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How do I measure pasta? Pasta can be measured before or after cooking. A good rule of thumb to keep in mind is that pasta doubles in size and weight when it is cooked. Here are some guidelines to follow when measuring pasta. * Cooked pasta can be measured by using a measuring cup or a food scale. o 1 serving = ½ cup or 2…

Found this on a different website, its from the biggest loser dietician:- HOPE THIS HELPS! "Another key point I teach the contestants is the importance of measuring raw vs. cooked foods When vegetables or proteins (such as chicken) are cooked, they lose water and the calories become more concentrated. This means you need…

Yeah, I think one should measure before. Thats what I think!

The 60 calorie puddings are a great snack after dinner! I love them and try new flavors all the time.

Jazzy - the best way to look at it is that it took us years to get this big, so be patient in order to lose that weight. If you look at it that way, things start to make sense. Otherwise, turn to things like yoga and meditation, which both help with the refocus part.

Jan. 1: 168lbs Jan. 8: Jan. 15: Jan. 22: 168lbs Jan. 29: 166.8lbs Feb. 5: Feb. 12: Feb. 19: Feb. 26: March 5: March 12: March 19: March 26: April 2: April 9: April 16: April 23: April 30: 150lbs (hopefully!) Still keeping track! I need to do this for me :) Thanks for the challenge!!!

completed week 6 day 2!! It was hard, because I'm a little bloated, but I still managed :)

Its definitely helpful because they teach you a lot about nutrition and to work the areas that you need to most. However, once or twice a month may/may not be enough. I have hired a trainer in the past and it has definitely helped me workout "better", but then cost was an issue and so I decided to hang out and watch other…

good on you! Welcome!

I do it regularly when I think about it, not just while exercising and it has made a difference in the past. I think you should take a deep breath and pull the muscles in whenever you remember to do so. Its a great way to tone those muscles, even when you are at rest!

Running a 5k on May 2nd, 2010. Glad to part of this team! Jan. 1, 2010: Jan. 8: Jan. 15: Jan. 22: 168lbs Jan. 29: 166lbs Feb. 5: Feb. 12: Feb. 19: Feb. 26: March 5: March 12: March 19: March 26: April 2: April 9: April 16: April 23: April 30: 158 or 156lbs (around there)...less than 160 for sure :)

Hello folks, I would like to join you for this May Day challenge. I am training to run my first 5k race on May 2nd, so I need to be fit! Jan. 1: 168lbs Jan. 8: Jan. 15: Jan. 22: 168lbs Jan. 29: 166.8lbs Feb. 5: Feb. 12: Feb. 19: Feb. 26: March 5: March 12: March 19: March 26: April 2: April 9: April 16: April 23: April 30:…

Excellent! I am also thinking along the same lines. You have to KNOW what you are eating before it goes into your mouth. This is a form of education. The more we learn, the more we can change and the more we can help educate others with. I love your way of thinking. :smile:

1000 calories is never enough for a woman!!! Yikes. You need to eat more. Especially if you are exercising also. That "you will be x number of pounds" if you eat like today is just an INDICATOR as to how much you are eating. Your daily nutritional range keeps changing from day to day. I eat at least 1350-1400 calories…

I usually do one egg with flax english muffin and tea OR Oatmeal with tsp almond butter and few (2-3) chocolate chips, coconut shredded OR Kashi GO Lean cereal OR Half english whole wheat muffin with almond butter, sliced bananas, agave nectar (few drops) with fat-free milk. All of these breakfast ideas keep me full at…

you go girl! Stay focused and don't let temptation get to you, only if you allow yourself a cheat day, which always works for me. Stay foucsed :) Good luck!:drinker:

I run indoors on my treadmill, but go for walks on nice sunny days. I also like to swim when its rainy. Indoor pools are a great way to stay focused with the workouts.

I ran 20 minutes non stop today! Never ever did that in my life before!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

My energy is okay with exercising (after 2-3 weeks), its having interrupted sleep at night that ruins my energy in the morning. But, taking a short nap never hurts :)

I completed week 5 today!! Wooho!! I also lost 3.2lbs this last 2 weeks!

So, whats better stevia? I'm so confused now!

almonds (within limits) 1 wedge of laughing cow light chesse with rivita crispbread 1 hard boiled egg 1tbsp hummus with triscuits Chocolate Muscle milk (4oz) Green tea with Kashi cookie (half cookie)

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Generally speaking, most women notice a change in their clothes...i.e. loser and change in clothing sizes. This a good indicator that what you are doing is right!

This is soooo important to understand. The weight loss comes after the weight gain. Many women including myself in the past have been disappointed and we soon start to lose hope but everytime you keep going, the end result generally is a good one and one of weight loss. Drinking water also helps with the metabolism. Keep…

I love dark chocolate now. I hate regular chocolate. My taste is changing also. Trader joes has great dark choclate bars, they are 100 calorie and taste good. Also, the other choclate selections are pretty darn good. Melt them and eat with strawberries. Pure heaven!

Week 5 Day 1 completed!!!!!! I even ran at 5.0 mph at the end!! Woohooo!!! We can do this chicas!!! :drinker:

Nobody should ever live under 1200 calories. Its nuts. Please check with the trainer, you should not be hungry at all. I have always kept above 1200 calories and still managed to lose weight. Its a slower process but you have energy and still never feel hungry. Please consult before continuing with this program.

They are awesome! I've been eating them regularly. Try their dark chocolate cookies. DIVINE!!!! You will eat one daily. I had one today with green tea! Too darn good...

Week four is tough...not to disappoint you ppl but stay motivated!! Keep goals. I'm running a 5 K in May. Gotta bust my butt!