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My view on that is eat if you are hungry. I typically get up around 6:30 or 7 and found that if I ate a full breakfast early, I'd be starving by 9:30 or 10, so I stopped eating breakfast early. I usually work out right after I get up, so if I wake up hungry, I'll have something small between 40 and 60 calories right before…

Yes, I do that one and her Xtreme Timesaver Training often. I've seem some results and am in the process of increasing my weights to lift heavier. The Power Circuit workout is great for allowing you to increase the weight while still being able to keep up with the workout. I also do Jillian MIchael's workouts and I love…

I really like Jackie Warner's Power Circuit Training.

My son is 7 and is type 1 diabetic, so not the same situation as you, but for him daily exercise and healthy eating are crucial. One of the things I did was talk to him about what kind of exercises he actually enjoys. For instance, he's not very comfortable on a big kid bike but he loves to ride his little razor scooter…

Tae Bo is a pretty good cardio workout. Jillian Michaels also has a video that doesn't require weights and is a pretty good cardio workout. I can't remember which one it is, but it is either Banish Fat Boost Metabolism or 6 WEEK SIX-PACK.

I eat dessert everyday but keep the portions small. Dove dark chocolate promises are great. I also like Trader Joe's mini ice cream cones, Godiva Dark Chocolate pearls and See's lollipops. All are very satisfying treats that can easily be added into your daily calories. The Godiva pearls are super low in calories if you…

If you liked 30DS, you'll really like Ripped in 30 too. She's also has a new DVD called Extreme Shed & Shred. I haven't done it yet but it was reviewed well in Fitness magazine. Another one I really like is Jackie Warner's Extreme Timesaver Training.

I use Stevia drops (chocolate or vanilla flavored) or mix it with a tiny bit of Walden Farms Sugar Free chocolate tip. Then I mix it with strawberries or granola.

I hardly ever eat cereal for breakfast because I never feel full afterwards and because most of them have too much sugar. My 4 year old daughter loves Barbara's Shredded Spoonfuls and I will often eat it as an afternoon snack. It's very low in sugar and high in fiber and made with all natural ingredients.

Check out Think Thin bars. They are high in fiber and protein and low in sugar. My favorite one is a white chocolate nut bar that is only 190 calories.

Instead of wearing old baggy t-shirts with writing on them, buy solid colored tees fitted for a woman. You'll still be comfortable but will feel more girly.

I do a 25 - 40 minute workout at 6 a.m. before the kids get up. Usually they sleep until a little before 7 but if they're up early, sometimes they come out and join me (with 1 pound weights) or they'll lay on the couch and wait for me to be done because they're still a little sleepy. We also play Wii Just Dance almost…

I weigh myself almost daily but don't beat myself up over small fluctuations throughout the week. One thing I would recommend is weighing yourself at the same time everyday to keep things consistent.

The first time I did 30DS, I did it every day for 30 days without any issues. I too had to modify the push-ups but still got a good workout. I was also doing another weight workout 2 - 3 times a week with heavier weights (8-10 pounds) so I made sure to keep my 30DS weights at 2 pounds to reduce the risk of injury.

I think most people enter 30DS as circuit training. I log it as 24 minutes. Not sure about Just Dance, was wondering about that one myself.

I try to always log it too, especially if I'm cooking for just myself or if I've entered the entire recipe into MFP.

You may want to try adding some strength training to your exercise program. I walk about 30 minutes a day including hills to take my kids to school and it really doesn't burn that many calories. It's a great exercise, but I would add strength too.

My son has diabetes and one of his favorite low carb snacks / lunch items is greek yogurt. We buy the plain flavor and then add liquid stevia drops to it. You could add a little bit of chopped nuts to it as well, for added flavor.

What if you have him buy it and store it somewhere where you won't see it? Then it won't tempt you so often.

I work out with a neighbor in the morning before the kids are up. Knowing that she'll be at my door gets me out of bed.

You will probably lose weight, but you don't know how it will affect your long term health (i.e. cholesterol, cancer risk, etc.) Check out this article about the Twinkie Diet for more info. http://www.cnn.com/2010/HEALTH/11/08/twinkie.diet.professor/index.html

I have a 4 year old daughter and I try to include her in my exercise as much as possible. She has a set of 1 pound hand weights and she tries to follow along when I'm working out. We also do kickboxing and pilates workouts together. She usually gets bored 5-10 minutes into it and then goes to find something else to do. I…

I usually exercise even more on my cheat days.

I just finished up Level 2 and so far I really like it. I don't think you will bulk up a lot by doing this video because it's only 27 minutes and most people only use 3 to 5 pound weights. I use it to supplement my usual exercise routine. It's pretty inexpensive, so I think it's worth it. If you have On Demand programming,…

My husband is allergic to cheese so we often stir fry veggies with whole wheat pasta or rice. I'll add almonds or pine nuts for protein. If you google stir fry recipes, you'll find a lot that don't contain cheese.

I've been doing it every day because I have a vacation coming up. I keep the weights low (2 lbs) because I'm doing other weight workouts MWF and don't want to risk injury. Also I listen to my body and if something seems like it might cause an injury, I'll do the modification exercises instead. I log it as circuit training…

I would try to eat something really small at home when you first get up and then eat another mini breakfast in the car on the way to work.

Check to see if the hotel where you are staying has a fitness center available or find places nearby to walk or jog. If you bring a laptop along you could bring some workout DVDs or download videos from Exercise TV.

To JenayMichele1982 - Is there a specific HIIT workout you would recommend?

I received the Sketchers Shape Ups about a year and a half ago as a gift. I've had problems with my feet since giving birth, so I find them very comfortable to walk around in. If I do a lot of walking in them and walk up hill and can feel it a little tiny bit in the back of my legs. These are not miracle shoes and you…