Posts by greeneyedbellydancer

Try increasing calories 10% at a time, for two weeks.

So, from 1200, go to 1320 for two weeks, then increase to 1450.

Don't fret, I'm sure all will balance out :)

I just tried this for the first time today.

Some moves are familiar to the 30 Day Shred and Shred It with Weights, but all of the moves within the DVD's 4 levels are fresh. Jillian says, "I'm not mean, I'm creative!"

I love the efficient combination of weights and abs, all while keeping your heart rate up.

I'm definitely feeling the workout. Can't wait to report back in 30 days!

today was my first day on level 2.

huh.

with 5 lb weights i can't do the static lunge v presses without stopping. something to work towards!

I didn't lose an ounce. Ugh.

I know what I did wrong. I kept careful track about 50% of the week. Kept thinking I'd "make up for it later." Wrong.

Stepping it  up this week. Hold me to it.

How'd everyone else do?

Congratulations! and thanks for sharing.

You look happier, which is what it's all about.

omg fluffyadorablebunny,

where the heck do you live? the 1940s?? Sounds horrifying!

As a tall girl, (I've been 5'8" since middle school), I've been conscientious of dwarfing guys. It makes them insecure when you're taller, so I have avoided heels. And, standing 6' tall in heels, i've just avoided them all together because it definitely draws attention! Most of my friends are 5'5"ish.

Lately. I don't care. I'm over it, they should get over it too. My male roommate is very short, and recently told me to stop wearing 4" heels. I said no f-ing way.

I am just starting to assert my femininity and I'm sorry if it immasculates you. Not my problem.

So, just a rant to say, wearing heels makes me feel confident. I don't care about protecting the feelings of insecure boys any more.

"Do You Like a Truck." I heard it in the Office episode "Cafe Disco" last night. Still here in my head this morning...

I really like this thread, as a less-classic beauty myself.

Just wanted to commend all the ladies for seeing that beauty isn't necessarily standardized, though that message is continuously force-fed to us.

I like the OP's focus on becoming more healthy and not necessarily smaller. What level-headed ladies!

For a slightly different spin on the religious perspective, try

Spook: Science Tackles the Afterlife by Mary Roach. She has a humorous, readable style that incorporates evidence and scientific speculation to the question of the afterlife. Interesting.