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I am skeptical of your eating only 1200 calories a day if you have 50 pounds to lose, but if the is the formula that MFP has given you, then if must be right for your goals, age, height, lifestyle, etc. Do you eat back the calories you burn when exercising? You eat at least some of those calories back or else your…

I was going to suggest this too. I don't do crossfit, but if I could afford it, AND if I did not have a great alternative (P90X), I would do that.

You came to the right place. Glad you are here!

Fitness instructors teach a class or lead an exercise program. They don't "preach". However, if they do "preach" then of course you should practice what you preach, but if I am leading a plyometrics or sports conditioning class and by butt is big, that does not mean that I do not practice that which I am doing and I am not…

I am a Certified Group Fitness Instructor. Getting certified does not take much and once you are certified, there is always more to learn. That said, I have been engaging in physical fitness since I was 22 years old, when I quit smoking. I play ultimate frisbee (not frisbee golf, please!), P90X strength training - always…

What she said, plus my dance card is full. I have workout buddies when I want, but I mainly like to work out by myself. It is the quintessential "me time".

Oh no! I Love cilantro! I guess if I make you my yummy guacamole, I'll have to leave it out :( Techno has it's place :) It is really great for spinning.

1. Communists 2. Socialists 3. Anyone wearing a Che Guevara image on there clothing or commuter bag 4. Nancy Pelosi 5. Harry Reid 6. Barney Frank 7. Lindsay Graham 8. John McCain (and his daughter) 9. People that call themselves "Progressive". 10. Michelle Obama

Are you hungry yet? I think laddy is right. Just get some quality sustenance in. You don't have to eat all 1000 calories tonight. Bon Appitit!

Welcome! you will find GREAT support here!

I enjoyed reading everyone's input here. A couple of weeks ago I posted here how depressed I was that I GAINED 5-6 pounds in a week. I shed all that weight in a week. I think it was mostly water weight and perhaps other fluids and swelling as I came down with a nasty cold. Over the week I had a cold, I ate almost…

Yes!!!!! And those Ugg slippers with the lug soles are SLIPPERS! Don't wear them in public, except MAYBE to take the trash out or grab your mail!

Looks like you need to go on a shopping spree?

WOW, WOW, WOW!!!! I am seriously so happy for you. Your story is my "positive visualization' scenario; I am soooooo looking forward to being able to do just that and when I do, I'm going on a shopping spree. Kudos to you.

Couldn't have said it better myself, except it begs the question of whether socialized healthcare has any place in a free society.

You can also just make your own w/o egg yolk. It's not low-calorie, but you can go light on the dressing. It's about 70 calories per Tablespoon. Do a Google search for ceasar dressing. Cooks.com has a good recipe I use all the time. If you make it. Just measure how many Tablespoons you toss into the salad and divide by how…

Also, many people are afraid to comment on overweight people's weight for fear of offending. Just keep on doing what you are doing. The comments will come when others around can no longer ignore or keep silent. Most importantly, you are doing something healthy for YOU! And you are going to LOVE the NEW YOU! Good job, I…

Oh I LOVE "Fat Bottomed Girls"! That song always gets me pumped. (I don't know why, since I'm one of 'em too).

bump!

Excellent. Thanks!

Thanks guys! I'm actually in week 11 (blush), but have always been confused on this, no matter how many times Tony says: "Like this, not this". To me, the two movements look the same when he does them. Your explanation makes a huge difference. Thanks!!!

I had to chime in just to say that I am interested in this topic. I have been thinking of buying some TRX bands, but haven't a good idea of how to use them and whether I could anchor them in my home.

Right on Bro! that is sooooo GREAT!!! Big high-five here! :tongue:

FANTASTIC!!!

"Never make eye contact while eating a banana." Ha! I love it!!!!! :laugh:

What she said. Also, give her a choice of a few activities. If she gets to choose, she might be more into it. I have a 2 year old. I put him in the jogger and run for 45 to 60 mins. I also do dvd's and he has fun "helping" me with my abs exercises (he makes planks even harder!). I have a spinning bike (LeMond) in the "play…

LLLLLove it! Wish I had a color printer!

I felt like you yesterday. I've been overweight my whole life. My weightloss has been slow too. You will learn a lot on this website. Hang in there. Go for a walk, have a good cry. I promise it will make you feel better.

Well done! You really look GREAT!

Bump. I want to see your point when you make it.