Turbo Jammers 8/10-8/16

megan0313

Good Morning Jammers!!!

Hope everyone had a great weekend! Today is Burn 2 for me, and probably some cardio. It's smokin' hot here today, so I don't know if I'll run/walk, but maybe some Fat Blaster.

Here's to another great week!
:drinker:

megan0313

Note...

I somehow got a double post...I'm going to try to delete the other one, so use this one.

hiddensecant

Hi, happy Monday! I didn't get much sleep but I'll get in Burn Circuit 1 in a little while. *rubs eyes*

Oh yeah, photos too ... I'm awake, hehe.

lilangel7671

Hey there everyone! I am super excited today is Burn 2! I'm just finishing up lunch then around 1 I'm hittin it! I have been doing great so far following the CE Mealguide ideas-I adapt them as needed but I did get a chance to go grocery shopping last night-so lots of new things to try out! YAY:happy: I started out with a ChaLean breakfast (with my small protein shake as extra and a banana to add calories) It was delicious and I just finished her Cajun Fish Tacos! They were reallllly good too! Like I said, I am adding snacks as needed/expanding my meals a little bit to go into my exercise cals. Although, I have noticed, I am trying to start by following her meals, but they seem to have more sodium:huh: any thoughts on that? Maybe she accommodates for this, but I still found I have to pick my meals more carefully (after logging everything in to see sodium contents) so when watching sodium it is much harder than just picking a breakfast/lunch/dinner combo like she instructs......
All is well otherwise, I completed a 20-minute first thing this AM (thought I had to work at noon but got called off since this is my normal day off:happy: ) So my afternoon freed up to do CE and maybe tonight some more cardio or a bikeride-maybe some AbJam if I'm not beat:laugh:
Megan-It sounds like we are on the exact same schedule! It's Burn Intervals/Abs for me tomorrow, I'm choosing to keep Wednesdays my "days off". I bet it is a great feeling doing it over again to see your improvements! Great job!
Ghanie-YEA girl! Make sure you take those "befores" I know I am really anxious to see myself afterwards! :laugh:
Have a great afternoon all! I'll be back and forth all day

lose100

Hey there! Just wondering if I could join this thread? I am not a ChaLeaner just yet, but it does say Turbo Jammers right? Just need some accountability. Can't wait to see your results from ChaLean. I plan on getting it for myself as a 30 pound loss reward. Can't wait!

Mandi

megan0313

Hey there! Just wondering if I could join this thread? I am not a ChaLeaner just yet, but it does say Turbo Jammers right? Just need some accountability. Can't wait to see your results from ChaLean. I plan on getting it for myself as a 30 pound loss reward. Can't wait!

Mandi

Welcome Mandi! :flowerforyou:
It's always nice to have a new Turbo Jammer!! We all do TJ, and alot of us are adding CE into our routine...plus running, P90X, yoga...you name it, we do it! We're a well rounded bunch here! :laugh: But we're all big time TJ addicts! :bigsmile:

hiddensecant

Oh, here are my results from 4 weeks with strait Turbo Jam (with some ballet and plyometrics on the side).

My "after" photo will be my new "before" photo for ChaLEAN Extreme.

ccleadbyexample

Hey all..no I did not die!:laugh:
Weekend and work have been crazy:noway: But I caught up on the thread...so I'll put a few insights below
On Sat am I was able to do my CE Push 1 before we left for the day to Jason's family reunion...it was a hot day..especially when the wind went down..95..yowza! I spent most of the day laying around relaxing..something I am not the best at!
Sun am was my 11 mile run..got out before the heat or rain got too bad!
Having to change my routine a bit now as I looked at my training schedule for my half marathon. Did 20 min turbo jam and then CE Burn It Off as now on Fridays will do longer speedwork for running!

Welcome to the newbies! We take all kinds..and it is FINE if you are not doing CE..you rock it out however you want! Gotta do what's best for you and what you enjoy above all else!
On eating with CE...I haven't done a whole lot of the recipes..but if you can do it I would say to go ahead. I have pretty good nutrition anyway..but have started to take in more protein. It is an addicting and motivating program!

Ghanie you go girl..way to rock those pics out!

I am off..yoga time soon..my back (or my stomach!) has not liked me a lot lately...gotta be nicer to them:laugh:
Casey

hiddensecant

Hey there! Just wondering if I could join this thread? I am not a ChaLeaner just yet, but it does say Turbo Jammers right? Just need some accountability. Can't wait to see your results from ChaLean. I plan on getting it for myself as a 30 pound loss reward. Can't wait!

