ChaLeaners Unite!!
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I don't think the code is working anymore. I tried it and it says invalid or incorrect.
Anyone else knows how to get discount coupons? :flowerforyou:
Bummer!! Sometimes if you just type in what you're looking for at google and coupons you can find a deal. I got mine a couple mos ago so not sure. :huh:0 -
Well, day 2 is a rest day but I use it for my Y day. :laugh: I ran 5 miles of speedwork, then 600 yd swim. :bigsmile:
Have a good one!
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I'm preparing from the all clear from my surgeon next week so that I can finally start the CX although I know that she will only increase my weight allowance to about 20 - 25 lbs and no push-ups. Has anyone done CX with the bands? I'm still considering buying the set of 3 from BeachBody before my 30 day free trial ends. We have a 2 week vacation planned for this summer and I know that I could keep up while traveling if I had the bands.
I haven't used the bands with ChaLean, but I do have the BB resistance bands and they are good! I use them for traveling also. I would recommend the super bands kit that go a little heavier. HTH!0 -
Has anyone done CX with the bands? I'm still considering buying the set of 3 from BeachBody before my 30 day free trial ends.
I have used bands for tons of other workouts and loved them BUT in my second week of CX I can honestly say that I do not love the bands with this workout. They take too long to switch, by the time you are all adjusted and switched they are half way through the set!
I invested in PowerBlocks instead, trying those out tonight for the first time.0 -
Did first day of Push today.....lots of triceps! They are my weakest area so I'm very happy that there was such a focus...
I think I am going to try the bands...at least for lower body because I don't have the room to get 20+ lb weights.....hopefully if I only use them for lowerbody I can switch faster???
Also went jogging today :happy:
Summer 2009 WILL Be Different!
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Good morning everyone!! I started the push phase today. I thought it was a pretty good workout. My arms still feel pretty heavy right now. I could have gone heavier for all the leg exercises but unfortunately I only have up to 20lb dumbells. I squatted lower to make them more intense. I failed at 6 for a couple of upper body exercises. :drinker: I was dissapointed that she did the same warm up and cool down from the burn circuits. I thought she might have changed them for this phase. I get bored easily so the WU and CD are getting old. :laugh: :laugh:
Results from the first phase: Lost one pound in 4 wks. Set my calories to lose .5 lbs a week so under by 1lb, not bad. I lost a few inches all over my body. Great!! And the best measurement, according to my numbers, went from 22.8 body fat to 20.8!!!! I hope I am doing this right but I am pleased. And I am not nearly done!!!
Have a great day!! :flowerforyou:0 -
I've been lurking for a while, I'll be starting Chalean on the 1st hope I can join the group. Just finishing up with P90X but extremely excited about doing Chalean. By the way I used the coupon Jess posted about a week ago and it worked for me, I love the bowflex weights. Bought the weights on credit, but well worth it.
Have a great day:flowerforyou:0 -
I am soooooooooooo jealous. It did not work for me. Is it case sensitive? Maybe it just expired. :grumble:
I am looking forward to you getting the program. :flowerforyou:0 -
ALF163 - My daughter and grandson live in San Antonio, I try to visit regularly. I live in Texas about 8 hours away, so the drive is not that bad, but can't do it as often as I would like. My husband and I plan to retire there as soon as our other kids graduate high school. I'll start posting more when I start Chalean Extreme.0
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That's great!!! Hey, maybe we can run a 5k, 10K or something together!!! I am planning on running the Rock n Roll half marathon this year. I live by Sea World. Take care!! :flowerforyou:0
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Good morning everyone!! I started the push phase today. I thought it was a pretty good workout. My arms still feel pretty heavy right now. I could have gone heavier for all the leg exercises but unfortunately I only have up to 20lb dumbells. I squatted lower to make them more intense. I failed at 6 for a couple of upper body exercises. :drinker: I was dissapointed that she did the same warm up and cool down from the burn circuits. I thought she might have changed them for this phase. I get bored easily so the WU and CD are getting old. :laugh: :laugh:
Results from the first phase: Lost one pound in 4 wks. Set my calories to lose .5 lbs a week so under by 1lb, not bad. I lost a few inches all over my body. Great!! And the best measurement, according to my numbers, went from 22.8 body fat to 20.8!!!! I hope I am doing this right but I am pleased. And I am not nearly done!!!
