MaitreyeeMAYHEM Member

applause!! lol

That is me as well, my mom was never a great cook and we were always stuck with left overs. So when I ate them again it was even worse and I think that's why I don't like that. Now that I cook and I have been given some professional cooking training I am able to re-heat and prepare them properly. It's a bit better but I…

I love spicy food, peppers are so healthy for you. I love putting jalapenos and serrano peppers in everything. I'm growing my own plants this year and I am very excited. I love making Indian and Mexican food because i love the way the spices can mix with all the sauces. Depending on the sauce, I can do medium or hot.

yeah i kinda figured that water thing. I haven't changed my ticker since I started back in 2011.

then what's the difference with overeating then? I'm trying to find a balance.

Avocados and Granny Smith Apples!

It makes me hydrated so I can perform better. I don't get headaches or dizzy during my classes I teach.

I usually eat an apple, avocado, eggs, and drink a bottle of water before I work out. I can't work out on an empty stomach plus water gives me fuel.

I teach Zumba 3 days a week and take classes twice a week. Like i said before, i Do not over eat. I eat till i am full and comfortable.

Oh if it helps im like 4'10"

I log what I eat everyday and only eat when im hungry. I don't like eating to the point of where I am over full. My diary is open and i just barely bought a HRM to help me monitor the classes I teach and go too.

Part of me thinks that 6 pounds was water weight but you can't lose that much from water right?

From when you got married till now, did you gain or loose any weight? I understand that having kids may cause you to gain a bit of weight but I wouldn't think enough to make him snap at you like that.

Agreed, if he doesn't appreciate you encourage him to work out with you and eat well with you. I would also suggest counseling and if that doesn't work maybe consider other options.

I see where you're coming from but you still need to be your own person. For example, I have been showing off my belly ever since I was confident enough to do it. I first started out only wearing a sports bra to my Zumba classes then I started going shopping for crop tops because of my confidence and fashion trends. My bf…

I usually drink or if I want liquor I drink a shot of vodka with some type of juice.

Fitness and success is all about you. It's not about anyone else, you can't help her achieve her goals if she doesn't want to do it for herself. If you lose a friend so what, you gain confidence in yourself and you lose weight. I personally like going alone cuz I get more done. If she stops being your friend then it's not…

Aqua is amazing!! I teach aqua zumba and my students love it. Water takes a bit longer to adjust too cuz its so different from land. I would give it about a month. You sweat in the water and it can be difficult cuz of the buoyancy and resistance of the water. There are so many different types of water classes you just need…

I said I don't like other flavors besides the chocolate flavor. lol Thats the only flavor I like and enjoy.

I like to drink water before i eat. If i drink 12 oz of water and after that I am not full then I'm obviously hungry. It's good to drink water before because you won't consume as much plus it helps with digestion while you eat plus hydrates you.

Does it have a chest strap? cuz that's the only way your gonna get an accurate read on your HR.

I am a huge cook and baker for my boyfriend. Anytime I bake I feel like I gained 15 pounds. I would say just about anything that I bake with love.

I tried the peach and mango but it did not like my taste buds. I am kinda upset cuz I love peaches and mangoes. lol The taste of coconut water is very strong. You either like it or hate it depending on the flavor.

You want to track your heart rate to monitor your work outs and to see if you're hitting your zones and goals correctly. I like Polar because it comes with a chest strap that goes right by your heart. You can't get a proper read by just wearing a watch. I bought my Polar 4FT for $60 on Amazon yesterday and it's worth…

I wear high-waisted and shorter shorts with crop tops in the summer. I feel good but I always bring a jacket incase I run into a setting where it may be inappropriate. If my bf had his way, I'd be in a burka as well. lol

zumba! It literally makes me forget everything. I also hang out with friends and go on walks with them. Sleeping also works for me as well. Talking about the way you feel is a great way to handle stress. Even better, you can drink water while you talk. Water hydrates you and makes you full without adding calories.

Good question cuz I feel the same way. I teach Zumba 3 days a week, go to my own classes 2 days and have one free day. On Fridays I am going to try and go to yoga at 6 am just to change up my routine and help out my digestive system.

I just bought the Polar 4FT for $60 on Amazon and I am so excited!! I teach Zumba 3 days a week and go to classes 2 times plus take yoga. I am excited for it to come in the mail so I can see how many calories I burn. As an instructor, it's very important I know my Max and Min HR because if I am getting over worked, so are…

5-6 times a week. Tuesdays are usually my rest day and I'm gonna try and attend yoga this Friday at 6:15 am. We will see how that goes.

Agreed, water is so good for you as a weight-loss tool. It removes toxins, makes you full, hydrates your body, helps flush everything out. You should have at least 8-12 cups a day.