Mandi

Hehe, Turbo Jam was my reward for finishing P90X .. kinda backward, I know :laugh:.

Yeah, we explore other programs but love Turbo Jam. I know I'll be going back to it after a round of CE. I just need shorter workouts for the time being.

hiddensecant

Burn Circuit 1 done ... and I can see why so many jammers enjoy it.

I really enjoyed the month on Turbo Jam but I know I can't get my BF% into the ideal range without heavy weights. So the plan is to do these 3-month programs, then spend a month with Turbo Jam before starting another. Once my numbers are where I want them, I'll probably do CE and P90X once a year (not at the same time!) with Turbo Jam in between.

Hubby is thinking of joining me with CE and since the workouts are so short, he really doesn't have any excuse not to, hehe.

spiralgirl71

Hi-Just finished cardio party 3 and turbo sculpt. Will type more and catch up on the thread tomorrow. Need to put kiddies to bed. Goodnight all.

ecrb77

Happy Monday Everyone

It was too hot for me this morning to run, I'm going to try to wake up earlier tomorrow and try again. Instead I did my Hot Body Boot Camp video (10 minute cardio, 10 minute weight circuit training) and then TurboAbs. I wanted to come home and run but I got stuck at work until late again.

Sounds like you all had a great day! Welcome new comer:flowerforyou:
Erica

ecrb77

Good morning everyone-
Didn't sleep well so waking up for a run was out of the questions since I have to work for at least 10 hours today. I will do 20 TJ or go for a run when I come home though.

I weighed myself this morning and I gained 3 lbs:sad: I didn't work out or watch my calories on Sunday- do you think this is from that? Is it possible to gain so much weight so fast?

Hope your scales are nicer to you!
Erica

jules1984

Good morning everyone!

Well my weekend home by my parents went TERRIBLY!! I lie, it only went terribly health-wise, it was a lot of fun. No one in my family eats healthy or hardly even keeps healthy food in the house so I did what I could to not overdo it too much. My boyfriend and I went for a walk one day but it was like an oven outside plus like 80% humidity. ICK.

Last night I took an extra walk and played softball with my friends - not the greatest calorie burn but I made sure to run around a bit. I will be hitting either turbo jam or the gym tonight! I'm on my TOM so I love hitting that week hard with exercise. When its over the weight (plus water weight) just falls off!

My boyfriend's buddy is getting married on Saturday. My boyfriend's ex will be there - she's not the nicest to him. I want to look stunning!! :laugh: :laugh:

Erica ~ I don't think its possible to permanently gain that fast maybe you're retaining water or a million other reasons. Give it two days and try again.

Welcome Mandi I'm new too! :drinker:

fitzfour

Good Morning Ladies! I hope you are all having a fantastic day! I am in the middle of a summer cold, so haven't had much energy to workout, but still dragged my butt out of bed for a 30 minute walk on the treadmill. I went at a 12% incline, so I made sure to get my HR up there! Hopefully I'll have more energy this afternoon to get a little TJ or other cardio in!

Erika

ccleadbyexample

Morning Jammers...
I cannot believe it is almost time for school, state fair, August heat! Where did this summer go?:noway:
I did my 5 mile run this am..the sun isn't up anymore when I get up..not sure I like that:( I woke up on the WRONG side of the bed...my body is still out of sorts...stomach has calmed down..but I can tell my hormones are off and so is the scale. I know in my heart that I do the right things (working out, eating) so gaining 6 lbs in 2 weeks is just not possible..but it still bothers me. Erica-no you are right unless you eat REALLY bad and don't exercise 3lbs isn't either..more than likely something off with your body (like water weight..ick!:grumble: ). But I have a doctor appt in a few weeks to fight..I won't live like this...I miss my body being consistent like it was a few months ago But my healthy eating and working out def helps me!

Ghanie: Glad you like CE! Most jammers tend to like it..I like Chalene's sister Janelle too. You go girl!

Spiralgirl: Glad to see you continuing to ROCK IT OUT! So proud of you!:flowerforyou:

Erica: Consistency helps your body a lot..so if you can get on a schedule of some sort (mornings?) that will help your body and your workouts! Way to keep at it..sounds like your work and schedule are way out of sorts!

