Today is Day 8 of Level 1, I'm already seeing more definition! I can only imagine what my end result will be! As for my actual scale weight though.. not seeing much improvement.. I actually gained .8 lbs from yesterday. err. I'm trying to re-evaluate my food intake, and remind myself that it could be water retention (since I had quite a bit of sodium yesterday) or muscle gain. Here's to hoping I have a good rest of the day and not give in to snacks lol

I was absolutely starving yest. I went from who knows how many calories in a day to only 1200 or under. I have been really watching what I'm eating and using the app like a crazy person.

As far as the working out I am on day 4 (haven't done the workout yet today) and I am telling you I can barely walk up the stairs because my calves hurt soooo bad. My arms have always been weak even when I lifted everyday when I was in HS my arms took forever to build up muscle so the pushups are horrible...

Each day is getting a lot easier though and I am even getting to the point I like doing the video and how I feel when I am done, like I accomplished something.

This morning I felt some muscles in my stomache - I am amazed, there could be some hidden under the baby fat. ;-)

@Goal_Driven: I think it is very likely that you gained, because of the muscle buildup. You already lost 22 lbs, that is amazing! When did you start?

Thanks! I started MFP in January, but it took me a while to get the hang of things and to actually stick with it :P So really, most of the weight loss has happened in the past 3 months.

... I'm debating whether to do the shred tonight or not not feeling too great right now. Low energy, can't keep my lunch down, slight fever. Maybe it'll be better by the time I get off work..

I AM SO SORE!!! Ughhh yesterday was day 2 for me and it was harder than day 1. My "abs" are screaming!! I do the motified version of the push ups right now so I can finish the full set. I also struggle with side lunges with arm raises. I can never get my arms up!! How heavy of weights are people using?? I only have 3 pound weights but I was thinking of going out and buying 5lb...

im on day four took a break between day 2 and 3 and had a much harder time doing it on day 3 than i did on day one. dont know what was up with that. Its extremly hard and intense but i love the energy boost it gives me after i do it i feel like i took the best energy pill in the world and am bouncing off the walls. its awesome for getting house work done!

haha I always clean afterwards too :P

No worries, I completed Day 8 yesterday.. I was feeling much better after work! Glad I didn't skip it!!

I started with one-pound weights, just because I had them handy. Then on Day3, my son gave me his three-pounders...OH MY WORD, was that ever a huge difference! I'm going to stick with the threes, but they are tough...it will be a while before I could even think about moving up!

Day 4 today...it must be too soon for improved endurance, because this is still tough!

Today, I used the 3lb weights for the first set of squats, then swapped for the 1lb! Also, on those side lunges, I used the ones.

I was pressed for time today, so I'm proud of myself for still making sure I got this workout in!

My muscles are so sore!!! I am on day 3. I still can't get my legs to do the butt kicks. I just jog in place the best I can. I am currently using cans of spaghetti sauce. They are just over a pound. I have 3 pounds, but there is no way I can use them yet. Figure the cans will work until i get stronger, which, at least mentally, I already feel coming on!

ok did day 5 today switched from 1.5 pd weights to one 3.3 pd and one 5 pd so i kept having to switch arms on the weights couldnt find the other three pd. was very hard. still having issues with the push ups i started out on day one able to do them without to much prob. now i cant hardly do them so i wait till the cool down and pause it then redo the pushups. anyone else have this issue?

Cant wait to get to the point where it gets easier. I'm on Day 5, and i still am sore! My cardio has improved, but not my strength! I'm still struggling with 2.5lb weights for the side lunges! And i feel out of breath when i do the sit-ups and (modified) push-ups! But at least i'm not bored, neither is the work-out too long, so i just manage to push thru it!

Anyone else struggling with the chair squat/v raise?? Yikes. can never get my arms up to my eyes!

I do. Day 2 to 4, terrible. Did better today.
Still in Level 1 and anxious to see some results coming.

Finished the Shred this morning! It's a good feeling and I got some good results out of it. Not major results, but good results feels good to accomplish something you've been working hard for! Good Luck all, Have a fun journey!