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ccleadbyexample

Way to go Ghanie!:drinker:

Spiralgirl: It'll give you all the info..but she'll tell you that you'll want to be fatigued at the end of 12 reps for the burn phase (just one set)..I would start with a weight I thought best and make notes as to if it was too easy or too hard and to adjust the next week. She has all ranges on there..and each person will tell you what they are doing (whether weight or band) so you have a guide. Week 1 on each phase I usually take past experience into account in choosing..and then make notes on my sheets on what to do for the next week!
Can't wait for you to be a CE girl!
Casey

hiddensecant

:blushing: Thanks for noticing. I didn't have enough time to toot my horn after I weighed in this morning (just before I got dressed for work). But yay, healthy BMI today! :drinker:

Also, my BF just went down to 28% :bigsmile:.

I'm thinking of starting CE soon. I want to bump up to at least 1500 net before then and also get in a good week of yoga to prepare for another intense workout program. I also want to get a feel for how my schedule is going to look after Monday. Keep that bandwagon warm for me in the mean time!

jules1984

Hello everyone!

Sounds like everyone on here is doing great. I walk to work at back 30 minutes of brisk walking total every day, and I will be walking around the 3 mile lake after dinner. I'm really aching for something intense and sweaty though - but since I have a bit of a pulled hammy that will have to wait until after I get back from my parents house this weekend. It will be packed full of family and I'm not sure how I'll get ANY exercise in... yikes!!

lilangel7671

Good evening all! I hope you had a great Thursday! I worked all day today and we were slammed with appointments- I am beat, BUT I did my treadmill time (45 min) and burned 231 calories I usually like to hit at least 250 but I'm not going to complain, my legs are achy tonight from all the running around today:grumble:
Ghanie-GREAT JOB girl!! Keep on pumpin it up!!!:laugh: We'll keep a spot for ya in CE! I can't wait to start!
It seems to me that with my new CE, I am probably not going to be able to fit the treadmill in anymore..I have been going to my grandparents to use it-which by the time I get out from work it is 6:30, get there at 6:45, run til about 7:30, rest a few minutes and come home to make dinner and eat it...then I always complete AbJam nightly..
I am going to have to figure out a new schedule I think and minus the treadmill--I do TJ all other days except Wednesdays rest day, plus the biking over the weekends/days off. I find myself kicking it up a notch on the weekends coz I have more time to workout, and backing off a bit (because of time crunches and work) on the weekdays. Any suggestions girls? I want to keep doing TJ workouts and my biking, so if I add CE I think something needs to go--:huh:
Casey-do you suggest changing my schedule to match the CE one she gives? If that's the case, I shouldn't start CE until Monday...also I usually only take one rest day which I can fill in with regular TJ workouts-but her rest days are Tues/Sat..does it work to keep my rest day Wednesday and just move Wednesdays CE to Tuesday nights? It's probably fine but I just like suggestions..haha:blushing:
Alright girls, I think I have blabbed enough! Hope you all have a good night, I only work half day tomorrow so I think I'm going to get myself some new weights and take the CE FitTest
Goodnight!

ecrb77

Hi Everyone,

I had a minor meltdown about work today- they didn't see- did it in the bathroom:explode: I think the stress from work has been getting to me because of my injury- I can't sweat out their *kitten* (sorry for the swear word!) Today I walked for 20 minutes and now I'm going to do 20 minute TJ. I'm going to go lighter on the punches.

My new goal is as soon as I'm completely better to take out all of my frustrations on working out. Thanks for being here for me during this transition time of my life.

CONGRATS GHANIE!!! CELEBRATE GIRL!:flowerforyou:

Sounds like you're all enjoying the CE! Maybe I'll try that in the future!

