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On Canola oil, there is much debate I guess. I eat it and also 100% Extra Virgin Olive Oil. I came across this article when I was told about Canola OIl being bad. However, the Mayo Clinic believes otherwise. We can debate forever if its good or bad. I take the information I read on the internet very with caution and eat…

Its not on your list, but adding the resistance of weights in your training, helps you burn calories and fat very effectively. IT makes your body work harder, therefore, more calories and fat are used to help you do that. :happy:

Mmm... let see... My hands, my feet and my legs and that I don't panic easily. :blushing:

I drink my coffee latte with two packs of Splenda. That's it. Instead of the creamer, you could use Almond Milk. Its creamy and delish. It comes in Vanilla flavor or just original flavor which is fine. Give it a try! Stepmom1

From other people's perspective, they may feel proud of you for running and wanting to get in shape. I cheer people on when they jog with a nod or smile when they pass me by, rergadless of how fit they are. I feel proud of them, especially those who are not at a high fit level yet, for making the effort to get out there…

Welcome!! The best of luck to you!! YOu can add me if you want one more friend!! I do Beachbody workouts and I am starting a new program today: P90X2!! Excited!!!

I would finish your 2nd round of P90X2 and then take a week of rest before to start P90X2. Let your body rest and be prepared for the new program. I am starting P90X2 soon also, hopefully on Jan 2nd.

It all depends on your goals. So you are doing what we call in Beachbody "double" workouts where you do extra cardio on your weight lifting days? If you are lifting weights, I would do no more than 35 minutes of it. When you lift weights, you continue to burn calories long after the weight lifting is over. Muscle repair…

Good for you! Insanity is very intense and it will give you results in different ways. It is different for everyone. I lost only 2 lbs because I had not much to loose, if any, because I reached my fitness goals long ago! However, my core area did get tighter and I developed wonderful cardio endurance. Follow the eating as…

Hello! Congrats on your weight loss!!! If you are traveling, check to see if there is a gym at the hotel. There usually are gyms at hotels. Check in and use the treadmill, elliptical and the weights and workout if you can in the mornings before you do anything else so you don't have to worry about it. That should keep you…

You could also be loosing a lot of water, which happens a lot when you start working out. Don't loose hope of seeing physical results soon. Water loss comes first and then the rest comes after that!! Keep an eye on it and do not weight yourself every day. Once a week, same day and same time. Good luck! Maria Stepmom1

This is a great online tool to help you keep track of your calorie intake. But also exercise in order to be more successful with your weight loss and to keep it off. I do a routine of weights and cardio, alternating with each one. Weight training helps to build lean muscle mass that will in turn burn more calories and fat.…

Hello and welcome!! I used to keep my food diary in a written form until someone suggested this site. Is much easier!! Good luck!!

Hello, you got it!! I can be your buddy!! I exercise 6 days a week, cardio & weights!! You can do workouts at home if you don't like the gym. I can give you some ideas. Please email me if you want so I can share some tips. But basically, try to incorporate weights in routine to build lean muscle mass and it will burn more…

I am not familiar with Jillian or Leslie's workouts, but I do a routine of workouts myself that have greatly helped me in loosing weight and keeping it off. From the things I have learned, this is what you may want to consider: 1. Sometimes we don't eat enough and our bodies think that we are in "starvation" mode and slow…

Good question. I don't bother weighing myself either during my period. We accumulate more water so we will have like a 2 lb gain. so, skip that week and then weight yourself on the next one after your period is over.:smile:

Only once a week, on the same day, and same time, if you can. :smile:

Yes, food choices make a huge difference on how hungry you feel and how much energy you feel every day. The right choices in foods can help fuel your workouts, so you don't feel like you lack energy or are about to pass out when you workout. You can check out my food diary for ideas. But food staples in my house are: Whole…

How many calories exactly are you eating? More proteins and less carbs will make you less hungry. Quality protein ad quality carbs like lean meats,chicken, fish, etc.. Quality carbs: 100 Whole Wheat, Whole Grains, Oatmeal.. You shouldn't be so hungry and not eating less than 1,200 cals per day.

I don't count them either!! Coffee is a treat for me!! :wink:

I burned about the same amount of cals running in the cold than in warmer weather. I have a HRM and it indicated same or similar calories burned.

I am getting this one! :)

I did Insanity and that was enough for me!! :laugh: I may just skip this one.

Yes, it makes a huge difference when you can see in writing how much you are actually eating!!

Sounds delicious. I am making Cocoun Flan (Custard) and potato salad. My mother in law takes care of the "heavy" cooking like Turkey, rice, and other stuff.

Ditto. Eat something. It doesn't have to be a heavy meal. But protein is good before bed. Have it with a salad or a vegetable.

Actually your metabolism slows down and it doesn't burn as many calories as it should if you were eating more and exercising properly. From what I've also read, your body saves fat in your body to keep you functioning well. Anorexics also like to exercises a LOT so that may account for all the weight they also loose. The…

Ditto. change the setings to where anyone can see your food journal.

How sad!! Can you tell their breed? Just curious! I have a little dachshund myself. :)

Like everyone said: hang in there the best you can. IF you can't do the full hour of Slim in 6, then do 30 minutes. Add 5 more minutes each day, until you gain more strength and endurance and before you know it, you will be doing a full hour. If you can add weights to the workout, do it. Weights add more resistance and…