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Hi all. I've been lurking for a few days and thought I'd jump in.

I'm in the middle of reading Body For Life and gearing up to start

the program next week. It looks like a great, totally " do-able "

program, especially with the help and support of the great ladies on

this board! I need a little help getting things set for next week.

Food - especially protien. We are a vegetarian household (hubby is

a full-on vegan), so protien is a challenge. I don't want to

consume too much soy, but I want to make sure I am getting the right

amount of protien. I don't do fluid milk products, but I love

cottage cheese, so I know I can use that. I only eat eggs once in a

while (they just don't agree with me). Anyone else out there veg

with any tips?

Working out -- I can manage the cardio portion pretty well. I've

been walking 5mi 3x/wk for a month now, so I am looking forward to

the change and challenge of the 20 minute HIIT. The weight portion

is throwing me a bit. We are on a tight budget, so joining a gym is

not an option for me. I do have a set of small dumbbells (1-2-3-5-

10 lbs) and an old Nordic Flex machine. Any ideas in how to make

these all work for me? I know the dumbbells are on the low end and

I'll probably out grow them fairly quickly, but they are a start.

Eventually I'll probably end up doing most of weight stuff on the

Nordic Flex. Any tips on using this machine?

Motivation - I can totally empathise with the gal with the

unsupportive mom. My problem is my hubby. He is about as

unsupportive as he can be, even making nasty little snide comments

here and there. I am using his negativity to fuel my fire. I am

going to make him eat his words!

Thank you in advance for all your help and support. What a great

group of empowered women and tool to help each other!

Kathleen