Have a great night
~Erica

hiddensecant

Hey Erica, I hope you're feeling better. :flowerforyou:


Has anyone tried Ten Minute Trainer? I'm thinking that might fit in better with my schedule considering ... at least until hubby takes over in the work department.

jules1984

So its downpouring here - so I didn't walk into work. I don't even own an umbrella let alone the full on poncho it would take to keep me dry in this. Luckily my boyfriend is really nice and drove me. I guess 20 minutes of my 30 min lunch will be walking the skyway as well as my 15 minute breaks. We're supposed to drive 4 hours right after work to spend the weekend with my family but if I can squeeze out the time (plus shower time) I may pull out the 20 minute turbo jam!

fitzfour

Happy Friday Girls!!!

I was up early to do CE Lean #3, and loved it! First morning this week I got out of bed easily, I slept great last night, it's been awhile since that has happened! Going to do Pilates or treadmill tonight, haven't decided which one yet!

Ghanie: CONGRATULATIONS on the weight loss goal! That is so awesome! You will probably see even more movement during CE. Rock on girl!

Erica: You are amazing!! Way to modify your workouts to keep going, even with an injury! It's very tough to want to do any workouts when you're in pain, so I am very proud of you!!

LilAngel: I was only doing CE in the mornings on M-W-F when I started, but now I do CE in the morning and then cardio in the evening. On the days that she suggest Burn Intervals or Burn it Off, I am usually running or doing another type of cardio. I love Chalene, but I need a day away from her in between, after almost being with the program for 90 days. I typically will do one of the cardio segments on the weekends, if I want to add something extra in, but like to run more due to the calorie burn I get.

Looking forward to a relaxing weekend! Have a great day everyone!

ecrb77

Hi Everyone-

Thanks for the words of support and encouragement:flowerforyou: I was so happy doing 20 min TJ last night, but my shoulder is a little sore today. I think I may wait a few more days before I try again. It really was the best 20 minutes of my day- is that good or bad? I'm going to try to walk/run tonight. My ticker hasn't moved either way so I'm assuming once I'm able to really sweat with Chalene again it'll come off!

Way to go Erika for getting your self out of bed!

Ghanie- some of my friends tried the 10 minute trainer at school and though it was ok. It think it maybe good for maintenance for you.

Jules- way to stay positive on a rainy day! Hope you have a great weekend with you family.

Hope you all have a great day.
~Erica

ccleadbyexample

Good morning team!:yawn:
Little tired today...didn't sleep well again last night. Def going to get my stuff done tonight to get to bed early..gotta be on the road tomorrow am by 8:30 (workout before!) and then Sun up early for long run before it gets HOT!:noway:
Did CE Burn It Off this am and then some treadmill work. Will do some yoga/core over lunch and maybe some stretching later after my chiro appt!

Ghanie: Great job girl! I haven't tried the 10 minute trainer yet..although if you like Tony Horton people seem to like it. CE is only 5 days a week...longest is like 45 min. It's tough..and very doable. What kind of time do you have?

Erika:Nice work on the sleep..send some my way! I am intrigued for the lean phase..I just finished week 2 of the push! Got those 1 legged sumo's down last night..my buttocks were like wtf?

Erica: Keep your head up girl...sometimes a good cry or sweat session helps..sounds like you are finding ways to cope...nothing wrong with crying as long as no one sees at work! Hopefully things will get better there soon..did the talk not help?:huh: Don't worry on the ticker..it'll come...sometimes you gotta judge on how you feel too!

Lilangel: Do it how it works for you..you'll have to decide what's most important. You can start it on any day..like I do circuit 1 on either Sat or Sun...and then do 2 and 3 on T/Th. She does have 2 days of cardio in it...I still do turbo jam 1-2x a week as well as my running. I do take one day off of cardio..20 min turbo jam low key perhaps but that's it. Just mix the schedule in with what you do and be sure NOT to overwork yourself...the ab jam can be done less too..she'll have some core in with it...

