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Cc! 10/12/11 replied to Zessa18
Zessa18- Ha! I'm not in any other groups so I thought it was just the 30 somethings being too cool for school :). Maybe we're all just waiting for each other to post!

Hope_Bay 10/12/11 replied to Cc!
Glad to see others around. How is everyone doing? I have started a few timed and stopped. I'm determined to make it work this time. Having others to chat with should help!

Zessa18 10/13/11 replied to Hope_Bay
It's going well. I'm sick this week and it's the first time I've been sick since starting this diet, and I think I need to cool it on exercise in order to recover. I'm nervous about that because in the past I have completely stopped exercising after being sick.

Hope_Bay 10/13/11
I hope you feel better soon! What type of working out do you like to do?

Cc! 10/17/11 replied to Hope_Bay
I have been doing well and on target until this week- I seemed to have stalled! I'm thinking some extra exercise should get me out of this rut, but I'm having motivation/energy issues :/

Hope_Bay 10/17/11 replied to Cc!
I did pretty well last week, no chocolate or candy for 5 days. Big accomplishment for me. I had a bad food day yesterday though and am a bit bummed. What are your thoughts on scheduling one day a week as a cheat day? How often do you weigh yourselves?

Cc! 10/18/11 replied to Hope_Bay
I haven't been having cheat days just because I'm trying to change my lifestyle. I'm afraid that if I do cheat days, once I hit my goal I won't be able to maintain. Instead I allow myself a treat now and then and try not to feel too guilty. It's a little easier for me to avoid candy because I'm a weirdo- I hate chocolate! I weigh myself every morning (not planned- I just can't stop jumping on the scale!) but only enter my weight on Wednesdays.

Hope_Bay 10/19/11
I wish I hated chocolate, would make life easier :) Halloween is a challenging time! That's good advice about changing for life style. My worst time of the day for wanting a snack is after my son's asleep and we just flake out on the couch with the TV.

Cc! 10/20/11 replied to Hope_Bay
Maybe do something with your hands while you watch tv? I usually knit or do embroidery because otherwise I can't focus (ADD!) and it keeps me from snacking. Good luck with Halloween- I'm waiting until the last minute to buy candy and getting something I don't like!

Zessa18 10/21/11 replied to Cc!
I do something like a cheat day. Most days I have 1200 calories but one day a week I allow for up to 1800.

I do Zumba Fitness on Xbox Kinect & stationary bike. I aim for 30-45 minutes, 5 days a week.

These things plus very close tracking with this app have been extremely effective!

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