dawnludlum

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  • Best wishes to you and your young family. You are already on your way to success. You are breastfeeding and that will help you achieve your fitness and weight loss goals. Hang in there and be consistent and you can't fail! Every day, log in your food and exercise. Keep your calories down to 1500. Exercise every day for at…
    in 4 month old baby, breastfeeding, full-time working and stude Comment by dawnludlum October 2011
  • I wouldn't count housework as exercise. Usually exercise is something either cardio or strength training. Cardio exercise brings your heart rate up to 60-80% of your maximum heart rate, which is 220-your age. So, for example if you are 30 years old, your maximum heart rate is 190. Your target heart rate during "exercise"…
    in What do you count as exercise vs. daily activities? Comment by dawnludlum September 2011
  • I agree... Fajitas... but be careful they're not too greasy. Maybe ask them to go easy on the oil. PS... Skinny Margaritas are kind of a nice alternative to the real thing, too. Good luck! :)
    in Ordering at a Mexican Restaurant Comment by dawnludlum September 2011
  • For one day, have an egg white omelet for breakfast. Spinach and white fish for lunch and dinner, with a big green salad both lunch and dinner (no dressing...maybe salsa or lemon juice). Protein snacks between, like cottage cheese (with sugar free jello added, maybe?) or string cheese. The next day, weigh yourself... see…
    in plateau Comment by dawnludlum September 2011
  • I think you're doing great! Your husband probably loves you no matter what size you are. The key is that you are feeling better and your clothes are looking better on you. You can see the difference and you will continue feeling better about yourself. I don't know if you've already reached your goal weight or not, but you…
    in Losing weight, nobody sees it Comment by dawnludlum August 2011
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