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If you are going to weigh yourself, you should also measure yourself! Also, take pics every 30-days or so. There is more than one way to measure any type of success! With that being said, don't let the numbers bother you! Your body is going to fight losing the weight it's grown attached to! Stick with the healthier…

Personally, I think this question depends on you. I have friends who were back to their pre-pregnancy weight before they left the hospital with their newborn! Me? Never that lucky! I gained 50lbs with my first child! It took me about 2 years to get rid of almost all that weight. But, I was younger and more active back…

I have INSANITY and I LOVE IT!!!! Have I seen results? Actually, due to "real life", I bonked after the first month. :( But, the only thing I can think of that might be considered 'negative' is that INSANITY is pure cardio - no strength training/weight lifting. And, even though I do not lift very heavy, I missed the…

I tend to go against the "norm". I weigh myself every day, but use the weekly average to gauge if I'm losing/gaining weight. My measurements I take once a week. Since I am working my entire body, these are the measurements I take: neck, chest, both upper arms (biceps), waist, hips, thighs & calves. That way, I can get a…

Weighing in is NOT the only indicator! Measure yourself and check to see how your clothes are fitting. Also, take some "before" pics ... with some "during" and "after" ones as well. You will DEFINITELY be seeing a difference! Also, just because your body reacted initially, it doesn't mean it won't 'get over the shock'…

I may get scoffed for asking this, but .... Why weigh in only once a week? I'm not saying to weigh in every day; some people get too stuck on the numbers. But, when you are feeling like you are ready to sabotage your clean living, weigh yourself! That just might (1) motivate you to continue with your loss and not cheat, or…

I'm a single mom with 2 children still at home (teenagers in high school). I started my journey in January, 2010. Since then, I've lost 20 pounds and am hoping to rid myself of my last 25 this year. I had to make the decision that I was important, first off. Once I did that, I needed to work around my kids - and get their…

I'm a single mom of 3 boys, 2 teenagers still at home. I've been working out (regularly) for the past year. I get up early to workout (4:30am) because I need to make sure they get up, get ready for school and I have to take them to school. I've found it's too busy at night, when they have activities or homework, or I have…

You should rest up, but don't forget to hydrate, too! I remember reading somewhere (and this could be old news) that the stitch in your side from running, etc, was due to dehydration. Before I workout, I make sure I have a couple drinks from my water bottle, and then usually end up finishing the bottle during the workout…

breakfast: 1/2 c oatmeal, 1 scoop protein powder, 1 banana snack: 1 c fat free plain yogurt, 1 chopped apple, 1/2 tsp honey lunch: 1-2 c spinach, 1/2 roma tomato, 1/8 cucumber, 1/8 bell pepper w/ topping (Either: 1 sliced low fat string cheese, 4 oz tuna, 3-4 oz chopped chicken breast, 2 tbsp salsa), apple or banana snack:…

I guess I'll put my 2 cents worth in, too. P90X caught my eye, which prompted me to look into Beach Body products. With shoulder and wrist problems, I really didn't think I could handle P90X right off, so I chose the "younger brother" - Power 90. It is a GREAT beginner program, getting you used to lifting weights and doing…

I also have been trying to lose weight and reached a plateau. I also have an ex who talks *to our kids* about how I am wasting "his" money with all my exercise videos, etc! Don't feel bad!!!! This is a lifestyle change and you need to concentrate on that!!!! If people are criticizing you, don't listen to them! Seek out…

A little-known alternative between P90 & P90X is P90 Master Series. I've done P90 and I agree that toward the end of the 90 days, it was a bit monotonous for me. But, I finished and got pretty good results. I did not feel like I was ready for P90X so I went to P90 Master Series, which Tony, himself, calls a "natural…

I weigh myself every morning, BUT I measure myself once a week. Since we know that we can lose inches quicker than pounds, I use both as a guide to how I'm doing. For instance, I've been frustrated because I haven't lost any weight over the past two weeks, but I've consistently lost over 1 inch both those weeks. So,…

A possible hint for the fruits ... "fresh" is great, but frozen could be just as good. For example (and I got my boys hooked on this, too) ... I have gotten into the habit of cleaning and then freezing grapes. They don't freeze rock-solid, just crunchy! Especially great in the warmer weather, and I can't buy enough so that…

Just remember ... everything is relative. For instance, I'm not short (at 5 feet) when I compare to, say, a 1st grader. But, I'm short when I compare myself to my teenagers (they are 5'3" and growing). How do you want to feel? Sure, it would be *nice* to reach all those goals we set for ourselves, and do it on a timely…

I agree, don't give up! Are your clothes feeling looser? Do you have more energy? These are other things to consider when the scale doesn't move. I weigh myself every morning and have a spreadsheet calculate my 'average' for the week. On Sunday (my official weigh-in day), I gained 2 pounds from the week before!! :( But, I…

Don't beat yourself up over your eating! I know it gets frustrating, but you made some good choices with what you had to deal with. I hate referring to my eating as a "diet" because it implies the removal of "real life." Unfortunately, I have to deal with "real life" every day, so sometimes my eating needs to accommodate…

What about going for walks during your lunchtime? Since you should eat lunch, either eat at your desk beforehand, or only take 20-30 minutes to eat and then walk around your building (or block, or wherever) for the remainder of the time. Get some music playing and it should help. Then, on weekends when you're just too…

I'm not sure, but will they freeze? I know I've frozen birthday cake before. And, I'm always putting something in the freezer! Out of sight will be the best thing for you. And, since this is not a "diet" but a lifestyle change, take a little piece before you freeze it! (With birthday cake, it doesn't freeze "solid" so cut…

I used to be too! First, what I did was reduce the amount I was drinking. I used to go to McDonald's on the way to work and buy a large soda (hey, it was only $1!). So, I began by dropping from a large to small diet Coke. (That got me the caffeine I needed to start the day.) I tried to stay away from the soda on the…

I weigh myself every day and record it here and on a spreadsheet. I have the spreadsheet set to calculate my average weight for the week. I also measure myself once a week (on Sundays) and then can see the weekly inches lost (hopefully) and average weight lost.

I never used to be a breakfast eater either. So, now, on Sunday afternoons I premeasure fat free cottage cheese with fruit into individual containers for the week. That way, there's no excuse. Just reach into the fridge in the mornings and pull out my breakfast. I like cottage cheese, so I'm not bored with it yet. Have…