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MandyG4557
MandyG4557 Posts: 42 Member
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I just started Chalean Extreme this morning and am new to myfitnesspal would like someone to help me motivated..

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  • Bovaryoo
    Bovaryoo Posts: 1,374 Member
    I'm also in week one. I just did Burn 2 yesterday, so feel free to add me. I'm enjoying the workout but have to push myself harder on the push-ups :)
  • mhenkel0506
    mhenkel0506 Posts: 27
    I just started Chalean Extreme yesterday. Add me as a friend if you like! I've never done this workout before, but I love Chalean and her other programs, so thought I would give it a try. I will need some motivation too!
  • mom2fabfive
    mom2fabfive Posts: 207 Member
    I just started the push phase this week so I am only about a month ahead of all of ya! I lost 12 inches in the first month. So there's some motivation for you! Add me if you would like. I have someone who is a few weeks ahead of me and she is really helpful with suggestions and things to expect. Helps me mentally prepare for how I am going to feel! Hope you all enjoy CLX as much as I do.
  • Pipsg1rl
    Pipsg1rl Posts: 1,414 Member
    I loved this program and lost almost 20lbs in 1 month, not to mention all of the inches gone!

    To chart your progress, you will want to log your weight lifting in the cardio section for calorie burn. I found this to be easiest.

    Currently i'm doing brazil butt lift but want to do another round of CHX after.

    Don't get discouraged, it took me about 2 weeks before I was looking forward to the workouts. (this is my first "home" style program).

    you can add me as a friend :)
    hugs!
  • DebRives
    DebRives Posts: 221 Member
    I started on Tuesday. Feel free to add me. :flowerforyou:
  • Cclancaster
    Cclancaster Posts: 368
    I'm starting the Lean phase on Saturday. I have loved this program so far.
  • Rhaiyne
    Rhaiyne Posts: 16
    I just started today too :) I've come to realize that i have no back muscles... lol
  • Lavern77
    Lavern77 Posts: 108 Member
    I have recently restarted this program and will be following it till the end with no excuses. My initial start a few weeks didn't get off to a very good routine and I ended up stopping for a while.
    I like it alot and can't wait to see how it changes my body these next few months.
  • mdelcott
    mdelcott Posts: 529 Member
    What weights would you all suggest starting with?? I have the program and its just been sitting in the box for like 5 months, I need to get free weights to start but unsure what to buy. Any help would be appreciated
  • Pipsg1rl
    Pipsg1rl Posts: 1,414 Member
    What weights would you all suggest starting with?? I have the program and its just been sitting in the box for like 5 months, I need to get free weights to start but unsure what to buy. Any help would be appreciated

    I went to target and purchased some ProForm selectable weights. it was a set of 2 weights each going to 25lbs in 2.5lb increments. They were around $70.
  • Rhaiyne
    Rhaiyne Posts: 16
    I have free weights ranging from 3 lbs to 10 lbs, and then I have my husband's PowerBlocks ranging from 15-50lbs.
  • janeen25
    janeen25 Posts: 4 Member
    I started this week. SO hard but I LOVE it!!! deff feeling results.
  • roander
    roander Posts: 191 Member
    Started yesterday and am sore today. Only burned about 70 calories with HRM. Today I did Burn it Off and only burned 85 calories and I was sweating and working hard! Each Jillian Michaels Body Revolution workout burned at leasst 200 calories, what the heck!
  • Code2fornow
    Code2fornow Posts: 56 Member
    I'm starting this weekend!! I'm super excited to start this- I'll be posting with ya all-
  • samurphy23
    samurphy23 Posts: 22 Member
    This worries me too about the calorie burn, I saw a post of another one of our Jillian Michaels BR friends where her burn wasn't as high with Chalean as with BR. I have 3 weeks to go on BR and then I am joining you guys with Chalean.
  • Cclancaster
    Cclancaster Posts: 368
    Strength training doesn't burn as much while doing it but the more muscle you have the higher your metabolism gets which means you burn more fat all day long.
  • roander
    roander Posts: 191 Member
    Update on the calorie burn:

    Somehow my HRM resting rate got changed from 72 to 129. So when I worked out at 135 - 150, it wasn't much of a difference! Now I'm finding that my cals burned are between 370 and 400.

    I knew something had to be off because there was NO WAY I was only burning 70 with CLX!
  • Pipsg1rl
    Pipsg1rl Posts: 1,414 Member
    Glad you figured it out!!
  • carpar1
    carpar1 Posts: 211 Member
    Started Friday, have done 3 workouts so far, Chalean is easy to follow, so far I am loving it! I did not take pictures, or measure, thinking maybe I should?
  • Cclancaster
    Cclancaster Posts: 368
    Started Friday, have done 3 workouts so far, Chalean is easy to follow, so far I am loving it! I did not take pictures, or measure, thinking maybe I should?

    Oh yes you most definitely should take measurements and pictures.
  • lilely101
    lilely101 Posts: 1
    I did Chalean on and off for like 2 months and then completely stop because of school. But even though I didn't stay consistent with the workouts I still lost weight and gain muscle. I'm re -starting the Challenge today, and there's no way I'm backing out this time, please root for me you guys, I'll definitely need the motivation! Thanks, best of luck to everyone!
  • lulukittie
    lulukittie Posts: 340 Member
    You can do it! I'm in my second week of Lean and have had to take a few breaks due to a car accident, illness and travel but you've just gotta get back on the horse again.
  • Pipsg1rl
    Pipsg1rl Posts: 1,414 Member
    Started Friday, have done 3 workouts so far, Chalean is easy to follow, so far I am loving it! I did not take pictures, or measure, thinking maybe I should?

    I almost didn't take pictures either. It was (and still is) so great to see the changes!!

    Measurements help, too; but for real--the pictures EVEN IF YOU ARE THE ONLY PERSON TO SEE THEM.

    (i have mine posted in a public album on facebook of my back shots only. I wanted to inspire/encourage others)

    -i am not a beachbody coach, just a regular 35yo chic-
  • carpar1
    carpar1 Posts: 211 Member
    OK, I am having my husband take pictures tonight, kind of feel like the first time I stepped on the scale all over again!

    I'm on my second week of Chalean and feel really good, strong, I am using 15-20 lbs. for lower body, my forearms are not strong enough for the weights, they give out before my legs& glutes, hopefully this will change soon. My clothes seem a little more snug, but in a good way, if that makes sense. Really enjoying the workouts, and am working out less since starting Chalean, love that part!
  • Pipsg1rl
    Pipsg1rl Posts: 1,414 Member
    OK, I am having my husband take pictures tonight, kind of feel like the first time I stepped on the scale all over again!

    I'm on my second week of Chalean and feel really good, strong, I am using 15-20 lbs. for lower body, my forearms are not strong enough for the weights, they give out before my legs& glutes, hopefully this will change soon. My clothes seem a little more snug, but in a good way, if that makes sense. Really enjoying the workouts, and am working out less since starting Chalean, love that part!

    *cheer*!!!!:flowerforyou:
  • lrlnss
    lrlnss Posts: 29 Member
    I started a Chalean Extreme/Brazil Butt Lift hybrid today. :) Add me if you want! :)

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