Chalean Extreme Group Starting Monday 5/23
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Oh and lastly, here's what I lost during each phase... Day 1: 168, Day 30 after Burn: 160, Day 60 after Push: 157, Day 90 after Lean: 148. Push is notoriously the phase where you don't lose a lot, b/c you're lifting SO heavy, but I feel like my hardwork in Push set me up for a great loss during Lean. I really think that Push is what really revved up my metabolism!! It was and still is my favorite phase!
As always, I'm ALWAYS up for chatting about ChaLEAN Extreme, so if you have any questions I'm more than happy to answer.
Hi Leslie,
Thx for the adding me as a friend.....
I mainly chose to do CLX because I knew I had to do some form of toning to complement my cardio exercises.
I started with doing the 30 Day Shred - a loot of people on MFP get sucked in doing the shred because it's such a short workout... but my knees didn't like it & I felt it moved too fast .... I then did No More Trouble Zones for 6 weeks.... but I always had no motivation to do it... tried to avoid doing it....! And realised it was because I found it boring.... and plus I hate circuit training... ever since I was in school.... boring....!
So, found out about CLX... read on here that lifting heavy will tone muscles like crazy.... and got stuck in.... I have to say I love it.....! The 30 minute lifting sessions fly by.... I sweat like crazy doing it (I'm a little rain cloud....!!!!)..... I even like all of the other classes in the schedule.
I'm actually quite surprised I look forward to following the schedule & that I'm not bored yet.... which is why I made up a Turbo Jam / CLX hybrid schedule....
So for me, this is all about fitness..... I know I'm going to lose some weight & inches on my journey.... I just want enjoy myself doing it.....
I want to move on to Turbo Fire.... but was going to wait until after I finish the 90 days on this program. Then do a one round of just Turbo Fire on its own..... is that a good idea?
I have a feeling I'm not going to want to give up CLX after I finish the Lean phase......!0 -
jmf323~ I live in a small, northeastern town in Minnesota. An hour north of Duluth (3.5hrs north of the Twin cities). I've been to Dallas once and I fell in LOVE with it! Granted I only saw the same area for one weekend (was there on a conference), but I thought it was a fantastic area!
Thank you all for the replies to my questions! I am sure I will have more as we go along.
FANTASTIC results so far and I couldn't be happier doing this kick *kitten* program with all you wonderful people going thru the same pain and suffering as I am!! LOL GOOD Pain and suffering though! It's also great to hear what results other people have gotten, because as I've said before, i have a tendency to expect too much sometimes. And when I don't get those results, I get frustrated and quit. And I don't want to quit this program! It's amazing how strong you feel!!!!
I only got thru the Burn It Off last night, so I'm going to do recharge today. I may even try to do a TJ workout too, just to get in something. Although i am doing laundry today and so I have ALL day to walk up and down at least one flight of stairs, occasionally 2 when I have to get to my children's rooms. I hope I can still walk at the end of the day! I'll be checking in periodically today as well. Have a fabulous day everyone!!! 0 -
Did the Burn It Off and Recharge workouts this morning--whew, talk about sweating! I got the mats wet and then I slipped doing one of the exercises--didn't hurt myself, just made me laugh. Oh, my hips and butt and hamstrings and quads are sore!! That's a great thing!!
Hey, has anyone tried the Get On The Ball workouts?? They look great but they're expensive.
Something that's really bothering me--I have been really dedicated and consistent with my workouts--not just with these but for the last few months--but for the life of me,for the last few months I haven't been able to get control of my eating! And my weight loss, understandably has stopped. It's not from being "hungry" per se, just not able to change my pattern of binging at night. If I could stop eating after dinner, I would have probably already reached my goal and yet I'm not doing it. I hate myself with each bite and with so many bites happening, that's a lot of hatred.
I'll finish this later--got family stuff going on now.0 -
timeforachange: I haven't lost that much...only 7 pounds and a few inches in the first 30 days; however, I have noticed clothes fitting better. Don't give up...I do the same thing...if not see results within a few weeks I stop...Don't give up!!! This is the longest I've ever done any work out and I think it's worth more than the "pounds". It's about taking care of yourself.
catniss: I definitely feel your pain with the eating...you are not alone! I also have been "hating" myself...have you listened to CX's motivation CD? We have to start loving ourselves and yes, we mess up...but so do others...and don't we forgive them? Forgive yourself and move on. Don't Stop!