Jules: I deal with this with my family too. I use it as an opportunity to lead by example..I take my own food if I have to and workout...sometimes they join me. My family is slowly starting to become healthy like me...you gotta believe in YOU and they will follow! LOL...I am sure you will be one SEXY gal...just ignore the ex..remember..he's with YOU!

Keep rockin it out sistas!
Casey:bigsmile:

hiddensecant

Plyometrics X today ... I think I'll keep that up 2-3x per month on the "free" tuesdays.

lilangel7671

Good afternoon everyone! I trust all is going well!
Casey-I hope you feel better soon girl! Just hang in there--sometimes bodies can be a BIG pain..literally.:laugh:
Ghanie-Great work! Let's keep it up!
Jules-Yea, the one side of my family does NOT eat good either-Yuck-o! So we've got to adjust and watch carefully!
Fitz-Awesome job on the treadmill! I just gave up my treadmill time- maybe after CE I'll get back to it, but we will see!
I've got CE Burn Intervals and Ab Burner on my plate for tonight! Also gonna throw in a 20 minute TJ or FB..whichever I feel like!!:bigsmile: :bigsmile: After working all day I hope I can still kick it up when I get home!
I also have increased my calorie intake from around 1550 to just above 1600-any thoughts on this? I usually have been able to burn over 300/day week days, and over 500 on weekends/days off..so I don't think this is a problem..I am however still keeping my Wednesday "day off" at my net goal of 1460.
Have a good one all!

hiddensecant

I also have increased my calorie intake from around 1550 to just above 1600-any thoughts on this? I usually have been able to burn over 300/day week days, and over 500 on weekends/days off..so I don't think this is a problem..I am however still keeping my Wednesday "day off" at my net goal of 1460.
Have a good one all!

1600 is about what I'll be eating on my CE days also ... I figure a little deficit will help offset all the muscle gains we'll be building over the next few months.

ccleadbyexample

Hey girls,
Thanks for the kind words...I am still rockin it out like a bad *kitten*...just a little aggrivated. Just gotta keep looking for answers!
In regards to cals..it's pretty simple: to maintain you do calories in=calories out! To lose..obviously take in less than you work off. I do it so that I am at a deficit during the week and then have one day a week where I can indulge a little more..but everyone is different! You can adjust cals based on your daily activity too..like on my running days I burn at least 100-200 cals more a day.
Ghanie..you rock on your advice!
Casey

LEllie

Hey All,
I love Chalene and Turbo jam and wondered if I can join your group? Its wonderful how you all are so active and doing it and even some already reaching their goals is amazing and congrats! I have been going in and out of this weight lost game for awhile and finally going to do all the WAY!
You guys are an inspiration and have a great day!
:flowerforyou: Ellie

fitzfour

Happy Hump Day!!! I got my butt out of bed and did Lean #2 plus 20 minute TJ. I am fighting a nasty cold that has me in bed by 8 each night, but I'm forcing myself to get out of bed and workout, so that I can sweat this cold right outta me. I figure I'm getting extra rest by going to bed early, so no reason to not get up and keep up with the workouts! Hopefully I feel better by this weekend so I can get back to running...it's just too hard to do when you're all plugged up!

Welcome Ellie, this is a great group!!!

Here's to great workouts today!!!

spiralgirl71

Welcome Ellie and Mandi!

Erika-I hope you feel better soon!!

I got my workout in last night. I was a bit sad yesterday about a few things. I decided to do DVD's that I hadn't worked out to before. My hopes were to distract myself by concentrating on new things. It worked. I did 60 minutes of cardio and 20 minutes of abs. I felt much better when I finished. Gotta love exercise endorphins.

Tonight's goal is a nice long Turbo Jam cardio dvd and then 3T or Turbo Sculpt.

Hope everyone has a great day!

BioGrimm

Hi everyone! I am new to MyFitnessPal, but not new to Turbo Jam! I used TJ before my pregnancy in 2007 and started back again 2 months ago. I can feel my muscles getting tighter and people keep remarking I look like I have lost weight, but I haven't dropped a single pound! I think it has been my hit-and-miss eating. I really would like to join your group and plan to order Chalean Extreme next month and hopefully start it the middle of the month.

ccleadbyexample

Good morning all!
I noticed this am that my body is slowly returning to normal..it's just been off lately! I felt good when I got up..gotta love those mornings :bigsmile:
I did my ChaLEAN Extreme Push 2 last night..man it is such a good workout and I feel AWESOME when I get done. Did it later in the evening than normal as my mom and sister were in town
This am I did my ChaLEAN Burn Intervals..mix of cardio circuits and strength. I'll do some P90X yoga over lunch..so relaxing..I LOVE it! I think I might work on my core a little after work..and maybe a short relaxing walk in this nice sun! :glasses:

Ellie: Of course you can girl..and you can do it too..YOU need to believe in yourself..and we are here to help!

