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Pink and Jillian Michaels

I have several types of hot teas in my house. I found that when I am hungry if I drink a cup of hot tea I am satisfied. If that doesn't work, I have a small snack which is usually a piece of fruit, cheese stick, or a handful of pretzels.

I didn't tell anyone I was on a journey of weight loss. Once I started showing a good deal of weight loss family and friends started with the guilt trips about me not going out to eat much anymore. I received so much food as gifts this year too. Most of it went in the trash. I also started running this year and kept that…

Jillian MIchaels DVDs helped me lose all of my weight. I started with 30 Day Shred and became hooked! I bought all of her other DVDs for a variety. I still use them several times a week in addition to my running routine. Good luck!

I started running back in February and I just recently figured out my breathing. I was going way too fast for my body. Since slowing down a little bit, my breathing is under control. As for the stitches, make sure you are hydrated enough throughout the day as well as the days before.

I'm doing a Turkey Trot. The one here is a 5 miler and I'm a bit nervous. LOL The most I've ran is 3.1 miles.

I used to add Splenda and Coffee-mate. But I switched to just Splenda about 2 weeks ago.

I had that too and my husband announced at a party he thought I was skin and bones. I am not, but I'm very lean now. I started thinking the same thing you did about gaining a few pounds and quickly decided that I have worked way too hard to get where I am. I have set new goals for myself- one hundred pushups program,…

I don' t know if this is the best advice, but before I race I eat pasta the night before and then a high protein breakfast about 90 minutes before running. This gives me enough energy to get me through. After the race, I usually eat a Cliff bar. GOOD LUCK and enjoy! The 5K races become addicting. I started with a 5K a few…

I weight in the morning AND at night. I have figured out that during the day I usually fluctuate 2 lbs between the two weigh ins. So, if there is a great change I watch the next days intake a little bit more carefully.

AWESOME!!!!! I started with a 5k as well. I have yet to run anything more than a 5k, but my goal is to do a tri next summer. You are an inspiration :)

When I'm sick I still stick with my healthy foods. Soups with a broth base are usually my go-to meal and I drink a lot of hot tea. Both help me feel a little bit better and I feel full after eating/drinking. Whatever I choose to eat on those days are still logged so I can hold myself accountable. Feel better soon!

I started WW after my son was born. Two years later my daughter was born and I continued with WW. I didn't lose much weight at all even though I tracked everything. The points frustrated the heck out of me because it doesn't seem real. So, in 2010 I decided to do my own thing and join a free online weight tracker. Best…

I have said good-bye to most restaurants. If I do go out to dinner with family or friends I usually stick with a simple sandwich or soup &salad combo and catch a lot of teasing for it. LOL! There have been times when I have indulged, but I've learned how to listen to my body when it is full so I stop and ask for a to-go…

No advice here because I signed up for my first Mud Run as well. Mine is at the end of September and I am excited, but quite nervous. I figure I will take it slow and just have fun!

You can do this! I started at 225lbs and just kept pushing through. I started off small with exercise and then began to include running and other cardio/strength exercises. Do not get discouraged if you only see a .5 lb loss some weeks. Just keep moving! Also watch your clothes and how they fit. That kept me more motivated…

I make sure I exercise as usual and I increase my water intake. I tend to retain a lot of water during this time. Most months I end up maintaining my weight or losing a bit. I am also very careful to watch my salt intake as well and stay away from the sweets. Gala apples have satisfied my need for crunchy and sweet foods!

Thanks for the link Leaner! That was informative!

We signed up for the Pretty Muddy Womens Run in Columbus, OH. It is women only so we thought that might be a good place to start.

That DVD was the beginning of my weight loss. I LOVE Jillian and the DVD kicked my butt every single time. I am going to restart the program in about 2 weeks and I agree that in those 20-30 minutes she does more for you than an hour at the gym. Keep at it! It works :)

My dad is very supportive of everything I've ever done, including my weight loss. My mom thinks I need to eat more and becomes offended if I turn down seconds or dessert. My brother and sister in law ROCK and have encouraged me. My husband hasn't said a darn word about anything.

Hi Candy! I am getting ready to begin the maintenance. It scares me because I have to view this journey differently now. Before it was I want to lose a certain number of pounds by next week. Now it is I want to remain this weight and how am I going to do that?! So, I have decided that I MUST continue to record my food and…

We rarely eat together anymore because I can't handle going out to eat all the time. And when I do cook at home my kids eat and he might have a little, but he wants to go out and get dessert afterward. Then he ends up devouring all sorts of food later. That is teaching all the wrong things and upsets me.

Spa day Pedicure New clothes Time for just me I refuse to reward myself with food. Even if it is a celebration like a birthday party, I do not allow myself to overindulge becaue we are celebrating. That never ends well and brings back bad habits.

I understand how you feel. I only have 2 children, but I gained about 60 lbs with my daughter and she weighed 10.6lbs. I have lost 87 lbs and my biggest problem area still tends to be my stomach. It is much better since I have been doing Jillian Michaels DVDs 5 days a week and running about 3 days per week. The only way I…

I am a working mom with 2 kids. The best thing I ever did was to carve out 30 minutes a day for myself. I bought all the Jillian Michaels DVDs so I could workout at home. I send my kids into another room and they watch tv or play games. Everyone needs time for themselves.

I realized two years ago that life was getting away from me. I was always active in high school and college and then I ballooned after I got married and had kids. It took me about 18 months to lose 86 pounds, but during that time I have found myself. I love to run, play outside with my kids and just feel more confident…

Social eating is a tough one for me too. If I am going to a friends house, I always bring a salad or fruit so I know I can graze on that the whole time and be satisfied. As far as going out to eat, that has caused a riff between my husband and myself. If I go out to eat, I try to make healthy choices, but even then it is…

Cardio is not my favorite thing to do. In fact, at my highest weight I couldn't do cardio for an extended amount of time. I relied on (and still do!) the Jillian Michaels DVDs. She focuses on a lot of strength with short yet quick amounts of cardio incorporated in the routines. I am now running 3miles and still have to…

The first time I did the 30DS I was exhausted the first 2 weeks. I kept eating right and increased my protein intake and fruits. That seemed to help me alot with my energy.