Chalean Extreme Group Starting Monday 5/23
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I'm on Burn Circuit 2 of my second week of the Burn Phase (I start each week on a Saturday).
I'm doing Chalean Extreme because I've already done 3 months of Turbo Jam with AWESOME results (lost 22 lbs in 3 months!!!), but I want to tone my body as well.
When I complete my first 90 days of Chalean Extreme, I want to have a better relationship with food (I'm doing the diet portion, as well & have been rockin out with it), I want to have dropped a few sizes & I want to build upper body strength. So far on my weight loss journey, I've lost 77 lbs (from 264 lbs - 187 lbs) on my own with diet & exercise! My legs are rediculously sculpted, but my arms still have A LOT of fat hiding the muscle I have on them. I would like to burn through it to actually show muscle. I also want my midsection toned. And last, but not least, I want to feel like I can continue for 30 MORE days to complete the Lean For Life Phase! I'll be ordering Turbo Fire as a prize for myself when I complete the first 90 days of the program & when I finish up with the month of Lean For Life, I want to do a CLX/Turbo Fire Hybrid! Right now I'm doing a CLX/ Turbo JAM hybrid that I absolutely LOVE!!!
It looks like:
Saturday: Burn1, TJ Fat Blaster, TJ Ab Jam
Sunday: TJ Punch, Kick & Jam, TJ Ab Jam
Monday: Burn2, TJ 20 Minute Workout, TJ Ab Jam
Tuesday: Burn Intervals, Extreme Abs
Wednesday: Burn3, TJ Fat Blaster, TJ Ab Jam
Thursday: Burn It Off!, Recharge
Friday: Either Rest Day or TJ Cardio Party (depends how I'm feeling. Last week, I felt too lazy having a rest day, so I worked out.)
I have a suggestion for the group. We should either do measurements every week or at least every month.
After just my first week of CLX, I lost 5 inches off my entire body!
Chest: - .5
Upper Arms: same
Waist: -1.7!!!
Hips: -2!!!
Abductors: same
Thighs: - .8
My scale has NOT BUDGED & says I'm still at 187 lbs. I'm glad someone on here said to ditch the scale, because it is true!
Let's keep it going!
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I am on week 2 of the push phase and I love this phase!! However, I am starving all the time!!
My goals are to lose 5lbs (I am 5'2" and 130 right now) I wanted to lose 10 when I started this but I have changed my goal to 5 since I have yet to lose a pound but am losing inches. I took my before pictures when I started but have not taken any more pictures yet.
I am excited to see that some of you are doing Turbo Jam too! I just purchased it and it arrived today, I did learn and burn tonight rather than burn intervals. I Love it!! I am hoping that adding more cardio will help me lose a few pounds.
Good luck everyone!! :flowerforyou:0 -
I just started the push phase this week, Tomorrow will actually be day 1 of push. I am doing this to feel stronger and better about myself as well as mix up my workout to break through those plateaus. I am hoping to lose my finally 15 pounds and shrink those inches. As well as ChaLean I mix it up with Zumba, running, Pilates, Bootcamp and more. I did TJ a long time ago and am loving this program. I want to do a hybrid of turbo fire/ChaLean when I am done.
I took pictures when I first started and need to take another one tomorrow before starting Push. I also need to take updated measurements so I know how I am doing overall.0 -
-LaCubana9--you are really going to fire up this group!! I can totally see turning to you for inspiration--thanks so much. You have accomplished so much--I hope you are proud of yourself. I like the idea of doing the measurements. Marianne also uses measurements.
-ChirishGirl—thanks for the encouragement—it is easier to think about having to do just one exercise at a time.
-Andi_1977—I’m glad you’re here! Unfortunately, I wouldn’t know what to advise about the nutritional question—I wouldn’t want to just guess and not be right—did you try posting it as a new thread? Good luck with your weekend—it sounds like you have a good plan in place; one that you will be able to stick to. I will give CLX a fair shot—I guess I’m just so used to mixing it all up at an insane speed and really feeling it in my whole body—but it’s good for me to push my comfort boundaries.
-marianne_s—your schedule sounds awesome—right up there with LaCubana’s! The weight lifting gloves are a fantastic idea.
