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carlyfry · Jan 26, 2015

I'm trying to get back into shape after the holiday! :banghead:

OrganizedChaos, LVN · Jan 26, 2015

I've been trying to get back into shape since I've had my son. >.

Libby1987 · Jan 27, 2015

I'm not a winter person (though some would argue we're having winter weather) and have little motivation and energy to go to the gym after work. I love to walk in our hilly neighborhood but too dark and just heard of another lion sighting..

amanban · Jan 27, 2015

I started the beachbody program 21-day fix. It gives you a nutrition

amanban · Jan 27, 2015

Whoops, hit the enter button by accident...anyway it gives you an eating plan and a week's worth of workouts. I have way more energy and have toned up in only two weeks. It is pretty expensive though.

Red Kryptonite · Jan 27, 2015

Beachbody is insanely expensive and a never ending marketing machine for hundreds of products.

Let me give you a better plan. Download two apps: Free Calorie Counter, Diet & Exercise Journal | MyFitnessPal.com

and

RunKeeper - Track your runs, walks more with your iPhone or Android phone - RunKeeper.

Start logging your food and exercise.

Then look up Skinnytaste for amazing healthy recipes that use REAL FOOD and a writer who doesn't preach food politics at you. She offers options for all diet choices, but doesn't shame you into eating any certain way.

All of my suggestions are free and currently working for my husband and myself.

jifferte, BSN, MSN, RN · Jan 27, 2015

Weight Watchers and the Couch 2 5k app helped me get back to my pre- pregnancy weight and fitness level. Both programs are very user friendly. Good luck to you and if you need any encouragement, please let me know.

OrganizedChaos, LVN · Jan 27, 2015

I needed a workout to do at home after my son was born. I was skeptical but I bought into one of the Beachbody gimmicks. I bought T25 & finished the Alpha round. I was surprised at how much weight I lost! Then I saw the maker (Shaun T) of that work out was coming out with a new DVD. So I bought the new one (Insanity Max: 30) & finished month one & started month 2 this week.

Honestly, I'm a believer now. I am still losing weight. I bought T25 cheap from a discount website but Max:30 from the Beachbody website. I didn't think the first DVD would work or that I would stick to it.

Ok, I'm stepping off my soapbox now. ðŸ˜œ

Libby1987 · Jan 28, 2015

I have some food intolerances (for reals) and am very carb sensitive, like Jekyll and Hyde. I do best on low carb and hit all of my goals last year but our transition onto EMR is using most of my time and energy (I'm not hourly) and I've been emotionally eating thru the holidays. I can go strict and actually thrive on it ONCE I get established but I havn't succeeded yet.