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Makes total sense... I'll try to get as lean as possible without trying to make the split abdominal muscles worse to see where that gets me... I guess the fear is that I do something that makes it worse. Pure cardio seems to be the ticket as of now... I can say one thing.. Surgery is def not an option.....

WOW... I though that I would have to go at this alone.. Most of my friends tummy had flattened out after they had their baby meanwhile I'm the odd one out of the bunch that has a protruding belly with muscle separation at the abs. :( So confused and scared of what exercise to do in fear that I would make the Diastasis…

I honestly get up and walk around.. to talk to people, to go to the bathroom, to just srtetch the legs... but then the vending machine is screaming at me... oh boy....

I agree with the others that say less on the strength training and more of the cardio... Good Luck!

I wouldn't worry so much about the numbers but it's definitely a target to reach... Once you start burning off the fat you would gain the muscles and the muscle weight is what you would start to see on the scale.. judge by looking in the mirror :) Good Luck!

Truly inspired ladies! Great job all!

Well your back on here.... So that's a good start.... Get back on the wagon friend! Not too late.

I like fugi apple with a tablespoon of peanut butter..... Yum!

There are times when desperate measures are needed... and I think you need your coffee fix... A few sipps shouldn't hurt you... 10 oz shoudl fix it!

That's odd... Because fruits do have calories.....

Thanks! I do need to find the fruits that are High in fiber.....

I was told that the calorie count is close to accurate... Man... I tell you.... Grapes are sooo addictive once you eat one... Who ever knew the counts were sooooo high... (don't have to answer that....) :P

I'm doing insanity (mixed with the elliptical), eating healthy and I have to tell you that I am really seeing the results... Like the many others say... Stick with it..... Insanity really makes you sweat and so you need to keep yourself hydrated with water.... I'm guiilty for stepping on the scale everyday too but that's…

I'm doing the Insanity Program mixed in with Elliptical... I LOVE IT! I sweat soooo much and Love it! Just dive in a do it! You'll say "This is Insane" throughout the whole session! I do have to say that I am not a big fan of the insanity abs so I substitute it with the P90x abs...

I find myself weighing in every morning and night... I log in MFP when I can. I think that it is overly obsessive but I think it keeps me in track. Let's me know if what I'm doing is causing the results...

You're not alone... I'm obsessed weighing myself too!

Cassie, I'm sorry for your loss... I actually have a very similar situation as you. I had a loss on 03.03.11 and since have been trying to eat healthier, excercise more and loss the weight before DH and I try again. It's hard to deal with but it's not selfish to want to loss the weight prior to TTC. It will make you feel…

I'm obsessed!!!!! I weigh in the morning and night!!!!! Really I should be weighing in at the end of the month because of the flux weight.....

I love the zoo! Have fun!

Thanks! That's great that you are seeing the results from the hard work!

That helps but... Now I'm questioning why when I workout on my elliptical for 30 min and some resistance I burn 500 and some calories... That's about 15 min less of Insanity and way less intense but more of a calorie loss......... Am I being to much of a calorie counting junkie?

Thanks! I think I will invest in one.... Now I have to find a good brand that works well and is not clunky....

It really is! They don't call it insanity for nothing... It's really insane! Did you find out how much you burned through a heart rate monitor?

What's there to be nervous about! All of us are here to burn the fat and lose the weight so you are in good hands! Just a little boost and the tools for tracking yout food intake and excercise are great to keep on top of. Have fun with it and think of it as a game.... Too much pressure will make it a chore...... I'm a bit…

I try to put logic into it if that makes any sense... Example... instead of dreading to workout on the elliptical I add the tv and watch a half to an hour of my favorite show while I'm working out! Rather then sitting and watching I'm working out and watching my fav shows... Sometimes I go longer on the elliptical because…

Welcome! I just joined recently too! I'm so glad that I found this site because the food log is really helping me watch what I eat. You can do it! Good Luck!

OMG... I never heard of that! I have that too and hate it just as much as my muffin tops... (the bulge on my hips when I wear my jeans....

I'm also curious that with the infomercial there's like 6 or more DVD's.... Do I really need all of those DVD's? I figure like 1 DVD would be good enough???

Wow... That's amazing! Good Job!

Don't you have to wear the belt strap? I was wondering if you sweat that would get distracting right?