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Thank you!

SW:148 GW: 143 Thanks for the motivation!

Any favorite type of vodka?

Glad I finished the medicine (I had considered stopping due to feeling jittery), it's gone! I've lost 2 pounds so I'm off to a good start! Thanks for asking :)

I like white wine. A friend said that one glass of pino Grigio is the best choice when trying to lose. Any thoughts?

I'd also like to lose 10-15 for my class reunion this fall!

Thanks everyone :)

Thank you :)

I just wasn't sure how to log it in under my exercise tracker.

I am trying to lose a few pounds but mostly tone up. I've been doing Body pump 2x per week and Zumba 2x per week. How often do you do body pump and how long did it take to see results?

go to zumbcalories.com for an estimate

I got the Shape Ups walking shoes to wear while I teach and my plantar faceitis (SP?) has disappeared! Also, I thought I could never wear flip-flops again due to this condition but the Shape Up flops have been so comfortable all summer.

My laptop is acting crazy! I totally agree that I need to stick to the 1200 calories, plus drink more water. We seem to be around the same weight w/the same goals (I'm at 140 and want to get to 130) Although 125 would be awesome. I know those last few pounds are the hardest to lose so it can be very frustrating. Thanks for…

All of your responses make sense and were very helpful. I'm off to fill up another 32oz. water bottle and then to Zumba. Thanks everyone!:flowerforyou:

I'm sure a lower calorie beer is fine. I did read that the body digests beer as sugar plus most people tend to lower their food radar when they are drinking and tend to snack. Just my 2 cents.:drinker:

The moves in the Wii Zumba are similar to the Zumba dvds. I like doing those but I LOVE going to the Zumba class. My instructor uses all of the latest songs (JLO, Pitbull, Black Eyed Peas) and incorporates more hip hop so it's really fun. Plus, I know I work harder in the class with all of the people around me, the mirrors…

i love chocolate so i get chocolate protein powder mix with chocolate almond breeze ice and a banana yummy

Weekly Goal: 3500 Monday: 500 (Zumba and strength training) Tuesday: 460 zumba Wednesday: 920 zumba x2 Thursday: Friday: Saturday: Sunday: Total: 1880 Left to Go: 1620 I went back to Zumba (the evening class) so I added more calories for today:happy:

Weekly Goal: 3500 Monday: 500 (Zumba and strength training) Tuesday: 460 zumba Wednesday: 460 zumba Thursday: Friday: Saturday: Sunday: Total: 1420 Left to Go: 2080

Weekly Goal: 3500 Monday: 500 (Zumba and strength training) Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday: Sunday: Total: 500 Left to Go: 3000

I would love to join you! I do a good job eating healthy so I think an exercise challenge is what I need to get rid of my last 9 pounds!

It's so true...I've watched co-workers lose unbelievable amounts of weigh on Atkins and Alli, only to gain it back (plus run home to change their pants, ewww!). The only one who lost and kept it off on a "diet" was the one who did Weight Watchers. I know I'm lucky that I only struggle with 5-10 pounds here and there but I…

Wow, VERY interesting information! Having 4 kids, the last thing I want to do is inject pregnancy hormones into my body,lol. Seriously, it sounds very dangerous and extreme. Reminds of the ALLI that was big a couple of years ago. I'll stick with old fashioned exercise and eating healthy to get to my goal! Thanks for the…

Thanks so much for all of the suggestions! I'm going to try to integrate all of them starting with more water and exercise on the days I don't do Zumba. It's also comforting to hear that I'm not alone in this frustrating struggle. Thanks again! :flowerforyou:

I've been making my own with a scoop of Jillian Michaels chocolate powder, almond breeze and a banana every day for breakfast. I hope it's good for me:ohwell: I had read that for someone with a busy lifestyle like me (teacher w/4 kids active in sports), extra protein would be an energy boost.