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jaidenphyr
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It seems some groups are not so active. I, for one, do better if I have like-minded people with whom to journey. So, I thought I'd just check in to see who is still 1) here and active 2) actively living a Venus life 3) wants to engage with others on a regular basis.
I just started in February. I've lost 8 pounds. I do the workouts 2-3 times a week and have found it almost hard at times to 'eat up' especially if I've gone on a good couple of days. I am finding that 1000 calories is too low, 1200 is about right and 1400 is almost all I can get it on eat up days, though I am supposed to hit 1600.
I just started in February. I've lost 8 pounds. I do the workouts 2-3 times a week and have found it almost hard at times to 'eat up' especially if I've gone on a good couple of days. I am finding that 1000 calories is too low, 1200 is about right and 1400 is almost all I can get it on eat up days, though I am supposed to hit 1600.
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I'm here and just started as you know. I'm doing OK on my 1000 calorie days so far by just doing what the manual recommended and stopping eating at 7:30PM and resuming eating at 11:30 the next day. It really makes staying at 1000 calories much easier. Well, it has for the past 3 days at least . My husband and I are looking into joining a local gym tonight so I can actually go somewhere outside of my home and away from my kids to do my workout. I really want to do it 3 times a week.
I love that there is no guilt for not eating breakfast and no stress about Cardio. I also love that I can eat the foods I love still. I really really hope my body responds well to this lifestyle because it really seems doable.0 -
Hi I am here too. I've actually stopped looking though because the group isn't so active. But hey if there's even just three of us that is cool. I am on week 7 although I created and burned big style last week and so I am repeating it again. I have also just injured my shoulder (grr) so I can not exercise either which won't help. I am loving the programme though and I am still determined. I have lost 17lbs so far and have another 21 lbs to go. Onwards and downwards0
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Hi folks,
I'm just starting up Venus Index workouts this week - did some in the fall and saw the beginnings of results but fell off the wagon, workout-wise. But ready for action now.
Even if it's just a few of us, it'd be great to keep this "check in" active to offer support.
I'm running tonight, but will do my Venus day one workout Wednesday night.0 -
I'm sticking with my MFP calories (1350) as I've been steadily losing pounds with it and 1000 would make me cranky and feeble.0
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Has anyone seen the April challenge on the VI site. Might give it a go for the accountability kick up the *kitten* I feel I need right now0
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I'm not very good at contests. No competitive spirit. I simply like to compete against myself. That way I can actually 'win'!0
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Hey I'm here, doing Venus as best I can (but missing on total caloiries on the deficit days ALOT) and LOVE LOVE LOVIN' the Venus workouts. I am much more active on the Venus site.
I am not doing the April contest there, but thinking about the next Venus Contest that starts May 12th I think. Not sure if I will but thinking about it.
I'm going to a deficit of 1200 a day for now instead of 1000, and going to try to bring it down, once I become better at it. Right now I have not successfully met my calorie goals for a week 2 weeks in a row, so that's what I'm aiming for currently.
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I'm a little too good at contests. I just did a Biggest Loser Contest in 2013 but practically killed myself to win. Then I was so exhausted I gained 22 of the 30 pounds I worked so hard to lose back! So, I'm staying away from the contests for now ha. Glad there are a few of us here who are active on MFP. So far I am trying to follow the program but may tweak it as I go. I finish week one on Friday. I've only worked out once so far and I'm so sore!0
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I find the venus site not so user friendly. I don't find too many groups that I'm interested in that are active.0
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Hi
I am new to this board - just started Venus a week ago - lost not much in the first week AF - next week will be interesting
I train at home, I work FT so no time ha ha 2 small boys and I just want to get myself back to pre kids shape!
I am hoping this will make a difference
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ack, still here but week got away from me. WILL start again tomorrow!
I too have found the venus site annoying and clunky - though nice to have the videos to check form - and the much-ballyhooed venus community to be pretty inactive on the forums.
also, I'd rather just log on one place, so this is my pick because I'm on here to log anyway.0 -
@ktay - YES!! One place!! THAT TOO!! I'm here anyway to do the log, plus it is so much easier to navigate, I think. Get back on the horse girl!! Everyday is a new day!! I had a bad week, myself - almost gave up, but got much support and I feel like I'm back on track now mentally!0
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@jaidenphyr: THANKYOU!! just what I needed. was in a "watch a movie? workout?" kind of mood and it was tipping to couchtime... but NOPE, gonna go DO IT and THEN watch a movie.0
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Did it.0
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Felt like poop yesterday - fighting off some virus. But I still did most of my workout!!! I skipped the last two sets of the last three exercises. I am thinking I might just do those today I am feeling a bit OCD about leaving them unfinished!! lol0
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right on that you gave the workout a try even though you felt poopy. I find that if I get started I usually want to finish... the fact that you didn't probably means you really are coming down with something and probably should rest...
anyway, I hope you stay well!0 -
I ran today instead of doing the next venus workout. I'm finally recovered enough from the incredible muscle soreness from Saturday that running was a possibility and it was finally so lovely out that I could NOT exercise inside today. Tomorrow... day 2.0
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I lost as cm on my waist and hips this week and gained weight - GRR so annoyed seriously just need to lose weight and no matter what I do or try it doesn't seem to want to work. I will keep going I am not a quitter but anyone else have this happen to them??0
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I SO understand!!!! But clearly you are on the right path, headed in the right direction if you lost a cm!!! That is obviously a pound of muscle that you gained.0
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I Hope so....I weighed again today and I am down 200gms from last week and I do feel my belly is smaller...just need to crack under the 80kg mark and I would do a happy dance
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