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Danskin works well- I use my running capris with a sports tanktop, I get REALLY warm in my Zumba class!

oh, and thanks for reading. :) Please feel free to share!!

My main pic is my zumba change- even better than the weight is the 30+ inches that came off so far! I'm lucky that I have classes available to me in the evenings- they start at 7:30pm, so I have time to get there after work. :) Love Love LOVEEEEE Zumba!

Next planned trip is Eastern Caribbean cruise from Port Canaveral in Sept over my birthday going to the Bahamas, St. Thomas and St. Maartin. I'm trying to squeak in another short weekend bahamas trip if my husband will go for it :bigsmile: One of the perks of living 30 minutes from the port!

Thanks for posting! I've been trying to will myself to give it another go... I tried it last year, but it was about a month after I'd started Zumba and hasn't done anything before that... I actually really hurt my shoulder and it took a while to heal. A year later (and minus 28lbs and 34 inches) I think I can handle it on…

blood test I believe at the Dr.

Exactly.

I think if you take it for what it is- a simulator- it's great. Some perspective into what you can expect in your weight loss journey. As it cannot predict your trouble spots, cellulite, or muscle definition, it won't be 100% accurate. You can still use this as a motivator though, to see what loosing the weight can change!…

To stay optimistic, which is a MAJOR point for me: "An optimist is someone who goes after Moby **** in a rowboat and takes the tartar sauce with him." - Zig Ziglar

a DEXA scan is for bone mineral density...?

Agreed! This made top top of my most hated movie list as soon as the dog was hurt.

I live in Orlando- And worked at all the parks at one point or another. You'll do lots of walking. Lots. When I take my niece and nephew parkhopping at Disney, we walk anywhere between 6-12 miles a day (depending on which kid is with me and how much park hopping we do). Plus standing in line... that burns calories too you…

agreed, if you stick to smiliar food to what you trach and eat now, you will probably surprise yourself with how much better you are at these choices. I was in the same boat on the last 2 vacations (one was a CRUISE- free food available 24 hours lol), but did shockingly well. Also, if this a vacation that will have you…

1) Friendship - All Natural Low Fat Cottage Cheese 1% Milkfat No Salt Added (at least 2 times a day) 2) Met-Rx - Protein Plus Bar - Creamy Peanut Butter Crisp (I split 1 bar for 2 snacks during my work week) 3) Publix - Reduced Fat Mozarella String Cheese (this is my "snack" food, usually up to 2 a day).

This is actually really tasty, assuming you like lemon or lime. Get vodka with a splash of water, and have them save room in the top. Ask for a LOT of lemons or limes, whichever you prefer (or both if you love the combination) and squeeze a bunch of them in and drop them in too. I use only lemons, and the citrus will kill…

If you have 2 pieces of fruit or so and go over, don't worry about it. If you are eating 8 bananas a day, ok, you'd need to cut back. If you are closer to the 2 or 3 pieces a day, then just focus on keeping sugar from non-fruit sources as low a syou possibly can. It's been very effective for me.

I found that when someone fixated on me.... I had no choice but to be blunt and mean. not CRUEL and deliberately hurtful, let me be clear lol, but just very blunt and mean. "I really don't get why we're even having ANY sort of conversation at all at this point- and your reaction to this further prooves my point that I…

This is almost identical to what I'm eating at this very moment for a late lunch! I love Spinach salads. :smile:

Aveeno Oatmeal Bath will take the heat out of the burn- I've gone so far as to cake it on my skin in the shower while washing my hair, and then rinse it all off at the end. If it's bad it takes a couple rounds to get the heat to go away, but it does help each time. I've been in Florida for most of my life- As you know,…

No, nope- no way. I agree with the other responses pertaining to the mental set back binges cause... your body needs consistancy, not going from one extreme to the other. One doesn't balance the other out- your body needs nutrients every day. That said, up to 24 hours shouldn't hurt you physically if you go into it with a…

A couple years ago I thought I was getting sick. I ignored the tired feelings and occasional pain here and there (who doesn't, right???), and then by the time i landed in the hospital (2 months or so in total with symptoms- plus a vacation in the middle, and holidays, I was admitted Christmas day), my joints were stiff,…

I see a chiropractor regularly- and have since I was about 8 years old. They should always recommend stretching and basic exercises that can help improve your condition...

agreed. You have more chance of an injory in a class, especially high impact classes! Too much going on to be able to stay focused on not hurting yourself. Go for the lifting, but watch your form! I have severe back and neck injuries that will never go away, and when I started I used the cable machines to make sure I…

I had the same problem- also a one shoulder gown. I went to David's Bridal for their long line undergarmet. It is AMAZING- and they size you there to make sure you get the right fit (without pushing up skin or chunkyness), you don't need to bring the dress unless it's really low cut in the front.

agreed- no white or ivory as a base... if you want to do a pastel or something go for that, doesn't have to be dark colors. :smile: It is pretty though, if you went on a cruise you could wear it for formal night, or an other event outside of a wedding...

Planning the next day's meals out the night before thru this site! If I stray from the plan, no problem- I just adjust the rest of the day. If it's too late, then I rethink straying, because I feel that I won't have time to adjust my food intake to balance it out... so I just don't do it. Plus, as a side effect, it made me…

Welcome! You have made one of the toughest decisions already: deciding that you want to make a lifestyle change. I think it's great, you'll find this is a whole community that share your goals for a variety of reasons and motivations. Good luck with your journey, and stay focused on your goals and the steps you'll need to…

I found this to be true. When I first started, I have one that said that I started at 51% body fat... but when I had an evaluation done at a gym the same day, it was 39%. Now, I've gone down a lot, and the scale does reflect that at almost the exact same rate that my gym evaluations are showing... just literally different…