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  • Congrats MsThang! I think 2:20 is a solid time for a beginner. I'm training for my first half too and want to finish in<2:30. What was your average pace when you started training for your half? Did it improve closer to your race? Thanks
    in Half Marathon Training Advice Comment by BellaVegas February 2015
  • I love a challenge! I am at ~165 (Height 5'6"). Goal by 2/14 is 160. First goal is 154 lbs. Second long term goal is 139 lbs.
    in 2kg or 5lbs by Valentine's Day Challenge? Comment by BellaVegas January 2015
  • I am starting a low carb diet too! I'll be adjusting what I eat based on weight loss and exercise, so I can't wait to see how things turn out! I know this is the diet for me. The past 4 weeks I worked ridiculously hard, eating less than 1500cal, and exercising every day. Per my Polar watch, I burn anywhere from 500-850…
    in Low carb, high fat! Need buddies to follow for support, motivation and ideas! Comment by BellaVegas January 2015
  • The national guidelines in the USA recommend that doctors advise women to eat 1000-1200 calories a week for weight loss. That being said, I dont think there is anything wrong with 1000 cal/ a day. Everybody holds to be true mfp's magical 1200 number, fearful of a "starvation mode" that may or may not exist at that…
    in Should I be eating less than 1,200 calories? Comment by BellaVegas June 2013
  • Your children should pick up the toys that they play with, wherever they are. However, it should be you telling your children how to behave properly, not this daycare worker. Thus, you are both in the wrong. This woman is very rude for trying to teach your child how to behave. But she probably feels obligated because you…
    in Gym Daycare Etiquette--Help me out here!! Comment by BellaVegas December 2012
  • Hey all! FIrst of all, everybody is looking great and the commitment I'm seeing in this posts is so motivating. Keep it up! Second, I'm curious about the purchase of the 30DS DVD. I really want to start soon and was wondering how long it takes to ship the DVD if I buy it from Jillian Michaels? Should I buy it from Amazon…
    in !!!SERIOUS SHREDDERS!!! 17TH OCTOBER 2011 :o) Comment by BellaVegas October 2011
  • I'm running a 5k Turkey Trot too! The race is very family oriented and will give me room to eat good all day :)
    in Thanksgiving Day- What are you doing? Comment by BellaVegas October 2011
  • Green smoothies are the way to go! Toss a handful of spinach or other greens into the blender with a cup of Trop 50 OJ, a banana or two, and your favorite juicy fruit (Try some cantaloupe or papaya-YUMMMM). I found some good recipes on this page: http://www.squidoo.com/greensmoothies
    in Fresh Spinach Comment by BellaVegas May 2011
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