Erika: I do the same thing when I have a cold..it almost kind of clears you out for a bit afterwards:noway: I oftentimes will just walk intsead of running when really sick...like when I had the respiratory flu..YUCK! Get better my dear..lots of fluids too!

Spiralgirl: Oh no that sucks you were sad:frown: ..but you turned it around..that is AWESOME! It is so hard to do..so kudos to you girl:flowerforyou: See you are a regular ol rockstar already!:bigsmile:

Biogrimm: Welcome my dear! Sometimes you have to look at inches and clothes rather than weight. Do you feel better? That's really all that matters! If you need any advice just let us know!

Have a happy and healthy day all!:bigsmile:
Casey

lilangel7671

Good afternoon everyone! I am on lunch break still and thought I would make a quick post!
Welcome newbies! It's great to have ya!
Casey- I am very glad to hear you are feeling better girlie! It always makes me feel better to keep pushing through! Good job!
Spiralgirl- Hope today is going better! Great job with the workouts!
Erika-Hope you feel better as well! I know- it IS a pain trying to workout when you're all stuffy- haha:laugh:
So today is supposed to be my rest day- but we are kind of slow at work and I don't know if I can just go home and do nothing!- haha I might just throw in a 20-minute TJ and I am definitely doing AbJam tonight:happy:
OH! I absolutely LOVED my CE Burn Intervals..was tough but oh my goodness I felt GREAT afterwards! LOVING CE!!!! Finished off the evening with the Ab Burner session
Have a good one all! I'll check back tonight get all the updates!

hiddensecant

Welcome new people! It's great to see our group growing.

Burn 2 is done for the day and I really love these resistance workouts! Hubby is also still with me and he's enjoying how it makes him feel, much more encouraging than all the competitiveness found in the P90X videos.

LEllie

Hey Everyone thanks for being so Welcoming!
I started the day off with eating right and it feels good! Just doing some post's and then off to a cardio party and booty sculpt and some swimming!
Wow casey you go! You workout a lot thats inspiring!
Ericka I hope you feel better!
You all are very inspiring glad to have found ya!!!!
Have to go workout while still have time!!!
Ellie

megan0313

Hi Everyone!
It's so great to see all the new faces...Welcome to all!! :flowerforyou:

Today was Burn 3, 20 min TJ and I've Got Abs...

Keep up the great work everyone, you're all such an inspiration to me!

Casey, glad to hear you're feeling better!

Erika, hope you're feeling better soon!

lilangel7671

Hey all! I hope you all had a GREAT day! I know I did!
Like I said before, I knew after having a pretty lax afternoon I didn't want to sit when I got home..so, I kicked it up and did a 20 minute TJ. I am going to do my AbJam tonight as well!:happy: I can't wait to do more of a workout tomorrow--but tonight was SUPPOSED to be my "day off" haha--:laugh: so much for that Anyways, I just finished my dinner-tried the CE Chicken Marsala--omg was that GOOD! I recommend! haha!
GREAT jobs Ghanie and Megan! I'm glad we're in this together!:flowerforyou:
Have a good night everyone!

ecrb77

Hi Everyone- and welcome all the newcomers!

Had a crazy day at work, didn't get to eat lunch. I wound up eating quite a bit when I got home so I need to work off those extra 400 calories tonight. I normally don't like working out so late, but I didn't have a choice today.

Thanks for the suggestions about trying to find a rhythm. How do you all get yourself out of bed early enough to get in a good workout before work? Any good suggestions?

I think I'm going to get sent home early tomorrow because of how many hours I've been putting in- then time for my 3 day weekend- hurrah:drinker:

Ericka and Casey- good job maintaining a healthy lifestyle even though you don't feel well!

Angel, Ghanie and Megan- sounds like you're having a great time in CE! I'll have to try that next!

Off to CardioParty and AbJam- maybe some sculpting with Jillian too...

~Erica