ChaLEAN Extreme

I would prefer the padded grip too, but I figure I guess I can wrap them or something. We'll see. I'm going to check ****'s this weekend and if they don't have anything (in stock) that I like I'm just going to order those.

edited - ok apparently my sporting goods store name got edited out for being a bad word... hahahahahaha (D*ck's)

That is too funny - one of my friends was price checking yak trax at various stores and decided to check out that sport gooding store only the sporting goods store isn't what she found on that website:laugh:

I everyone.... so I just started the ChaLean program this past Friday and I loved it so far! Is it too late to join this gourp?? I need to buy some more resistance bands. I found some at Wal-mart that I was thinking about getting, I just have no idea what the resistance is tho.... Any suggestions?

I am following WW points for my eating and this workout for my exercise. After I get into it more, I will probably add in my own cardio on my rest days.

Who is actually following her food guide also??

It's never to late...LOL....I am not doing resistance, but weights...I actually have not started it yet, but have the program...hope to start it Monday with the hubby!
Yes, log in with us and chat!!!

The resistance is by the color of the bands but make sure that it feels good to you. If you need more coil the bands on the floor to make them shorter.....

If you are looking for resistance bands... they are aplus because you only need one set instead of many diff. free weights.
I do have them on my website and range everywhere from 20.00 dollars and up. They are explained on how the weights are with them.. http://www.beachbodycoach.com/stalder
look for them under the shp tab.

I have had others that bought them at walmart but broke on them.. these I know are guaranteed!!!! Hope you find some that work for you...

they range in 15 lbs-50 lbs...
Good luck to you.

Looking forward to starting the Push phase today! I really haven't noticed a huge drop in weight but overall my body is much more firm. I'm still working out 6 days a week and can tell that the Burn Intervals and Burn It Off are getting easier each time. I didn't originally purchase the more intense versions so I may order those to celebrate the end of Burn phase.

ZeldaCat! Good Luck with your exams - 2 in one day cannot be fun. I finished Push Circuit 1 and probably will increase some of the weights next week. I'm somewhere between Laylee and Janelle on upper body but between Janelle and Chalene on lower. The only exercise that really bothered me was the one legged squat but I found that if I rested the other foot up off the ground it seemed easier on my knees.

Thanks ZeldaCat! Good luck with your exams and your C25K! As someone who went from never running to running two half marathons and a full marathon in the span of a year...you can do it!!! Here's to you!

I agree! I used to say I wasn't a runner! I've now done 4 halfs - doing my 5th in February and my 6th in May and have also done 4 full marathons - anyone can be a runner! Just takes persistance, patience and dedication! you can totally do it.

If it makes all you ChaLeaner's feel better I think lifting weights has totally helped my running. It has not only made me stronger but faster too!

Dawna - Fantastic. Being someone who just ordered my first DVD workout video, and being afraid I won't stick with it, its nice to hear from someone further along in the program maintaining her energy for it. Very motivating!
As for your running goals...awesome! Take your time so you don't get injured. I think they say to increase your mileage no more than 10 percent per week to avoid injury. I didn't listen at first and ended up with a stress fracture in my knee...yuck!:sad:

Dawna - Fantastic. Being someone who just ordered my first DVD workout video, and being afraid I won't stick with it, its nice to hear from someone further along in the program maintaining her energy for it. Very motivating!
As for your running goals...awesome! Take your time so you don't get injured. I think they say to increase your mileage no more than 10 percent per week to avoid injury. I didn't listen at first and ended up with a stress fracture in my knee...yuck!:sad:

Great advice, thank you! It has taken me since August 2009 to get to 6 miles. When I wasn't really into running I would just run about 2-3 miles....to get the endurance to run 6 miles has taken a while. But, the 10% per week is a good way to make sure to avoid injury for sure. I am going to start keeping track of that. Thanks!
BTW- how many days a week do you run, or do you recommend running? I typically run 3 times a week and I always wonder if I should run more. I feel good about 3 times a week....because I add other types of cardio in between. Just curious. thanks!

Great advice, thank you! It has taken me since August 2009 to get to 6 miles. When I wasn't really into running I would just run about 2-3 miles....to get the endurance to run 6 miles has taken a while. But, the 10% per week is a good way to make sure to avoid injury for sure. I am going to start keeping track of that. Thanks!
BTW- how many days a week do you run, or do you recommend running? I typically run 3 times a week and I always wonder if I should run more. I feel good about 3 times a week....because I add other types of cardio in between. Just curious. thanks!

I used to run 3 days a week and ran 3 out of the 4 marathon using the schedule. Keep in mind I wasn't running them in any spectacular time but I was having fun and stayin injury free. For Marine Corp - which I did in October I did 4 days a week and did some intense training. I didn't make my goal time but mainly b/c I was way over trained!

That being said, I think you have to figure out what works for your body! If you add a day to your run days add an easy day. If you want to run a race and "finish" then 3 days a week is fine, especially since you do other category. I think it's important to find what works for your body and mind. It's not fun to run if you don't want to run

I have quite a few people who I've helped train for varying distances so if you need some advice drop me an email - I would be happy to help!