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if something has caffeine, like green tea, you cannot count it as a water intake as caffeine is a diuretic. You should actually drink a cup of water extra for every caffeinated beverage you intake.

Thanks guys you have been very helpful!!!

Same here!!! Mother in law has the best cooking but I pay for it for days!! With that being said, 4000 is 2 days worth of sodium!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Very dangerous. I recommend finding more low-sodium alternatives.

Oh also the Wii Dance Party...or find other dvd's that you can dance to with the kids. That is a big workout!

If you have a wii fit, there is a new game called Nickelodeon Fit..I just got it for my kids for Christmas. I am so excited to work out with them LOL Of course, I'll have to do another hard workout in order to feel like I've done something..but just to give you an idea.

you need to eat more working out that much. Aim for at least 1600-1700 cals on workout days.

sometimes when I eat eggs (which I eat just about every day) I feel like I am going to gag and so I have to stop eating...IDK why either but it is def. strange!!

If I don't eat enough I don't lose. HOWEVER if have to eat GOOD NUTRITIOUS food, not junk, in order to lose. I eat lots of peanut butter, stay away from added sugar (I get no sugar added or sugar free when possible) avocados on sandwiches helps bump up calories, too. I eat a TON of cals. earlier in the day if I plan to…

You need to eat 350 calories MORE per day than you would pre-pregnancy...so let us say 1200 (which is the safest number to go from) add 350 = 1550 calories per day. If you walk for exercise, eat more. If you lose weight during pregnancy due to extreme dieting, you can harm your baby or even cause death. Your baby needs…

Just don't get comfortable..the magic will last only a few weeks before you body gets comfortable again and you will no longer start losing, but gaining from the junk. It's good to stay strict (but eat enough calories) and then every few weeks do what you are doing now to keep the pounds falling off. I am in the process,…

Kashi go lean crunch and multi-grain cheerios!!!! You can't go wrong with Kashi go lean cereals!

boxing and punching!

It's normal ..even when I run outside my toes hurt after about 5 miles. I know other runners who also have this problem. But if you are that worried about it ask your doctor about it!

peas would probably do better

Nutella is VERY SWEET! and full of sugar. I use the Peanut butter and Company dark chocolate dreams...it is great and not so sweet...and WAAAAAY better for you!!!

thanks!!

I wear my HRM and create the exercise in my exercise log. If you don't wear a HRM, log it under circuit training, b/c it is circuit training :) Good Luck!

that sounds amazing!!!!!!!!! We drink soy, so I'll have to get that flavor!! :) My favorite low cal (snack) is chobani plain Greek with sliced strawberries and blueberries with 2 packets of truvia sprinkled on top OR a tsp. of sugar free jello or pudding mix mixed in. Very low cal and full of fiber and protein!! :)

eat an apple! If you are hungry, you should eat something (fruit, veg, lean protein)...the apple is loaded with fiber and will fill you up..try 4-4.5 oz (roughly 60-65 cal).

you will gain AT FIRST!!!!!!! (maybe) I was in your same boat. If I ate more than 800 cals per day I was screwed..and that was WITH working out! I upped my cals to 1200 per day but at a good balance of low g.i. carbs, fruits, veggies, and lots of protein. I did not gain and lost 3 pounds after 4 weeks. It's a slow process,…

Eat your highest calorie foods immediately after working out as you will burn it faster. I know up to 2 hours after a hard cardio workout I still continue to burn calories at a rapid speed (I wear a HRM). Make sure you get a good amount of protein after that workout!

I'll tell you now, if it doesn't have a chest strap, it is not going to be accurate. I purchased a sportline from walmart and it was WAY off.

a agree, log as jump roping!

I ordered it and got my kid's for free. I didn't really see it help me, but my kids are never sick (anymore) since taking. They started it in March and have been sick maybe once. I'd save your money and just buy fresh fruits and veggies.

wow, no one? Impressive.

Can you guys recommend a book or resource I can use to get started on this diet? I have no idea how many calories it recommends or what kinds of foods I am allowed. Please help! :) thanks!

Hey I want to try this diet but am not sure how to do it. Did you purchase a book or something?? If you're struggling, take a second and remember why you are doing this. From what I have read, this diet is really good for people, not only to lose weight but to keep your body balanced to prevent other disease. I hope that…

For more protein I drink a protein shake..I use the one's with hardly any carbs (like 4 grams or less). Watch out for sugars. :)

you should really drink more than 10 ounces of water a day............

I would go down another 2 pounds just to give yourself some fluctuation room if it's that important to you. I fluctuate 3-5 pounds at any given time ..I am okay with it b/c I know it's just water. No one can possibly gain 5 pounds of fat in 24 hours. :P It's personal choice. congrats and great job :)