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1700, with the idea that over the course of the week, I burn an average of 200 per day through exercising 4-5x a week. I'm generally not hungry at the end of the day. :)

Get tamari instead of soy sauce-- it's usually made with 100% soy instead of including wheat. Also, corn tortillas are a great alternative. I like Ezekiel sprouted ones, but just check the ingredients and label to make sure it says "gluten free." I hope this helps! <3

Looks like a great start! To make it healthier: - Steam your veggies. That way, the nutrients won't leach into the water. - Buy fresh fish (or frozen, plain fish), and bake it. I'd recommend putting a little salt on it, cajun seasoning, and a teaspoon of butter (or coconut oil, or olive oil), and bake it at 400 degrees for…

I have absolutely no medical background, just personal experience to offer. So, in my own experiences, if you began to change your diet back to 150-200g carbs, you'd gain it back. If you have a "cheat day," you'd put on some water weight, but going back to your normal <50g would help you lose it quickly. I find that low of…

I'm no expert, by any means, but any time you're using your body, you'll burn calories. I'm sure if you're riding and doing all of those fancy jumps (I clearly know nothing about riding horses, haha), you're probably using your core to stabilize yourself. Do you still get sore the next day? That would be a good indication…

This looks awesome! I might make it, replacing the oats with coconut. Thanks for posting <3

I can't remember specifics, but I think I lost a few pounds and several inches. I felt invincible afterwards, too. I LOVE Week 4, but all of them are great. I still use the DVD when I'm bored with my rotation. Best of luck; it's a great workout! <3

Love this idea! Whole Foods Creeps are the worst. This also works, supposedly: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wRXa971Xw0 (There's some profanity in it, kids.) I haven't tried it...yet. Haha. Good luck and thanks for the commiseration <3

I add lemon to my water, or I'll put two tea bags in my water bottle (32 oz.) overnight, so I have iced tea in the morning. This works for almost any kind of tea; sometimes I'll do one bag of ginger-lemon and one bag of white or green. It's delicious <3 Good luck!

I try my best not to. It also depends on your definition of processed: organic, raw-milk cheese undergoes processing, but it's not bad for you the way velveeta would be. I define processed as not being able to understand what the ingredients are, and in that case, I don't eat them (or, at least try REALLY hard to avoid…

Beautiful curves! Many congrats on such amazing success <3

I think: "You can do anything for X number of seconds left." I used to think of my wedding dress ahead of me on the treadmill. Or, I think about my upcoming honeymoon and either think "Bikini, bikini, bikini" or "Jamaica, Jamaica, Jamaica," haha. <3

That's such a great look for you! You look fabulous! <3 (One of my fave work staples is a pencil skirt with a shirt tucked in.) ;D

From that mix, I'd set up a plan for the week! I'd do 30DS, then the next day yoga, then rest. Then kickboxing, followed by the Biggest Loser. <3

Thank you! Good to know the difference between Paleo and Primal. I think Primal is more my long-term style, and it's been fascinating learning about the differences between the two. I'll definitely have to check out the boards, and I really appreciate the thoughtful response. ;D

Thanks for the response! What's been your experience with it?

Thanks! I was going to dive right in with a whole one, but half will be just enough to enjoy it (with LOTS of coconut oil...maybe lime and a teeny bit of salt?), without going crazy. <3

Rational and helpful! Thank you. I might try some tonight and see how I feel tomorrow.

I know fruit has sugar. I'm not eating sugar, palm sugar, honey, maple syrup, agave, etc...anything used to typically sweeten stuff. Trying to eat mostly low-glycemic index fruits (apples and berries). Sarcasm isn't nice or helpful. :(

Bookmarking. Thank you!!! <3

Almond butter on celery, veggies with goat cheese (add some herbs and a little bit of cream or yogurt to make it like boursin), melt some cheddar on apple slices, saute some bacon and add a whole bunch of cabbage when the bacon has rendered (this is surprisingly low cal and SUPER tasty), guacamole on red pepper slices or…

5'5", 130, size 4. When I started, around 170, I was a size 10.

Not at all! Can you do it in the grass? That would be less noisy, if that's what you're worried about. And if the neighbors notice, it's probably because they're up at that time trying to get their workout in-- you might find a morning running buddy! Also, if you're self conscious, could you do it in your basement instead?…

I'd say it's water. Take a look at your sodium intake-- that could cause retention, too. Open your diary, my dear! Then we can really help <3

Bookmarking. This is wonderful. Thank you for posting! <3

The documentary "Fat Head" gives some interesting facts based on reliable research. And adorable animation always helps: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xaItGnGxu0A The cholesterol stuff starts at around 3:15. So, eggs are good, mkay? <3 (But, of course, to each her own. Egg haters gonna hate.)

Wonderful results!!! <3 It's so hard to get back on the wagon. That's something to be super proud of.

1. Coffee (not surprising! haha) 2. Chia Seeds 3. Apples 4. Goat Yogurt 5. Raw Almond Butter 6. Goat Cheese 7. Olive Oil

Not all are created equal! I love larabars, but rarely touch anything else. I try to only eat granola bars whose ingredients are already part of my diet, like no-sugar-added dried fruit. Brown rice syrup (at best)? No thanks. Sweetened with dates? Yes please! <3

It's wonderful that you two have such a supportive relationship <3 I'd add more strength/weights, and check out the kind of foods that you're eating. Some say that it's just calories in versus calories out, but I think (and have experienced) that it's the quality of food that makes a big difference. Granted, you don't want…