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River North! Who knew so many Chicagoans were on here, feel free to add!

I was actually starting 30DS today! I would love some friends for some accountability and motivation! I actually completed level 1 last week but when I did level 2 my newly developed asthma wasn't up to it. AT ALL! :( I got bummed out and didn't really work out last week. My new plan is using my inhalers twice a day and…

This is one of my favorite smoothies and it calls for plain greek yogurt. I also think that fage makes the best tasting plain, all the others taste really chalky to me. http://www.skinnytaste.com/2012/02/skinny-green-tropical-smoothie.html

lol I've never heard that before, that's funny!

I am eating healthy but I want to be in shape too. Skinny isn't everything if I can't go on a hike without trailing behind everyone all day!

It's tough. I was wondering if I was the only one. It seems like everyone I know has no problem getting to the gym after a long day at work. I haven't found a balance yet but I'm trying to prepare meals when I do have time so I have healthy things to take to work and such. I run my own business and I do everything. Some…

Omg no way am I that tough! Maybe I'll try outside this weekend when it's supposed to hit 40. Until then I'm donig 30 day shred inside and I think I'm gonna run stairs. I do have plenty of those! I think I have a new goal: make it all the way up to my apt only by stairs, all 22 stories.

So many great ideas! Thanks for all the motivation! I definitely won't be sitting on my couch today :happy:

They thought the gym would be back up and running today but I guess some of the equipment was damaged so now who knows! I've never been much of a runner, I've always biked or went hiking a lot but never running. It's very new to me and I kind of have a love/hate relationship with it right now. I think if I try to tackle it…

lol so true! But along with the guilt every calorie I managed to burn all week also flies out the window. You win some, you lose some!

EXACTLY!!!

I was going to cut out alcohol for January too but it didn't work. I had a glass of wine when I went out with friends Saturday night and a beer Sunday when we had a friend over for game night. They tasted good but I had all those calories for what? Its not like I even had enough to be the life of the party, I just sat…

I drink a glass of water before I eat and a salad before a meal helps start to fill me up. Especially when I'm eating something I probably shouldn't like pizza or Chinese take out. Also definitely only getting as much food as I need, good portion control. Another trick I use is because I have these really large square…

I would do anything for my fur-kids! It makes me so sad that people think it's just an annoyance or something if their pet needs help.

Great work keep it up!

I'm a big baby when i'm sick, I stay in bed and have my boyfriend bring me soup and ice cream. I feel to bad to care!

I just found this blog www.skinnytaste.com. It has tons of tasty, skinny recipes and all the calories and stuff already counted for you, which is the best part! Definitely check it out.

Yeah, 300-700 is way too low. Eating too little will make your body go into starvation mode and hold onto every bit of fat it can. And to the chick that posted about "father"...it's fathom...get a dictionary.

I get bored with routine work outs, I don't know what you're doing but maybe try breaking it up. I've got zumba, kenpo karate, and yoga dvd's and ride my bike and take the dog to the park and stuff. I quit if I do the same thing everyday and it becomes a boring chore.

You're looking great! I LOVE milk and hate the fat free watered down stuff, I try to get 2% and keep it to a glass a day. Milk is good for you so it's ok to keep around!

Hey! great goal, you can do it! Personally I find it hardest to get started and stay in the habit of working out, this year has been really stressful and I kept starting and stopping but I've been good everyday for 2 weeks and it's already way easier. Stick with it and keep your goals in mind!

Everyone has different tastes, just go with what you like and what works best for you!

I've never tried dance central but zumba is super fun!

Great ideas, thanks!

Hi! I'm not that new here but I keep starting and stopping and not staying motivated. Maybe some dieting buddies will help!

Anywhere with bikinis! I can't wait to reach my goal and go bikini shopping just in time for my birthday vacation :)