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I looked at your food diary and may I suggest maybe tracking your sodium intake. Some of the foods on there seem like they are high in sodium. Especially, the ramen noodles. I can't eat those at all because they make me bloat and feel lethargic due to the sodium. Just a thought! Keep up the work though and don't get…

Liquid stevia. It is all natural and zero calories. Also, it comes in a variety of flavors. Currently, I am using the English Toffee flavor for my coffee.

Your diary looks good. I would suggest maybe tracking your sugar intake as well. I have recently started doing that and trying to cut back and I can tell a difference. If you aren't seeing the scale move just keep track of your measurements. That is what I have been doing since the scale really hasn't been moving, but my…

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Try doing some interval training. Example, run 2 minutes at moderate pace, then run as hard as you can for a minute, then run 2 minutes at moderate pace. Just keep repeating whatever time intervals and paces that work for you. It is one of the most effective ways of getting back in shape and increasing endurance and speed.

Yes, they are very similar! Good luck on your quest. I know the feeling, I don't like exercising, but I make myself and I try to find things I enjoy. Right now, I am enjoying the treadmill and yoga. Feel free to friend me if you like!

Yoga and pilates are excellent forms of exercise for toning and firming. They are low impact and can be easily modified until you become stronger. I absolutely love these forms of exercise. They give you the long lean look (dancer look).

King Arthur Flour - Unbleached All Purpose Flour, 1/4 cup (30g) Quaker Oats Old Fashioned - *Oatmeal, 1/4 cup dry Eggs - White only, raw, 1 large Mccormick's - Pure Vanilla Extract, 0.5 tsp Shur Fine - Baking Powder, 1 tsp Chobani - Nonfat Greek Yogurt 140 g (6 oz) The above are ingredients for really yummy fluffy protein…

I have the Cook This Not That book and I really like the recipes in it. It goes along with the Eat This Not That book. It is very informational and full of a lot of yummy recipes. Also, it has charts to help when you are out eating or at the grocery store so you can make wise choices. Another good book/recipe book is the…

I can completely relate to what you are feeling. I am not in a long distance relationship, once was, but I am having the same feelings in my current relationship. Last night, my BF and I had an all out fight to the death fight. I think this may just be the end of us. I have been feeling very neglected and alone. It sucks!…

Thanks everyone for your great advice. I know I just need to get in the habit of when I get home from work (Teacher's Assistant) that I need to work out. I'm just so tired when I get home and want to relax for a bit. Tomorrow is another day and I will do better. This is something I want and I am tired of living the way I…

My name is Megan. Start weight is 170. Goal weight 155-160lb by Christmas.

Is it too late to join this challenge? I have fallen off the wagon and I am trying to get back on. So, this would be a great start for me.

I'm from the Outer Banks and we are going to ride the storm out. Stocked and ready for what ever may come our way. It is supposed to make landfall near Moorehead City, NC. We won't feel the real nasty stuff until tomorrow am, but it is definitely raining and blowing outside now.

Outer bands are here now. Just waiting for the eye of the storm to pass over us. Hopefully, it isn't as bad as they say. We are prepared for the worst, but are hoping for the best!!! The joys of living on the Outer Banks.

I use it with chives in place of cream cheese on a bagelthin. Don't miss the cream cheese at all! Yum!

Coconut Curry Shrimp Canned - Coconut Milk, Unsweetened, 1 container (14 fl. oz.s ea.) Fresh Squeezed - Lime Juice, 1 Lime Spices - Curry powder, 1 tbsp Pantry Essentials - Minced Ginger, 2 tsp Fresh - Shrimp - Large, 20 large, cooked, 0.8 oz (one Pound) Add the first four ingredients to a large saucepan and bring to a…

Water is your best bet! Coffee will also help, it is a natural diuretic.

Here's a site where you can calculate your calorie burn. You don't even need a HRM. Just check your heart rate every so often and it works just as well. Hope it helps you! http://www.shapesense.com/fitness-exercise/calculators/heart-rate-based-calorie-burn-calculator.aspx

You log it as cardio. It is a great workout. I have the same DVD and love it!!!! Granted, I really love pilates and yoga of any kind.

Try the Sparkling Oceanspray drinks. They are only 90 calories a can!

Try some pilates or yoga. You can get a really good workout from those and work up a great sweat!

Hello everyone! This is my first challenge on MFP. I'm hoping it will help hold me accountable and to help me jump start my weight loss. I am 30 years old and currently weigh 174. A realistic goal for me this month would be to lose 8 pounds. Ready to get this started and very excited!

Count me in!

Count me in! My name is Megan and life has thrown me several curve balls the past couple of years. Some were good, some not so good. During that time I had some health issues and my weight just went up and up and up. My goal is to be fit and healthy, it really isn't about the physical appearance for me anymore. I just want…

Definitely add more fruit and veggies. Throw some fresh fruit on oatmeal, add a big salad with dinner. Just a few suggestions.

Definitely add more fruit and veggies. Throw some fresh fruit on oatmeal, add a big salad with dinner. Just a few suggestions.

Count me IN! This will really help me to get a jump on my weight loss.

Thanks everyone for the kind words and answering my question. I was really not motivated this morning to work-out, but after coming on here and reading other things people have posted I found the motivation. I do pilates as well as cardio. I found a great instructor online who post all her workouts on her site. She is…

My motivation is that I will look better than my boyfriends ex-wife! Shallow, but it works.