-mmtiernan—you are most very welcome to join!!! Your sound advice about giving myself the rest day will be followed!! It’s also an incredibly wise (and deceptively simple) suggestion about rewinding the DVD if I need to change the weights (and pausing while I note what I’m using). Thanks for those. Oh, and about changing my expectations for the scale will definitely come in handy (and save me from discouragement). I’ll probably check in on the scale from time to time, but I won’t let it dictate my success.
So, I need to put a bit more thought into my schedule—I tend to overdo things. It’s evident that I need to allow myself some time for learning the routine without feeling like I didn’t accomplish anything. I’ll add in some cardio on those days. I will give myself rest days from the weights (like tomorrow), so I’ll do the cardio and the abs tomorrow. Still have some stuff to figure out, but I'll get there!0 -
I'm on week 3 of Push Phase. Can I join in?
La Cubana--Thanks for the TJ/CLX Hybrid. I've been wondering if there was one. I know there is a CLX/TF hybrid, but I don't have Turbo Fire.
JMF--same for me. I'm 5'0" and hoped to lose about 10 pounds. I've been losing inches, but not pounds (which is a good thing, I know). So now, I've abandoned a weight loss goal and am just looking to get toned.0 -
Hi everyone....!
Yesterday was the beginning of my 2nd week, and I did Fat Blaster & Burn Circuit 1..... I found Burn Circuit 1 to be fairy easy....
But I have to say lifting heavy weights gives your body a different burn than from cardio exercise or working out with lighter weights. Because about an hour afterwards I felt so tired.... my legs and arms felt so heavy.....!
I can see why a rest day between circuits is definitely needed....!
After looking at LaCubana's schedule, I can see that I don't have enough Ab exercises in mine.... need to add it in to the schedule, but can't see where.....
*** BURN CIRCUIT ***
MONDAY - Fat Blaster & Burn Circuit 1
TUESDAY - Cardio Party 1
WEDNESDAY - REST DAY
THURSDAY - Cardio Party Remix & Burn Circuit 2
FRIDAY - Burn Intervals & Abs Burner
SATURDAY - Kick, Punch & Jam & Burn Circuit 3
SUNDAY - Burn It Off & Recharge0 -
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After looking at LaCubana's schedule, I can see that I don't have enough Ab exercises in mine.... need to add it in to the schedule, but can't see where.....
*** BURN CIRCUIT ***
MONDAY - Fat Blaster & Burn Circuit 1
TUESDAY - Cardio Party 1
WEDNESDAY - REST DAY
THURSDAY - Cardio Party Remix & Burn Circuit 2
FRIDAY - Burn Intervals & Abs Burner
SATURDAY - Kick, Punch & Jam & Burn Circuit 3
SUNDAY - Burn It Off & Recharge
Your abs are like any other muscle group - they need time to recover. You only need to work your abs three times per week at most. They are one of the easiest muscle groups to build, but one of the hardest to see, unfortunately! That is because your stomach is usually the last place from which you lose fat. The best way to see your abs is a clean diet.
Also, you don't have to do cardio on lifting days. I know that a lot of people do it because they see on their HRM that they didnt burn that many calories during their weight lifting routine so they think they need to throw in some extra cardio to make up for it. That's really not true because with weight lifting, your body is actually still burning calories at an accelerated rate for hours after your workout, whereas with cardio you only burn extra calories while you are working out. If you feel the need to do cardio on a weight lifting day, you should do it after weights. If you do the cardio first, then you are trying to lift weights using muscles that you've already fatigued during cardio and your lifting won't be nearly as effective as it would have been had you lifted first.
My workout week goes something like this:
Day 1 - abs, weights (I always to abs first so I do a good job and am not tempted to slack off!)
Day 2 - cardio
Day 3 - abs, weights
Day 4 - cardio
Day 5 ab, weights
Day 6 - cardio
Day - 7 rest or stretching/yoga0 -
Forgot to add in my workout from yesterday: Burn Circuit 1 with my daughter! I so love it when she works out with me and the girl is getting very strong!! I use 30 lb. weights in each hand for squats and she was holding 20s!!0
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I hope you guys don't mind if I post in here, as I'm currently doing the CLX/TF hybrid. I finished Insanity last week Sunday and started the hybrid on Friday (to have Sunday as my rest day). Because I had just completed Insanity, I started on the hypertrophy phase (week 5), which is the Push phase. Today I did Burn Intervals and Ab Burner. I hear a lot of people complain about the cardio in CLX but, man, I think her cardio is great! And this is someone who completed basically the pinnacle of cardio. :laugh:
Basically, my goal throughout the program is to get lean and develop some GUNS. :laugh: My arms flap when I hold them out to the side. I don't want that anymore! Also, my midsection is bad. My poor body seems to not want to let go off the flab I have in that area right now. I admit I don't eat too clean, though I do try. I cook dinner and breakfast (and eat leftover dinner for lunch), but there are times (like this weekend) when I just want a taste of something unhealthy. This past weekend was tons of wine. Mmm!
