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I've even read that you should drink ice water because it causes the body to burn more calories warming it up in the body! Now I always throw ice in my workout water bottle before I start!

I love MFP people! I was just going to put my 2 cents in and as I read through the comments, I was blown away with more ideas! I was going to say, "just suck it up and eat it b/c it never tastes good." But BOY AM I WRONG! I'll definitely try the brown Basmati idea of toasting first! I can NOT give up my white jasmine rice,…

I HIGHLY recommend one. I spent a LONG time debating which one to get. I ended up with the Polar Ft4 -- got it on Amazon.com for around $65 and free shipping. It is VERY user friendly. Whatever you get, I do recommend you get the chest strap. I tried one where you just wore the watch, but it was worthless. Others make you…

I've never heard of the Blentec, but I just got the Vitamix and LOVE it. It's the most amazing blender EVER! I even made soup in it!!! The cheapest we found it was through QVC. Good luck!

I wouldn't say to never eat pizza again, but if you do, don't weigh in for a week! ;) So many people said it already -- the sodium will make you retain water. And I agree with everyone else: it's bet to only weigh in one time per week -- preferably 1st thing in the am after going to the bathroom. ;) haha! When you weigh in…

I've started hearing the same thing. My goal is to get to a healthy BMI, so I know I have another 10 lbs to lose. I'm also trying to tone up. But I don't intend to do anything differently when I get to my goal weight, other than add calories in to my diet. I'm going to continue eating "this way" and exercising 5-7 times…

I too, am a Beachbody coach. I will tell you I was VERY hesitant at first to try Shakeology -- partly b/c of the cost (even though I'm a coach) and also because of the fact that I'm very cautious about what I put in my body. I consume mostly raw foods (including dairy, but not meat). I did my own research on Shakeology and…

Shakeology is certified by a 3rd party, but manufactured by Beachbody in NY. It really is all natural. I'm very open to finding out the truth if it is not. Please let me know where I could find info on how I'm being scammed. I take my health very seriously!

I've heard great things about both. Some people say they like Shaun T (Insanity) better than Tony, though. They'll both get you in the most amazing shape of your life! I highly recommend you order through a Beachbody coach -- and log your workouts so that you get entered to win $500/day.

PS Regardless of what shakes you consume.....you should be able to at least pronounce the ingredients!!! Don't put artificial things in your body!!!

Ok, yes, I'm a Beachbody coach, so of course I'm going to promote Shakeology, right? Well, listen to my story first..... I changed my diet to mostly raw foods over the summer, including dairy. I even started making my own kefir with raw milk. Some of you are probably gagging right now.....sorry! Anyway, when I signed on as…

I LOVE LOVE LOVE TurboJam! I started with Jillian's 30 Day Shred and Ripped in 30 back in April/May. I had great results with them. I started TurboJam in September. I actually like TJ better because it never feels like a workout. I always feel like I can do everything and Chalean has a great way of explaining exactly how…

I just ordered TurboJam, so I'm SUPER excited! I also decided to sign up as a Team Beachbody coach b/c I LOVE getting other people addicted to fitness and healthy eating! Feel free to friend me (kellybstampin) if you want extra buddies on MFP. I hope to begin TurboJam within the next couple of days (as soon as it arrives,…

I've heard a rumor that you may be able to start getting these videos overseas!

A little about me...... I never struggled too much with my weight until after college. I gained 25 my first year of teaching and used SlimFast to take it off....no exercise, just the shakes. I lost 30 lbs and looked good but because I wasn't exercising and I went back to regular food, I slowly started gaining again. After…

I just ordered mine today, so it might be a week before I get it....I'm SO excited! Glad to have another group to keep me accountable...

Some friends have been using the Body by Vi or something.....I use homemade kefir (made from raw milk) in my smoothies. (I've probably grossed out a ton of people now....) And now that I'm going to be a Beach Body coach, I might try their shakeology. I've also heard chocolate milk is one of the best "recovery shakes" --…

PS I used to live in St. Augustine! We are in Fredericksburg, VA now......I miss the "First Coast"!

You might want to check out your local MOPS programs....I bet you could find a group of ladies who would join you!

Gatorade makes these "preworkout bites" now that are perfect! It's quick, and seems to really give me enough energy to workout. Four come in a package and I only eat one b/c I do a 20-30 min circuit training.

We buy plain yogurt w no flavor, so I always add things in. Yesterday we added natural apple butter and it was AWESOME! The kids loved it, as did I. Other add ins: puffed Kamut homemade freezer jam wheat germ I've heard pudding mix makes it really thick, but haven't tried that yet.

I just completed Day 24 of 30DS. I have not been doing anything else. So far, I've lost THREE inches off my waist! 2" off my hips, and 2" off each thigh. I haven't weighed in yet, but in the first 2 weeks, I actually gained 1.5 lbs. I was pretty upset about it, but when I did my measurements, I was happy! I'm weighing in…

I have 3 kids (8, 6, 4). I found that going to the gym, even though I got 2 hours of childcare wasn't happening because of them (they couldn't find their shoes, didn't want to go, etc.). So I got Jillian Michaels 30DS (and Ripped in 30, but haven't started that one yet). Because the workout is only 25 min total (including…

I just finished Day 20 and I'm LOVING it! I've NEVER enjoyed DVD workouts before.......so far I've lost 3" off my waist and 2" off each of my thighs. It was SUPER encouraging to me to view before/after pics on here.......Keep up the good work! (In some ways, level 2 is easier than level 1....Level 3 begins tomorrow for me!)

I use Once A Month Mom and make freezer meals. Some have very few ingredients. I love the recipes b/c she does ALL the work for you of planning -- you can print grocery lists, recipes, directions, and even freezer labels! The food is GOOD. And most of it I just have to thaw in the fridge & reheat in the microwave. Some…

I've never enjoyed workout DVDs before, but I just got Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred and LOVE it! It's DIFFICULT....but it's only 25 min, so it's something I can do, and I'm already seeing a difference. I highly recommend it.

I'm using Once A Month Mom's monthly diet menus. The food is FABULOUS! My kids like it, too. It's so healthy & actually tastes good. Just go to www.onceamonthmom.com. I also got Rocco diSpirito's new cookbooks which have lots of healthy "comfort food" (like healthy mac & cheese!).

WAY TO GO!!! You are looking great! Keep it up.....this site is FANTASTIC. I'm seeing a difference and it's only been a couple of weeks.