it will get easier. New exercises just take time to get used to.

I bought mine recently and can't get through level 1. I am going to try it again today without the weights. Just to see if I can at least get through the workout. They I will gradually add in the weights again. I think it will be a while before I hit level 2. Just hang in there. I am sure it gets easier.

I am 5' 4" and small framed. I started at 162 lbs. I had gone online to try and find out what I should weigh, a couple different sites told me 120 to 132 lbs. I orignally set me goal at 125 lbs, middle of the road. However, when I got into the lower 140, I realized that 125 would probably be too low for me. I adjusted my…

What a WONDERFUL post. I agree with you 100%. I have used all the tips you listed the last 5 months and last Thursday morning (I only get on the scale once a week, Thursday mornings) not only met, but exceeded my goal weight by 1 lb. I did not deprive myself of any food I might crave, just made sure it was occasional. I…

I am actually going for a professional bra fitting tomorrow. I can't figure out on my own what I am now. I have measured myself and bought several new bras and brought them all back. But I went for a professional fitting about a year and a half ago and I was at 38DDD. I am hoping to be at least a C.