Anywho, I'm not sure what else you wanted to know but I have been known to run my mouth. Hope you guys don't mind another one joining in! I'll be around too - I stuck around for 63 days while I did Insanity and I don't plan on stopping now. :bigsmile:0 -
Your abs are like any other muscle group - they need time to recover. You only need to work your abs three times per week at most. They are one of the easiest muscle groups to build, but one of the hardest to see, unfortunately! That is because your stomach is usually the last place from which you lose fat. The best way to see your abs is a clean diet.
Also, you don't have to do cardio on lifting days. I know that a lot of people do it because they see on their HRM that they didnt burn that many calories during their weight lifting routine so they think they need to throw in some extra cardio to make up for it. That's really not true because with weight lifting, your body is actually still burning calories at an accelerated rate for hours after your workout, whereas with cardio you only burn extra calories while you are working out. If you feel the need to do cardio on a weight lifting day, you should do it after weights. If you do the cardio first, then you are trying to lift weights using muscles that you've already fatigued during cardio and your lifting won't be nearly as effective as it would have been had you lifted first.
My workout week goes something like this:
Day 1 - abs, weights (I always to abs first so I do a good job and am not tempted to slack off!)
Day 2 - cardio
Day 3 - abs, weights
Day 4 - cardio
Day 5 ab, weights
Day 6 - cardio
Day - 7 rest or stretching/yoga
Hi,
In my schedule, I only have one workout for abs (on Friday) - so I think I need to add another day in.
I wear a KiFit (UK BodyMedia Fit), so I have a very good idea of how many calories I burn a day. Yesterday, my total calorie burn was 3500 - normally I burn between 2800 - 3100.... so I can already see how the weight lifting has improved my calorie burn.
I mainly do the cardio because I totally enjoy Turbo Jam, and I want to move on to Turbo Fire.....
Also, I had a feeling there wasn't going to be enough cardio in CLX - now that I've done a whole week of BURN, I can see that I was right.....
I have been doing the cardio first, because I want to warm my body up before lifting - I'm lifting 16.5 pounds on the squats. On the weights days, the cardio is no longer than 30 minutes.0 -
mmtiernan said:
"Also, you don't have to do cardio on lifting days. I know that a lot of people do it because they see on their HRM that they didnt burn that many calories during their weight lifting routine so they think they need to throw in some extra cardio to make up for it. That's really not true because with weight lifting, your body is actually still burning calories at an accelerated rate for hours after your workout, whereas with cardio you only burn extra calories while you are working out. If you feel the need to do cardio on a weight lifting day, you should do it after weights. If you do the cardio first, then you are trying to lift weights using muscles that you've already fatigued during cardio and your lifting won't be nearly as effective as it would have been had you lifted first."
I'm really glad you said this, because I was feeling guilty that I haven't been able to work in extra cardio on my lifting days, like I had originally planned. The reason that I wanted to add the cardio was exactly as you stated...I wanted to see the extra burn. However, I have already found that I am benefitting much more from just doing the Burn Circuits on their scheduled days. I hadn't lost anything in a while, and just since starting CLX within the last 8 days, I've lost 1.5 pounds already! I've been eating the same as I was before I started CLX, so either I wasn't eating enough for the cardio I was doing (roughly 1500 cals per day, including exercise calories), or CLX really gives you a great burn that you don't necessarily see on your HRM! I know the loss may not continue as I build up to using progressively heavier weights, but I'm so happy to see this program working so well for me already. Plus, I absolutely love doing it!0 -
Just finished Burn 2. YEEOWZA!! In a good way, of course... but I reiterate YEEOWZA!! Those push ups at the end were killers!! But I cannot wait to see what my body looks like after 30days!!! I also realized I will definitely have to go out and buy heavier weights. Who knew I actually had muscle under all this cushioning?!?