Jules: There are ways to be active with your family..go for walks..if there are kids go play tag or a game...even if it isn't "organized" activity..some of my family I can talk into turbo jam once in a while! Be their inspiration and get them all involved! :bigsmile:

Have a great day all! I'll be off most of later and tomorrow for Jason's family reunion!:drinker:
Casey

lilangel7671

Hello everyone It is a beautiful Friday afternoon in NY..wow. I just went out for a bikeride and it was great! Sun shining, warm breeze..just awesome The rest of the days plan is to do TJ CardioPartyMix 1-I am working on this one! 45 minutes that really gets my HR up Hopefully I will get to OlympiaSports and check out the weights- Casey: First, thanks for the great advice! Second, YIKES I didn't realize how much those Bowflex weights would cost! I was really hoping to get some of those so in the long run it would provide me with adjustments-but I just don't think I can afford them!:sad: I feel like it would be a good investment though--coz if I buy say 10lb weights first that's already like $40 right there!
It is quite a dilemma for me...lol.
I was planning to do my FitTest today--but the weights issue has set me back..I might just opt for around 10lbs first and see how that goes.....:grumble: Any suggestions from other CE's?
Anyway, I hope you all have a great afternoon! I will be around tonight and check back! Plus I get the whole weekend off so that's super exciting!:bigsmile: (More TJ for me!!)

ccleadbyexample

Hey girl,
I had the SAME problem you did when I got CE. I did have bands..so tried them to start..but didn't like them for this program (although you may..and lots cheaper!).
I decided to make the investment since I coach and use them so much anyway..maybe try craigs list??? They often have free weights on there. I doubt 10lbs will last you very long!
I hope that helps..just gotta look for a deal (I even got one on my bowflex..on sale..and FREE stand!!). Talk sweet to the sales guys
Casey

ecrb77

Good morning and happy Saturday

Yesterday my shoulder was a bit sore and I was not in a good mood after work. Really didn't have the energy or motivation to work out :grumble:

I had a great idea- I decided to celebrate! I got my first paycheck, I survived my first month of work and I've kept 10 lbs off I would replace my old unhappy MP3 player and purchase my first Ipod It's a green nano and I named her Kermette (like a girl version of Kermet the frog!). I had a great time making workout playlists for myself last night with the caveat that I had to wake up 3 mornings before work and try to run at least 10 minutes this week. Today I got my butt out of bed at 6:30- ran for 15 minutes and walked quickly for 15 Really proud of myself because now no matter what happens at work, I put myself and my health first and have already accomplished a lot today:happy:

And my ticker finally moved- down another pound!

Hope you all have a terrific day!:flowerforyou:
~Erica

spiralgirl71

Morning!!

I took a brisk 30 minute walk at lunch yesterday. When I got home I did 20-minute jam, 30 minutes of dance cardio and 20 minutes of band toning.

lilangel-try looking on Amazon for the bowflex weights. I have had them in my cart under "save for later" since January. The prices keep going up and down but for the most part that is the best price I've found them. I had CE in the cart too since it came out but am waiting until next spring.

Erica-Congrats on finishing your first month of work! May you and Kermette have many fitness moments together.

Casey-Have fun today! Stay cool.

lilangel7671

Good Morning everyone! Just checking in quick, Hope you are having an awesome Saturday!
I started my AM off a little late but did my TJ CardioParty Mix1 before breakfast, Awesome!:happy:
I am sooo anxious to start CE but it just isn't seeming to work the way I wanted because of the weights.:frown: I guess I am going to have to hold off for a bit, or start with bands but I really never like them. :grumble:
Casey-thanks for the idea about craigs list and such, I will continue looking and trying to get them used or something..I just wish I had the guts (and $$) to make the investment new!:explode:
I think the rest of the days plan is maybe do some biking (depending on weather) or Turbosculpt...we will see!
Erica-way to reward yourself! I LOVE my ipod! But yea, just be sure to take it easy on your shoulder/upper body workouts..it's no fun injuring yourself further.. And remember-things have to get better sometime!
Have a good one everyone!

megan0313

Hi Everyone!
Just got back from vacation, and I only have a second so I'll catch up later...but I wanted to say...

Lilangel...I got my weights from Wal-mart. They're adjustable from 5 to 25 lbs in 5 lb increments. They're not as nice as the Bow-flex, but they were about $50 a piece, so for about $100 I was able to get started and they work great. Then I eventually got heavier dumbells as I got stronger for some of the squatting exercises.

