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Absolutely gorgeous! congratulations!

I'm about 5'8.5" and I'm about 145. I'd really like to get down to 135. I feel like I shouldn't have a weight-based goal, but that's my personal "happy number". :)

I'd recommend buying your own heart rate monitor. I agree that the ones on machines, AND the guidelines for "fat burning" zones are not completely accurate. Also, I think it's important to just be aware of how you feel. Are you having chest pains, tightness, palpitations or difficulty breathing? Then there may something…

My boyfriend wears Aqua di Gio. It smells so sexy and modern. I know that scent anywhere :) He also wears Jake by Hollister from time to time. That scent drives me crazy, too.

Uhh...working on the whole self-esteem thing... if 7 is average, I'd give myself a 6.

Do I smell sarcasm? But I agree somewhat...have a piece of pie every once in a while!...just don't have the whole pie. ;)

My boyfriend has the same problem! He blames it on minor injuries he got from doing tricks on his bike when he was younger. I've noticed the pain too at times, but it went away once I began treadmill running. It's always in my right ankle. I honestly think the problem is the angle change and pressure put on my ankle when…

jinxypinxy--I know the feeling! but I find that my energy is much more stable with the LESS sugar I eat...so even though I don't get a sugar high, not having the crash that comes like 15 minutes after is so worth it. crashing is awful :/

Thanks a lot h2onut! I'll check it out and let you guys know if I find anything interesting :)

Aww man, I just realized I spelled caffeine wrong in my heading. ): fail

I know the feeling. It's funny how such a short workout can be so difficult to fit in! don't worry, you're at least getting some exercise. let me know when you get back on it! I'm going to attempt L3D1 tonight (as long as I get this essay done in time!)

Thanks for the knowledge Sunshine!! I found your posts to be very insightful :) nutrition is so much more than "eat your veggies and don't skip breakfast." learning something new every day...

It's crazy how life can so easily get in the way of a 30 minute workout -___- gosh! Finals are coming up, and I somehow injured my knee ): I don't know what's wrong with it but coming out of a squat really hurts. Hopefully it feels better soon because I decided to take today and yesterday off but I know I'll feel awful if…

ad for Burberry :) (the brown plaid reminds me of that brand!)

Gosh level 2 has been killer! I never knew I could sweat so much in a 20 minute period. I feel much stronger but with thanksgiving and all I missed another couple days. I think tonight will be L2D7 for me...but I think I'll give myself a few extra days of L2. I'm building my strength and I think I need those few extra…

you have beautiful, full lips! :)

tomorrow will mark my halfway point in the program and I'm feeling stronger and more toned...but I wish someone else would notice. :( My boyfriend hasn't noticed at all, and neither has the SCALE. UGH. I know it's still early to expect any dramatic results, so maybe after L3 it will be more visible. But at least I'M…

Sigh, missed another day :( I woke up feeling sick so I'm fighting off a cold. I think I'll be better by tomorrow though. L2D4 tomorrow.

Ugh I was just telling myself not to work out today. thanks a lot -___- LOL

L2D1 down. L2 is hard!!! But not so hard that I want to give up. I'm so glad it's only 20 mins because if it was longer it would be discouraging lol. Good job everyone and welcome journey_to_me :)

Starting L2 tomorrow. I gave myself an extra day of L1. I'm scared to start L2! planking eek!

those are some nice eyebrows (:

Thanks for the support stormiel! I swear this website is helping me change so much...and I've only been using it for a month or so. I'm glad we're here to support each other! And I'm looking forward to staying on track next weekend--I don't want to feel this disappointed in myself again. Let me know how L2 is tomorrow. WTG…

I thought everyone might find this useful--I used to run in my old volleyball shorts, and in order to prevent chafing I used an anti-chafe gel that you can buy from sporting goods stores and probably even walmart. It works SO well--for all kinds of chafe. If you put a layer of that on each upper thigh, you'll be good to…

Sigh :( the weekend got to me again. It was really busy and my boyfriend and I went to this deli on sunday...they make the best cakes EVER. needless to say, I had a bad cheat day. and on top of it, I didn't even shred! I'm so so so disappointed in myself. So overall I missed 2 days :( today I will most likely double up and…

Yeah mine still do, just not as badly as they used to. I often see girls whose thighs do not touch even with their feet together....but when walking they still touch/rub together. I think the motion and the way you shift your weight when walking makes it very difficult for thighs NOT to touch! So, while this IS a goal for…

150 does look good on you. :) good luck and good job!!!

skipped yesterday, doing L1D7 today in about 20 mins :) I'm considering doing it twice but idk, we'll see!

probably wont do the shred tonight :( I just got home after a long day at school and I have a tummy ache for some unknown reason... but I bought my 5lb-ers so I'll def be pushing myself tomorrow!

aww too late. lol.