Good Luck! Bev0 -
Did the Burn It Off and Recharge workouts this morning--whew, talk about sweating! I got the mats wet and then I slipped doing one of the exercises--didn't hurt myself, just made me laugh. Oh, my hips and butt and hamstrings and quads are sore!! That's a great thing!!
Hey, has anyone tried the Get On The Ball workouts?? They look great but they're expensive.
Something that's really bothering me--I have been really dedicated and consistent with my workouts--not just with these but for the last few months--but for the life of me,for the last few months I haven't been able to get control of my eating! And my weight loss, understandably has stopped. It's not from being "hungry" per se, just not able to change my pattern of binging at night. If I could stop eating after dinner, I would have probably already reached my goal and yet I'm not doing it. I hate myself with each bite and with so many bites happening, that's a lot of hatred.
I'll finish this later--got family stuff going on now.
Cat~ Night munching used to be my vice as well. At first I tried to just have more fresh fruit/veggies cut up and handy to grab if I was in the munching mood. But then I stuck with just veggies because even the fruit calories would add up quickly! But honestly... the ONLY thing that really helped me curb my night time eating was to brush my teeth at a set time (I chose 8, because that's when my kids brush and it was after they were in bed that I'd raid the cupboards). It really helped because I liked how clean my teeth felt and I didn't then want to eat something and get that "dirty" feeling on my teeth again. Or chewing gum sometimes will help as well. I've also heard people will chug a glass of water before eating anything and sometimes that's enough to make them feel "full" and thus curb the impulse to grab something else. Sipping hot tea or decaf coffee too. Also on another thread I used be on, some people would jump on the site instead of grazing thru their kitchens, especially if they knew they were just munching "just because" and not because they were actually hungry. Good luck to you!! I know it's so hard to change the bad habits that got us all where we are (or were), but we are here for support if you need us!
Bev~ You are ABSOLUTELY right! It isn't just seeing a lower number on the scale.. it's about bettering ourselves and getting healthy! I have to think of it more in those terms instead of just what size I wear and what number I see on the scale. It's just hard to change the mindset I've had since I first started dieting at age 13. I will definitely stick with this program for the 90days because I won't know if it works or not if I only do part of it and I don't fully commit to it.
SO THIS IS ME, COMMITTING TO THE FULL 90DAYS OF CHALEAN EXTREME WITH ALL YOU WONDERFUL, STRONG, DETERMINED PEOPLE!! I promise you all I will do my part, I will do my workouts, I will be 99% good with my food, I will stick to the routine we are all following. Now that I've told you all that, I am now accountable to all of you and I'm more likely to stick with it on the times I don't feel like it. Because I know there will be days or meals that I just want to go crazy.0 -
I took the "day off" but w/all the running around, I'm sure tired! I don't think I can afford to eat "healthy"...the grocery bill was so high :sad:
I took Chalene's advice and cut up all the vegs and washed all the fruits and put them in the refrigerator in clear bowls...we'll see how this goes...
The funny thing though is my 17 year old son saw the grapes and was excited and started eating them...maybe this will catch on.0 -
Burn Circuit 3 today - a day late, but done just the same! Think my shoulders are gonna feel this one tomorrow!!
bevgay - I do something similar to this - I buy peppers (red, orange, green and red),broccoli, zucchini, yellow squash, onions, mangoes, berries, etc. cut them up and freeze them!! The peppers and onions make meal preps so quick and easy in a pinch - just pull them already cut into slices from the freezer and toss into a stir fry with your lean meat of choice! I can have a completely healthy dinner on the table in 20 minutes that way! And, if you stock up and freeze when things are in season, its so much cheaper! I also freeze cut up, mixed fruit into 1-cup size bags for quick smoothies - my 15 y.o. daughter especially loves tto grab one of these freezer bags to make a quick healthy afternoon snack or quick breakfast!
cat - I also do the toothbrushing trick to curb night time munching - once I brush my teeth, I won't eat anything else because I don't want to get them dirty! I also make sure I clean up the kitchen, clean the sink and turn off the lights - kitchen is CLOSED.
Hope everyone is having a safe, fun and healthy Memorial Weekend!! Keep pushing PLAY!0 -
Morning group!!