Looking forward to catching up later today...hope everyone's having a great weekend!
Megan

hiddensecant

Ok, I decided to go ahead and jump into CE on Monday. I'll be using the Tuesday's rest day to alternate between Plyometrics and Classical Stretch. I'm gonna go ahead and use the meal plan from P90X on a 1450 net which should keep me the same weight while I build more muscle.

lilangel7671

Ok so! I am SUPER EXCITED right now because I just did a spur of the moment thing and found a guy selling Bowflex selecttech 552's. The ones I wanted!!! It was a little adventure for me(bout 3 hours) but I got a pair, plus the stand for $200! That DEFINITELY beats any price I've found! I am sooo happy I can start CE either tomorrow (if I just can't wait) or Monday:happy: :happy: :happy: I'm not sure I can wait until Monday now!! hahaha:laugh:
With that said, I messed up my eating today a little bit because of my travel. I decided to cut lunch out and eat an easy snack on the ride back (english muffin) and now that I'm home I made this banana pudding kinda deal and cinnamon grahams with pb-very good btw! but a little larger "snack" than usual.:blushing: I also changed my meal plan a little so that I've increased my proteins and decreased carbs. So far so good and even with the meal change today I have not gone over on anything!
I hope all is well for the rest of you girls! I am on a high right now thinking about CE! :laugh: I will be checking back later-I think I'm going to need to do some more workouts tonight (maybe Turbosculpt with my new weights!..weather turned to rain so probably no biking unless it lets up...)

lilangel7671

I know I was the last person to post on here..lol but I'm so excited..plus I love this site!..Now I just finished Turbosculpt! I LOVE my new weights! I only used 5lbs for sculpt because its a little more "cardio-ish" and I like to shake it up during my workout! haha:glasses:
Anyways, since I really am thinking about starting CE tomorrow, I was wondering (and snoopin around at you ladies' meals:blushing: ) Do you not have to follow her set CE meals? Almost all of the recipes in the book look awesome but I also think that I will have to add many more for snacks (or just increase/add things to my meal portions) to keep my calories around 1550 (which is my goal right now). Her suggested calorie intake for me is only like 1200..so again that's where I am confused..don't I need the extra?:huh:
I will definitely be using many of recipes..but maybe I will have to make them versions of my own? haha Just need a little advice from you other CE's I guess:ohwell: ..thanks in advance

hiddensecant

Anyways, since I really am thinking about starting CE tomorrow, I was wondering (and snoopin around at you ladies' meals:blushing: ) Do you not have to follow her set CE meals?

I'm going with the P90X plan, mostly because I already have it worked out from when I did it and it was good enough for what I wanted.

spiralgirl71

lolangel- Great deal on the weights!!!!

Megan- Thank you for the WalMart Info. for the weights. I didn't realize there were other brands available for that type of weights.

I did Punch, Kick & Jam today plus 30 minutes of dance cardio and 20 with exercise bands.

Am I the only one not doing CE?

hiddensecant

Am I the only one not doing CE?

There are two others who are only doing TJ. And I plan to go back to strait TJ once I'm done with a round of CE.

ecrb77

Hi Everyone-
Sounds like we all had a great day! I'll have to try CE in the future when I'm more fit. Don't worry spiralgirl you're not alone. Went for a stroll this evening after work.

Angel have fun with your weight
Have a happy night!
~Erica

lilangel7671

Good morning everyone! So today's the day! I am going to do my "befores" in just a few minutes and perform my FitTest too. After those things, I'm going to do a TJ FB or CardioPartyRemix--My mom and I started doing those and it's nice to come back to (and motivate her):happy: Plus, I probably should keep lower on the cardio today and save up for CE later this afternoon..
Weather looks iffy so probably no biking..:frown: Maybe I'll do a 20-minute TJ to burn that extra
Spiralgirl-Don't worry! I am still going to do TJ sessions in between and on my days off..just lightening my TJ load a bit!..lol
Ghanie-Looks like we will be starting CE around the same time! WOOHOO! Let's stick together on this! haha:laugh:
Erica-Thanks, they will definitely get their "workout" also!
Check back later!--Good job everyone!!

hiddensecant

Ghanie-Looks like we will be starting CE around the same time! WOOHOO! Let's stick together on this! haha:laugh:

Yep, we'll be shoulder to shoulder on this one which should be fun!

