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It does both, building the muscle helps the fat burn quicker. Crunches and reverse crunches will help the abdomen area as well as planks.

I drink it. I stopped smoking years ago and I can't seem to give up the soda too. I have changed to Diet instead of regular, which is something I thought would never happen and I drink at least (I know not good) 3 a day. I am not a coffee drinker like another post you have so I too like the caffeine. Maybe someday I will…

I have a bodybugg that I used for the first 6 months. It does what it says it does. But I don't use it because I have to pay for the subscription. So I too would recommend a Heart Rate Monitor. If you are already cringing at the thought of paying to use it, you will be like me and spend too much money getting it and then…

You have looked beautiful in all your pics, but now you are amazingly confident and beautiful looking. Congratulations!

From what I have read, in extreme weather it can change your metabolism to burn more calories. Such as if you were in extreme cold weather the shivering burns a high rate of calories because it raises your heart rate. However, when you are working out your body warms therefore you aren't shivering as much. Extreme hot…

Both are stationary, but the spin bike you get a better burn. The other one I find you can get to relaxed leaning back in the seat. Good luck.

Now that you have said how you are feeling, you need to make a choice not to let that control you and make a change for yourself and your child. I had those days about not wanting to get out of bed. Finally my husband had to tell me to suck it up and do something about it. If I didn't want to be over weight and over eating…

You are doing great. Some people are just not very tactful. I think you look great and you can definitely see your changes and that is awesome! Don't ever let anyone get you down, that is sometimes what gets us our weight gain in the first place. Keep on keeping on!

Thanks I do like spin class. I used to do it more been nervous about going back my butt kills for 2 days, but it is worth it so should get back to it. Thanks for advice:happy:

Your hard work is definitely paying off! When I lost my weight the last time, my pump instructor said I was looking good and of course I mentioned the scale not moving and she said it really doesn't matter because of the muscle changes the body. Sounds like by the classes either we go to the same gym :) or yours does the…

Unless you have a band that tells you your calories burned you almost need to find a happy medium on the calories that you use. Sometimes I eat them and sometimes I don't. As far as the heavy household cleaning, that can be one heck of a workout depending on what your doing. Scrubbing tubs and floors even vacuuming burns…

You can do that or add it in as a recipe and have them calculate the calories.

I just saw the how you did it part. I do body pump, but just started getting back into that class and I know step works, not coordinated. I also did zumba and want to get back doing that class too. Thanks for your post. Very inspirational!

That is amazing! Ditto on how did you do it? I am totally struggling trying to lose and you look so good! Great job!

Great question. Now I know we will invest in the Kinect! Thanks everyone.

Congratulations first on your recovery. I have a family member that had an eating disorder as well when she was young. So my heart is with you. Looking at the calculator you are in your ideal weight and by the look of your picture you look great and healthy. Sometimes it is not the number on the scale but how you take care…

I won't put add it on the day of. I know it is bad, but I wait until the next day and take the better out of the 2. Honestly, it usually ends up being my original weigh in and then I just take the hit. Depressing yes, but I need to see it so I make sure it doesn't continue to climb. I also add if there was no gain or loss…

My son is the same age. I too can't workout at home without him wanting to be held. I walk (but like you said weather is bad), ride a bike or I go to the gym. The gym has a daycare, so I drop him off and at least get in 1 hour of exercise when I go. Otherwise, I would wait for the nap and just shower afterward. Good luck…

Marilyn Monroe I believe was a size 14 and the men loved her.

I just checked out the Google Maps. Thanks that is great!

I just checked out the Google Maps. Thanks that is great!

Sometimes it is just one day at a time. It is hard to do, but sometimes you have to trust that the people around you are going to be ok, because there is nothing you can do. Sounds like you really need to take some time and think about yourself. I know you don't have a lot of time, but take a small walk or some type of…

I do the same thing with putting 1/2 in the box. Or I split my meal with my husband. For chips and salsa, I usually put a portion on my plate so I don't over-eat. Mexican food is my favorite so it is hard for me to remove it from my diet. Instead of a chimi (which is my favorite, I get an enchilada. I know still not the…

Sometimes I am asked, how can you do this? They would say they couldn't do it. Which either way I know I have to if I ever want to be a healthy weight. I must thank you for your comment about being thin and still tracking. I unfortunately, have to admit that my husband, bless his heart, tracks his food too because I showed…

I confess that I had a bad week with food temptations. I also confess that I gained .4 lbs this week. I also confess that I am waiting until tomorrow to recheck my weight to see if it might be water gain from yesterdays workout. I confess that I will then take the better out of the 2 weights and post it..... OUCH

Hi, glad you have started your journey too :happy:

Wow that sounds really good. Thank you for sharing.

I too am an emotional eater. If I have a bad weigh in I just about always immediately want to eat. I usually try and go for a walk or take a shower. Something to get me out of the kitchen.

Keep in mind this program is based on your age, weight etc. Does the machine that you are working on? If not I would go by the program not the machine.

We just bought 100 calorie pack Brownies. They will be in the snack area. They have other types of cookies, but noticed you are craving the brownies.