I was scheduled for a rest day yesterday, but I decided to do Burn It Off and Recharge since I had taken it easy on the first workout last week (didn't use heavy enough weights), and I had only gotten in one of the two scheduled workouts on Friday. I didn't take any rest days last week, but I think I might take my next one. Today is the start of Week 2 for me. So back to Burn Circuit 1, and I know I need heavier weights now so I'm looking forward to sweating!!
Hope you all have a great day today!0 -
I did the Push Phase one workout...boy was it tough! The good thing was that it's only 6 to 8 reps...Chalene wants you to lift very heavy...OMG!!!!:noway: but I made it w/15 pounds. That's the most I've ever lifted!!!!0
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I did the Push Phase one workout...boy was it tough! The good thing was that it's only 6 to 8 reps...Chalene wants you to lift very heavy...OMG!!!!:noway: but I made it w/15 pounds. That's the most I've ever lifted!!!!0
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Great job Bev!!!! Way to go! In no time at all, you will be using even heavier ones!!!
I made it thru the Burn Circuit 1 today, and I not only used heavier weights, but I was able to do more reps than last time, as well as increase the intensity on a few of the exercises!! I cannot believe how much stronger I feel after only one week!0 -
time: That's wonderful!!
I weighed in today...I lost 3 pounds!:happy:
I didn't seem to loose any inches...however that's just in the areas where we actually measure...I do know I've lost some in other areas.
Well...today is my scheduled as my one of the day's off for CX...so I'm off to do some Turbo Fire...
Everyone have a wonderful holiday...eat well...the sun is finally shining here.
Bev
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Awesome job Bev!!! Congratulations on the 3lbs, I know you earned them!! Do you like Turbo Fire? Others I've asked seem to love it, so I want to ask as many as possible before I decide to spend the $ on yet ANOTHER fitness dvd set.
Also a scheduled day off from CX for me. I'm still aiming to get in a TJ workout later, but I will have a houseful of kids today (6, 5 of which are all under 4) so we'll see how it works out......0 -
time: Good luck w/all the kids...I think you'll get a workout with just them Maybe you can at least get the 20 minute TJ in?
I absolutely love Turbo Fire (I loved TJ too). The are a lot more fast paced so I'm not as coordinated as I was with TJ but I'll get it! I like all the options from 15 minutes to 55 minutes (and all of them really kick your butt!). I haven't done any of the strength ones b/c I am doing CX and I think that's covered.0 -
went for a bike ride first thing this morning before it got too hot, but now I have to figure out when I get squeeze CHX in...that's exactly why I don't mind getting up early, then I don't have to be anxious about getting it done.
I'm going to try brushing my teeth tonight--I should have done it last night, but I forgot about it (convienent, wasn't it?). I have figured out another goal (visiting with my friend at a country club--oooh, la, la--and everyone there is THIN!!) and hopefully that will kickstart my focus again.
Lots to do--hope everyone is enjoying their day.0 -
Burn Circuit 1 today and apparently, my kitty felt that I wasn't working hard enough - she crawled up on my back to add her 14 lbs. to my push ups!! :laugh: It was really, really, really tough - but I still got them all out on my toes!! :bigsmile:
Bev - congrats on your 3 lb. loss - keep rocking those weights!!
Majorchange - isn't it just the most awesome feeling when you can up your weights!! WTG!!
cat - congrats on the new focus - YOU CAN DO IT!!0 -
Well I'm starting a little later than everyone else, but I guess I'll just be a little behind. I'm starting Burn Circuit #1 Wednesday, June 1. I'm super excited, I attempted the program back in January but let school and sorority get in the way so now I'm going to make a very committed attempt while I don't have those same excuses to use during the summer... and the motivation of a skinny senior year and a boyfriend coming home from a study abroad internship in October and more importantly a more healthy life to keep me going!!!0
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Oh and I am also added more cardio to the program with zumba, the first time I did it I felt it lacked the extra cardio that I personally need and enjoy.0
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welcome adanhauer-- glad to have you with us!
Got Burn Cir 1./ week 2 done! With hubby and son right alongside me. I love having them there! (but they can be a little distracting....).
I'm going to need heavier weights before next week!