Oh yeah photos ... I guess I can take some today, hehe. It will be interesting to see how my body changes without the weight moving (much).

lilangel7671

OKAY! I officially just finished CE Burn 1! I am super excited with this, I think it's going to be exactly what I need to add into my cardio workouts! Plan is on work days to do CE and probably a shorter cardio like the 20 minute, and on days off pump it up with longer cardio, CE, and +/- biking:bigsmile: I think I have decided to cut out the treadmill time-unless it is to replace biking coz of weather or something..I just won't have enough time in the evenings after work! I suppose I could always get up earlier to do CE, but I already have to get up at 6! :ohwell:
Lol, I feel I am always blabbing on here..but I just can't get enough and it's really great to have others to share my thoughts and goals about fitness with (friends aren't exactly into it:huh: ) So thanks everyone for being my outlet! I hope everyone is succeeding with their own fitness goals for today and I love all the advice you bring! Keep up the good work!!:flowerforyou:

megan0313

Hi Everyone!
Checking in today with Fat Burn Challenge and I've Got Abs from CE.

LilAngel...have fun with CE!!! I still haven't taken my after pics from the first round...I really have to do it. My husband and daughter keep telling me they notice a huge difference.

Spiralgirl...great job on your workouts! I love PK&J, especially the copereira (sp?) part. Also, I didn't start CE until I'd been doing TJ for about a year. I really got into the toning and sculpting on TJ first and doing it that way worked well for me. You're getting in some killer workouts with your TJ and other workouts your doing! :drinker:

Ghanie, great job on hitting your goal! :flowerforyou: Have fun with CE! I'm back in the Burn month again, so I'll be with you and LilAngel.

Hi to Erica, Erika, Casey, and any other friends I've missed!

megan0313

Anyways, since I really am thinking about starting CE tomorrow, I was wondering (and snoopin around at you ladies' meals ) Do you not have to follow her set CE meals?

I don't follow her meal plan exactly...I have a huge family and making all of those dishes that none of the kids would eat doesn't work for me. I'd love to have the luxury of following it exactly and seeing how it helps my workouts, but it's not possible. I've tried alot of the recipes for dinners though and I really like them. The other thing I've done is go through and note the different protein to carb ratios in the different phases. She adds more protein as you go through it, but I'm not very consistent with following that either, hahaha. :blushing: But just staying within my calories and eating healthy has worked just fine for me. The other thing is that I got soooo much hugrier with all the weight lifting. I practically had to eat all of my exercise calories to keep up my strength and energy! So you're right, you'd have to up the calories with some snacks where needed.

Glad you're loving your first Burn workout!!! It's so addictive! :laugh:

hiddensecant

Angel, starting CE might be a good time to take the plunge into eating at least half your exercise calories. If it's your first time with heavy strength training, you might get a spike in weight because your muscles might retain water ... so take measurements too.

I didn't get around to taking photos. I kinda lost track of time while I was playing with this video editor. I was taking clips from X-stretch and Classical Stretch (kind of a best of both worlds deal) and condensed it into a new hour-long stretch routine for myself. I couldn't figure out how to even out the volume but it came out good enough I think.

fitzfour

Whew, what a busy weekend! I'm glad to be able to relax! As busy as it was, I still got in my workouts this weekend. Broke in the new treadmill with some HIIT trainging this morning and a DVD from my favorite instructor (sorry Chalene), Ellen Barrett. I have had this DVD for 3 years now and it still kicks my butt!

Had my 3 nephews over all day today, put them together with my 2 boys and you've got chaos! Now, I know exactly why I decided to only have 2 kids! I'm wiped out!

Well, it's off to bed so I can get up and start week 3 of the Lean Phase!!!

Erika