One little hint…if you drink sodas, even diet sodas, you might consider cutting them out. I lost 8 pounds in 2 weeks by just cutting out all things carbonated.

I’ve heard that Jillian kicks butt…I should try her DVD with you…in two weeks that is. ;)
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You could also try http://dailyburn.com/public/indexb (a site called Gyminee). Has some cool videos and ways to track your progress. I just started using it and so far like it.

Good luck!

Mark

Exercise and being active is required. I have gotten great results with simply lifting weights 2 times a week and participating in any activity that keeps me moving. My body likes it when change things up. I quickly plateau when I repeat the same activities, exercises. My body and mind need to do different things.

Food type is also critical for this. Everybody’s body handles different types of food differently. So the types of food that make some people fat don’t seem to bother others. The key is finding out what your body is able to efficiently process. There are people who can do metabolic typing to help figure that out and also, bio signature readings (measuring body fat with calipers in different places) to help determine which food your body processes most effectively. Food log is critical to understanding this.

I know I don’t do well with carbs, and animal fats seem to have no effect on me. So I stick to vegetables, meat, nuts, and berries…lots of them. Very little dairy, no grains, no starches and no sugar. My general rule is that if I am going to eat it, I need to be able to “kill it or pick it”. I eat organic when I can. I never eat anything wrapped in cellophane and NEVER anything out of a vending machine. If I have to look at the ingredients or calories, I know I shouldn’t be eating it. Also, the diet soda I loved has switched to water (sometimes sparkling cuz I do loves me my bubbles). My body is on a regular cycle of food, I always get hungry at the same time and know exactly what will satiate it. Regular and healthy bowel movements follow that pattern too. I generally feel good and healthy. I get my blood-work done once a year and have never had an elevated level of anything. Also, I take fish oil and a multi everyday.

Of course the above are general rules, exceptions (cheats) do occur whenever I need to just to keep sane. Also about every four days I have a cheat meal where I eat whatever the hell I want. This is critical to my process both physically and mentally.

There is a wonderful book call “How To Eat, Move and be Healthy by Paul Chek” that really helped me.

that is all for now, it’s three and my body needs a snack

Here from Netchick..
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