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My weight normally goes down right before my period and stays that way until after. I say "normally" because I'm dealing with a nasty plateau now.

Lanfear - I'd love to do C25K. I've attempted it several times in the past only to end up with HORRIBLE shin splints that resulted in weeks of PT. I did do 10 minutes of interval treadmill work today, just as something different, following 30DS. Anume08 - not crazy at all! Actually, it's kind of been my mindset for the…

I use both a digital food scale and measuring cups...always measure starches and proteins, a little more liberal with the fruits and veggies. Exercise calories are from a Polar F4 HRM with chest strap. Originally had my lifestyle set to sedentary since I'm a WAHM who sits at a desk at least 3-4 hrs per day. I recently…

Thanks, I love this idea! And I'm a daily-weigher as well. It can drive me crazy, but it also keeps me in-check...so good and bad, I guess. And I've dealt all too much with that magical gain on my weigh-in day far too often! I do have a "cheat" meal...sort of. Every Thursday, I go out to eat with DH, and I have a steak…

I'm in the same boat, so I'm not even going to offer any advice...but just an understanding of what you're going through...and it sucks!!!!

Yes, I'm going to take my measurements today. I always say "after I shower" and then get dressed, and then I'm too lazy to take them. LO! Actually, I was watching my sugar until just a few days ago when I switched it to sodium to see if that was my issue. I don't think my sugar is that bad (or is it?)...I was a little over…

Current BMI is 33. Weight loss goal setting is custom at 1.2 lbs per week. I would like to lose another 40lbs.

I was not doing a lot of weight training, but I have started 30DS and will do Day 6 of that today. Prior to that it was basically cardio for for 40-60 min for 6-7 days a week. I did not take my measurements in the beginning (dummy!); however, my clothes are not fitting any differently than they were a month ago.

This is what I'm hoping, and that's what I was thinking (I actually believe it was your post that got me to evaluate my calorie intake). It can really be discouraging, though.

Yeah, the 30DS is just a break and to add some weight training...I did TurboFire for 90 days prior to this, burning 400-600 cals per workout. Working out more than 60 min per day really isn't an option. :/

Unfortunately, since hitting the plateau, my clothes are not fitting any differently :(

For some reason, that wrap and the grapes look sooooo good to me right now! And that taco salad sure would help a craving I've been having lately! Yes, the cottage cheese works very well with the pudding, probably because it's dairy. Have you ever had Protein Jello? I used to eat it all the time, but haven't in a while.…

It's awesome as a fruit dip too!

I did day 5 Level 1 yesterday and opted to do just a cardio workout today. I was pretty sore on Day 3 since I used 8lb weights for the bicep/lunch exercise. I can easily use 15lb weights when just doing biceps, but the speed and number of reps really killed me! Which makes me wonder if you're actually supposed to do this…

Yes, they will probably take some getting used to. You can play with the amounts, too. Maybe try 2 egg whites or even add 1 TBS of whole wheat flour to make the batter less runny. I've been making them for a while, so I don't even notice how "odd" they may be, but you're right, they're is definitely an eggy/spongy quality…

Protein pancake recipe is on page 16 :)

It shouldn't jam your blender. I make them in the vitamix now, but years ago, I had a $30 blender and never had any problems with it. The consistency is a little thinner than regular pancake batter, not chunky but pretty smooth. I used to always make oat flour from regular oats in my old blender without issues, too. Oh,…

OK, that looks really, really good!

Sure thing! This makes one serving: 3 Egg Whites 1/2 cup oats (uncooked) 1/4 cup cottage cheese vanilla and cinnamon to taste 1/8 tsp of baking powder Combine it all in a blender and cook/top as you would regular pancakes. I usually add about 3/8 cup of oats at first and blend. Then, depending on the consistency, I'll add…

And another for today: Shrimp Salad (approx 250 cals):

Thank you re: my breakfast! I love those plates, too! My MIL gave me a whole set that was her MIL's. I couldn't understand why nobody wanted them. They are the perfect size, thin, and they fit in the dishwasher so easily. I have a ton of them!

Yep, we only eat on "lunch" plates in our house :)

Here's today's breakfast: Protein Pancakes - approx 300 calories (41g carbs/24g prot/4 g fat):

Also wanted to add, that it seems like you didn't really use anything "special". You used what you had, progressed and challenged yourself accordingly, and stayed consistent. No magic pill! Just pure awesomeness of what consistency and no-bull attitude can get you.

A-FREAKIN'-MAZING!!! Total inspiration. Proud of and happy for you!

Stretching before and after properly and stretching during your non-workout times. Google the stretches and they will help tremendously. Also, I would definitely suggest laying off the running for a few days to let them heal a bit. Try a different form of cardio that doesn't aggravate them. I had severe shin splints and…

MY HRM says 185 for the 25 minutes. Did Level 1 Day 2 today with 5lb and 8lb weights throughout.

After a 3 wk plateau, I'm upping my net cals to 1400 for a few days to see what will happen. I burn 300-600 cals/day from exercise, and after doing a report of my net cals for the last 30 days, I'm well below 1200 most days. I'm hoping this will help me keep moving forward on this journey since it can be a bit depressing…

Please come back and post how it goes for you after two weeks. I've been at my plateau for 3 wks now (ironically or not, my situation is pretty much spot-on with her article). Here are my calculations: BMR = 1632 cals x 1.55 (light activity most of the day with an avg burn of 300-600 cals of exercise 7 days a wk) = 2530…

LOVE it! Totally worth every single penny! I'm on day 88...24 lbs down (actually was down 24 lbs on day 65, but I've hit a plateau the last couple weeks). I'm not even close to being bored with it!