Its no piece of cake.

You don’t have to have a rest day, but it is recommended. I would take it easy during your 30 min on Sunday. There is such a thing as overexercising. It could completely bring your weight loss to a halt. Its not good for your body to be exercising too much, unless you’re eating a crap ton and fueling your body for all of this activity. I would advise that if you must workout for 30 min on Sunday or 45 on Saturday, then take one or both of those easy, a very light workout since you’re not giving yourself any days off.

No question is stupid, love :)

well think about your environment. If you get a hunger pang, look around at what you’re doing - watching tv? homework? nothing? If you can tell you’re bored, it’s probably just boredom. On the flip side, you should be eating every 2.5-4 hours, according to my Registered Dietician. So if you’re already on that routine, it could very well be hunger as well.

“If you’re not willing to eat something healthy, you’re not hungry.” I use that quote a lot - mostly for cravings, but it works for boredom as well. If you start feeling hungry, have something healthy, then wait. It takes your body 30-40min to register that you’ve just eaten.

And thank you so much sweetheart. I’m glad I could help! :D

The first step is always the hardest, but the second one is easier and the third even easier than that. You have to get up and get out there. There’s no miracle pill, shake, magazine, or words of advice that will get you up and moving. The only thing guaranteed to get you up, is yourself. You have to believe in yourself or challenge your own “I can’t do this” thought process. The more you get yourself up and off that bed, the easier it will get. If you’re unhappy about not working out, then lace up those sneakers and go for a run! According to studies, working out in general makes you happier. I know I know, easier said than done. But no one’s going to do it for you. No one’s going to pick you up out of your funk, no one’s going to wake you up in the morning to make you work out, no one’s going to hold your hand. The only person accountable for your actions is yourself. And you can do these actions. You’ve done them before. You know you can do this. Believe in yourself and prove to yourself that working out isn’t going to be the end of you because you’re tired. Get up, get out, and get going!! <3 :D

I’m not going to lie, it’s really hard. I’ve struggled with it for along time and sporadically still do. One thing I like to do is research nutrition. The more informed you are, the better choices you’ll make automatically. I started thinking, “well if this food will affect my body in such and such way, then I don’t want to be treating it like that.” or vice versa. “If this food benefits my body in this way, then this is definitely something I want to be eating.” The next time my roommate complains about the fact that she’s gained 3lbs, I’m going to write, “This number is not an accurate representation of YOU” on our bathroom scale. I’m hoping this helps a bit. Honestly, research is what has helped me the most. Know how your body reacts to certain foods, and the outcome of unhealthy eating in the long run. Also, exercise benefits your heart and lungs which in turn is beneficial to ALL your organs! You want a strong beating heart when you’re old? Eat right to keep those pipes unclogged and exercise to keep them strong! :) You focus on healthy eating and active living; the weight will follow. Treat your body the way it deserves and it will return the favor. You will not only feel more energized but happier! Leave notes around the house reminding you of things like this. Something you’ll see everyday! I have a picture of a cute little old woman on my wall to remind me that I want to live that long and to have a thriving body when I get there. <3

If my math serves me correctly, that’s 15lbs? You could definitely do that in 7 months. no doubt about that. Even with a short amount of time, you can get in a good workout. In fact, because you have a shorter amount of time, your workouts should be more intense. A good way to avoid binge days, is to give yourself a cheat meal once a week. Or just simply keep the 80/20 rule in mind. Eat very healthy 80% of the time, and eat whatever you want 20% of the time. This can be over the span on the day, week, month, year, or lifetime. :)

You’re experiencing DOMS (Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness) It’s completely normal if you worked really hard to the point where your body isn’t used to it or you did new exercises your body isn’t used to. Do not just stop. Take an easy workout the next day. The best way to ease that IS to move. I know it sounds counter-intuitive, but it’s the truth. Get up and move around and get your muscles warm and it will hurt less. The soreness wont go away, but it will ease a little bit. Go for a light jog or a walk maybe a few easy strength moves, but don’t just lay down for the day or it will be much worse tomorrow lol

aerobics three hours a week and walking your dog everyday IS an active lifestyle. You don’t have to have an intense workout every single day. In fact, a lot of people that do end up overexercising and putting a hold on their weight loss. Your intake should be AT LEAST 1300 cal. if not a little more. However, I don’t know how much you burn while exercising…. THIS should help a little bit.

I actually wrote it down to use it later! :)

Nope. Studies have shown no difference between the two :)