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arewethereyet - sure, anytime! I hope some of those work for you :)

Thanks! A lot of times I rant because I need to remind myself too :)

Thank you all! Sometimes I just need to get on the soapbox... mainly because I used to be one of the uninformed... so I like to pass along all that I'm learning :)

Those three exercises aren't addressing the lower back and a prime mover... what you want to do is get some exercises in your agenda that will target the lower back, mostly in the prone position (face down). So by doing these are you strengthing mostly your rectus abdominus and obliques (though I'm not quite sure what you…

I'm not sure where to post this, but I'm looking for input... I'm thinking about starting a home business (to attach to that which I already do! heheh) called Belly Grooves. It'd be a traveling bellydance workshop. I got this idea because a friend of mine referred me to her friend, who wanted bellydance lessons at her…

Ok, I've stepped up on the soap box in the nutrition area already, and now it's time to step onto it in the Fitness area... why? Because I want to make sure people are informed, that they make the right choices, and that the same questions don't get asked over and over again. I'll start by saying this... there is no such…

I'm 5'8" and usually burn around 700-800 calories in an hour of Turbo.

You should get the whole TJ Maximum Results package! :)

The best way is to get your entire body on a well-rounded program that includes cardiovascular training AND strength training. Why? Cardio burns fat away and will also make your heart and lungs function better, as well as increasing your endurance. Strength training builds lean muscle, and that is what shapes the body...…

If you want to avoid plateau your exercise regime needs to get changed up... I'd say at least every 30 days. It's based on 4 factors... FITT Frequency Intensity Time Type So, to continually progress in your fitness (and weight loss) you should be looking to change/amp things up every now and then. If you get in a funk…

The cardio party videos are all similar in function, but the choreography is different... I love them all, they are all fun! CP3 is more difficult, choroegraphy wise, though... so you have to be patient with it at first. I own all of the TJ videos (and am a coach, too), and I love all of them and am glad to have them all…

Apricot Chicken... all the way. Stay away from the breadsticks (or if you must have one only have one!). For the salad... see if they'll give you dressing on the side or have a light option.

That is crazy! Well, there are still some organic options... may not be quite as bad. A cereal that I like occassionally is Kashi's Strawberry Fields. It's organic, so not terrible for you,but has a low fiber content (which is why I make it a "treat" cereal for myself since I like to get enough fiber). What about popcorn?…

How are the TJers doing!???? I had excellent classes on Tuesday and Saturday of last week... on Wednesday I practiced my new TK round... Friday was off and Sunday was off. Tonight I have aerials again and may add in additional strength training depending on how toasted I am after class :)

Indeed...why are you giving up? What have you tried? Have you gived it 100% your all?

I live alone, and for myself I usually: A.) Have sandwich materials on hand that stay good for 1-2 weeks (breads, meats, veggies) B.) Keep lots of freezer items (frozen fish fillets, frozen veggies, Morning Star Farms items...) C.) Boxed items (Kashi cereals & granola bars, oatmeal, Quinoa, Brown Rice, Whole Wheat pasta)…

Drink lots of water... instead of munching, sip! Or, a glass of crushed ice is nice, because you get the crunch effect, then. I drink LOTS of water throughout the day, and it keeps me satisfied and I don't get the munchies.

Usually 1 egg white = about 1/4 cup. Egg whites are listed in the MFP database.

Some people get amped up from workouts, others get relaxed. Most people I know have more energy, but I'm with you... after working out I'm ready for bed. Haha... which is why I usually workout in the evening. It just relaxes me, and makes me feel like I just had a full body massage or something.

Slim in 6 is effective... and it's good to train your body in different ways. I usually put on my own music that pumps me up and work through it. Debbie may not be the most exciting trainer out there, but she gets the job done and I've seen results with her workouts.

So, it's in the muscle? Do you stretch after your walks? You may even want to stretch a little beforehand... but save the bulk of your stretches for after your walk, once your muscles have been warmed up a bit. It could be cramping.

I've never been pregnant, but I KNOW that you don't want a calorie deficit while pregnant. The best thing would be to make healthy choices (lots of veggies, fruits, whole grains, lean meats, etc.)... foods that will benefit both you and your baby nutritionally. Definitely talk to your doc.

Alcohol is most people's vice... if you can cut it out (or drastically minimize it) you'll be surprised how many calories you can save :)

I've never tried it, but I saw one at the store... kinda makes me think of an elliptical, sort of. It would be low impact, and it'd only be a waste of $$ if you buy it and let it collect dust. If you make the commitment to use it then you'll get your money's worth :)

I usually use 1/2 cup of pasta (or less, depending on my hungar) and then load it up with a mixture of LOTS of veggies and then tomato sauce (organic). Sometimes I'll add ground bison meat or some chicken sausage as well. If you fill your plate/bowl with the veggies (any maybe some lean meat) you really won't miss more…

You should take at least 1 rest day per week... our bodies need rest in order to rebuild and recooperate.

If you have an injury you need to RICE REST ICE COMPRESS ELEVATE Putting a hot compress on is actually not good because heat causes swelling, and when you have an injury you want to reduce swelling, not promote it. Also, when doing your lunges squats, are you keeping your weight in the right place? Meaning... when you…

I didn't either... I was out of town at my parents. I had my TK video with me to practice, but with all of the running around I was doing with the family the time didn't present itself (unless I cut into sleep hours, which I opt not to do when I have to make 5 hour drives... heh). Tonight I have aerials and tomorrow I'm…

Both... indeed IS the best answer. For me, personally, I like to get my workouts in because of how they make me feel. When I'm consistant with my workouts I sleep better, feel better, stand up taller, and sooo many other things. Not to mention that my cardiovascular and respiratory systems function MUCH more efficiently…

Tried out a new video last night... Tony Horton's One on One JUST ARMS video. Woo :) Classic style weight lifting.