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That is exactly what I thought. You spend 30 minutes on Wii Fit but you only spent 15 minutes actually working out. EA Sports Active for the Wii is so much better. It's more efficient and you get a way better workout. The EA Sports Active 2 is even set up so you don't need the remote and the nunchuck so you can use…

I never used to sweat much. Then I started drinking more water and all the sudden I sweat like I'm trying to drown myself. Gross, but it also makes me feel like I kicked major butt in my workout! Some people sweat more than others, but if you don't sweat much or at all then either 1) you may not be pushing yourself hard…

I had the exact same thoughts. I have a protein shake as one of my snacks throughout the day. It's just about the right amount of calories, has both carbs and protein, and leaves me feeling VERY satisfied (I'm not hungry for several hours afterward). Plus they're actually pretty yummy. I find that I look forward to them. I…

Just saw this article on MSNBC today. This is exactly what I was talking about. http://todayhealth.today.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/06/12/12188651-why-we-go-for-doughnuts-when-were-sleep-deprived?lite

I've been struggling with this for the last six months (when my scheduled changed to include 2 back-to-back 12 hour graveyard shifts), and there are no easy answers. Here's what it boils down to for me: 1. I work out after I get up but before work because I've found that's when I'm the most likely to actually do it. I…

You're totally right. When working nights like that it's not just having the motivation to work out... it's also staying away from the snacking! Can I just say that I love your profile pic? I don't swing that way, so it's not like that. I just LOVE the cute little 1940's vibe you got going on. Totally cute!

I go back and forth between swings (2pm to 10pm) and 12 hour graves (6pm to 6am). I was having so much trouble with my diet when I first got started. My daily calorie goal is only 1240 before exercise, which really isn't all that much food! I was eating "rabbit food", still going over my calories, and then I was hungry all…

I can't honestly measure my goals in pounds because I'm one of those skinny-fat people. I definitely need to lose some fat, but I need to gain A LOT of muscle so I'm not sure what my actual weight will be when I look fabulous, but... I gave myself some good new workout clothes after making it through my first full month of…

I like what someone said about cardio being more calories burned per unit. So basically, you'll burn more calories doing cardio for 30 minutes than lifting weights for 30 minutes. But I also totally agree with what everyone said about body composition, and not being jiggly, and becoming skinny-fat. I've also heard that…

Medium with blackened seasoning... yummy!

You have to wear your scars like badges of honor. Some of the toughest stuff we go through leaves no scars behind to prove that we've been to hell and back. Show what you can and just know that you are one tough chick for getting through something like that. I have 3 scars on my abdomen from when my appendix ruptured when…

I'm not saying you're wrong because you are absolurely right about the price. I just think some people don't like to FEEL like they are being wasteful.

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You could also suggest activities that don't center around food for you and your friends... go dancing, take a class together, go for a hike, see a play, etc. There's lots of things you can do that don't center around food and drinks.

That's right! You have to be fit enough to give it a good try, but the only person you have to beat is your former self. BRING IT!

Sure, you can do egg whites, but I've found that you can put protein powder into all kinds of nifty tasty treats other than shakes. I made some whole wheat crepes with mixed berries and protein-fortified french vanilla yogurt. Very awesome! Tomorrow I'm trying a pancake recipe that incorporates protein powder and cottage…

I MIGHT post a before pic if I have a really awesome after pic to put right next to it... Maybe... They are tough, and you may have to pause the video several times the first time you go through a workout. I always tried to finish the video, even if I had to take breaks or couldn't do quite as many reps. The point is to…

I did this, except without the auto-flush toilet. It was in my front pocket and when I stood up and started pulling my pants up it just tumbled right out into the pee water. Ugh. Unfortunately, my phone did not come back from the dead.

Yeah, I actually did Core Synergistics a couple of weeks ago. I couldn't finish it and I hurt for 5 solid days. That was when I decided that maybe I took a few more steps backwards than I thought and it would probably be better to shoot for July. =) Sounds like you are doing the right things. I can't wait to see b-day…

I am newly divorced (the final decree was signed on 5/14/12) and I figured out that you can look at a break up one of two ways. You can be sad because of what you've lost, OR you can be excited about all the opportunities you now have. Do you know just how much better you can take care of yourself when you are focused on…

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I can't argue with this much except to say age appropriate is also a factor. Even if you're hot, if you're 20+ years older than me and you know it, it's starting to get into creepy land. If you are not hot AND much old... you are now the ruler of Creepy Land. All hail the king. :tongue:

I'll have to double check what day of the week I'm starting. I have to get yoga to fall on the weekend because it's longer. If I don't that's where I'm most likely to fall of the wagon. I may just have to be open to the idea rearranging the p90x week a little to make that happen. My goal is to get all the way through this…

Thyroid For the first time in my life I have to pay attention to what I eat and I've not done an awesome job of that so far. Let's just say that I finally understand why dieting can be so difficult.

What's your name? Lauren Where do you live? Lakewood, CO What are your food vices/ cheats? Sweets What do you think is holding you back from being in your TOP shape? My work schedule makes working out VERY hard What's your favorite exercise? Running What exercise would you like to try this year? I don't have a new one to…

I'm also new and excited to have this group! I'm 5'3" and very small boned, 111.5 lbs, under-muscled, and over fat. I'm so tired of getting the run down from people when they find out that I'm "on a diet" because they look at petite little me and see nothing wrong. I was 104 for the longest time until they fixed my…

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I had to do the same thing. I had gotten into the habit of eating when I get home, especially on Monday morning which is my Friday, and especially something unhealthy as a sort of treat for making it to the end of my work week. After I got back on my diet I found that I wouldn't be hungry when I left work and when I got…

I have only recently discovered that I am a stress eater. Not only do I crave those fatty/salty/sugary foods when I'm stressed, I also somehow feel justified eating those things! "It's okay, hun. You've had a bad day. You deserve that HUGE piece of chocolate." The really bad thing is that I've had a really stressful year.…

I'm 5'3" and looking to lose about 5 more pounds. I could use some friends and motivation!