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They could be caffeine headaches if you're accustomed to so much caffeine a day and then going cold turkey. My suggestion would be to wean yourself instead. If that's not it, my next thought would be you're not eating enough. Rapid blood sugar drops can cause headaches. If needed, get your blood sugar checked to be sure…

Water exercises, anything using a yoga ball should be okay, weight machines to strengthen the muscles surrounding the knee joint - 0 impact. Just avoid bending & jumping (ie: high impact aerobics). Zumba might work for you and just skip any minor jumps that occur in the routines - but I'd suggest starting slow to see how…

Karinf: She was a chocolate point siamese. Found her as a kitten wandering around a gas station at a major and very busy intersection. We have no idea why anyone would have dumped a siamese unless she wasn't a pure bred. My boys miss her terribly too... but she has her special place in our yard, near our pond which she…

Yeah, we've gotten a little off track with the holidays. I'm up to 3-4 daily all of a sudden. Not sure what's that's about but I'll take it! So, I know we left off at week 3 - so let's just assume this is week 4, starting today (Monday, 1/3/11). So we're at 4 glasses a day (min). Hope everyone's had a wonderful new year!

Oh yeah - there's so many factors not being considered in that calculation that makes it very imprecise. But I'd rather estimate on the low side and eventually find out that I'm burning more than to estimate high and then wonder why nothing's happening. Err on the side of caution as the saying goes. I agree that an HRM is…

Thanks for this information - sent you a private message for further clarification on a couple of things.

I read that wrong the first time... "..body needs to be deprived of sugar...." not that I had alot of it.... so maybe that's it? I don't know.

nevermind - I just found the answer online (finally! been looking for a while!) •To avoid starvation mode, the body can be tricked into using an alternate energy source called ketones, a byproduct of fat burning. Some organs, such as the brain, cannot use fat stores as energy, but they can use glucose from muscle or…

Well last weigh in and IF my scale is right (I'm not sure it is), I've surpassed my goal and I'm down to 131.8. The downside - it would have to be muscle loss. *sighs* hopefully it doesn't take long to get that back.

I got the Move & Zumba just as I wanted. Finally got around to actually doing some workout today. Only half of the beginner because I've seriously & majorly fallen off the wagon this last month or so..... won't get into all the gory details but it's going to be a while before I can catch up & do the full 20 minutes full…

sorry guys - I'm kinda' bailing for now. My scale needs a battery and my diet, sleep, etc has been crappy lately. had to put my cat down on Monday so ...... yeah. i'm starting to get it back together but that doesn't change my lack of battery - and i've not lost inches, in spite of not eating lately... not gonna' happen…

Got the PS3 Move version!!! YIPPPPEEEEE!!!!!!!!

Wow! You ladies are rockin' it! Keep going! I may not be able to weigh in on Friday - I think my scale needs a battery. Again! If I can, I'll get one tomorrow and weigh in then.

HW: 145 SW: 139.8 11/26/2010 goal 138: 141.8 (+2) - Not bad. Could have easily been worse. 12/03/2010 goal 137: 139.8 (- 2) - TOM grrr... 2.8 lbs off goal. I don't think I'll be losing almost 4 lbs in a week. 12/6/2010: 138.0 (-1.8) (11/26 goal) 12/10/2010 goal 136: 138.6 (-1.2 from 12/3) 2.6 lbs off goal - slowly...…

I thought I posted mine last night but I guess there was a glitch since it doesn't seem to be showing up. I'll repost as soon as I copy...

Got in my 3 glasses today! Yay.

Congrats to you both! Great job! I'm sick and I think that's inhibiting me... i doubt I'll meet my goal but if I can lose just another lb or 2, I'll be happy with that. I'm feeling a bit bloated today, too so I doubt Friday (tomorrow) is going to bring happy results. But, I'm also working on my water in my step forum so…

I didn't get in my 3 yesterday. In fact, I think I was just under 2. :-( I've been drinking at dinner and after and that's probably part of the problem. But that's really all I've been eating since this cold hit. Hmmm.....

Missed Sunday (day 5), got in 2C Mon & Tues (Days 6 & 7). Today is the start of Week 2 - so 3 glasses. Still not a habit but this is forcing me to be more mindful of intake.

missed day 3. Week 1, day 4 - 2C How is everyone else doing?

HW: 145 SW: 139.8 11/26/2010 goal 138: 141.8 (+2) - Not bad. Could have easily been worse. 12/03/2010 goal 137: 139.8 (- 2) - TOM grrr... 2.8 lbs off goal. I don't think I'll be losing almost 4 lbs in a week. 12/6/2010: 138.0 (-1.8) (11/26 goal) 12/10/2010 goal 136: 138.6 (-1.2 from 12/3) 2.6 lbs off goal - slowly...…

If you really want to push yourself, Pyro - instead of cutting out the caffeine, just add the same amount of water on TOP of your 32 oz. Technically, if you're a caffeine or alcohol consumer on a regular basis, you should do this anyway. Both negate hydration. So, let's say you have 4 12-oz cans of soda... before or after…

Week 1, Day 2: 2C down.

What a great set of observations!!! And it's amazing how long those "first impression" comments stick with us... I think you should repost this whole set of statements separately in a new thread! This is fantastic and although a BA in Psych, sometimes I forgot the basics - you are TOTALLY right!!!!

R, It is terrible that people are treating you that way!! I am so sorry that this has happened to you an dcaused you to feel so unappreciated for who you are!! Unfortunately, in the weight loss game, height/size make a HUGE impact on what the weight looks like - going on and coming off. I'm significantly shorter than you…

This is great in theory, but the truth is - we are all trying to make an impression on *someone* - whether it's a potential employer (I'm betting there's statistics regarding height/weight and position levels out there somewhere - I do know that looks play a huge role in how successful you are; and not it's not a fairness…

Caffeine or vaccine? lol... Welcome Pyro! Glad to see you joined! :-) You're far braver than I. I'm a total coffee addict.

Week 1, Day 1 - 2 glasses of water down. Wish it were a cure for migraines.

Wow!!!! Hey, why not hang and be a water coach? LOL.. you've obviously got it down. :-)

BoresEasily: Whatever method works for people - great suggestion! I don't like water so I'll be getting another box of those individual lemonade packets (0 cal) and possibly a reusable water bottle. I don't want to contribute to the plastic waste problems any more than necessary. Brittany: me too.. believe me, I get it!…