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I've gotten into the habit of only drinking water (I always have a 24oz refillable water bottle with me) and I pack plenty of snacks to get me though my night. I usually drink 3 bottles a day (sometimes 4). Usually from 10pm until midnight, I am doing paperwork. I work in my clients' homes so I have access to a full…

I am addicted to Zumba. It's so much fun and quite a workout. I am very uncoordinated and it took me a few classes to get the steps somewhat, but as long as you keep moving, you'll do fine.

Football season? HA! If they can come to an agreement... It doesn't look promising. The president from the Packers already said the last deal the owners voted on and approved would be the final deal they would put out and they were done negotiating. The player's rep from Houston said they won't be bullied into agreeing to…

I did that and they sent me an outdated menu from 2009. Seriously? *sigh* Sent a second request and awaiting the reply.

I've been all over their website and can't find the nutritional info. I saw the allergen list and the regular menu. Am I missing it?

I'm a past consultant and still have a lot of the products. The stoneware is awesome as it absorbs the fat from your food that creates the seasoning on the stoneware and makes it nonstick (eliminates the need to use oil). Also, like someone else said, the oil mister is awesome. The microplane graters elimiate the need to…

I had a job like that too - invest in an insulated lunch box/bag and a couple of gel freezer packs to throw in there to keep it all cold. On the weekend, divide up your fruit and veggies and whatnot into single serving containers and label it so all you have to do is grab what you want to eat that day and throw it all in…

Alli is the only FDA approved diet pill in the US. It works by binding to the fat that you eat and flushing it out of your system so it doesn't get stored. It will also bind to the fat that your body is breaking down as you lose weight to flush that out of your system quicker. As a result, it can cause extremely loose…

I am bipolar 1 (RC/S) and a host of other diagnosis. I completely understand. No one on here, unless they are a licenses psychiatrist, is going to be able to give you advice on this subject. You're going to have to talk to your psychiatrist to see what you can do about this, and make sure you go in with a list of questions…

Don't worry. We got ya. I'll ask some of my super motivating friends on here to add you. :) They really help keep me going. Love ya!

When my doctor told me, "...when you become diabetic..." I was 293lbs. It took me a few months to process that information and understand that I could change it, but that was my jumping off point.

The most accurate way to calculate this is by getting evaluated in a bodpod. You can go to http://www.bodpod.com/clients/locator and see where the closest center that has one is to where you are. There are a lot of room for errors in the "standard" calculations of calories burned, BMI, body fat %, etc, because everyone is…

You can create your own entry and calculate the calories burned at http://www.zumbacalories.com/

I've gotten 82 responses overall! Thank you so much! I need 100 total responses to meet the requirement for the data pool. So far, 91% of the participants have been female. Where are all the men at? Huh? It'll take only a couple of minutes of your time! :D

Thank you everyone who has participated so far. I really appreciate your feedback and data!

The decision was two fold - first, with the statement that the "majority" of the population falls into this category, it is reasonable to believe that the "majority" of the sample pool will fall into this category as well. Second, after reading the USDA report on dietary recommendations, and how they are lowering them…

It's compiled from several different restaurant chains, and most of the dietary counts are taken from those menus. Some are exaggerated or modified in some way.

The new guidelines published in 2010 state: "Reduce daily sodium intake to less than 2,300 milligrams (mg) and further reduce intake to 1,500 mg among persons who are 51 and older and those of any age who are African American or have hypertension, diabetes, or chronic kidney disease. The 1,500 mg recommendation applies to…

Yes. It's an undergrad course at Missouri State University (PSY302). Technically, I cannot "publish" the results since the project hasn't been approved though the institutional review board and therefore doesn't follow the official APA rules for conducting studies using human subjects so I can't officially publish the…

Well said!

DON'T TAKE IT! That's the only way you are going to get rid of the side effects. Take 1g of cinnamon (w/ chromium) daily with breakfast and dinner and you will see a huge change. You can get it at WalMart cheaply (1,000mg per serving 2x a day). Maybe $10 for 2 bottles and each bottle lasts me a month and a half when I…

CHECK-IN!!! :D SW - 267.2 lbs (JULY 1) Week 1 - 265.8 lbs (JULY 8) Down 1.4 overall Week 2 - 263.6 lbs (JULY 15) Down 2.2 this week and 3.6 overall Week 3 - xxx lbs (JULY 22) Week 4 - xxx lbs (JULY 29) Total lost - xx lbs (AUGUST 1)

In everything I do, I have SMART goals: at work, at school, and definitely in my weight loss. It gives you the opportunity to set a SPECIFIC goal that is RELEVANT to my life and can be achieved in a TIMELY fashion, that can be MEASURED and is ATTAINABLE. I know I want to be 145 (a healthy weight for my height) by the time…

I'm in the same situation now that you were in - using future baby hopes as a motivator. :) CONGRATS! Hopefully, in a year, I'll be able to say the same thing. :D

I use the shakes for breakfast and lunch (or dinner if I have a regular lunch) and buy the snack bars cause they are yummy. I've been doing this since the first of June because it's convenient and an easy way for me to keep on track. I work full-time and go to school so I just grab and go and don't have to worry about…

here you go: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=147601191981053

No - I just found out about it from my instructor tonight. I can make one if you want to share it. You can look me up. My username on FB is the same as on here.

If you're not here, see if you can organize a Zumbathon through your work or church or someplace similar. It's a great way to encourage others to get healthy while giving back to the community.

You're right when you say the elliptical gives you a better burn and a better workout. If you can do the elliptical and cut out the treadmill, then do it. The elliptical was designed to mimic your walking movements in exaggeration but without the impact, hence why it's not as harsh on your joints and knees. Now, this is…

Cutting back for me would be not paying the rent, car payment, car insurance, or not buying groceries. *lol* My husband and I are both full time students and the only reason we have a gym membership is because it's only $15 a month for both of us combined.