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  • it's not a lie -- it will get better! :) your trainer might be right about weights. I think building more muscle helps burn more calories, so that can help kick things into gear if you're in a lull. Plus I find that feeling more "toned" makes you feel skinnier even if the scale doesn't show any big loss. You can do it!…
  • I've been aiming for 6 days a week. But my rest day is more for mental purposes than physical! :) I think mostly it depends on how hard you're pushing yourself. If you're really pushing, you will be more likely to need time off to recuperate. I think it's most important with strength training. A previous trainer I had told…
  • I totally agree with the PP -- don't take a few days off! Somehow building the habits takes a long time, but falling out of them is instantaneous!!! Maybe change up your work out -- do something different, even if it doesn't burn as many calories. Or set a new mini-goal. and it doesn't have to be scale-oriented. Maybe your…
  • Loved this when it came out -- and still love it! My favorite is the butt one -- with "thunder thighs" a close second! :) Thanks for sharing!
  • Welcome to MFP and good luck! :)
    in I am new Comment by kittycakes June 2011
  • oooh! I ordered it 2 days ago -- so waiting for it to arrive too. Did you order weights as well? what size? I need to go buy those still -- figured I would just do that around town. We should compare notes when we start!
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