Posts by goddessinc

Thanks folks.  All good ideas.  Though do squirrels like pretzels?

courtneyes,

I started the TJ program on April 1, and easily lost the 10 pounds I was looking to get rid of and 2 inches on my waist and hips.  I followed the diet plan pretty religiously the whole time, and now am just exercising for more tone, not weight loss.  I still find it fun and effective, and though I also have HipHop Abs for variety, and like that too, Turbo Jam feels like a more complete workout (ie. I can actually feel it working while I'm doing it).  Let us know how you do with it.

It's never easy being the third wheel.  If she has been a good friend to you, you need to make some time for her separate from your boyfriend.  In my experience, friends generally last longer than boyfriends, so if you care about her, make the effort.

That said, if she is depressed and depressing to be around, she may need some outside help.  It is not up to you to fix her issues, but you might recommend she see a professional and start sorting out whatever is getting her down (weight, self-esteem, etc.).

Just my thoughts.  Good luck.

Well, I've had this same problem since Sunday, too.  Keep hydrated, eat plain rice (though I put a splash of olive oil on it), and try some Pepto Bismol or some such thing. Energy drinks are good too, and herbal teas.  My stomach thing has evolved into a head cold.  No food, no exercise this week.  So it goes.  I think you would know if it was your appendix. 

Get well soon.

Original Post by jenniebean1:

Original Post by goddessinc:

Original Post by jenniebean1:

I'm about 5'8 and currently weigh 133 (down from 286). I'd really like to get down around 125 but I think I will be THRILLED as soon as I get under 130.

Wow, that's amazing!! Congratulations!! Are you buying a great summer wardrobe?

Aww thanks!! I would LOVE to buy a new wardrobe...but I am in law school and completely BROKE!! Everything I own is way too big for me. I did buy my first bikini (EVER!!!) earlier this month...I just have to get up the courage to wear it without still seeing myself as I used to look.

Bet you'll make an awesome lawyer with such determination!  Get at least on or two new things.  Go to thrift shops, vintage stores, warehouse outlets.  You really need to celebrate.  And wear the bikini around the house until you get used to it and your new image.

Original Post by vegankrissy25:

I'm about 5'8 and currently weigh about 126. I am really trying to get down to 112 by the middle of summer though!

That's really too thin for your height.  Why such an extreme goal?

I guess that depends on your constitution.  I don't have that problem at all.  Are you eating the natural stuff?

I'm 5'8.5 and am aiming for 130.  I'm almost there now (2 more lbs), which is already quite fine.  I think even 135 is ok for our height.

I'm your height and I was around your weight a couple  of months ago.  In the past couple of weeks I've been doing turbo jam and following it's suggested diet with some adjustments, and I'm already down to 132.

So basically, some cardio and some toning and some ab stuff.  I try to do at least 20 minutes on most days.  I'm shocked by how effective it is.  Especially the healthy diet.  I'm also about to try hiphop abs for the whole belly region. 

Thanks phord. Interesting site.

And gi-jane, I'm doing all that stuff anyway, and just have 3 lbs to go at this point.  I'm not too worried.  Just trying to understand the math and science of it.

The tennis ball sounds great.  I'll try that next time.  I injured my neck a few years ago (whiplash, sprain) and it's been sensitive ever since.  I think I get extra tense any time my neck seems to be involved in any exercise (this would happen in yoga too).

Thanks!

I second this with much enthusiasm.  Never thought I would be doing such a program or enjoying it, but I find myself looking forward to it.  Such good energy.  But does anyone know what kind of calories the 20 minute workout burns?

I guess I want to work up from easier to harder.  And I want to make sure that I've got all the moves down before I start having weights on my hands.

But thanks.  It's a fun work out either way.

Thanks folks.  Morning it is...  And I am focusing on toning and inches, but I have always been about the same weight until the last year, so I'm trying to get back there by watching what I eat and exercising.  Things are going well...

Thanks, I've been doing at least 1300 every day, and I know about the 1200 rule.  In fact, without the exercise, logging on a sedentary, I was told   1200.  But I walk my dog, go back and forth to work, and work out each day.  So I just wanted to make sure that I had the 500 deficit right (meaning to subtract it from the burn, and add calories to the 1200).  Thanks for clarifying.  Time for a midnight snack now!!