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We do burn calories while doing strength training, but in order to get a close reading to how many, you would have to purchase a heart rate monitor. I add my strength training to the cardio as well as the strength training, but you'll have to list them slightly differently or it will just tell you there is already an entry…

GREAT JOB!!!! You're doing awesome and should be very proud of yourself! Keep up the excellent work! :bigsmile:

LOL!! I was just about to post that if you look up a few inches.....hee hee!!

I found the Bowflex SelectTechs were too bulky for me. I couldn't use proper form. So I just used individual dumbbells. I loved ChaLean Extreme!! I came SO close to finishing my first round, but hurt my lower back in the Lean phase and never finished it. My hubby completed two rounds and lost 20 lbs. He enjoyed it....but I…

Yep, it really is that easy! Burn more calories than you consume, you lose weight. It's important to keep a food diary, and MFP makes it so simple!! I love it. I always try to eat my exercise calories too....don't want to go into starvation mode. But just keep logging your food and exercise every day, stay at or under your…

I agree with this! And would also ask, what type of exercise are you doing and for how long? Are you burning more calories than you are consuming?

It would be ok to have this as a cheat meal once a week but I wouldn't make a habit out of it if you're wanting to lose weight or be healthy. I'm sure the whole grain version is a tad better, but still, I would not have food like this more than for your cheat meal once a week. And still stay within your calorie range! I…

It depends on if you're wanting to maintain your muscle mass or gain. If you're satisfied with what you've accomplished so far and want to maintain, then stay with the weight you are using and you won't be sore. If you want to keep building, then increase your weight and do less reps. What I would do is cut it down to 3…

The consistency is a little different in these pancakes due to the egg whites, so be prepared for that. Although I've never done it, you could whisk the egg white until they're fluffy and then fold them into the rest of the ingredients. Would probably make the pancake more fluffy. Think I'll try that next time! LOL!!

It is good to stop eating at least 3 hours before you go to bed. Our metabolism slows down when we're sleeping so it's best to have our food digested before we go to sleep. Since you workout later in the evening, the protein shake you have afterwards is a good idea. But what is your snack? It sounds like you stop eating…

It depends on the grocery store. If they have an organic or natural foods section, you'll find it there. Otherwise, you'll have to get it at a whole foods store or order online.

Anything by Jillian Michaels. She tells it like it is and keeps it easy to understand. Just a side note: a good book to read for anyone with a goal is "Failing Forward" by John C. Maxwell. It has helped me SO much to realize that mistakes aren't the end of the world. That I can still succeed as long as I don't accept…

You don't want to consistently fall below 1200 calories because your body will go into "starvation mode" and begin to store fat. We need to eat 5-6 small meals per day; which means you should be eating every 2-3 hours. Even if you aren't hungry, you should eat a snack of some kind (not cookies!!!! lol) every 2-3 hours.…

Some ideas I use: raw almonds w/apple low-fat string cheese w/pear 1% cottage cheese w/pineapple hummus w/carrot sticks natural peanut butter w/celery Make sure the almonds are NOT salted or roasted. Try to find string cheese that is 1.5g of fat or less. They're hard to find sometimes, but they're out there. I think the…

Def see a doctor!!!! As soon as I read your symptoms, I automatically thought fibromyalgia or rhuematoid arthritis. But you won't know for sure until you see your doctor. Make an appointment TODAY! You don't want to continue putting so much stress on your body and not knowing what's going on with it. Keep us informed on…

I would also like to add that there are three different versions of P90X you can do. All three versions are layed out in the workout guide. For the money....P90X would be your best investment. It can be used over and over and over ... as many times as you want to do it. Not sure what type of progression the 30-Day Shred…

P90X is a very intense program. You should be ready to commit to working out at least 1 hour/6 days per week. One of those days is 90 minutes of intense yoga. The nutrition plan needs to be followed as closely as possible to get the best results - but you can still modify it. You'll need weights up to at least 20 lbs. (or…

I would stop tracking as soon as your heart rate comes down out of your target heart rate zone. Depending on the intensity of my workout, that could be immediately right after the workout is done to about 2-3 minutes afterward. Your body burns calories all day long, so technically, you could let it run all day and eat…

That probably wouldn't be enough, but you can give it a shot and see how you feel. If you eat just one piece of toast, you'll be hungry again in an hour. Or at least I would be! lol.

Def eat some carbs prior to going to the gym and proteins after. Wouldn't recommend peanut butter prior to gym, it's a protein source. Fruit, whole grain/whole wheat toast. If you eat anything large, wait at least an hour before working out. Keep it light - say 1 piece of fruit & 1 piece of toast - then just 20 or 30 min…

You may need to check for one which also has a pedometer. I have an older Polar F4 and it doesn't track that info either. Sorry I'm no help. :-( Just checked Amazon http://www.amazon.com/Bowflex-Trainer-Heart-Monitor-Pedometer/dp/B001UI7M9S Here's another at Amazon…

Stephanie, Some people like Shakeology and some don't. It's all a matter of taste. It comes in two flavors, chocolate and greenberry. The chocolate is my fave. It def tastes like a health drink...but it isn't awful. If you'd like to try a sample before you buy, let me know. If you aren't already working with a Beachbody…

Oh, on the resistance band, I use a medium resistance...I think it's approx. a 20 lb.one. You may want to start out with a light/10 lb. band and work your way up. But if you already are accustomed to weightlifting, then the 20 lbs. may be just right to start out with. I'd get both just in case - at least for the pull…

I have completed 2 rounds of P90X! That's awesome you will be working out with your hubby! The videos actually show how to use bands and weights...so you can do either. Also, I opt for the pull downs (with the band) rather than pull ups. You'll just need to make sure that whatever you have the band hooked onto is VERY…

LOL! Think of it as a God-send! ALL ice cream, even fat free and/or sugar free is not good for you. When you think of food as fuel for your body, it will change your mind about things you eat. I know it's not the same, but if you must have something like this once in awhile, opt for fudge bars. Same consistency, fewer…

I agree with BGriffin....get a heart rate monitor. That's your best bet!

I agree....non-processed is always better! It's cheaper and healthier to fix your own lunches. The frozen "diet" meals are ok once in awhile, but they are usually loaded with sodium and trans fat (disguised as partially hydrogenated oils) and many other ingredients that cannot even be pronounced. So even if you opt for one…

Omg, I love Turbo Jam!!! It's one of my fav Beachbody workouts. I'm also a Beachbody Coach, so if you have any questions please ask! C'mon and move that body!!!! lol, I love the tunes in TJ. Have fun burning tons of calories! Tina

Yes, you can contact Beachbody at 1 (800) 470-7870 or email at customerservice@teambeachbody.com. I'm not sure if they'll send you another one, but they may. Just ask!

You most certainly can! There's protein in the yolks as well. I would limit it to just 1 yolk and maybe 2 egg whites though. There's also cholesterol and fat in the yolks. They aren't as bad as once thought though, so go ahead and toss one in!