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I work fairly long hours, usually 6:30am-4:30-5pm. When I get home, I have to take care of my animal menagerie and make dinner. What works for me is on the days I know it will be really long, I plan on doing 30 Day Shred or a quick round of weights coupled with walking my dogs. Then on shorter days or weekends, I'll hit a…

I've been eating well for the past two months or so. Yesterday, I had Mongolian BBQ, a chocolate cheesecake cupcake and Melting Pot full fondue dinner. I logged it, hit yoga first thing this morning, drinking a ton of water, and don't feel the least bit guilty. It's important to relax and do things some times.

I'm in my last 10- how hard are you working out and how much water/other stuff are you drinking? I was doing mediocre work outs, stopped drinking lots of water and started having more days where I'd sneak an extra snack. Stopped losing. Realized this, started pushing myself a lot harder (as in, if I'm not at least a little…

I do find I want to eat more on the weekends when my normal routine is off.

It's a Vivatar? I'll be honest, I got it off Groupon haha.

Clever! Would have never thought of that.

What about a trial gym membership that offers classes? I've seen gyms do like 7 day free trial passes. Does that happen where you live?

I've always hated running, but don't have access to a gym. It took me probably a month before I actually started feeling comfortable, like it was something I could DO without dying. Sometimes now, I even enjoy it, although admittedly, I don't more often than not :D

Thanks, will look into all that.

Many yoga studios in my area do new student deals -$10/10 days or $30/ 30 days. I recommend looking into that, going to a couple actual classes to get the feel, and then branch out on your own when the deal expires.

I'll typically have a "cheat meal" one day a week. I make my other meals that day small and healthy, and typically go over my normal daily goal by 400 calories or so. I typically go under my calories by 100 or so the rest of the week, and work out almost every day. I figure it balances out so that maybe I don't lose that…

Pickles. I love them and they are like zero calories. Also the normal things that have been mentioned already.

I found some really wide, just plain old cotton ones at target that have been working fine for me, but I have really thick corse hair so that might be part of it

I've never been much of a drinker, but I was up to having a glass of wine 4-5 nights a week. Now, I might have one glass for a special weekend meal, or one glass sporadically during the week for a special treat. Mostly, I drink tea at night. I hate wasting calories, and I definitely notice a big drop in my ability to work…

I've been having the same issue and recently started adding weights to my workouts. It seems to be helping with the toning, although I've given up on ever having slim legs :) I will happily settle for power house thighs.

I just tried 30DS for the first time and apparently, I have very weak calves haha. So my calves were causing me the same kind of immobilizing pain you described. I skipped 30DS for the rest of the week and did yoga instead, which still gave me a decent workout, just with different muscles. Now my calves are fine and I'm…

Ok yes. I'll typically just do a short jog or long walk on those days I just feel like dying. I'm on my feet walking all day for my job but I don't really feel like that's exercise per say. You guys definitely made me feel less insane for wanting to get at least a small workout in every day. :)

I think what I'm hearing is that I really just need to be more patient. :) I've always had strong but hefty thighs, partially because of how I'm naturally shaped, partially because I used to do a lot of gymnastics and horseback riding as a kid and just sort of kept that muscle formation into my adult years. I guess I'll…

I will give the eating more a try - something more like 1400-1500 calories? I know I'll never be totally proportionate, and I am learning to love my shape, but I don't want to look like two totally different people put together! That's about how I'm feeling right now :)

I don't feel like my workouts are super intense. I burn 200 cal on average. Does that make any difference in your assessment? Also, what do you mean heavy weight strength training? Machines at gym? Free weights?

I've been doing he same for over a month - lots of lunges, squats, leg strength stuff, running, and I have lost about an inch off my thighs, but have very little definition. My ribs are showing now though on top!

I feel your pain! I just got a new scale today and "gained" 3 lbs. :( it's a bit disheartening, but not the end of the world.

I keep a similar schedule. What works for me: Breakfast at 5:30am with coffee (black) usually 200-250 cal. Oatmeal with some nuts or a boiled egg. More coffee around 8am. Snack around 9-9:30, usually a Greek yogurt cup 100 cal Snack around 10:30, a fiber bar or a fruit with hot tea Lunch 12-12:30 try to keep it around…

I just want to say I'm with you! I had no idea my calve muscles were lacking - I run, do yoga, etc. I started 30 Day Shred this week to mix up the routine and my calves are so sore I can barely walk!

My husband and I used to eat out a lot as well. Since I've cut back to once a week, if that, I've lost a lot more weight and have been able to tone easier. I'm not bloated from salt and carbs and beer, and I feel better. Plus, the once a week single meal splurge is much easier to work into my diet plan than would 3-4 meals…

I had the same thought today: I bought pop tarts for my students and one serving of pop tarts is ONE pop part, even though they're packaged as two. The other one that drives me nuts is those microwave soup cups. A serving is one cup of soup when the thing holds two cups. Like what, I'm gonna eat half a soup cup and save…

So here's my deal: I'm similar, 5'5", started at 140, looking to loose 10-15lbs, fairly active and athletic already. I don't have the time or desire to weigh everything out, follow a fit bit or heart rate monitor. So, I eat the "1200 calories" MFP gives me, knowing full well that my portions probably even out closer to…

I am between 5'5"-5'6" in my late 20s. I prefer the 130 range, and definitely no higher than 135 or I start to look chunky. I also am bottom heavy, so it's pretty obvious if I get over 135.

I have a set schedule but also work 10-12 hour , active shifts. I have a really hard time not being hungry all the time at work. It helps when I make sure to pack a protein heavy lunch and snacks that are healthy but filling. I'll typically make a big pot of something the night before and take a portion as lunch, and I'm…

I'm a really big fan of soup for lunch. Also I often just make enough of whatever I cooked for dinner to take as lunch the next day. Greek yogurt cups , cucumber and hummus, fruit, granola, raw almonds, other crunchy veggies you like all make great snacks. Oatmeal is a good commute breakfast.