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  1. I had the same exact problem. I have a lot of trouble losing weight and felt very lethargic all the time. I went to an herbalist and she discovered that my thyroid was "barely functioning". Now each day I take J Crow's Lugol's Liquid Iodine. You can buy it at the link below. It is the best I have found on the market and most other brands are lesser quality and diluted. I have also seen a huge difference in my complexion as well as energy levels. When I first stated taking the iodine, I started out with 2 drops of the 5% solution and that is what worked for me. If your nose starts running within an hour of you taking it, then you know you have taken too high of a dose. I just mix it in with my protein shake or green drink first thing in the morning. http://www.jcrowsmarketplace.com/1ozlugolssolution5valuepriceincludesshipping.aspx
  2. I guess I should have prefaced my post by saying I like Jillian as a motivational person and I think she is a great trainer as has great advice but I don't live by everything she says. Thanks for the feedback so far, I am curious if anyone has experienced anything similar to what I have.
  3. I know that soy has been controversial lately, this post is about quitting soy. I am a huge Jillian Michaels fan, if you know about her then you know she is strictly against soy. I have read a lot about soy and studied both sides of the argument. I know there are some studies that show increased estrogen production and reduction of thyroid function. I have been vegan for eight years now and soy has been a big part of my diet. After reading and listening to a lot of Jillian's podcasts and nutritional info, I decided to trade out all of my soy for different vegan alternatives (soy milk - almond milk, soy protein- Vega protein, tofu-beans, etc.) I have been trying to lose weight for a while now (I'm 5'8 and 146lbs) and I joined VBB with the "new year, new you" challenge. For the past year or so I have been having a really hard time losing weight (I'm a triathlete and gym rat so I know how to workout). Then all of a sudden since I stopped the soy, I have been losing weight. I have not really changed any other part of my diet or workout schedule. Has anyone else stopped soy and seen a difference? Is this all in my head or is the "anti-soy) diet really helping me drop the weight?
  4. Here are my current progress photos....30 days, not much progress (not that I have not been trying)
  5. Yeah! So excited that I am getting a prize pack!! Thank you! I am actually going to post my progress pictures tomorrow. I am still very frustrated though. I still have not seen a change in the scale...still that damn 149lbs every time! Like I posted before, I am doing P90x every morning to change things up so we will see if this makes a difference. I am really trying to lose 15-20lbs, I want to be down to 130lbs and a size 4. Last time I checked I was at 18% body fat which is pretty good but I am still not very happy with certain areas of my body. I'll keep updating on my progress
  6. A.M. Workout - P90x plyometrics, I jumped my life away this morning. I hope my downstairs neighbor does not hate me Breakfast- Protein Smoothie Snack- Banana Lunch - big salad with tofu Snack - orange Dinner - Tofu scramble in whole wheat pita
  7. Weight- 149lbs A.M. Workout - up at 5:30 this morning to start my first day of P90x, today was legs and back. I had to use the resistance bands until I get my pull up bar in the mail. Lot and lots of lunges, my legs are going to hurt tomorrow. Breakfast- Protein Smoothie Snack- Kashi granola bar Lunch - big salad with tofu Snack - orange Dinner - Tofu scramble in whole wheat pita
  8. Weight- 149lbs Breakfast: Healthy home fried potatoes with lots of veggies Snack: Banana Dinner: big salad w/ tofu Snack: Homemade apple cake Rest day...preparing for the start of P90x tomorrow...
  9. Weight - 149lbs Breakfast- (Healthy) home fries with lots of veggies Lunch - Pita pizza with veggies Dinner - Smoothie Snack - popcorn Workout - 2hr bike ride outside Still not much change this week. I am thinking about starting the p90x workout for the next 90days. My boyfriend did it a while ago and really toned up. I think I need to change up wheat I have been doing for a while and giving my system a little bit of a shock to get it going.
  10. Breakfast: Whole wheat pita, tofu, green pepper, scallion, onion, seasoning, catchup Snack: Kashi granola bar Lunch: Salad - cannelloni beans, avacado, lettuce, tomato, green pepper, cucumber, red onion, homemade dressing, Dinner: Not sure yet... Workout: Chest and triceps
  11. Breakfast: Whole wheat pita, tofu, green pepper, scallion, onion, seasoning, catchup Snack: Kashi granola bar Lunch: Salad - cannelloni beans, avacado, lettuce, tomato, green pepper, cucumber, red onion, homemade dressing, Snack: Banana Dinner Out: Sushi Yesterday's workout: Back and Biceps, 3mile run Today's Workout: 35 min intervals on elliptical
  12. Hi Michelle, I have been working on incorporating some of your suggestions. I have been adding some intervals in this past week. I have been guzzling the water everyday I started making some rice and beans with different grains/wild rice/quinoa and lentils/black beans and I have been eating some before workouts to get in the extra protein and carbs. I am looking into mixing up the protein powder, I just recently bought the soy so as soon as that is done I'll invest in other varieties. Thank you for everything so far! Weight: 149lbs Grazed on salad and rice pilaf today....back to the routine tomorrow.
  13. Breakfast: Whole wheat pita, tofu, green pepper, scallion, onion, seasoning, catchup Lunch: Bagel and Peanut Butter Dinner: Home made black bean burger, peas and broccoli Rest Day I'll be doing a weigh in and progress pictures tomorrow morning.
  14. Breakfast: Whole wheat pita, tofu, green pepper, scallion, onion, seasoning, catchup Snack: 1/2 pita w/ peanut butter and cinnamon Lunch: Salad - home made black bean burger, lettuce, tomato, green pepper, cucumber, red onion, homemade dressing, Orange Dinner: Vegan Pizza Workout: 30 min run on lunch break
  15. Weight: 149 Breakfast: Whole wheat pita, tofu, green pepper, scallion, onion, seasoning, catchup Snack: Carrot Cake Lara Bar Lunch: Salad - home made black bean burger, lettuce, tomato, green pepper, cucumber, red onion, homemade dressing, Orange Dinner: Wild Rice pilaf w/ lentils, Peas, Broccoli Took the day off, feeling really tired today
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