heatherdawn007

Been doing it since January as well to drop body fat. I haven't lost tons of weight, but have dropped to 12.9% body fat. I am doing it under the guidance of a competition coach (he's been coaching for 20+ years), and it is definitely doable. Monday and Tuesday are low carb days for me, Wednesday through Friday are medium,…

I cook it in organic chicken broth also and season it (sometimes with herbs, and sometimes just something like Mrs. Dash) and use it in place of rice, as a side dish, or as a layer with pork, chicken, etc. I really like it because I LOVE rice and it is a similar, healthy alternative.

I usually eat some kind of mixed nuts - almonds, cashews, lightly salted peanuts, etc, mixed with dried fruit. Just a little is high calorie and will fill you up with good fats and protein.

I've had callouses for 12 years at least from working outside with my hands. When I got a desk job a few years ago, I was really sad that they were starting to go away, but thanks to weightlifting they are back! It takes hard work to get those, and they do stop hurting or tearing after a while. You earned them, be proud of…

I pack my lunch, work clothes and shower stuff in my gym bag the night before. If I'm weight lifting, I eat something (100-200 cals) before I workout, and typically have fruit or muscle milk afterwards. If it is just a cardio day, I workout on an empty stomach (makes me sick if I eat) and typically eat oatmeal once I get…

I was born with asthma and was on allergy shots for several years when I was a child. My mom also has asthma, and she started using all herbal treatments for her and me and my siblings when I was a teenager. I did *ok* on herbs, but once I moved out, decided I preferred taking inhalers. I have a rescue inhaler, Albuterol,…

I did half of insanity with running shoes, while living out of the country. When I moved back to the states, I went and bought under armor cross trainers and those shoes made all the difference in the world. My feet are narrow, and somewhat flat, and my heels were moving around a lot with all of the jumping. I wanted…

I was "that person" last year! I had done workouts at home my whole life, alternating between running, swimming, videos, etc, and had just moved to my area. I joined on January 5th, knowing the regulars and gym staff were probably rolling their eyes at me and my resolution. Guess what? One year later, I've been at that gym…

Monday: LEGS - leg extensions, leg curls, various squats, leg press, walking barbell lunges (6 sets of 20, always kills me!), deadlifts, more squats Tuesday: Shoulders/back/calves - shoulder press, barbell row, lat raises, pulldowns, cable rows, HIIT cardio Wednesday: Arms - various curls, triceps press and pushdowns,…

I take a multi vitamin, Vitamin B and fish oil, but my nails were still a mess until I added in calcium. If you don't eat a lot of dairy, that could be the missing link. (I have an allergy and can't get my calcium through dairy products.)

Jamie Eason's 12 week LiveFit is a great start for weightlifting as well (http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/jamie-eason-livefit-trainer.html). I have always done some sort of exercise, but for years, it has been cardio. Last year, I went through insanity, but after so much cardio/plyometrics (and awesome results!), I was a…

THIS! For years, I tried to have a morning workout and it just never worked. I would plan to be there by 5 or 5:30, and would go for a couple days and then miss. I was hungry and grouchy all day, and it just didn't work. When I joined my current gym, I was going every day after work, but other appointments and…

I do cardio at the gym because it forces me to have a habit - same time every day. I lift for 30-40 minutes and then add cardio on a machine at the end before heading to work. I have recently started running to the gym 3 or 4 days a week to get my cardio in outdoors since the weather is so nice. For me, asthma and…

My husband is the same way! He goes to work at 5:30 every morning and doesn't get off until 4pm. When he gets off, he also has a small lawn company and mows yards 1-2 afternoons a week. When you add in other random evening activities, almost every night is full. I work full time also, from 8-5, and then go to the gym from…

I am on day 52, week 8 of the Live Fit program and would definitely recommend it if you are a woman wanting to start lifting. I have worked out regularly for years and done a lot of cardio (Insanity, running, swimming, etc.), but I wanted to tone and strengthen and boost my metabolism. The first phase was easy, with fewer…