On my way to a cookout--wish me luck--I did bake an apple pie with very little sugar and oatmeal crust so I have something for dessert.0 -
Well, I'm back, and I survived my long weekend at my in-laws. Despite all of my FIL's delicious, anything-but-healthy cooking, I didn't gain a pound! I'm so shocked! I need to update my ticker to show that I've lost at least 1 lb. in the two weeks that I've been doing CLX, which is pretty good considering that I haven't lost anything at all in weeks, and these two weeks haven't exactly been perfect. I also discovered that I've lost at least an inch everywhere I usually measure, but since I didn't measure right before I started CLX, I'm not sure how much to attribute to CLX alone. At least I now have something to compare my 30, 60 and 90 day results to. I will have to put on last year's bikini (GASP!) to take a 2-week late "before" picture before I do Burn Circuit 1 & Ab Burner tonight (with Hubby's new Bowflex Selecttech weights--can't wait!!!).
The most amazing thing about this weekend was that I couldn't stop thinking about how much I wanted to work out. I even did some crunches, squats, push-ups, etc. one night when only my husband was in the room! This is so bizarre for me to be this obsessed with working out! As soon as I got home yesterday, I opened my Turbo Fire set that arrived while I was gone and fumbled my way through Fire 30 with the New to Class option. It was so much fun (really got into the "push it" move, LOL), and I burned 440 calories, despite having to stop a few times just to figure out what the heck I was supposed to be doing! For now, I'm only going to add 1-2 Turbo Fire workouts to my CLX routine, and I will then do the TF/CLX Hybrid schedule once I've completed this rotation of CLX.
Good luck to all CLXers this week & just keep pushing play!!!0 -
Hi everyone....
Last week was pretty bad for me... although I did all of the BURN classes, I didn't get to do Abs, Burn It Off or Recharge because I was on-call for work and got called out on both Wednesday & Thursday night... and only got 5 hours sleep over 2 days.....!
Anyway, I started week BURN week 3 yesterday.....
I did BURN circuit one last night, and I think it's time for me to go a bit heavier than 16.5 lbs on the lower body exercises. I didn't do any cardio afterwards.... just wasn't in the mood.
But it was interesting to see on my KiFit display how many calories I was burning after I had finished lifitng. Just under 3 hours afterwards I had burned 380 calories - at a rate between 3.5 to 2.5 calories per minute.... my normal calorie burn is usually 2 calories per minute
Compare that to my calorie burn after cardio exercises, which is usually higher 6-8 calories per minute, but that doesn't last longer than 30-40 minutes....
So, it seems to prove the theory that lifting heavy weights increases the metabolism....
Oh.... another thing, I've eaten pretty badly for the last 4-5 days - snacking on chips, chocolate, not wnough water - but I'm down 1.8 lbs since yesterday......!
And I give all credit to CLX......!0 -
day off from CHX but I've already walked the dog and did a 30 min Pilates routine--and I plan to do something cardio later today.
I didn't eat last night--and I was hungry--but I still didn't!! Considering that I went to a party and ate things I wouldn't consider "good" (and did so in moderation) and then didn't use that as an excuse to binge---I consider that a total victory! I just have to remember, in the future, when I'm struggling, that I CAN resist.
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catniss: Glad you were able to use moderation at the party...something I've usually NOT been able to do! Great for you!!!!
Hi everyone, anyone! I need suggestions for this upcoming weekend...It is panning out to be a disastrous calorie weekend.
Would it be rude to take my own lunch to our dept luncheon on Friday? They are providing the food b/c it's our last meeting of this school year. I have no idea what they are planning on providing...usually it's been salads BUT they put the dressing on them before serving them...very bad!
Then I'm going to a greek festival on Sat...suggestions on what to eat there...all their food seems to be high calories...
Then I'm going to the "Taste of Ann Arbor" on Sunday...I don't think there's any hope there.
Then I have a my son's grad dinner really late on Sunday night...I don't think I can't not eat while everyone else is eating...
Then on Monday I am going to lunch w/co-workers to a place that's "fast food" Italian...
HELP!!!
Bev
OH...my husband's suggestion...not to weigh in this next week and then see if everything balances out the following week :noway:0 -
Bev - oh, dear! You have a whole week that seems to revolve around food, but it doesn't really have to be that way, if you switch the focus to enjoying the people you are going to be with and the things you are going to see and do! Make those more interesting than the food!