Have a great day!! :flowerforyou:
YAY! That is awesome about the bf drop!! Just wait... I saw the biggest changes in the Push and Lean phases!! :bigsmile:0 -
I am soooooooooooo jealous. It did not work for me. Is it case sensitive? Maybe it just expired. :grumble:
I am looking forward to you getting the program. :flowerforyou:
I don't know, I used it all caps HAPPYBIRTHDAY20 when I bought them and it worked for me. I am LOVING them for my 2nd round of ChaLean!!0 -
Well, Burn Circuit #2 done for me this morning. YAY!! Wow, feel the burn. I LOVE the bowler's lunges, those are one of my fav Chalene moves!! :bigsmile: I was really feelin' it in the back and biceps today!
Ab Ripper X w/ my dh tonight and we took a 2 mile walk power walk after dinner. I also did a little bicep work with him, I couldn't resist once he started working out. :laugh:
Have a good one!
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Did first day of Push today.....lots of triceps! They are my weakest area so I'm very happy that there was such a focus...
I think I am going to try the bands...at least for lower body because I don't have the room to get 20+ lb weights.....hopefully if I only use them for lowerbody I can switch faster???
Also went jogging today :happy:
I love the tricep work! The Burn Intervals triceps gets me EVERY time!! Ouch!!0 -
8 mile run this morning and just finished Burn #2 and Ab Burner. I agree, Jess, I love the bowler's lunges!!!
ANyone else feel tight or sore in the lower back when doing the dead lift/row? I'm wondering if it's my form or just the muscles.
Can't wait to work the triceps. Mine definitely need some tightening and definition!0 -
ps: just tried the code for the select techs. Said it was expired.0
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Thanks for the advice on the bands - Since I have all the weights I need at home and would only use the bands while traveling I think I'll be okay with what I already own. It is a band that came with my Power 90 many years ago.0
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Question....
I am in my second week of ChaLEAN Extreme, I haven't been able to follow the diet plan with my crazy schedule, but with summer rapidly approaching I am hoping to add that element.
My question is... I am ALWAYS hungry now! Is that normal?
I am set at 1500 cals on this site and usually eat back a bit of my exercise calories...
However, I have noticed that even on days I don't work out I am incredibly munchy!
Also, I need some tips on healthy, easy to store in my office type snaks. I have almonds and a few other (overly processed) snacks.... but I usually skip snacks.... which isnt' good.0 -
I did push 2 this morning, SHOULDERS!!!! I liked it!!
Brile, I have become hungrier since doing CE. She mentions that in one of the videos. It is your metabolism speeding up from all the trng. There was no way I could eat 1300 cals as she suggests. I have not been following her food recommendations. I just try to stick to clean eating as much as possible and eat my most of my exercise calories depending on how I feel. I have my settings to lose about 1/2 a pound a week. I am pretty close to my goal anyways, 3 more pounds to go...if I lose more great!! If not, that is ok, I lost more inches this past month than lbs. :drinker:
Is there a refrigerator at work? I pack my lunch and snacks everyday. My usual snacks are yogurt with almonds, cheese stick with a piece of fruit, or cottage cheese with fruit, or a slice of high fiber whole wheat bread with 1 tbs of natural peanut butter, healthy crackers with hummus, that's pretty much it. I am pretty content with that. I have a mid morning snack and a mid afternoon snack about 5-6 days a week. Usually on weekends I skip snacks since I tend to have larger meals at breakfast, lunch and dinner. I hope this helps.
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I did push 2 this morning, SHOULDERS!!!! I liked it!!
Is there a refrigerator at work? I pack my lunch and snacks everyday. My usual snacks are yogurt with almonds, cheese stick with a piece of fruit, or cottage cheese with fruit, or a slice of high fiber whole wheat bread with 1 tbs of natural peanut butter, healthy crackers with hummus, that's pretty much it. I am pretty content with that. I have a mid morning snack and a mid afternoon snack about 5-6 days a week. Usually on weekends I skip snacks since I tend to have larger meals at breakfast, lunch and dinner. I hope this helps.
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I do have access to a fridge, but... sometimes I forget to snack (if that makes sense). I keep my almonds in the file cabinet next to my desk. I do keep hummus and crackers on hand. On occasion I try to gag down yogurt and cottage cheese (they aren't my favorite). I am HORRIBLE when it comes to protein, fruits and veggies though. I forget to snack and by the time I get around to the fruits and veggies I keep at school... they are all nasty.
I too skip snacks on the weekend for the most part, but that's the norm it seems for me, but I am trying to improve.
Thanks for the tips. I will try to wedge more in and clean it up... can't live on carbs alone! :laugh:0 -
Totally bummed.... but not unexpected.
I'm on my 2nd week of CheLEAN and have ended up gaining 3lbs. :frown:
Of course I am not TOTALLY surprised, my food choices have been insane.
