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First of all Shakeology is NOT a protein shake. With that said , no it is not necessary. If you eat healthy well balanced meals you will do just as well. Many people really like it and the benefits they get from it. Yes it is pricey but for some it is worth it because of the dense dose of nutrition it gives you, improved…

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Ok i am new to Fitbit and have been confused by this but I think I am starting to understand. So, for example, if my deficit is set at 500 but it says I am over my goal that just means that I have not burned enough calories and i am at less than a 500 calorie deficit for the day. Is that correct?

when I first started wearing mine I would get irritation from the band itself. I stopped wearing it when I slept and the problem has gone away. I know I dont get the sleep data but i really am not too concerned about that

Loving mine so far. This is my first fitbit and it wasn't so easy to set up as my phone is too old to sync with it and my laptop is old enough it doesnt have bluetooth ;) Luckily my husbands tablet is compatible lol!

I have a tendency to eat eggs after I lift as well. if I dont have time for eggs then i drink a protein shake. The higher protein after lifting seems to give me more energy and helps me feel full longer otherwise I am hungry all the time when I lift ;)

there are lots of them out there. It really depends on what you want to invest (time, effort, money) your current fitness level and what your goals are

My excuses are gone!!! I wont let them rule me any longer. However, I use to have many of them, I'm too tired, I dont have time, I dont feel well. There are too many people in the house, i can't afford the gym, I'm too out of shape

welcome back. dont get discouraged you can do it and we will help :)

In general I think it is best to stay away from the scale. weight loss and being healthy is more than a number on a scale and quite often changes in our body dont reflect on the scale. I would focus more on how you feel and how your clothes fit

Welcome. I would say to start, make sure you are logging everything you eat so you can get a realistic idea of where you are starting and what changes you may need to make. as for exercise find something that challenges you but something you enjoy. You will be more likely to stick with it. Finally be patient, losing weight…

Becareful not to get too caught up in counting calories. There is a difference between being healthy and being thin. CICO will get you thin but that doesn't necessarily mean you will be healthy. Learn what you can about healthy eating and proper portions. If you are eating lots of veggies, enough fruits, lean proteins and…

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If you liked 21 Day Fix but want more weight based you should try 21 DF Extreme. i am on week 2 of the new Hammer and Chisel program and absolutely love it. The nutrition plan is similar to that used on 21 DF. I struggle with keeping my nutrition on point so I am really going to focus on that this year.

I am planning on being more weight focused in 2016. Im not giving up cardio just not focusing on it as much as i did in the past

if you enjoy the beachbody programs then yes it is worth it. I personally love them and use them all the time and it is way cheaper than the gym or a personal trainer. $40 every 3 months is not a bad deal for the amount of workouts they have available. If you need the added motivation just make sure you have a good…

Try doing something that uses weights. If you build muscle your body will burn fat and hopefully get what you are looking for

I use a meal replacement shake for breakfast because mornings are really hectic for me and it is the only way I know I will get some good nutrition in me to start the day. It keeps me full for about 2 hours but even if I eat "chewable" food for breakfast I will still be hungry in 2 hours anyway. That is just the way my…

If you already have Insanity you probably have a beachbody coach. Check in with your coach and ask about Piyo. It is an awesome Yoga/Pilates based workout that will really get you sweating and in shape but are still easy enough for any fitness level to do. It is an awesome program, I really enjoyed it

I add spinach to my omelets in the morning. I also add spinach or kale to my morning shakes. carrots are easier if you cut them into small pieces and put them in a salad. I usually buy baby carrots. I also have a hard time getting through an entire bag of spinach before it starts to go bad. i try to add a little in to most…

If you like the beachbody workouts they have a lot of them that are more geared towards beginners and those that are 30minutes or less. Piyo is a great one to get started with, as is Tony Horton's P90 or 10 minute trainer. 21 Day Fix is also really good. If that is not the route you are looking for there are many excellent…

You can do this Ivy, just remember why you are doing it when it starts to get hard. I am not a morning person at all but I have to make myself workout in the morning or they wont get done at all. I dont have little kids at home anymore but I do handle all the household stuff on top of working outside the home. I completely…

I usually check them once a month just to keep up on my progress. sometimes i go longer but i never do it more often than that

Dont forget you also get water from other sources. If the foods you are eating have a high water content you may not need to drink as many glasses of water during the day. I dont drink a ton of water, maybe 30-50 ounces a day but I eat a lot of fruits and veggies that have a high water content. i also have a shake for…

Losemission1, start by keeping a food journal. Write down everything you eat and drink for a week or two. This will help you see where you may need to make adjustments. Also pay attention to your portion sizes. eating balanced meals and proper portion sizes will go a long way in helping you reach your goal. Also know that…

BodyRock. Tough workouts but soo worth it

Be happy with the inches. You could be replacing fat with muscle and if so the pounds will eventually come off. Pay more attention to how your clothes are fitting and dont worry about the scale. You will get there

If you are noticing more definition is it possible you are burning fat but building muscle? I dont track everything all the time but I have learned to eyeball portions better from the tracking I have done. Maybe focus more on proper portion sizes and see if that helps

You dont have to get involved in the mlm part of it to purchase the program. It is an excellent workout and has helped many many people. LuvtoBeme1 if you think you would like the workout part of the program you can purchase just that. You dont have to follow the nutrition plan that goes along with it.

Just listen to your body. It will let you know if you are working too hard