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Now that I am starting to get my calories under control, I have added in checks on my Carbs and Protein. I need to start working on fiber because there are days where I can tell my body needs more, but I am trying to find the appropriate limit for my body. I keep a little bit of fish to help with iron and fatty acids, but…

I personally use the Sunwarrior brand of protein powder every morning with some PB2, and it tastes amazing without such a huge cost. Sunwarrior is vegan with sprouted brown rice and I feel full for a good couple hours. Also the calorie content compared to nutrition is awesome. I have been off and on vegetarian/vegan for a…

I like to just wash the brussel sprouts and spray a tad bit of oil spray and some garlic powder and salt. Then roast them in a 450 degree oven until brown. No cutting or anything so it is super easy to do :)

I personally bought a FitBit a few months ago and enjoy using it. I use it to measure my activity level throughout the day and if by mid-day I still am really low on steps I will find ways to add more walking in. When it came to the gym I felt like I was working harder than the FitBit gave me credit for so instead of using…

This weekend a friend and I will be doing a valentines 5K fun run. I found it two weeks ago by searching on Google for 5K/10Ks. I was suprised how many different ones there were in the Puget Sound area. Many of them were also fundraisers for non profits which makes it even better.

This ^^^^^ Every day I have more temptations then I can resist but at least once a week I end up getting off track. The next morning I wake up and figure that I don't want to continue cheating on my new life. I have dreams that require I loss weight and get healthier, so if I want that life I have to pick up the pieces and…

Are they located in the refrigerated section or in the pasta aisle?

Thanks!! As soon as work is over I will be at the gym for Zumba :) Happy Friday!

It took me a while to like Zumba, but once I found an instructor I liked it was a ton of fun. There are times I still feel like an idiot doing it, but oh well I am burning those calories while getting my groove on :)

I too go to the YMCA and I love the kickboxing classes they offer. I have to modify some of the moves due to my weight, but I still feel like I have had a great workout. I am not a fan of being in pools so I would vote kickboxing. But the best thing you can do it try each class once and decide for yourself. Either way you…

I actually just bought several of his videos because he had a sale on his website. I hope to start them tonight but I have to get a kettlebell from a friend to try two of them. I was hoping to get some advice from others who have done these videos.

This sounds wonderful. I will have to pick up the tuna next week at the grocery store. Thanks!

I have a fitbit and I love it. It is not designed to measure HR and does not state otherwise. It is mainly for those who are looking to increase activity throughout their day. I love the charts that show me when I am active and where I am sitting for long periods of time. This helps to me to find ways of getting up and…

Currently I eat back the calories I burn because even though I am allotted 1990 calories I only eat between 1200-1400. I don't want to eat less than that so I eat back the calories until I am about 1200. I find that my body responds better, I am satisfied and not starving 24x7.

Can anyone recommend a good kettlebell brand? I recently bought Bob Harper's two kettlebell dvds but I need to purchase kettlebells now.

Are you eating back the calories you burn from exercising? That could be the problem. Also if you are starting to build muscle you could be seeing a weight gain but really losing fat.

I would be interested in hearing the answer to this as well, because I love to drink fizzy water and do so often.

They are 50 calories per packet and I drink one a morning.

I decided to look online for PB2 and thankfully Amazon carries it, but I also found the PB2 makes PB Thins (cracker looking things) and 27 of them are 100 calories. I might have to try these :)

I would say Steiva sugar but if you have to add that much sugar to coffee I would suggest chosing a different morning beverage. It sounds like you are coving up the taste of coffee so no reason to drink it. Try a 5 hour energy instead or even a little fruit juice. If you have a Trader Joe's near you they also have these…

I also hate drinking plain water and always have. But I like drinking sparkling water with oranges or limes. I get that feeling of drinking a soda but it is 0 calories. Or plain ice tea especially a good thing when I am thristy at work, because I can run down to Starbucks and get a venti black ice tea no sweetner.

I am currently reading this book, but have not fully started. I have cut out all meat from my diet and the only dairy I eat is cheese. But I am hoping to start his plan soon to hopefully help with hunger pains during the day.

I use a Fitbit. I bought it about a week ago, and have enjoyed it so far. I wanted to see where I could add in more exercise such as walking and it has been a great tool. When you upload the information to the fitbit website it has a great bar chart showing you where you were active. So now I see even though I walk a bit a…