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Absolutely--I am curious to find out what the reasoning would be behind working out 7 days per week. I am open to new ideas and opinions :smile: For me ---in losing 43 pounds--taking off a day or 2 was part of my regime and it worked.:ohwell:

You are absolutely right! My trainer warned me that I must take 1-2 days off per week to give muscles time to tone to rest the body---its actually a must for a healthy exercising and/or losing weight regime. As a matter of fact if anyone is trying to lose weight---taking a day or 2 off is a MUST. I cant remember the exact…

Yes. Can you believe I havent gone in a week!!!! :embarassed: And I was going 5-6 times per week for 10 months!!! I cant believe Ive let a new job bring me to this. You have inspired me---I am going TODAY!!!!! I know it will be great to feel GOOD again.:blushing:

I lost 43 pounds with a personal trainer---watching what I was eating---writing down everything I ate. Started a new job and got sidetracked. THose steps were no longer being taken by me and I have gained an extra 4 pounds in a month or two. I even stopped writing on this website! I AM BAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAACK! It doesnt…

YES! While I was exercising on the treadmill this past winter I would visualize myself at my ideal weight. I would look at pictures of myself when I was my ideal weight. That was 40 pounds, 11% body fat and 30 inches ago. Now, I imagine myself with toned up.

I can't believe how fattening the pecans are!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:sad: If you eat a cup you have taken in over 600 calories and over 80 grams of fat!!! :mad: My aunt gave me a bunch from South Carolina and they became addicting. :ohwell: I think I just like cracking…

How about joining a health club and getting a personal trainer---its not as expensive as most people think. She would monitor my eating journal weekly. I knew she'd be looking so I watched what I ate---NOW its a habit--I am soooo glad that I didnt use some diet or fad because its a lifelong lifestyle change. With all that…

Wow guys! These are awesome tips. What is the 3-bite dessert thing? I assume take 3 bites and then be done with it. *Also, how about avoid eating while watching TV? Avoid useless eating while standing? I just learned this ---no eating while on the phone-- *Add a half of grapefruit before your meal :tongue: *Add green tea…

So, how's it going? Do you still see any improvements?

When my husband met me I weighed 116 pounds. Last year I got up to 183 pounds!! hE NEVER ONCE hurt my feelings. You do not have to deal with that. Actually, now that I am 146 lbs he doesnt treat me any differently than when I was 183, and this is just a boyfriend and not a husband:noway: :noway: ?? You surely dont have to…

:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: Great Job!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

quote: "Another good idea is to do a fridge and cupboard clean." (I like that!) That's right! And REPLACE it with good healthy foods. If I just got rid of all the junk I would go crazy from hunger and raid the grocery store the next day :mad: but I get healthy snacks because in losing 40 pounds I have not stopped eating--I…

RESIST at the grocery store. It's too hard to resist when the stuff is within your reach. If you must have your sweets (like I do sometimes) buy 100 calorie packs or small portions. I buy low fat skinny cow ice cream bars and they are delicious! Also, 100 calorie brownies--they are small but will satisfy a sweet tooth. Are…

That's great!! You have made a great accomplishment and now you can help others. I know they ask you all of the time "what are you doing?" I'm so glad you did it the "natural" way. I would like to put my before and after picture---how'd you do that???:glasses:

what's the website?:huh:

[ (oh yeah, did I mention my husband and I are going vegetarian until our Costa Rica trip?). :huh: You all did great and I hope I can join in next time!!! But where in Costa Rica are you going? My husband and I had been planning for a while to go but havent yet.

Great job guys! I am also a mother of 2! I lost about 37 pounds and have a few more to go. I think it's great you uploaded a picture and I think I might try it but I will tell you that when I was 183 pounds on the treadmill I would use the best computer of all (MY MIND) and would visualize myself at my ideal weight--after…

Hi! I was just wondering if any of you work out at the Southlake Nautilus? There's one in Valpo, Merrillville, and Hobart.

Thanks guys. Since fruit sugars are indeed better than refined should I still monitor them in the 24 grams daily intake? Maybe I will focus more on eating the veggies instead of mainly fruit.

My sugar intake is usually over the limit b/c I eat a lot of fruit. How should I take that into consideration when I look at my 24 grams of sugar daily allowance???:glasses:

It also depends on WHAT you are eating. For instance, an order of fries could be over 300 calories but also an entire subway sandwich can be less than that. Which is more filling? Two tbspoons of salad dressing can go to 200 calories or you can eat a bunch of fruit and veges for much less than that. I started looking at…

My certified personal trainer told me to eat a light snack as well before working out like a luna bar, yogurt, banana, etc. Big dinners should come 1 1\2 to 2 hours before the workout or just wait until after the workout. YOu will still burn calories even after the workout (see Jillian Michaels' books, etc)

Places like Applebees and Chilli's have "Guiltless" menu items ;and they are truly delicious. I just went out of town and I must say I was proud of myself because I used caution when eating out without embarrassing my husband. Many restaurants will give you nutrition information--just ask. Most gyms have a 7-14 day FREE…

If you're eating a real dinner you need to wait a couple of hours (as told by my trainer) When I am working I work out from 5am to about 6; but when I have to do evenings I eat only a light snack and then eat dinner AFTER

Thanks guys, I know about the skinny cow but I will try the other things suggested. My husband just happened to bake a cake a couple of days agao and I ate several slices in one day. Next month I will be equipped with all my weapons :mad: ready for battle (weapons being skinny cow, slim bars, smart ones, etc):bigsmile:

You've eliminated sweets for good? :grumble: I have no problem resisting usually but just around that time I crave them like an addict. I am going to force myself to do better.:cry:

Exercise goes a long way during that time??? Thanks. I did feel like crap today but I had already invited a friend to kickboxing class so I forced myself to go and I am so glad I did.:flowerforyou: