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I've noticed this too. Before, I would maybe drink 2-4 glasses of anything in a day and I would never feel thirsty. Now (well....I've been drinking my water for about 5 days now), I do get thirsty....and often. It's like my body telling me that it likes this water stuff and wants more :). Not sure why it didn't tell me…

I was also trying to decide what to do next. Lean for Life seems like a good mix. I figured that if I went through it a second time, I would mix it up a bit. I was thinking that next month would be Push, followed by Burn, Push, Lean. Lean and Burn seem too similar to me to do them back to back. That's why I thought about…

Thank you so much for the ideas. I have been doing a video (Chalean Extreme) and am just about ready to move on. All workouts that I have found online are all gym based (often referring to machines of sort or equipment that I don't yet have). I don't have a bench -- I guess that I should add that to the wish list. Does it…

I don't count sugar in fruits, vegetables and dairy. I try to keep all other sugars below 24g (10g on a good day)

No one wants to share? :)

I understand all of the positive reasons for drinking water based on what i have read (and what doctors say). I'm just wondering if anyone can speak from personal experience. Changes in your own body when drinking 8+ glasses, like greater weight loss or clearer skin or something like that?

Do you use a heart rate monitor? Maybe you are overestimating your exercise calories?

When I was eating 1200 calories, I ate 6 times per day. Breakfast, lunch and dinner were usually around 300 calories each, Snacks in between were about 100 calories each. But I will agree with marcenepea --- it is really rough to stick to. And it is really hard to get proper levels of fiber and protein when eating that…

I'm afraid that if I take a week off completely, that I may not get back to it. It makes sense to take a break from lifting. I am finishing my 9th week. Maybe after 12 weeks, I will take a break (but keep doing cardio to keep my routine :)

I also read the new rules of lifting for women but first started doing Chalean Extreme. I workout at home.

cocoa covered almonds --- Yum!

I'm with everyone else. Up those calories. You are not eating enough for the amount of exercise that you are doing. You've got to eat more to build muscle (and you wouldn't want all of your strength training to go to waste :)

I believe in a good mix across the macros. My macros are set to 45% carbs, 30% fat, 25% protein. That is based on a 2,000 calorie diet (although I vary daily from 1700-2000). I am strength training and am making sure to eat enough to maintain my energy -- and gain muscle strength. I try to make sure my carbs are from fruit…

Oh --- and if you are thinking 2 weeks out, wrap your mind around the fact that it might be longer. Tell yourself 4 weeks so that you are not disappointed. If you can get back sooner, it will be a bonus. Your recovery is most important. I was originally in the mind set thinking I would be out for 3 weeks. I was shocked…

I was out for 6 weeks due to surgery. I had to be VERY strict with my calories. I did okay for probably 4 weeks --- did not gain weight. Be careful not to get caught in the comfort foods. Towards the end (the last two weeks), I started drinking pop again and could tell a difference in the way I was feeling. The extra carbs…

I increased my calories about 8 weeks ago. I was always at 1200 and then I hit a plateau for a very long time. I bumped up to 1800-2000 calories (my maintenance level). I gained weight. It was expected. It was a shock to my system. My body was used to hanging on to every morsel I fed it --- it didn't know what to do when I…

As a female, I wouldn't worry too much about becoming bulky. You don't have enough testosterone for that to happen. BUT -- By lifting heavy, you will increase your muscle strength and therefore increase your metabolism. I started lifting about 7 weeks ago --- I love it.

There is a lot of sugar in white bread. Ditch the white bread and make sure you are eating whole grain. Make sure it is all whole grain and not just a portion. I have recently discovered Pepperidge Farm's whole wheat double fiber bread. It's pretty tasty!

I am 5 foot 4.5. Current weight is 127. My ultimate goal is 118, but I would be happy with a strong, lean 125#.

The doctor's office is ALWAYS higher, and even higher yet if it is a mid-day appointment. Those meals and liquids add up! Plus, you are fully dressed. HA --- that is why I always make sure to remove my shoes when they weigh me. Every little bit. hehe.

I use both. But --- I only measure once every 30 days.

I am addicted to the scale. I have gotten better though. I used to weigh multiple times throughout the day, but in order to save my sanity, I stopped. I can't handle seeing the numbers increase through the day, so now it is only first thing in the morning with no clothes. I really try to only weigh once a week for the same…

I would say butt first and eyes second. A few years ago, I would have said hair but the hair has changed drastically since then. HA!

I count them in my calorie count. I count everything, including vegetables. There are no "free" foods. BUT -- I do not count them toward my sugar goals since they are a natural sugar.

5' 4.5" My goal is 118-120#. I would take 125# if it was muscle (and low body fat). Currently, I am 127# with 25% body fat. My current exercise focus is strength training to boost my metabolism and lower the body fat percentage.

The average American eats 10g of fiber per day. I believe that 25-30g is the suggested amount. Most days I am able to get about 30g. I try to make sure that any cereals and breads I eat are high fiber. Fresh fruits and vegetables will help too --- Blackberries and pears are top fiber on the fruit list. Beans are high too.…

Unfortunately, you can not pick and choose where you lose the fat. For me, the thigh fat is the last fat to go. You may just have to lose everywhere else first, but it is different for everyone.

Mine is approximately 1300 calories.

I find that I often don't have the motivation to do a circuit of exercises at home, with just me. I find that I don't push myself as hard as I should when I am my own trainer. I find that when it gets tough, I lessen up the intensity (either decreasing the weight or decreasing the reps). I'm not saying that you need to go…

You guys are all too funny!!! Thanks for all of the comments! Maybe it is just my butt shape. I'll keep working though to someday pass. More squats :)