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You look great. But the scale should not be a guide. Recently, I switched to looking at Body Fat and even though the scale says one thing, the BF is where it's at. I would much rather be fit and trim and be 165 lbs.. I recently did a spa day with the girls and some of us were quite shocked at the # we saw. Two of my gf are…

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/photos/edit?picture=5565953 Just keep remembering, this is always going to be something that we will be working on. Focus on your progress and your insides are sure thanking you right now, for all the changes you have made. You run, you jog, you spin, your weight lift, you boot camp, you hike,…

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Here are 15 different ways to cook sweet potatoes: http://www.thekitchn.com/15-suppers-with-sweet-potatoesrecipe-roundup-167807

I had a roommate who was a DJ and he would bring randoms home all the time... some were howlers, some were screamers and others well, one night I had to go to the restroom and we unfortunately had to share the one that was upstairs. As I walked in the door was open to his room and I think I saw the girls ovaries!!! Can you…

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Next week I am buying mostly foods that have no carbs. Mainly the carbs will be in the vegetables. My sodium is at 2500 mg per day, how much more should I go down??? What should I make the percentages be so I can monitor it... It is carb 30%, fat 30% and protein 40%. How should I break it down, so I can gauge it better?…

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You look FANTASTIC!!! Great job!!!

1200 is basically what you need just to sustain. I found that the more I ate, the more I would lose. Eating such low calories, could actually put you into starvation mode and you could actually end up gaining. This also could make it harder for you in the future to lose weight. I started at 1200 and slowly increased in…

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I have just found it quite an interesting topic and wanted to Gauge other peoples thoughts.

ABSOLUTELY STUNNING!!! You look fantastic!!! What a great inspiration!! Keep up the great work!! I have hit a slump, but after seeing this I am so ready to get back in the game... Thank you.

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What an AMAZING tranformation!! YOU look AWESOME!!! It is amazing what 15 lbs. can do!! Kudos to you my friend!!!

WOW!! You look great!! Great job!!!

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One more recipe that is delish. avocado, greek yogurt plain, and jalapeno sauce. Spread that on burgers, fish, tacos, etc. SO YUMMY!!!

I LOVE AVOCADO!! I actually make it with egg whites, jalapeno peppers, spinach and some salsa on a slice of 45 calories and delicious bread!! I make Quinoa, avocado, cucumber and tomato with a splash of red wine vinegar and a splash of olive oil. BBQ chicken salad, grill up a piece of chicken, bbq sauce, lettuce, a bit of…

I am a mother of 2 small children, work full time, my husband works long hours and sometimes is out of town for weeks at a time. I had been a member of the gym since August, but wasn't eating right, so the scale of course wasn't moving. So, in February 2012 I made the committment to eat right and work it.... These are some…

I noticed when I was doing a 1200 calorie diet, my weight was not moving.... So, I increased it to 1250, saw some weight go.. Then slowly added in 50 calorie increments. I have been losing steadily. I am now up to 1400 calories with 40% protein and 30/30 split for carbs and fat. That has worked for me. The HRM sounds right…

AWESOME. Thank you for the information. I will check the HRM out. :)

AWESOME!! Thank you all so much!! I just started reading the The new rules for lifting for women and just got started, but wanted to get into a better routine. All your help is truly appreciated!!! XO

I have found that they are good in stir fry recipes. I make them with Mrs. dash teriyaki sauce, chicken, mushrooms, grated carrots, brocolli and add some tofu and voila you have teriyaki noodles. I have tried to make spaghetti and that was YUCK!!! Then I made them with a small amount of pesto sauce and chicken with tomatos…

THANK YOU!!! I will for sure make sure to always do the RINSE. ;)

I was doing at 1200 calorie diet and sometimes not eating enough and I found I either stayed the same or would gain... I added more calories to my diet and eat my excercise calories now and once I did that I started losing again. I read that if you don't eat at LEAST the 1200 your body thinks it is starving and will store…

Thank you for the tips and the link. I will be taking a look and making the changes. :)

Totally INSPIRING!!! You look absolutely AMAZING!!! Great job!!! You must be very proud of yourself. This just makes me want to hit it even harder!!! Thanks for the motivation!!!

I just use bisquick shake and pour ( 220 calories for 3, I do 1.5) and then I add some walnuts and 1/2 small banana and 2 tablespoons Organic Maple agave syrup from Trader Joes. Hits the spot and is under 300 calories.

YOU LOOK AWESOME!!! Great job!!!! Such an inspiration!!!! Cheers to being healthy, happy and fit!!!!