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So far, down 2 lbs and an inch here and there (don't have the numbers w/me at this moment). The exercise is hit or miss--I have some weeks where I get it in 5x and some weeks where I get it in 1x. I have noticed that I don't feel the need to nap during the day. I have more energy in general. That could be because I'm drinking water instead of pop, the exercise or my attempt at better eating. I am still not 100% on the eating. Today, for instance, I did awesome at breakfast and lunch but then mad… Continue

I am keeping up the exercise! Tracey's videos kick my butt. I was sweating and worn out after today's work out. I did Phase 1 on "Get Your Body Back" and then the cellulite segment at the end. I even upped my intensity a bit and was feeling it!! It feels good to get active. I am getting in about 3x week on average but hoping to go for 5x. We've had RSV and now the stomach flu in the house but I am still finding the time to work out. It feels good!

As for food, I watched a video today ab… Continue

I completed phase 1 circuits again today. I worked hard this time, too--used weights and put more effort into it. I felt it! I was a sweaty mess afterward! And I accomplished this with sick kids so that's amazing. Of course ,my hubby is home today so that gave me some peace of mind.

Also, and this is HUGE, I gave up pop. I read what Tracey said about it somewhere on this site in an answer to someone's question. I just knew it was time to stop because it's so many calories (not a fan of… Continue

I did it! I planned to work out this morning during my baby's 1st nap and I actually followed through. He was a little hard to get down for a nap today and the other kids were loud and fighting and the kitchen was a mess but I somehow managed it all. I did Phase 1 of the Get Your Body Back video (plus warm up/cool down). It went really fast and I felt like I could do it! I mean, I made modifications. I didn't use weights just because my shoulders are still sore from the planks and similar exerci… Continue

So that bit of exercise I did yesterday made an impact. I am feeling it today--good pain. :) My arms hurt from supporting myself, my butt/thighs hurt from the exercises... I just have felt it as I did stairs today for my laundry. I have not exercised today and I feel I probably could squeeze it in now but I am feeling wiped. I have a goal for tomorrow, though. I am home until 3:30 so I plan on exercising during my baby's 1st nap. That still gives me time to be productive w/the housework and be w… Continue