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Thanks so much! I'll definitely go to a specialty store to get fitted. The first time I did the 30 Day Shred I was barefoot and ended up injuring my ankle. I was told the injury was likely due to the fact that I wasn't wearing proper footwear, so despite the fact that I worked out on carpet, I assumed shoes were a must. .

An oreo cookie (yep - just one!) because I like to have something sweet after dinner :)

The first time I tried protein powder (Quest Vanilla Milkshake) I combined a scoop with water and shook it up in my shaker cup. I took a sip and almost spat it out all over my desk. I was horrified and thought I had just wasted $50. Then I read through the forums and hit up my local grocercy store. I now combine my protein…

How many "bites" are you having per day? If it's just 1-2 I'd quick add 100 cals and be done with it.

I do 25-35 minute workouts 5-6x/week at home.

That's good to know - thank you! I may buy a cheaper pair for my videos and invest in a nice pair for running. Nike Frees are certainly not for me, though.

Good to know! Have you ever tried them? If so, did the size make them awkward?

I'm trying to build some muscle mass and lower body fat. The videos I do incorporate a lot of resistance and HIIT but sometimes I wonder if I could benefit from more cardio.

Thank you for your input, everyone! I think I will look into getting a pair for running as well as a pair for my at home workouts. Hopefully Running Room can help me with both!

I have the Charge HR. I love it! I did, however, have an issue with counting floors like crazy (21 floors before 8am? No way!) and then it stopped counting floors period. I contacted their tech support and after asking a few questions they decided I was eligible for a new device. I had it in my hands 3 days later! I will…

I wake up at 5am, chug a glass of water, and get to it. Not sure what you're schedule it like, but if I attempted a workout after work I'd be super drained, too.

I didn't have dinner this evening. If you saw the size of my lunch, you would understand why!

I used this app to gain 10lbs. I spent a lot of time reading through the forums and learning about fitness. Use these wonderful people as resources! Check out the Gaining Weight and Fitness and Exercise forums :) Welcome, and good luck!

Love this :D

This is very encouraging - thank you! I searched through the forums before I posted this and a lot of people say they gained all sorts of weight after they stopped logging.

Jillian Michaels is one of the best things I learned about through MFP. I knew who she was (I had seen The Biggest Loser) but I didn't know anything about her workout programs. I've completed 30 Day Shred and Ripped In 30 but I often just do a single workout from whichever one of her programs I feel like on a given day.…

Photos, or just how I look/feel. I think it depends on what type of a relationship you have with the scale. As others have said, sometimes fluctuations can be upsetting or discouraging. But some people aren't bothered by them :)

I did the 30 Day Shred last year and I loved it! I have also completed Jillian's Ripped In 30 program, and several weeks of Six Week Six Pack. Instead of following one program I like to mix it up and do alternate levels/JM workouts, depending on my mood. Good luck to everyone!

Ditto!

You just described exactly what I had for breakfast this morning :blush:

I log my multivitamin because I take it to help me meet some of my micronutrients.

I like chewing gum but if I have gum I tend to chew the entire pack. As a result, both my jaw and my stomach hurts. So I rarely chew gum!

Honestly the nutritional info for most restaurants initially startled the hell out of me. It only bothers me when I'm not in a position to choose the restaurant (ex. Someone's birthday). I also live in Canada and when I feel like take out I order Swiss Chalet (quarter chicken white meal with a garden salad, balsamic…

I had the FitBit One and upgraded to the Charge HR in January (my mom pre-ordered it for me for Christmas) and I love both devices! I didn't know if I'd be comfortable with a device on my write but the Charge HR is super lightweight and comfortable. I will say that my Charge HR started acting up and wasn't counting floors.…

Lately I've been playing a lot of Metallica.

I prefer to read on the toilet. And shower in the shower.

I used MFP to help me change my relationship with food and gain weight after a relapse 3 years ago (as a teenager I struggled with both bulimia and anorexia). I don't think anyone with a history of EDs should focus on losing weight. Stay away from the scale, and focus on nourishing your body and moving it. The rest will…

I'm unoriginal... Mine is just my first name, middle name and the initial of my last name. I called my instagram account "herbodyblog" because I've been reading "The Body Book" by Cameron Diaz and because my instagram really is just my fitness journey in photos.

Have you ever spoken to a professional about your feelings towards food and your weight? I think that may be something worth looking into, especially if it's causing disordered eating.

All I know is that I would now like to try a turkish pizza