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I use them as a replacement for breakfast. It's a great way to start the day. Plus it's nice and thick which helps me swallow my gigantic vitamins, lol.

Thank you for sharing! You look a bit like Kristen Cavillari from The Hills/Laguna Beach!

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So far so good. We can do this people! I lost 2 lbs. this week with my new re-commitment to working out. Let's go!

Kudos to you for making your family come first. No advice here that will help you, but I'm sure you are getting good exercise with all the things you do in your home. Just keep yourself healthy for you and your family!

I struggle in this area too. A really easy way is to get a container of whey protein at GNC or even Target. Pick a yummy flavor and to make it really yummy I mix it into milk instead of water. It's a great, filling breakfast when you are in a hurry. I also really recommend using a whisk or a hand blender (immersion…

I am aiming for around 145. That's where I feel best. For me that's a size 8.

I need this! My name is Meredith CW: 160 (lowest weight on here is 155) GW: 145 I don't have a specific regimen because I get bored easily. I will mostly use old 80's Jane Fonda workout (my fav), Zumba, Pilates and Jillian dvd's, sometimes cycling, walking, etc. I need to focus on eating more fruits, veggies, and nuts too!…

I am using hypnosis mp3 downloads to work on a really intense phobia of needles that I have and although I have not had any injections or blood taken since starting, I can honestly say that the idea of having it done barely bothers me anymore. That is amazing as far as I'm concerned. I'm planning to try another one soon…

Thanks a ton. I thought so too but since potatoes alone were like 230 I wasn't sure

Thanks a ton. I thought so too but since ghr potatoes alone were like 230 I wasn't surw

anyone know?

Add me too! I log on every day!

Cool.. so what else do you use it for besides the pedometer?

I have actually never gone to a Zumba class.. I am intimidated by group workouts! I do love doing Zumba using Kinect for XBox 360 though :)

I read Hunger Games fast too! I like mystery a lot, bot lots of other types too

Most of the crave snacks aren't that bad if you just measure out the portion. So, if you want it, just go for it. But the thing that has helped me most is asking myself "is this worth it?" Sometimes just asking makes me realize its actually not... but other times, heck yes it is worth it and I go for it.

I do Zumba using XBox Kinect. This has been the best purchase.. I do SOO many fun games to supplement other DVDs and such. If you have some money to treat yourself, it is so worth buying the system.

You can do it! But remember, if you only get halfway there by September, that's okay too.. it's all in the journey!

[/quote] The best foods to flatten your stomach are less foods. [/quote] LOL good point. I am certainly watching what I eat. Just wondering if anyone had specific advice

by the way, it is a beta-blocker, if that helps give more info.

Oh, bummer.. So now I don't even know if the HRM is accurate! Ugh. I wonder if I should continue on with the meds or not. After all, it's only temporary anyway because I'd like to have kids soon and I have to go off it for that. jessrademache- thank you for the encouragement, I was hoping that might be the case!

I will try almond milk.. thanks!

I am using both vco and acv but I am also counting cals and working out so its hard to determine what does what. I will let you know if i see any stomach flattening.. that's my hope!

You are probably right. I was just hoping someone might have used something that helped.

Ok, I got some coconut oil. Now, I heard some people just eat a certain amount each day (like a spoonful) to help flatten your stomach. What is the best way for me to take this to get that flattening result? Or am I confusing this with apple cider vinegar? Aahh.. I think I've read too much :)

I also pay myself for exercise, it's a bit steep at $5, but I can ONLY buy "non-essential" stuff from this exercise fund- meaning, electronics, nail polish, etc- if I don't really need it, it's coming out of that fund. That is what got me to stick with exercise, but now honestly it is its own reward. Another idea- make a…

For anyone patient enough to check my understanding.. I found that my BMR is 1450 and my TDEE is 1740. Based on reading, this is what I am assuming to be true- please tell me if I am wrong, I won't be offended! I should be NETTING between 1450 and 1740 per day. I read somewhere that I should try to NET around 200 over my…

Try to challenge yourself to eat more fruits and veggies. I do better when I am vigilant about that. If water bores ya, try brewing some flavored tea or green tea and have it as unsweetened iced tea.

Wow. I was always thinking it was around the navel. Oops.