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I assume you mean fruit smoothies? I know this one doesn't have fruit, but it tastes amazing AND it keeps me full! It's a great breakfast or after workout drink. You can always add stuff to it as well, such as blueberries, strawberries, etc. http://www.skinnytaste.com/2009/09/avena-healthy-oatmeal-shake.html

Well, the bummer is you can't spot reduce. However, you CAN tone the muscles in your arms while you exercise. I highly recommend the Jillian Michaels "No More Trouble Zones" workout. It helps target all of those areas of the body that never seem to slim down (back of arms, inner legs, stomach, muffin top!, etc). If you do…

Olive oil and avacado also decrease bad cholesterol. My brother has bad cholesterol due to genetics, and was able to successfully lower it by having 1tsp of olive oil and one avacado a day.

I do the entire video at least four times a week. It is by far my favorite JM video. Prior to doing this one, I was using "6 week 6 pack" and "shred it with weights." I think working up to the NMTZ helped tremendously! Since I started using the video, I have seen great results, mainly in my stomach. I think it is even…

My knees were definitely sore when I started 30DS, but it went away after a few weeks. I think that the workout strengthens all of the muscles around your knees, which leads to less stress on them, and therefore no more pain.

http://www.hungry-girl.com/newsletters/raw/560 Tastes like a regular margarita too :) Only 115 calories

I frequently look at www.eatingwell.com and www.hungrygirl.com for recipe ideas. You can also buy the hungry girl books.

This idea works great with the "Flat Out" Flatbreads too. They are only 90 calories each and come in different flavors.

Jillian Michaels' "No More Trouble Zones" hits the back of the arms pretty hard. I have noticed a change since I started the video.

Are you eating your exercise calories back? I must admit I was skeptical of doing this at first; however, three weeks ago I hit a plateau. I gave in a few days ago, and began eating back the exercise calories. Today, I finally saw a loss after several weeks of nothing!

I make a crustless quiche with lots of veggies in it (spinach, onion, bell pepper, brocolli, etc) on Sundays to last me the week. Hungry Girl has some great low calorie quiche recipes, and protein is a great way to start up your metabolism in the morning!

Jillian Michaels workout videos are big on HIIT training. She talks about it in all of them. Maybe give one of those a shot and see how you like it? I do the 6 week 6 pack and no more trouble zones videos, typically alternating them every other day. I do the videos 6 days a week and have seen a huge change in both strength…

I have been alternating between 6 week 6 pack and the trouble zones workout (ie monday 6pack, tuesday trouble, wed 6pack, etc). In the beginning, both of them kicked my butt! Those videos are no joke. They are a lot more difficult, in my opinion, than 30 day shred, but they keep me more entertained! You will see results…

Are you sick from the neck up or chest down? If it is the neck up, do any exercises you want! It is said that is is safe to exercise in this instance. I have even found that I get better faster if I exercise during a cold! However, if it is a chest illness, hold off on the exercise.

Did you drink more water than you normally do yesterday? Or did you have foods containing a lot of sodium? An increase in sodium causes your body to hold water.

You aren't alone! My fiance is the same way. When we first met, I was sitting around 165lbs. Now, I am at 141, and loving it! However, he has become concerned that I am going to get "too skinny." He says that he doesn't want me to look like I "need to eat a sandwich." Now, don't get me wrong, he is an amazing man. We have…