ChaLEAN Extreme - How much weight did you lose?

jaz050465

I just bought it today, but not a fan of resistance bands. I have NO body strength...can anyone tell me what a good weight I should start out with? I need to go purchase the weights before my program arrives. Thanks!

You're going to need a set of dumbbells that range from virtually nothing (as little as 5 lbs) to up to 20-25. And you will get stronger as the program progresses. Month 2 will probably have you working at an intensity level to where even the 20-25 lbs may not be enough.

I've got the adjustable plate ones- can't afford Selecttechs//. Bit of a faff but works out much cheaper.

Lyadeia

I honestly lost no weight at all doing this program.

However, I did lose inches and a dress size, so fvck the scale, honestly.

If you eat properly and stick with it, you will lose size yet gain strength. Don't worry so much about the scale.

EmmieCar86

I honestly lost no weight at all doing this program.

However, I did lose inches and a dress size, so fvck the scale, honestly.

If you eat properly and stick with it, you will lose size yet gain strength. Don't worry so much about the scale.

Agreed! First time around I went from a size 7/8 to a 4/5 in jeans and a medium to a small in shirts. I didn't lose any weight but definitely lost inches! I'm currently finishing up my second week of the Push month again and
feel stronger this second round of CLX than the first! I'm going to start Stronglifts 5x5 after I finish this bc I really like lifting now

sohna

How many calories did you eat while using ChaLean Extreme... I just started today!

sohna

Did you ever blog your experiences with chalean?

madds2

Might have to look into this a little more. My interest is peaked!

contingencyplan

I honestly lost no weight at all doing this program.

However, I did lose inches and a dress size, so fvck the scale, honestly.

If you eat properly and stick with it, you will lose size yet gain strength. Don't worry so much about the scale.

Agreed! First time around I went from a size 7/8 to a 4/5 in jeans and a medium to a small in shirts. I didn't lose any weight but definitely lost inches! I'm currently finishing up my second week of the Push month again and
feel stronger this second round of CLX than the first! I'm going to start Stronglifts 5x5 after I finish this bc I really like lifting now

It's actually very common among people who are relatively new to weightlifting to lose a lot in terms of inches but little to nothing in terms of actual weight when doing this program.