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That is a great manifesto I will add one for you, FEEL YOU ABOUT YOURSELF EVERYDAY, no matter what the scales we tend to take for granted that this is a long journey and self hate is not going to help!

It may be a lifestyle but not one I would personally choose, I am studying to become a nurse practitioner and have taken several classes on our body functions and nutrition, I am no opposed to doing what you need to get the weight off(minus things that strenuously affect your health), but balance in your diet is super…

My bestie was having difficulty too and she read it the Atkins boo that if you have hormone issues Atkins will be unsuccessfully and Thyroid conditions are completely related to your hormones. I would just try to use the MFP food guidelines for a week and see if your results are different good luck!

awesome!

In my bra and undies, 1st thing in the am after I go to the potty! And as you check-in with your weight MFP automatically adjusts to stay with your goals!

Those are cute shorts, think I need to head to old navy, BTW you look great!

no but really seriously I have seen people's results tried tons of programs I don't think that any of the workouts she has are "more" dangerous than any others.

Read this http://tv.yahoo.com/blog/update-jillian-michaels-responds-to-fraud-allegations--1642 My sister is a personal trainer and really they don't have much training either, really only someone is sports medicine is super qualified and she said she consults with them on her programs. She has been successful at getting…

Actually my quads hurt less

Thanks Andrea you yourself are an inspiration! Everybody has to keep on trucking even when the holidays have us in a bind! Looking forward to picking back up after the holiday, it is officially my no track time! But I am making smart choies, like only one smore, instead of 4!

Thanks for all your support don't think i would have gotten this far before I found MFP!

and hello Rodney you should you look great! I have the same problem though and the one thing I hate is when people go I couldn't see you at 200 pounds, I want to tell them I still do almost every time I look in the mirror, when I stand on the scale, when I look down at my stomach and legs.

Day 3 done! Must say I am preety sure Day 6 (Easter) is not going to happen, I want to spend time with my family and I work overnights, so sleep and family time is on the agenda, but I will be back n Monday to start Level 2

feel free to check out my progress pic in my pics album, I am 5'6", and currently weigh 149! Good luck with your journey, current goal 140, then next goal 130. Total weight loss to date 55 pounds

If you are hungry I say eat! Just make sure it is actually hunger drink a glass or 2 of water and wait 30 minutes if you are still hungry eat just choose healthy options! We all have days every now and again it is so important that we recognize and move forward!

day 2 done I must say from yesterday my quads and arms are burning in a good way!

all of them! Exercise actually decreases cramping and gives you more energy!

I go for a protein shake! they are quick and keep me full until lunch!

I also say boobies I will take some and give any one who would like thunder thighs I am currently in love with my shoulders and collar bone and will also give the last bit of jiggle in my arms away!

Day 1 done, I will have to double up on some days ( becuase my work and school schedule do not allow me to work out everyday!) I forgot how badly Jillian makes my quads burn, but it is definitely a lot easier 40 pounds lighter and already in pretty good shape, know just to tone and firm!

Ok I cannot take credit for this but it is super helpful http://shouldieatmyexercisecalories.com and you want to check out this link from there http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/10589-for-those-confused-or-questioning-eating-your-exercise-calo

Thinking about my ticker can be my countdown ticker for the shred too!

Stock your cupboards and fridge with healthy options, if you are like me in the beginning I was the only one eating healthy so there were lots of unhealthy choices still made, so i stopped buying the crap for anyone in the house, now my kids snack on fruit, veggies, fiber bar, Kashi bars, granola, nuts, ect.

I am so in I have been doing Turbo Jam for 100 plus days and need a break and have the shred, I am ready for a change but I will make it the 23 day shred ( I will double up in the middle!) I am going on vacay and will only be able to use the fitness center while we are gone since we are sharing the condo with another…

I have done protein shakes before, they really do fill you up and I would say if you are not a breakfast person that might be the way to go, they don't work for me unless at lunch time, b/c I need to put something in my mouth kind of gal( food people!)

I totally agree, I eat lower cal breakfasts and by dinner time I am starving, tomorrow I am giving this a shot!

3 weeks is 3 weeks but I think they are talking more long term. We won't always be eating 1200-1500 calories one day we will all hit maintenance ( or hopefully)

wow you look amazing!

yes, and the word yuck doesn't quite describe it!

Friday http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/206640-march-madness-final-check-in