Posts by ashleyrd

Resistance bands often come in very cheap multiple strength sets, I got mine at Target for $10 and I don't think that I will ever outgrow the set.

I use it and it is awesome. I'm not using it for weight loss, just for a good morning workout, but I can definitely feel it the next day. I have seen results in my arms and legs, I just wish it did more for the abs.

If you are using it for weight loss, you might want to add in some more of the cardio workouts that it provides. Good Luck!

It is supposed to go in uncooked, with e veggies and some water and the sondensed soup (with the chicken on top). Either cooking it for like 20 mins before I mix it in with the other ingredients or adding more water and cooking it longer are the 2 options I was considering, but I think that cooking it longer might make the chicken overdone? Maybe I'll try cooking the rice for a while first.

I would never have thought to use the desk! Great idea, and i'll have to keep it uncluttered so that I can do them without scattering my wrok.

That sounds awesome:)

I got to have Chardonnay tonight. Fantastic :)

Thanks everyone!

I'm asthmatic, I tried to jog and do my normal stuff and just couldn't get enough air in. i am officially benched for a few days.

Saddie.

Have a great weekend though and thanks again :)

I have it and I love it until it doesn't pick up one of my moves for some reason, then I develop homicidal urges towards "Julie" (the trainer).

Also I wish the music was better, but the workout are great, they really push me, and its short enough to fit into my day easily.

Good luck!

Honey nut cheerios, 1% milk, and a handful of raspberries. Yummy!

I know right? Any if you are near a restaurant or a grocery store with a great salad bar, the possibilities are practically endless :)

A grilled chicken salad with light dressing (whatever kind you like, if its heavy remember to dip instead of pour), a nice piece of fruit, and a small piece of high quality dark chocolate.

Should taste great and keep you full. If you have the allottment for it, add a pice of healthy bread or another whole grain source to that and you'll be made in the shade :)

Have fun!

If you're really hurting for calories, go out and pick up a can of low sodium veggie or chicken soup. the whole can shouldn't be more than 200 calories or so and if you add a salad, some raw/steamed veggies and/or a slice of whole wheat toast with that you should be able to come in at 400 or much less and be really full.

smwhipple- way ahead of you :) I measured my dessert wine glasses and they only hold 3.5oz if you fill them right to the tippy top, so I am only having 6oz or so on the nights when I have 2 glasses.

I am fairly good at planning balanced meals, and I do have to occasionally go over my cal limit or skip the wine in favor of something else.

I really appreciate all of the input. I think for now I will cut the consumption to 3 nights a week (tops) and invest in higher quality wines so that when I do trat myself, its even better.

Thanks again.

I actually measured my wine glasses so that I know how much is going into them and how much I am really drinking. Its amazing how easily one can underestimate this amount.

I know :)

I don't ever drink to get drunk (hardly ever anyways) I just love the taste, love pairing it with the actually rather healthy meals that I cook, and I feel that I can incorporate my consumption of alcohol into a healthy lifestyle. I was just hoping for some guidance from others who had perhaps struggled with this issue.

Thanks.

Thanks for the encouragement, it is hard to remind myself of that sometimes :)

I also try to remind myself that any day that I eat under 2000 cals is a victory, even if it isn't as large of one as I'd like.