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OSU! GO BUCKS!

I would like to do this!

I used to lie and not log in things. Now I log everything, even those extra spoonfuls of peanut butter that I eat.

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I used to eat microwave dinners frequently and it helped me lose weight. Yes it has more carbs and sodium in it but it does the trick.

I totally know how you feel!!!!! I am a pear shape. I am skinny on top but bigger on the bottom. Before I lost some weight I had a good pair haha. Instead of losing my fat thighs, I lost my boobs :(. Oh well, now I am trying to lose the other half now!

The best way to get an accurate reading is to get a heart rate monitor watch. Before I had the watch I would put high impact aerobics.

I love this post because rock music really helps get the blood pumping. Some bands that are listed below I listen to all appear in my Nonpoint Pandora radio station. Love it! Drowning pool Soil Breaking Benjamin Chevelle Bullet for my Valentine Killswitch Engage Sevendust Nonpoint Godsmack Three Days Grace

It depends, I am around that 10 pounds to go mark however I am in a slump. Now I have been eating more and especially peanut butter since I am highly addicted to it but I haven't been losing. I started doing the same thing that helped me lost it before and that seems to be working. Do what works for you!

Since you have been doing plenty of strength training, you may be gaining muscle.

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I know exactly how you feel! I haven't lost weight in about 2 months and it's very frustrating! I think the hardest time to lose weight is the summer but I haven't done this around the winter months yet. Just don't give up and keep trying. Pick up some healthy choice, smart ones or lean cuisine from the store. They are…

Just like you I am an ice cream addict! I save a ton for nightly ice cream. Instead of buying cartons of ice cream where I can eat so much more than I want to I buy low fat individual ice cream bars or sandwiches. This way it looks worse when you say oh yeah I ate two ice cream bars of the same kind tonight. This way I…

I agree, get a HRM watch. I have one and am so glad that I can see how much I am burning per workout. I take many zumba classes and all instructors are different which factors to how many calories you are burning. Another close exercise to Zumba in the database is Aerobics, high impact. I checked it to my HRM readings and…

It might be because you are an apple shape, which means your stomach is bigger than your legs. I am a pear shape which means I have bigger thighs and hip area. I have worked out so hard, have lost 20 pounds and it seems like I have barely lost it in that thigh area. It's very frustrating but I have seen a little progress.…

I understand what you are coming from because I am so worried about getting the moves down myself to get the most out of my workout. I am too busy to worry and watch anyone else. However one of my pet peeves is when people don't give you enough space to move around. I get to class early for a reason, so I get a spot in the…

I love Zumba as well! I could also do it everyday if possible! I got a Heart Rate Monitor watch which accurately tracks my calories. I think the best accurate exercise that is close to Zumba is aerobics high impact. I hope that helps!

I love Zumba classes! I go 5x a week if I can or even more! It's a fun party and nobody cares if you mess up a move. The point of the workout is to have fun and not even realizing that you are working out.

I LOVE Zumba and am officially addicted to it considering I zumba 5x a week! It doesn't even feel like I am working out, I love it so much! I zumba at my local Y's and a local Lutheran home. My favorite work out!

I have family that are not supportive at times as well. It does make it difficult at times but I work around it. That's what makes me stronger. That's why I have all of you to support me. I go on here knowing people will support me because on here everyone wants to lose weight.

I drank diet pop before I started dieting and diet pop is still bad for you. It's full of sodium and sugar. I know it's hard but by cutting pop altogether it made it easier to lose weight. Yes I do have the occasional pop but I try to cut it altogether.

I count adding water to coffee or when I am mixing to my protein shake. If you are not a fan of water try adding flavors to your water. I don't do this but I am sure other people do.

I am addicted to ice cream! I love Slim-A-Bear 100 calorie ice cream sandwiches, breyer's 130 calorie triple chocolate bar is amazing and 150 brownie caramel ice cream sandwich is great. Also weight watchers candy ice cream bar is AMAZING. Oh I love it all! How they are all under 160 still amazes me!

Zumba can be very overwhelming at first but the only thing you can do is move. I would rather move and make a complete fool out of myself than just standing there. At least you are starting somewhere and don't worry you will get it!

Sodium is very important but maybe you think it's not mention as much because there is a solution to getting rid of it. Even if you go over on sodium for the day you can always flush it out with water. For example, if you eat too many calories one day there is no solution that day for it. Another thing is that your body…

I LOVE Zumba! I am so addicted to it that I take around 5 classes a week of it! It's the best way for me to get my cardio and exercise in. I can't stand going on the treadmill or any other machines because it's boring compared to Zumba! You don't even feel like you are working out. What I love about Zumba is that you can…

Yes I think they are a wonderful alternative to regular chips!

I love the Special K Sour Cream chips. I mean yes they do have that diet taste to them but I LOVE them. Not to mention that you can eat a ton of them for not too many calories! I don't think I have ate the entire 27 chip serving in one sitting yet! Half of that amount is plenty for me at one time. I also love the…

You don't want to hear this but you are exercising too much and not eating enough. You need to make sure that you are atleast eating 1200 calories a day and you are supposed to eat more if you exercise. Plus your body needs days to rest.

I love Zumba however I understand it's not for everyone. I have been doing Zumba for almost 2 years so I would say I have done it before it became extremely popular. My mom and sister have even done Zumba with me but then stopped. I used to ask why don't you go anymore or why don't you like it. I have come to the…