question about arms/ other problem areas

Vernaverna

Hey guys,
I just realized I lost 5 lbs since starting on Dec 5! I'm so excited and I'm DEF starting level 2 today (been putting it off)... 5 lbs is a lot for me-- I have before pics and I just took some more and the changes are great.

EDIT: WAIT-- 6.4 lbs! EEK! This rules!

The only problem is-- ARMS! They look the same as Day 1! My belly is crazy thinner, but I can't seem to shed this arm weight! Anyone else have a problem area?

cjsacto

I never measured my arms, really didn't want to know. There is definitely still flab there, but I can feel muscles. I bet you have lost some there, you just can't see it. When you start Level 2, there are a lot of plank exercises and that should work your arms, especially if you can do a full push-up (I still can't do more than one or two).

Regarding problem areas, my lower belly is a little smaller according to measurements, but it is definitely still a pooch. When I stand up straight and look in the mirror I think I look a lot better, but when I sit down there's that roll of tummy. I think it will be there til I lose quite a bit more, no matter how many crunches I do.

On the bright side (this may be in my head), I do think my tush looks better!

bogden78

Today is my last day of level 2, yay!! I do not take measurements because I never seem to measure in the same place twice, but wow, I can totally see a difference. I still don't use weights, are you? I know if I did I'd have more definition but I don't want this to be to hard that I give up. My muffin top is a little smaller, but still there. I can't wait to see what level 3 will do.

cjsacto

Vernaverna - btw, congrats on losing 6+ lbs!! That's fantastic. I haven't lost anywhere near that.

Bogden - I use 5 lb. weights (the only ones I own) for all but the "chair squats and V-fly". Those are hard enough without weights! Today (day 8) was the first time I actually jumped instead of moving one foot at a time for squat thrusts and plank jacks, and even then I only did about half that way. I like the leg kick military press thing - I feel like a badass when I do them without touching my foot down! :glasses:

Vernaverna

Wow Bogden,
Can't believe you're gonna be done with Level 2. It's only been one day there for me and I'm still majorly scared! Good looks, girl

bogden78

After just finishing level 3, 2 was my least fav. Not that it was difficult, but there were so many plank moves I just didn't enjoy them. I like level 3 a lot!