When you do eat, be mindful of portion sizes and even go a little smaller than what you think is a correct portion size, then you'll likely hit it just about right. There are plenty of visual guides to correct portion sizes online - I know for certain there is one on Prevention Magazine's web site. Even though I consider myself 'well versed' in portion size, I review these guides from time to time to re-enforce my perceptions of correct sizes - otherwise, I find that my size 'memory' is sometimes larger than it should be! With regard to department lunches - I always take my own anyway. At first, I just used the excuse that I 'forgot' it was being catered and wanted to eat my lunch anyway so it wouldn't go to waste and after a few times of my eating my own lunch, my co-workers just began accepting it.
Good luck - you CAN DO IT!! Focus on the family, people and events and HAVE FUN!!0 -
Hello, fellow CLXers!
Bev, mmtiernan has great advice so I'll just ditto what she said. You'll be fine!
Today was Burn Intervals and Ab Burner. That Burn Intervals is a killer! Lifting light weights at higher reps has me spent by the time we're done. And my AC isn't working so my house was REALLY hot (it was 96 here yesterday and will be again today) so the sweat was just bad.0 -
First of all, I don't think it would be rude at all to bring your own lunch--why would it offend anyone--it's being catered right? (other than it might make some people uncomfortable because they haven't yet developed the strength and determination that you are exhibiting--and also, like Chalene says--you'd be modeling a better way to eat and it might encourage other people to do the same). I go on Boy Scout trips and have learned to bring almost all of my own food. At first I got teased a lot "the girl scouts are over there" or "ewww, what's that junk?" or just gross noises--and that was from the adults!!!!!! Then, they just ignored it--like mmtiernan's experience. And lately, I've even had people--the kids as well as the adults ask me about why I eat the way I do. That's helped my son as well because he gets sick if he eats the junk they serve and he's now becoming more comfortable eating the food I bring as well (not to say that he doesn't run to breakfast to get bacon...or get other stuff he doesn't get at home)
Next, I find it helpful to eat a healthy meal (or at least a snack) BEFORE going out to eat or to a party or a festival. That way, since I'm not really hungry, it's easier to resist or at least eat smaller portions. Another thing--when eating at restaurants, you can ask if they can box half of your meal as take-out BEFORE they bring it to the table or if they would be able/willing to make an entree size into an appetizer size. Also, drink lots and lots of water. It fills you up and also breaks up your time at the table in front of the food since you have to keep running to the bathroom :drinker:
And then, the thing that is the very hardest for me to do--select the things I REALLY want--eat them slowly and REALLY enjoy them and then do my hardest to not let it derail me for the rest of the day. Like last night, I discovered that if I gave myself permission, ahead of time, to eat, then I didn't feel guilty and didn't feel the drive to "punish" myself by eating.
Good luck, enjoy yourself, enjoy the experience, enjoy the company (another excellent suggestion).0 -
I think it's fine to bring your own lunch. More and more people do that now. We all have dietary restrictions/preferences.
As for everything else, good luck. I always go with a plan. I usually don't end up following it because I have no will power, but even having a plan keeps me more on track than I would be otherwise.
Today is rest day for me.
Yesterday was Push Circuit 1 and Ab Burner.0 -
OMG! Week 3 of Burn, did the Burn Intervals & Ab Burner today AND ... I eeked out ALL 20 BURPIES!!!! This is HUGE for me! LOL The first week, I could only do 10 before my legs completely gave out & the second week, I gave 100% of my energy but had to skip out on 2 of them to get through it. I still felt like falling over after doing all 20 today, but I FINALLY DID IT! ::flexes::0
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Well I'm starting a little later than everyone else, but I guess I'll just be a little behind. I'm starting Burn Circuit #1 Wednesday, June 1. I'm super excited, I attempted the program back in January but let school and sorority get in the way so now I'm going to make a very committed attempt while I don't have those same excuses to use during the summer... and the motivation of a skinny senior year and a boyfriend coming home from a study abroad internship in October and more importantly a more healthy life to keep me going!!!
Hey, I am just starting today. My CLX just came in the mail....can't wait to get started. Our weights are similiar as well. You are a bit lighter though. I was 162.5 on Sat. Let's give it our all on Week 1! Raaarrrrrrrr! :bigsmile:0 -
Thanks for the food advice...I looked up what I could so I can have some hope of keeping calories under control!
So...did push #2---OMG---that's all I can say...it was so tough but I did it!:laugh: So I am stronger than I appear. I also did the HIIT 20 minutes from TF...:bigsmile: it's tough too...survived both and am VERY GLAD I did it!
Keep pushing play everyone---it's SO WORTH IT!
Bev0
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