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i cannot say enough amazing things about my heart rate monitor, especially because i do a lot of circuit workouts similar to what you are describing. it let me know just how hard i'm working, and i use it to push myself when i'm slacking. the numbers don't lie!

have you been measuring your waist and hips? sometimes your shape changes before your weight actually goes down, thanks to the muscle that you're building

it sounds like your exhaustion is something that the forums can't fix, and you might want to see a doctor. but in the meantime, have you started working out yet? healthy eating is great, but incorporating some activity might give your weight loss a jump start. it also may help wake you up in the mornings. i (ironically)…

you seem to be a similar path/have a similar body type as me. my start weight was 144, i'm currently 136, and my goal weight is 125. and while i definitely believe in a) having fun once in a while and b) everything in moderation, i've found that too many cheat days can be detrimental. we have less weight to lose, which…

have any of you tried making savory oatmeal? i know it sounds weird, but it's surprisingly good. i've made it on the stove top with a touch of olive oil, broccoli, salsa, and a sprinkle of soy cheese.

push ups! it works your arms, shoulders, chest, and core. try the on hundred pushup program. it breaks down a 6 week progression for you, and what that's done, they also have programs for squats, crunches, dips, and pull ups.

I live in upper Manhattan, whose men are infamous for ridiculous catcalls. But I love to run, I love to run outside, and no one's gonna stop me from that. My best advice is to simply ignore them. I play totally deaf, and if there's no reaction, it's no fun for them, so they stop. Besides that, you can also find a park to…

i like to start my workout with pushups. it's one of the best exercises because it is so hard, so i like to make sure i have every ounce of strength needed to do them. also, it isometrically engages your whole body, which is a great way to get ready for the rest of your workout.

Try water or tea. By the end of the day, if I haven't been diligent enough with my water consumption, I get thirsty and mistake it for hunger. i'm absolutely ravenous, then I have a glass of water, and more often than not, it goes away. Are you eating enough filling foods during the day?

Girlfight! I love the empowerment makeover, and I love seeing the kind of dedication a woman boxer has to have. If they can do all that, I can definitely lose a pound or two.

coincidences coincidences, i posted a similar plea for help a few weeks ago. i am not a strict vegan, but as i've gotten older, i enjoy eating meat less and less, and as a singer, i avoid most dairy. when i would log my food, i came up woefully short of my protein goals. after the suggestions here, i started eating more…

my belly is still far from perfect, but in the mirror the other day, i was shocked to notice that it's lost a bit of its pooch and jiggle, and some abs are starting to show through. = ) i'm going to assume that this is because of the combination and circuit workouts i've been doing lately. (i'm going on a trip at the end…

try jump roping on your cardio intervals, it's a killer.

nyc requires restaurants to list the calorie count, too, and i love it. but when i travel other places, i'm so thrown off when it's not listed!

soooooooo. good. my roommate used to do this, and then mix it with plain popcorn, for a great movie snack.

ahhhhh your pictures are AMAZING, congratulations!

one day won't kill you. but if you're worried about bloat, drink a lot of water today. it may keep you from retaining due to sodium, and help you to have a more realistic weigh in tomorrow.

this sounds amazing, and i'm commenting just so i can go to my profile and find this post later = ) thanks for sharing!

i started getting terrible bacne recently, too, and showering immediately after a workout (not waiting until i got home 15 minutes later) has made a huge difference. also, i bought clearasil, and put that on my back every night before bed. but if you do that, remember to wear a white tshirt, cuz the medicine stains fabrics.

when you're truly craving something, just have it, but keep portion control in mind. if you deny yourself little treats for too long enough, you're bound to end up binging, which is way worse. so have a little chocolate bar, log it, and move on with your healthy day.

oatmeal! i love oatmeal because you can mix tons of different things with it. nuts, cinnamon, peanut butter, jelly, fruit. it's my go to, because it's easy to make, i can constantly change it up, and it's surprisingly filling.

i need to eat on the cheap side, too. last night for dinner, i tossed some low carb pasta with steamed veggies, a teeny bit of olive oil, and i went crazy with seasoning (pepper, oregano, garlic, red pepper) and found it amazingly satisfying. i also like the rice-a-roni packaged whole grain sides, i throw in a bunch of…

p.s. i just read your inspirations on your profile, it seems like you have tons of reasons to make this a fresh start today!

sometimes junk food and too many carbs can make you feel sluggish that day after, almost like a food hangover. and being disappointed doesn't help, either. sometimes the best solution i can find is to force your self out of bed and get to the gym. the adrenaline and endorphins are great for improving your mood. and then…

i weigh myself everyday, too. i've read that it can help keep you on track, because it keeps you accountable for the day to day changes in your body. as long as you don't let the occasional off day (water weight, etc) get to you, i find it motivating as well. those teensy tiny drops are what keep me on the right path. = )