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I've heard you burn about 600 calories per work out, but since I am huffing and puffing through half of the work out, I'd say 450some is more accurate for me hehe

I put down an hour of cardio. It may be underestimating calories, but at least it's not overestimating. :)

You are NOT on a diet, this is a life change. I think realizing that will help you see that you can cheat here and there, you can go over calories here and there, but you will also be under some days and some days work outs will be easier, so me harder, some longer and tougher and some not at all!! Once you realize this is…

it helps you repair the muscles after a vigorous work out and helps with your protein intake without all the fat from food :) (no expert here, but that's what I've been told hehe)

Welcome Amy!! I started at 210 and it's a hard journey, I wont lie, but we are all here for support and you've come to the right place!! So feel free to add me as a friend and we can keep encouraging each other :)

Woh!! Good to know, from the responses it seems like you are doing things right Fluffy and you helped me make sense out of those over and under days with this post so thank you!

Cravings are NOT stronger than you!! Drink some water and do something else to take your mind off of it!! YOU CAN DO THIS!!!

I love the grilled zucchini idea! or steamed cauliflower and broccoli, my kids eat all these with some ranch and they love it