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I LOVE Crossfit and have been using it for the last 3 years now. It has totally changed my mind about diet and exercise and the . When I consistently do Crossfit, I ususally see a HUGE difference in endurance, strength and let me tell you, although the scale doesn't budge, I'm tighter and toned!!!! I think I also like the…

Ok, so as I sit here with the cutest heels on and HATE that I just lost one of my toenails due to my last half marathon, I have to tell you that running is ADDICTIVE!!!! I started off not being able to do 1/4 mile and now have ran a full and several halves. Several injuries later and severe shin splints as well, I ask…

Lean and Mean!!! Amazing job!!!! You are definitely proof that it can be done!! WTG!!!

Congratulations!!! I have in my past done a full and several half's. I just finished one this past Sunday. Sandas are a MUST after the race!!!! Lol. Funny you talk about the gels because I tried Powerbar Green Apple! OMG!!! GROSS!! But this brand for me gave me a bigger boost than GU. Your time, I'm definitley jealous of.…

Hi, I am!!! Just found out last Friday and this is VERY exciting for us. We have a 12 year old and thought we were done and then we decided to try again. I was on this site before getting pregnant and I'll just continue to log my food and exercises. I guess I can take down my weigh loss tracker since I obviously am not…

After my long runs or my marathons, I enjoy a good, iced cold beer. Some of the races I've been at provide it afterwards.

I find that veggies are pretty cheap. i.e. zucchinni, etc. So what I do, is I chop up a whole bunch and mix it in with my turkey meat or lean ground beef to double your meat protion and you get your veggies in too. I do that with mushrooms as well. My kid doesn't even have a clue!!!!!!!! HA! I also buy whole veggies,…

I had this problem all of my life!!!!! I know do, Bob's Red mill HIgh Fiber cereal in the morning. This has worked for the last I don't know month or so. I also notice that when I'm eating all the right stuff, my clean diet, I go once a day. I know most say after every meal, but I'll take what I can, so if I go every day…

Yes, I do. I ususally will break it down depending on what I'm doing that day. If I know that I'm having dinner w/family etc. I prepare for that or make sure I get an extra workout ( bring clothes to work, etc. ) I pack all of my meals, excep dinner of course and so I know exactly what I'm having everyday. This for me,…

I'm registering today and will be there!!

Here's the link to the thread where a bunch of us are doing it. Excited you're joining. Just post your measurements/weight. :D http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/204500-april-30-day-shred-team-challenge

MFP is where I discovered the 30DS. There's a whole bunch of us starting April 1st, to keep us accountable. I have done it for about 10days already combined but not in a row and its intense in the fact that its no breaks. A lot of ppl here have gotten some good results.

Ditto. The pack of protein is a huge PLUS!!! At first I wasn't 100% sure on taste but I LOVE it now and won't go back to regular yogurt.

I'm in!!!! I started it once then did it for 3 dyas. Got injured running. Restarted is last week and have done it only 4 days so far and have staggered. So I am all up for restarting it on Friday and being held accountable. I will also take measurements, take before pics and after on April 30th. One question I do have for…

Hi ladies. And welcome to both of you. Yes, southern girl here as well. Oh and did I mention my parents are mexican! HA!!!! So that has to tell you something. I love food but I dont want to love it that much to where it makes me feel awful!!!! We can look good and still have what we want w/moderation oh and…

Exactly. I pack my breakfast, 2 snacks, and lunch. I enter them all in and once I get home and figure out what's for dinner I log that as well. Plus it helps me know how much I have left over in cals for dinner. I do however track my water in take as I drink througout the day. I don't have an app phone (that changes…

This is so true. I think there comes a point in our lives, well I'll say mine, that we STOP making excuses. Mine ran out a few years back when my only child turned about 9 and I thought, I can NO longer say, I'm fat because I have a kid. Plus. That's NOT an excuse. I am currently struggling right now to lose one pound and…

You go girl!!!!

Like many have already said. spot treating is not possible. Now can you work that muscle and build it up to tone it? Yes!! However, you can have beautiful muscles underneath a layer of fat. ( Not saying you do) So the ultimate factor is to lose weight all over and in the end revealing that lean muscle you have built. Hope…

I didn't make myself clear. Yes, you're right. I was stating another trick I read about water retention. Lol.

Hmmm. Definitely a bonus. I was also told that the more water you drink the less your body can retain. Don't know how true that is but I always chug a lug, just in case it is true!!

MFP numbers are way high on some of the exercises. I run and I burn roughly about 100 cals a mile. I'm also doing about 11 min miles. If I go to 12 min or so I burn a little less. So your best bet is to get a HRM. I know that sucks but that's the best way to get exactly what you're burning. Or in the end you might just…

I am having the same problem. I did however find out that I was in starvation mode, I was doing 1200 cals and yet hungry all the time and have lost 6 lbs since the begining of January!! talk about frustration! Not sure if you can log on and see my previous post comments on this same exact subject but you need to be…

You never want it to say enriched nor have sugar as one of your first ingredients. This is what I've been told many of times by trainers and nutritionist. I buy Ezekiel bread. Its not cheap and if you can't buy it then I get Nature's Own 100% whole wheat. I think thats the one. Stone ground is the first ingredient on there.

Have you been fitted properly? If not then find a running store that will do that. I'm from Dallas,TX and we have Run On and Luke's Locker. :)

You can get the same thing going to bodybuilding.com and picking either a meal replacement protien for a lot cheaper. They carry a wide variety of different proteins and brands. Oh and tastier. You also have to make sure that they are low in sugar if not then what's the point.

I ain't no Holla back girl!!! Super sexy!!! You go girl!!!!

guilty of both!!! oh but you forgot one. :smile: a lot of women belive in lifting small weights and more reps thinking that by lifting heavier they'll bulk up...negative. this one I'm actually not guilty of! thanks for posting.

Supplements I think are hard to make part of your lifestyle; my peronal opinion. You want to try real food. I have an apple almost every morning cut up in my oatmeal every morning. I also discovered Bob's Red Mill High Fiber Cereal, which I can't do on its own but I mix it with my oatmeal. Check out my diary. I do pretty…

I have the same problem. I haven't found anything that works great!!! but I do head to bed early to make sure I'm some what rested and I also think about how nice it is when I get home to NOT have to do it! Plus if I hit snooze a lot my hubby and I end up fighting about it. So 2 bonuses. Happy marriage and getting it out…