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I made the switch to morning work outs earlier this year, so here is a few things that I learned. 1. Go to bed an hour earlier than you are now as often as possible. It makes a huge difference. This will get easier as you get in the habit of getting up, because you'll just be tired earlier. 2. Stop thinking it's optional.…

For me, it;'s about 10 minutes into my run. I think that's when my muscles are completely warmed up and my heart rate stabilizes at the higher rate.

Have you tired P90X? It can seem intimidating, but it's really great. Everything has varieties for different levels of fitness and you can always start with only half of the videos. There is lots of variety too and you'll learn a ton of stuff you can use in the gym. It teaches a huge variety of types of lunges, push ups,…

You may be starting too extreme. If you're this miserable on day 1, it's not likely you'll stick to it. Do you know about how many calories you typically are eating each day on average? You probably only want to cut that by about 500 calories/day. Let your body adjust to that for at least a few weeks, then cut more, if…

Start with running in place and jumping jacks to get your body warm. Then stretch well. It will really help keep you from getting sore and allow you to push yourself harder without any injury.

- Low fat yogurt with 1-2 tbsp of granola - String cheese - Fruit - bananas, apples, grapes, pears are all in season right now - Sandwich made with pitas or sandwich thins - Pita chips, carrots, and hummus - Pita chips with 100 calorie pack of guacamole - Granola bars (I like Cascadian Farms organic bars "kid sized" and…

- Low fat yogurt with 1-2 tbsp of granola - String cheese - Fruit - bananas, apples, grapes, pears are all in season right now - Sandwich made with pitas or sandwich thins - Pita chips, carrots, and hummus - Pita chips with 100 calorie pack of guacamole - Granola bars (I like Cascadian Farms organic bars "kid sized" and…

Invest in good shoes. You wouldn't believe the difference it makes.

I don't during the week (I might eat 100-200 calories of it, if i have a really good work out and I'm really hungry). I do eat them during the weekends. That's my way of "splurging."

- I always use olive oil sprays. They are amazing! I cut my oil use by like 75%. - You'd be shocked at how little you need, especially if some of your veggies are frozen. As they thaw, some water with come off of them that will provide the liquid you need. - Cook your protein (chicken or shrimp are my favs) in the pan…

I completely understand where you are coming from, it's so hard to eat healthy when everyone around you seems completely unconcerned with what they are eating. Here are a few things I do to help: 1. I am really good during the week. As long as I am, on Saturday's, I forget calorie counting and enjoy the day. Brunch, going…

How closely before bed are you walking him? I take my pup out right before I head to bed and walk him again first thing when I get up. So if you aren't doing that, I would recommend it. That way you know he has been able to use the restroom right before he goes to sleep. If that doesn't' work, pick his water bowl up a…

I usually go with one slice of bread. Throw away the top and eat the bottom. It better for me as far as satisfying my cravings, but typically cuts out at least 100 calories.

Try the windmill exercise http://www.ultimatebodypress.com/intermediate-windmill.html it always gets that area sore for me. Start without weights and add weight over time. But really, everything is about total body work outs. A mix of strength training, low intensity cardio, and high intensity cardio will fix everything. I…

One of my favorites! http://www.recipe.com/cajun-chicken-with-dirty-rice/ The cajun seasoning is use is called “Weber Grill Creations: N’Orleans Cajun Seasoning”. It’s at Walmart or Tom Thumb or any of the major groceries store. It’s awesome on everything.

Try stir fry. Really low cal. Add whatever veggies you have on hand. In addition to the recipe, I usually add carrot, tomato, corn, shelled edamame or whatever. I usually skip the ginger, just because I don’t usually have any. 2 whole chicken breasts, split, boned and skinned 1/3 c. Pace Picante sauce 2 tbsp. soy sauce 1…

This is really yummy and only 500 calories/serving! Ingredients 1 teaspoon dried Cajun seasoning 4 ounces chicken breast 2 teaspoons olive oil 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 cup chopped onion 1 green bell pepper, diced 2 tablespoons tomato paste 3/4 cup precooked brown rice few dashes Tabasco sauce, to taste Directions 1…

This is a healthy take on sloppy joes. Kids will love it and it's pretty healthy. I use half steak sauce and half BBQ sauce, when I cook it. It's also really simple for those crazy week night night. Ingredients 2 teaspoons olive oil 2 onions, such as Vidalia or white, sliced 12 ounces lean all-white-meat ground turkey 1/2…

Red wine is good. Bailey's and coffee is yummy. White Russians are a must too.

Here are a few I love. All of them are in the neighborhood of 500 calories. A hint to cut calories . . I started using a spray olive oil. I cut my oil use to about 1/3. Saves me like 80 calories/meal! http://www.recipe.com/cajun-chicken-with-dirty-rice/ The cajun seasoning is use is called “Weber Grill Creations: N’Orleans…

I live in Dallas and love it. It's not by the mountains, but we have a surprising amount of parks and activities available. Cost of living is low compared to a lot of places, so you get more for your money. And jobs aren't nearly as hard to come by as they are in a lot of other places. There is tons to do, lots of nice…

I put crushed red pepper on everything. Gives it a bit of kick without adding calories.

I eat breakfast at my desk too. Here are a few of my favorites: - Oatmeal with a tbsp of dried cranberries stirred in - Light vanilla yogurt with 2 tbsp of granola stirred in (I add sliced strawberries sometimes too) - Granola bar with a piece of fruit - Whole wheat bagel thin with a tbsp of peanut butter (try adding a…

Is there any candy you don't like? I'm not a fan on candy corn, so I'd fill the bowl with that. That way I wouldn't crave it all day.

Don't worry about it for a second. Your real weight loss is based on weighing on the same scale and at the same time of day. Using different scales or weighing with inconsistent factors (clothing vs. no clothing, morning vs. night), isn't going to show accurate results. It really can make significant difference. Congrats…

I like protein shakes too. You can get the shake mix at Walmart for a reasonable price. Just mix it with milk. Or blend it with milk, yogurt, and fruit for a yummy smoothie. Also, yogurt with a little granola is great. A banana is another good choice.

You'll see the most weight loss if you have a good balance of cardio and strength training. Weight training will help you burn more calories throughout the day and during your workouts. Plus, it will help keep skin tight as you lose weight. Try to do 2-3 days/week of strength training. I do one day of legs, one day of…

http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/health/lose-baby-weight/new-body/your-body-after-baby/?sssdmh=dm17.553015&esrc=nwfitdailytip101011&email=1635035873 Read this article. It talks about exercising after having a baby. Hope it helps!

Do what works for you. If you continue to see results, there is no need to adjust your calories down. If you start plateau and you aren't happy with your weight at that point, consider adjusting it down. Don't feel like you have to do the full adjustment at once. Try cutting 30-50 calories/day for a few weeks and see how…

I have the exact same issue. When I was seeing results, it encouraged me to pass up tempting items. Now that I'm maintaining, it's so much harder not to give in. Just stick with it and monitor the splurges. Count calories every day (when when it won't be pretty), that way your force yourself to keep the splurges…