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I know when I use the elliptical machine at the gym I usually burn about 280-300 calories in 30 minutes depending on the intensity. So burning 316 calories in a half hour is doable if it's an intense workout.

Don't deprive yourself, but don't binge. Moderation is key. If you want some pizza, eat a slice of pizza with a salad instead of half the pizza. If you don't let yourself have it, you'll only get frustrated and are more likely to fall off the wagon. At least in my experience.

I've had friends that have done it and I've thought about it too, but all of them have gained the weight back immediately after they stop taking it. I want a more permanent solution to my weight loss so I stick to the old fashioned exercising with a healthy diet way.

I'm 5'3" and started in December at 170lbs (at my heaviest weight) . My goal was to reach 130 by this month, but I am currently 140. The closer you get to your goal the harder it becomes. Once I get to 130 though I may shoot for 126 which is the size I was 6 years ago. For me though anything smaller than that makes me look…

I've lost 13.5 lbs and my size 12/13 is only a bit loose. Not enough to drop a size yet. But like many who have this problem, I have big hips.

oh my...i think i've done something like that before. 10 huh? i give it a whirl. can't hurt to try.

i'm a couple days behind but i'm not gonna quit. i just did 01/11 workout after my usual workout. the star jumps are still killer. i was only able to do 50 this time. i'm still really sore from my workout yesterday. i did the 40 squats and 40 situps too. tomorrow i'm gonna try to do 01/12-01/15 to completely catch up…

01/10 done! i can feel my muscles working when i did the side planks. not looking forward to the star jumps tomorrow though. :noway:

did 01/09 exercise. feeling good!! :happy:

i'll help out. i only have a couple friends on here and in general to help support me. so i totally get it.

Did 01/08 exercise...my goodness those star jumps killed me. i started the challenge after the previous Star Jumps day. i was only able to do 45. i did the push ups (girlie ones) and the 35 sec plank though and i still have my regular exercise to do for today to. i can see how the star jumps are a good exercise though.

love them. and having the ashes used as well is incredible.

thanks...the pictures are huge. lol and they got cut off a tad.

Thanks...today (01/07) got me. haven't done actual sit ups for a long time. and i've always disliked lunges. lol. but i pushed through and finished another day!!

For January 7th...is that supposed to be 30 second Plank?? just wanna clarify, Thanks!

i seem to be having trouble uploading pictures to where they show up on here but here are links to my tattoos... http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v623/kissxmyxtears/44CB09A2-CED9-4C06-A45A-BB329B856232-8484-0000108995DB1771.jpg…

Love your tattoos!!!

i always tell myself that if it doesn't hurt then it's not working. lol. keep it up!!

I finished January 5th workout. (i'm in a different time zone than most everyone). i have to say the squats started getting me, but i pushed through. i'm looking forward to the rest of the months exercises!!

I just saw this post but i'll join. better late than never right?! i've done challenges before on a different website and it worked great.

you are so pretty. congrats on the weight loss and healthy lifestyle. that's super motivating i'm sure not just for me but for many people on here. thanks for sharing your story!