However, while huffing and puffing through Burn Circuit 1 today.... I think it finally clicked when Chalene was talking about feeding your body like an athlete. When I think athlete, I think of the guys who wolfed down whatever they wanted cause they'd burn it off.... BUT if i think of a TRUE athlete who's being paid to be in peak condition.... that's a different ball game!
Diet has ALWAYS been where I struggle. I can work out for 2 hours a day but then eat "normal"... Usually it's not bad.... but "normal" for me is WAY high in carbs and sodium!
So, I am going to try to clean it up... why wait for school to get over? I mean, there may be a few instances where I indulge, but why not clean up the OVERALL diet now!
Also, if anyone has any great was to make awesome Whey Protein shakes (I have the BB chocolate whey), please, let me know.... Since that is gonna be my breakfasts, especially on weekends.0 -
Totally bummed.... but not unexpected.
I'm on my 2nd week of CheLEAN and have ended up gaining 3lbs. :frown:
Of course I am not TOTALLY surprised, my food choices have been insane.
However, while huffing and puffing through Burn Circuit 1 today.... I think it finally clicked when Chalene was talking about feeding your body like an athlete. When I think athlete, I think of the guys who wolfed down whatever they wanted cause they'd burn it off.... BUT if i think of a TRUE athlete who's being paid to be in peak condition.... that's a different ball game!
Diet has ALWAYS been where I struggle. I can work out for 2 hours a day but then eat "normal"... Usually it's not bad.... but "normal" for me is WAY high in carbs and sodium!
So, I am going to try to clean it up... why wait for school to get over? I mean, there may be a few instances where I indulge, but why not clean up the OVERALL diet now!
Also, if anyone has any great was to make awesome Whey Protein shakes (I have the BB chocolate whey), please, let me know.... Since that is gonna be my breakfasts, especially on weekends.
Nutrition is about 70-80% of the equation. True athletes are very careful about what they eat. Unfortunately, you can't just eat whatever you want and expect to look like an athlete. Even when training for a half marathon I can't just indulge in whatever I want. :grumble: Let me know how I can help!!
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Burn Circuit #3 and Ab Ripper X done for me y'day. Also got in a 5 mile run early. Glad I did because it's rainy and yucky here today!!
Feeling a nice soreness through the shoulders today... Chalene really knows how to work those shoulders!! :bigsmile:
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Question....
I am in my second week of ChaLEAN Extreme, I haven't been able to follow the diet plan with my crazy schedule, but with summer rapidly approaching I am hoping to add that element.
My question is... I am ALWAYS hungry now! Is that normal?
I am set at 1500 cals on this site and usually eat back a bit of my exercise calories...
However, I have noticed that even on days I don't work out I am incredibly munchy!
Also, I need some tips on healthy, easy to store in my office type snaks. I have almonds and a few other (overly processed) snacks.... but I usually skip snacks.... which isnt' good.
How much protein are you eating?? I find that if I'm too high in carbs then I'm hungry. And healthy snacks will help also. I like Greek yogurt w/ fruit and high fiber cereal, cottage cheese, an apple w/ natural PB, some good carbs w/ protein to keep you full. If you have a fridge you can keep those things around. Or even a healthy sandwich- high fiber bread or tortilla w/ PB or some lean meat and low-fat cheese.
And I never go below 1,500 cals, I usually keep my cals around 1,700- 1,800 cals. More when I run 5+ miles.
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Question....
I am in my second week of ChaLEAN Extreme, I haven't been able to follow the diet plan with my crazy schedule, but with summer rapidly approaching I am hoping to add that element.
My question is... I am ALWAYS hungry now! Is that normal?
I am set at 1500 cals on this site and usually eat back a bit of my exercise calories...
However, I have noticed that even on days I don't work out I am incredibly munchy!
Also, I need some tips on healthy, easy to store in my office type snaks. I have almonds and a few other (overly processed) snacks.... but I usually skip snacks.... which isnt' good.
How much protein are you eating?? I find that if I'm too high in carbs then I'm hungry. And healthy snacks will help also. I like Greek yogurt w/ fruit and high fiber cereal, cottage cheese, an apple w/ natural PB, some good carbs w/ protein to keep you full. If you have a fridge you can keep those things around. Or even a healthy sandwich- high fiber bread or tortilla w/ PB or some lean meat and low-fat cheese.
And I never go below 1,500 cals, I usually keep my cals around 1,700- 1,800 cals. More when I run 5+ miles.
