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Do you confuse the muscle groups you're working when you do your workouts? Talk to someone about changing up your routine so that you work the same muscles differently to burn more calories. Our bodies tend to adjust to a routine and need the constant "what if" factor. Diet sounds good but try using the same principles…

You need fiber with your protein. Drink some metamucil to move your system or eat some raw broccoli. The bloating and fullness could indicate constipation. Eat balanced. Apples and cheese/peanut butter. Pineapple and cottage cheese. etc..

Thanks guys! Very encouraging to see that I'm not the only one. On another note, I hate it when women use pregnancy as an excuse to eat unhealthy and not exercise. IMO this is the BEST time to start creating better health habits, for you and your baby.

Just had midway US and baby's growth averages are all within 3 days of each other so growth is good. No abnormalities seen and it's a GIRL! <3 She is also kicking up a storm this week, more than ever before and everyday stronger. The new workout routine mostly consists of back and leg strengthening (no lunges but tons of…

Thanks Roni! That's really encouraging. I hired a trainer who specializes in prenatal/postnatal routine and fitness. She is confident I can still lose weight. My PCP says I may only gain a net of 15lbs at the most and may actually lose weight throughout so she is kindof going crazy since they usually use weight gain as a…

Zombies with multiple forms of cancer. :ohwell:

This was super neat! I took the test and found that I'm a mixed type, neither slow nor fast oxidizer. Which actually, I thought I was a fast oxidizer from my tendancy to avoid heavy meals and lean towards fruits and things. I've always preferred sherbet and frozen yogurts to full ice creams or chocolates. Very interesting.…

If you work out on a daily basis then going over by 20g or so is actually helping your muscles build up when they need it most. I drink a protein shake that has 27g protein per serving after every workout because your body needs to replenish. Going over by 100's though, not so much a great idea.

The last thing you want to do is DRINK your calories. Especially if you're goal is to watch your intake. There is almost no way to control how much you put in when you are constantly drinking flavored beverages/soda/juice. I always try to cut the juice and eat my fruit, take in mostly water and after a workout have a…

Any good trainer will also tell you that artificial sweeteners are BAD BAD BAD! They, even though artificial, still spike your insulin levels (diabetic or not) and cause your body to go into fat storing mode. Even though they may use less food energy (low-cal), they keep you from burning fat and in effect, keep you from…

No don't you dare get scared lol it's pure entertainment :)

your body breaks down natural sugars way better than refined or substitutes. don't worry about fructose. it's good for you. worry about starches and refined added sugars and syrups.

This is exactly what my trainer suggested because if you don't eat your body has nothing to draw from. People don't always understand that unless you are eating calories you won't really burn any. I have a huge problem getting all my calories in, so tomorrow when I see her again we are going to review my diet habits and…

I will never ever give up malted milk balls (like Whoppers). They are just too damn delicious.

OMG yum! There is a Panamanian family I am close to and every time I eat at their house for dinner the mommy makes these for me because I LOVE them.

That is why I hide in my own little world with my iPod earphones shoved down into my ears. lol

2nd that! I also love any hard rock song like Skillet's "Monster", TFK "Rawkfist", "Welcome to the Jungle", or any Pink/OutKast/Christina Aguilera/Fergie pumped up songs.

Anyone have mirrors at their gym? At mine the "meatheads" who lift weights in front of the mirrors are constantly SPITTING (I kid you not) on them. Really? Didn't you EVER have a mother??

I did a 5 day colon cleanse and fast and lost 8 pounds in those 5 days. Never gained it back. I swear it was toxins and plaque build up in my bowels. I'm all about fiber now.

Yes. Cheat and feel good about it. It's better that way :) No guilt and no regret.

I get too sweaty to keep it on my person. It usually stays in my cubby and I carry around my iPod for tunes. I do however admire those 19 year old girls who can continually text while on the elliptical. Shoot, I can barely get a sip of water.

What is also with the women who are about mid 40's that come in and workout (BARELY) with hair down and makeup on and matching hot pink sweatsuits that do minimal everything? Why come in if you're not going to sweat!?

Getting married. Hubby-to-be needs to be there for his job so we are looking for places in the Hollywood neighborhood.

YES! I saw this about 4 different times tonight. Guys who look so proud to be using a machine and they are using it wrong! Don't they know that the reason you have certain posture and hand positioning is to work the right muscles and work them properly???

ROFL! Last week I was on the elliptical for the first time in a while and after my 20minutes warming up on it I jumped off. You know how the machines at these places are so close together? There was a drop dead gorgeous guy on the one next to mine and I ended up jumping off light headed/off balance and nearly hit my head…

I am moving there this Summer. What gym is it?? lol

ROFL! Im sorry that's awful but it just made me think of Ashley in season 9 Biggest Loser and how they just KEPT playing that one clip of her falling off the treadmill on day 1.

Ew! I would totally take his towel and tell him to shove it somewhere. But the farting thing is actually kindof funny. I know guys who do that just to make the other guys laugh. I can't help it. I am a sucker for fart jokes.

LOL Maybe he feels more powerful when he vocalizes.