ChaLEAN Extreme

Hey - funny I had'nt seen this thread before - I started CE on Jan 4th as well. This is my second time starting the program. I orginally started the program last summer but was having some issues with my neck post cervical fusion surgery which I'm not sure was caused by the program. I was also running heavy mileage at the time but was training for a half marathon and didn't want to give that up. Winter is a much better time for me to focus on strength training as I am usually stuck running on the treadmill.

I have been loving CE this time around although I'm being much more careful to protect my neck. I am doing modified push-ups and keeping any weight lifting above my head at a lighter weight.

One Question - because I'm a runner I have very strong legs. I have been using 20 - 25 lb weights for most squats and while my legs could keep going past 12 my elbows are ready to give in between 8 and 10. Anyone else having this problem?

Love all the discussion about clean eating as well - I'm working in the Eat for Health books by Dr. Fuhrman. Also a very clean eating plan. I was never a big fan of fruits but I'm now getting 3 servings a day and well on my way to the 6+ servings a veggies a day he recommends.

brangwen- thanks for clarifying....however, I don't belong to a gym yet. We are joining in the summer when my park district has the sign up specials (for a family they want $400 sign up fee---I don't think so lol)
Maybe when I sign up, I will do that...I have always dreamed of becoming a runner, and defying the odds (my whole extended family including my parents have chronic knee problems)

I have to add as well that I have always been very impressed with running -- endurance isn't really my thing but my boyfriend and I just got a treadmill so I have been doing C25K and am hoping to run in a 5K around June!! I always dreamed of being a runner!

My best friend just finished her second marathon and she raves and raves about the C25K program... I'm not sure SHE started there, but then again she's been running for years and years but just within the last few got interested in marathons. :noway:

brangwen - Hows it going with CE and C25K? I had a hard time with my run last night, but I finished it!

I restarted last night - back to day 1 of week 1. Tonight is Chalean night. LOL
I REALLY need to figure out how to make my own C2K mixes with the cues - I found a site that tells you how, I just need to find the time. :bigsmile:

I didn't know you could make mixes! I have been using one that is just the cues and putting on my own music but would love to make my own mix! Could you share the site?

http://www.creativexposurephoto.com/running/

I have not actually TRIED it yet... but it doesn't sound too hard... maybe a little time consuming :flowerforyou: :ohwell:

I'm starting my 2nd week. I love the Burn Circuits, but I love the aerobic dvd's even more. My favorites
are the skaters and bowlers moves. My all time favorite is, if I remember right, the burpee? I call it
the frog because thats what I feel like when I do it.

Has anyone noticed that Chalean will say 'lean with your left leg', but she's actually starting with
her right? Maybe I'll send her some sneakers with left/right on them

If there's one thing I've discovered doing her dvd's, I'm a freaking klutz

Doug

I was still a little sore last night, so I did the Ab burner and then a couple of 15 minute low impact aerobic vids I found on cable on-demand.

At least it's something! I've worked out 3 consecutive days this week. :bigsmile:

Tonight is C25K week 1 day 2.

Burn Intervals day for me and let me you tell you I'm really starting to love the Burn Intervals and Burn It Off. Can't say I felt that way week 1 or week 2

As a runner, let me say I've used the C25K with friends and family it is an a great learn to run program. It is very similar to the learn to run program I went through 4 years ago. The hardest part of becoming a runner is the the initial few months but then it gets in your blood and you become a crazy runner bundled up running in below freezing temps.:laugh:

Another place you MAY be able to get them free is from www.freecycle.org hopefully there's a group in your area. Good luck! :flowerforyou:

Another place you MAY be able to get them free is from www.freecycle.org hopefully there's a group in your area. Good luck! :flowerforyou:

I just tried to register for a couple groups in my area, and I had to go through like 100 steps to join, and now they have to approve me lol...Like a mini Mob......

Hey guys! I am also doing CE! I started on Monday (1-18) and I'm so SORE! I ordered it last year and kind of lost my way for a while but I'm committed this time and I'm going strong. I LOVE Chalene but her cardio is nuts for me! But I burned over 800 calories doing the Burn Intervals last night! :-) I'm not following the nutritional guide but I am closely watching what I eat and the lables so I'm keeping my fingers crossed. I'll be checking back in but good luck in the meantime everyone!

I've had CE since it came out and have tried 3 times to start. I get a week into it and something derails me. Now that I have found you guys I will try it again. I have to make myself get up and workout M-F (that's the hard part). I have also been looking at the Selecttech weights since the highest my free weightsgo currently is 10 pounds and sometimes those arn't heavy enough. I won't follow the nutrition guide since I'm using MFP for my calorie tracking and most of the recieps I wouldn't make anyway.