I am always under in protein. I am trying to increase it more and cut back a bit on carbs (more the refined ones). I'll add those items to my grocery list. Diet is my struggle, but I am hoping to clean it up this week enough to start seeing some positive results.0 -
Push 3 this morning, good workout. I REALLY need heavier weights. :grumble: Also, I did a walk/run intervals outdoor for 6 miles. I am all pumped up!! :laugh:
Brile, I too used to struggle with my diet. Exercise has never been a problem for me. In the past I had the mentality that I could anything I wanted because I exercised. Thanks to this site, counting calories and the advice and motivation of everyone here I have been able to change my eating habits. I am not saying it is perfect 100% of the time but it is pretty good. I tend to derail from my goog habits when I am in social situations but even then I try to monitor my portions and choose healthier foods. Don't look at it as being on a diet because diets are temporary. Choose healthier versions of your favorite foods, control portions, and you will do just fine. Try to always include a good ratio of complex carbs and lean protein in all your meals including your snacks so you can meet your protein requirements. For example when I eat my oatmeal now I add a half scoop of whey protein when it is cooked. That way I increase the protein for that meal. Otherwise it would be really high in carbs only. Just a suggestion.
Ok, gang, off to Vegas with my husband tomorrow morning until Thu night so you will not hear from me until Friday or so. I intend to pick up on 2nd wk of push phase this coming weekend. I hope I can resist the buffets :noway: :laugh: Lots of walking!!!! Take care!! :flowerforyou:0 -
Hello ladies, well I couldnt wait to start on the 1st so today was my first day. I ran 3 miles and then did burn circuit 1. I got over a 340 calorie burn with the run and over 220 calorie burn with burn circuit 1. I'm definitely going to have to incorporate more cardio with Chalean, but that's ok dont mind that at all since the workouts are shorter. I have a question about the last two days of the the month, noticed that they end on the beginning of the last week, what about the other days? Do I start right way with the second month, which will change my rest days? Any ideas.0
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Hello ladies, well I couldnt wait to start on the 1st so today was my first day. I ran 3 miles and then did burn circuit 1. I got over a 340 calorie burn with the run and over 220 calorie burn with burn circuit 1. I'm definitely going to have to incorporate more cardio with Chalean, but that's ok dont mind that at all since the workouts are shorter. I have a question about the last two days of the the month, noticed that they end on the beginning of the last week, what about the other days? Do I start right way with the second month, which will change my rest days? Any ideas.
That's what I love about the workouts too. They're shorter than P90X and I've been able to do my triathlon training along w/ it w/out getting over trained. I always add in a run on day 2 and sometimes get in some extra biking during the week also.
I just keep going at the end of the phase. Mondays have always been my day 1, so I just did 4 weeks of Burn, then started the Lean on Monday again.
Keep it up!!
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Push 3 this morning, good workout. I REALLY need heavier weights. :grumble: Also, I did a walk/run intervals outdoor for 6 miles. I am all pumped up!! :laugh:
Brile, I too used to struggle with my diet. Exercise has never been a problem for me. In the past I had the mentality that I could anything I wanted because I exercised. Thanks to this site, counting calories and the advice and motivation of everyone here I have been able to change my eating habits. I am not saying it is perfect 100% of the time but it is pretty good. I tend to derail from my goog habits when I am in social situations but even then I try to monitor my portions and choose healthier foods. Don't look at it as being on a diet because diets are temporary. Choose healthier versions of your favorite foods, control portions, and you will do just fine. Try to always include a good ratio of complex carbs and lean protein in all your meals including your snacks so you can meet your protein requirements. For example when I eat my oatmeal now I add a half scoop of whey protein when it is cooked. That way I increase the protein for that meal. Otherwise it would be really high in carbs only. Just a suggestion.
Ok, gang, off to Vegas with my husband tomorrow morning until Thu night so you will not hear from me until Friday or so. I intend to pick up on 2nd wk of push phase this coming weekend. I hope I can resist the buffets :noway: :laugh: Lots of walking!!!! Take care!! :flowerforyou:
Hope you are having fun in Vegas!!
I do the same thing as Annette, I add a 1/2 scoop of chocolate protein powder to my oatmeal to add some protein & 1 tablespoon of Naturally More PB. Yummy!!0 -
Well, I did end up getting in Burn Circuit #3 on Friday afternoon and did Burn it Off on Sat morning. Then went to an indoor water park/ hotel w/ the family and got in exercise in the pool and up & down the water slide stairs. :bigsmile: I used the hotel elliptical Sunday morning also.
Back to routine y'day w/ Burn #1 and did some run/ walking w/ my dh last night. Today is my run/ swim day at the Y.
Keep it up!!
Jess0
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