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Day 2...Oh am I sore!!! LOL!!! HURTS SO GOOD!!! :laugh: :laugh: WELCOME to all who have joined us!!

Don't worry about the numbers, or the sizes, or the standards! You need to focus on being HEALTHY!!!!! Eat right, exercise, and have fun!!! Make changes that you can live with (DON'T diet, but make lifestyle changes that are for good). Find activities that you LOVE!!!!! Don't let your friends tell you that your hips have…

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: That was amazing!!! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: I completely agree!!!!!!:wink:

Some of the Jamba smoothies are ok...BUT a lot of them have sherbet in them (REALLY JAMBA, Come on!!!!!). You also have to look at the size of smoothie you are buying. I always make smoothies in the morning, and I recently had a 5 week long work trip where I didn't have my glorious Blendtec (I ALMOST brought it), so I was…

It's a DVD workout by Miss Jillian Michaels. It's only 20 minutes long, but she makes you pay for every second!!! LOL!!! It's intense, but it works!!! I always tell people that it's like going back to high school gym class = jumping jacks, jumping rope (without a rope), pushups, squats, lunges, punches, crunches, etc. It's…

Hello!!! :smile: I'm so happy you are getting it, and joining us! You do need weights. I think they suggest 3lbs...I use 5lbs dumbbells, because I have never purchased 3lb ones!! This would explain why I feel like my arms are going to fall off during the workout!!! LOL!!!!!:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

EXACTLY! I'm struggling with the same thing, as I typically don't get home until 7 or 8 every night!! It's all about building a routine!! I am forcing myself to get up earlier - and yes it is tough to wake up, but man after that first set of jumping jacks, your blood is flowing, and you are alert!!! LOL!!! Just try to get…

WOW!!!! You look FANTASTIC!!!! Great job!!!

YAY!!! I'm EXCITED!!! We got this!! :wink: :wink: :laugh: :wink: :wink:

It's Jillian Michaels' workout!!!! IT'S INTENSE!!! LOL it reminds me of gym class - jumping jacks, lunges, squats, pushups, etc. The best part is that it's only 20 minutes long, and only costs $10 at Target (probably less on line). I did it a year ago and lost 25lbs in that 30 days (keep in mind that I am 5'10", and have…

I'm kind of starting over, but a couple years ago, I dropped about 45lbs, and almost no one noticed until I hit 40! I could hardly notice (although I dropped 2 pant sizes) either!! I am 5'10" though, so.....??? Now, although it feels good when others notice, I'm doing this FOR ME!!!!

Hello!!! I have done the entire 30 day shred in the past, and am actually going to start it today again, if only I could get my booty in gear!! it's 10 here in CA, and I just don't have much energy (perhaps it's because this is my first day off in a long time!!!) I don't really have knee problems...I have in the past. I…

Hmmmm...good to know!!!! I am actually starting it today =) I did it once before, and missed one day in those 30 days, but man I needed a rest day in there somewhere!!!! Thanks for the info! =)

I really try to stop eating at least 2 hours before bed - not because Oprah started a craze a decade ago, but simply because I sleep better, and honestly, if I eat late, I am really tired and tend to binge!! :noway: I can gauge if I am truly hungry by drinking a large glass of water, and then waiting at least 15 minutes -…

A really crunchy apple, string cheese, nuts, or sugar snap peas - SO Good!!

Even at my highest weight (285), I could easily see mine...I think it depends on the person. I know thin girls who don't have noticeable collar bones!

GREAT JOB!!!! You can see such a difference!! You look stunning in your wedding gown too, by the way!!! :smile: :smile:

I haven't read through the entire board, but here is what I have always thought (and what my pastor has reinforced)...It's not my responsibility to worry about what someone in need does with his/her money, provisions, etc. That is on them. If I give someone on the street $20 and they go and buy drugs with it, that's on…

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Excellent!! Thank you so much!

It turns to sugar in your body...they said that using sprouted grain bread (like Ezekiel Bread - freezer section) or rice bread, or millet??? bread is a better alternative. You want to eat as few processed foods as possible. Whole foods are MUCH better for you!! I LOVE me some bread, but I think I am going to switch to…

WOW!!!! You look awesome!!! I love this board - so inspirational!!!!!

I don't think she meant that you are at an "ungodly weight", as you said! I am also 5'10", and my goal weight is exactly where you are - 170. You are an inspiration!!! You look smokin' hot!!!! I have a friend who is 5'10", 170 lbs, and a size 8. Her body is STUNNING. I think that shorter girls (not that being shorter is a…

SOOOO in!!!! Great idea!!!!! :wink: :wink: :wink:

I forgot to add - if I am trying something new, that I'm not sure if I will love, I just look at the portions, and cut the recipe to one (or maybe two) servings! You can also google recipes for one - there are tons of cookbooks out there, and I think most of the food network pages, have built in portion converters!!!

I tend to make enough for 4, and then put one or two portions in the refrigerator, and the rest in the freezer - depending on how much I want to eat that this week. I find that since I am busy, I would rather cook 1 or 2 days a week, and still have choices (the freezer items can last for a couple of weeks). This helps with…

LOL!! I was just wondering the same thing!!! I put up a similar post, because I DID click on it, and watched a (I will say fairly informative) video, and yes, they want you to buy a membership for $47. It sounds good - but nothing really new at all. The banana on the add has always thrown me, but they don't mention…

Anyone can add me as well!!! I was doing very well on here for a while, but then just got busy, and didn't make time for ME!!!! NOW IS THE TIME!!!!!

Sounds SOOO good!!! Thanks!!! Going to try it very soon!

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