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I am quite fond of wine and beer, and have found that so long as I'm maintaining my exercise and calorie goals it doesn't interfere with weight loss. If you're truly only drinking once a week or so, I think it would be fine. But watch out for the "drunk munchies;" it sucks to eat a full day of calories after having a…

If you're lifting at home, I love the Chalean Extreme program. I haven't used any of the P90X programs, but the people I know who have really liked it.

I added my own workouts: Burn Circuit 1, Burn Circuit 2, etc. I used a heart rate monitor for a while to get an idea what the calorie burn was. And I have to add: I LOVE Chalean Extreme!! and Turbo Fire!!

Walking is always a good place to start. Yoga is fantastic too, especially for knee & back pain. Every (and I mean EVERY) specialist or physical therapist I have seen has reccommended yoga both for general health and to prevent and treat injuries. Just stay away from Bikram, Ashtanga, or any power yoga. Also don't forget…

I found mine(New Balance) at Target, I can't think of the price but it wasn't bad. Just make sure it has a chest strap.

It should be if you are doing it several days a week, especially if it is a workout designed to increase strength.

Fast food is bashed because it's bad for you, not because it tastes bad. When I initially started trying to avoid it, I was just trying to make sure if I consumed that many calories, there was at least some nutrition in there too. Now that I have to be really diligent about what I eat to avoid gaining weight, I avoid it…

But yes, MFP is very trustworthy!

Well, if you are creating a calorie deficit, you will lose weight. The best tips I can give are: LOTS of water...at least 8-10 cups a day. That's water, just plain water, or with a bit of lemon juice. Strength training...for so many reasons! Muscle functions more efficiently, it looks nicer, and the strength training will…

Add in strength training, its amazing how extra muscle can boost your metabolism. Also, change around your cardio workouts; its really easy to slow down with walking and end up not walking as fast as you think you are. I've noticed the MFP calories are a little low too. From what I've gathered, it goes on the principle of…

If you liked the Turbokick, try Turbo Jam! It is basically the same thing. If you really want a super high impact workout, try Turbo Fire--it's like TurboJam on crack! They are all created by Chalene Johnson & you can find them on Amazon or Beachbody.com. I would recommend starting with TurboJam before going to TurboFire…

I think you might want to check with your doctor on that. Or an orthopedist or sports medicine specialist. Just start slow. Walk most days, then walk faster, then add a minute of lite jogging at a time. I definitely wouldnt start out with a lot all at once!

When I really started to focus on adding strength training in with my cardio, my weight loss leveled out for a while...but I'm now needing almost all new clothes! I could care less what the scale says, as long as my clothes keep mysteriously growing.

I just finished week1 of the Lean phase on Chalean Extreme. I LOVE it!! I love the strength I'm developing. I ordered TurboFire & should get it next week. I love Chalene, she is so motivating, & I have so much fun doing the workouts.

1200 calories isn't enough for most people. Gradually decrease your calorie intake-- if you typically eat 2,500 calories a day, then try to drop to 1,500... You will be miserable & probably fail! Decrease by 200-300 calories for a week, or even two weeks. When you get used to that, decrease a little more. Don't forget…

I started it about 11 or 12 days ago, I've done it everyday except for one. I combine it with Turbo Jam or walking. I'm still doing Level 1, my upper body strength is not good so I have trouble with the push ups...I've always hated push ups! I'm 32, have 2 kids, thyroid issues, married, and work in a newborn nursery. I'm…

Today was day 5 for me doing it. I haven't weighed or measured since starting, but I will try to update you. It's a pretty rough workout--the level 2 & 3 ones intimidate me a little! I've only done level 1 so far, but I've been doing it every day. It doesn't have as much cardio as I would like, so I've been supplementing…

Maybe you're a little bloated because it's that time of the month? That could explain why you've lost 12 lbs but your clothes fit the same. Which would be cool because in a few days you should be able to tell. Congrats on the loss all the same!

It's the sudden increase in fiber! Your body will gradually adapt and you won't be so gassy. The Beano is probably the best short term solution.