jnovak1

Hello! I am in my second week of Jenny Craig! Lost four pounds the first week! I am 36 yo with 6 kids ages 9 to 2. So, I am a huge fan of not having to prepare or think about eating to lose weight....very easy and convenient! I was so used to skipping meals until dinner and then overeating! I didn't do so hot this week…

gotta drink protein shakes! build lean muscle=burn more calories

I totally agree...it is so hard to really know how many calories you should take in...so you don't go into starvation mode which just screws up the whole thing!

Sarah, I am not a believer in all those crazy diets like South Beach, Atkin's, etc....they just cause other health care problems and they are a short term fix! I'm sure you agree with me, since you are a fitness pro! (Wish I could do all that!!) You are doing tons of exercise, so I think if you were to up the protein you…

Wow...I need to upload my photo soon here! Yet another thing to add to my "to do list"! I am the crazy mother of six children-8yr girl, 7yr boy, twin 6yr girls, 2 yr old girl and 1yr old boy!!! I am also a neonatal nurse and work pool! I also struggle with the time involved in preparing healthy food and…

I agree with Steve...up that protein!!

You need to remember that building muscle through fitness/resistance training is the TRUE way to get your body to burn more calories/fat every day! In order to build muscle, you need to do your fitness routine and also eat a low carb/high protein diet. Shoot for 120mg a day. I drink protein shakes (only about 100 cal and…