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Love Chalene and turbo jam/turbo fire! She is so positive and fun you don't notice the time:)

For a dancing one -I never did these but they do have Dancing w/the Stars dvds, or Zumba. To me, Zumba on dvd was not that much fun-it would probably be better in a class. Other types: I find many Jillian Michaels' dvds very effective but difficult. I enjoy Turbo Fire (a lot of cardio kickboxing)--this is fun, effective…

You're welcome:) I have had quite the journey with body image and confidence, so I have learned to get creative!

Oh, a good haircut, some new shoes and ladies night never hurt;) I like to wear less makeup most days, and surprisingly this adds to a feeling of confidence and beauty-- I only wear moisturizer, mascara&lip gloss. Wearing more makes me feel like I'm wearing a mask, and I think people respond more to a natural look.

It is the (awful) truth that is all in you-no one else can make you feel good, rockin' (ha ha), or beautiful but you. I wish confidence was found in some magic pill! It really helps me to exercise-I get confidence in doing it. As silly as this seems, I keep a list on my cell of all the things I love about me-both inner and…

5'2 and my goal is about 115-120:) (Or at least more tone) I never get a good reaction when I say I like to workout/want to be more fit. People have straight out called me vain, or shot me mean looks! Does anyone find it tougher to lose weight being short?

Skinny peppermint mocha:) I used to live and die (calorie wise) by the normal peppermint mocha. So when this came out I gave it a shot. No lie- It does taste different, but being a Starbucks addict, I'm willing to adjust;)

Mine says 1200, but I do high intensity cardio (turbo fire) or circuit training w/weights five days a week. So I try to add a protein shake after my workout out, or eat healthy snacks during the day. I usually don't go over on workout days. On my rest days, I treat myself a little (allow a small dessert, drink when I go…

for winter: ice skating, sledding, (if you can afford it and like it) skiing otherwise: ballroom/latin dancing, do a healthy cooking class together...

For walking or running NB are great and very comfortable. For cardio/kickboxing I use asics (they have a lot of cushion for jumping)

I admit I use instant--but I love the other kind too. Try some dark chocolate chunks (nestle) and berries

Most of my friends and family just don't understand a "food&exercise diary"-some even make jokes about it, but they are supportive of the goal to be healthy and fit.

Nope--my sis is apple shaped and is normal height- very overweight. (Go her, she joined a gym and is losing weight slowly but surely!) I have a pear shape, and am short/petite frame. We don't even look similar, ha ha

No-Of course I don't get that with a certain med I'm on;) But never otherwise--I was always more emotional then,and I can only imagine what getting on a scale would do to me!

Celery (I think it actually might have negative calories-not sure about that one though;)

I don't drink as much as I used to, but I do allow myself some drinks when I'm out with friends. I simply make sure to include them in my calorie intake for the day.

Ha ha -I find it weird, and incredibly frustrating at times;)

I am close with my last ex-most of my female friends call me crazy;) But it just works-can't explain it.

Live each day as if it was an adventure, and treasure those around you- you may not have tomorrow. Also, hair is just hair---so a bad hair cut is no big deal! . These came from having leukemia at 25-I learned life is a gift...and the No-hair cut from chemo sucks, ha ha, but it does save lives! :D

I am not sure how healthy they are-but they are great snacks, low cals, high fiber and the chocolate&oats is amazing!

oh yes--definitely a clutch! never a big bag at night

Fudge is my downfall;) I love the cookies too. At least my mom makes cookies super small. Fudge-which is now in my fridge-I just cut a tiny piece to cut the craving.

I like the jr roast beef;) Also I really like the McChicken from McD's with the whole wheat bun:) I will have to try it with the slaw...

wendy's grilled chicken sandwich plain...half a bun (if that), small chili. Brewed iced tea

animal prints are great right now:) keep it small, and in a shoe or bag, and you're all set!

I love metallics (gold, silver, bronze) for the holidays... since you have the nude shoes, do those with a sparkly metallic shade bag. I never follow the rule that bags must match shoes.

Usually I don't. When I am out, I am out with friends-so I make that time our time to catch up, be together and have fun. (I may flirt a little if my friends are fine with it, but that's about it.)

5'2- started at 126-127, now 123 and more lean (due to muscle). I also got some success this morning when I got back into, and zipped up my "sexy" (size 0) jeans! yay. Still have work to do to make them fit more comfortable in the waist;)

5'2, petite frame, about 123...but more muscle now:) I started 126-7, size 4, and now 2. Big accomplishment: I got back into and zipped up my "sexy" size 0 jeans! (Still have a little more work to do to look and feel fab in them;)

diet soda-in moderation. (I drink coke zero) I only drink about a soda a week-so it isn't that bad, and I can't stand the taste of sugary soda.