Let's keep up the great work!! WE CAN DO THIS!!!0 -
I'm in the third week of the Push Phase. I did cardio on weight days during the beginning of the burn phase. ALWAYS after weights. However, I completely stopped doing cardio weight days during my 4th week of the Burn Phase and I haven't done any cardio at all on weight days during the Push Phase (except that I do zumba once a week and sometimes that falls on a weight day).
I haven't found the need to do any extra cardio, in fact, I feel like I am getting better results now.0 -
mmtiernan: My workout week is very similar to yours! I do abs and weights together and then cardio the other three days with a day of rest. So far I like it alot.
Tonight was Push 3, I upped my weights by 3-5lbs for each circuit, I love feeling this strong!!
Is anyone else in the push phase finding that they are really hungry? I have been starving in this phase and I know Chalene says it's normal, but I am finding myself going over my calories each day even though I am trying to get plenty of protien, fiber, etc....
I am thinking I will buy a heart rate monitor soon so that I can stop guessing what I am burning and know for sure.0 -
I'm going to start the hybrid with TF as soon as my programs are delivered.0
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My sister and I were chatting about his last night. On lifting days, I definitely go over my calories! But I have been reading over and over again that you won't build muscle on a deficit but rather a surplus. Something like that. Or you'd lose a lot of muscle and fat when you lift on a deficit. I need to read some more. :laugh:mmtiernan: My workout week is very similar to yours! I do abs and weights together and then cardio the other three days with a day of rest. So far I like it alot.
Tonight was Push 3, I upped my weights by 3-5lbs for each circuit, I love feeling this strong!!
Is anyone else in the push phase finding that they are really hungry? I have been starving in this phase and I know Chalene says it's normal, but I am finding myself going over my calories each day even though I am trying to get plenty of protien, fiber, etc....
I am thinking I will buy a heart rate monitor soon so that I can stop guessing what I am burning and know for sure.
I did Push Circuit 3 this morning. I'm up to 25 pounds already on my legs and my weights only go up to 25! I'm also on 15 pounds for my back (I'm really pushing and lifting heavy, as Chalene tells us we should be doing). I wish I could afford the 52.5 pound Select Techs that Chalene uses. I'm aiming to get those some time in the future.0 -
jmf, I also wanted to add that I've read that your burn from strength training lasts 24-48 hours after you've finished, thus why we're hungry all the time. HTH! 0
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I did Push Circuit 3 this morning. I'm up to 25 pounds already on my legs and my weights only go up to 25! I'm also on 15 pounds for my back (I'm really pushing and lifting heavy, as Chalene tells us we should be doing). I wish I could afford the 52.5 pound Select Techs that Chalene uses. I'm aiming to get those some time in the future.
I got these (http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B004Z39G58/ref=oss_product) after I did the first week, when I realised that I needed to go a lot heavier. They're not that pretty - there were others that looked a lot better on Amazon - but didn't go as heavy as these.
Oh, they're not as easy to change as the select techs - but I already felt sick at paying $160 for them..... and can't ever see myself paying out more than that for some weights.0 -
TO ANYONE WHO HAS ASKED TO JOIN THE GROUP--YOU ARE TOTALLY WELCOME!!! I apologize if I haven't responded to each of you, I've trying to balance all parts of my life (as are we all) and I've been tipped in the MFP direction, so I've had to cut back a bit...however, I'm still working out and fully intend to participate in the group.
I did Burn 2 this morning and it went MUCH better, meaning I feel like I got a real workout in. I went much slower and much heavier and really focused on each movement--I was totally soaked by the time I was done--but exhilarated nonetheless.
I did my measurements this morning, I will post them later.
To all the CHX'ers out there--have a fantastic day!!!0 -
Thanks for the tip! Unfortunately, they're not available on the U.S. Amazon site. :frown:I did Push Circuit 3 this morning. I'm up to 25 pounds already on my legs and my weights only go up to 25! I'm also on 15 pounds for my back (I'm really pushing and lifting heavy, as Chalene tells us we should be doing). I wish I could afford the 52.5 pound Select Techs that Chalene uses. I'm aiming to get those some time in the future.
I got these (http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B004Z39G58/ref=oss_product) after I did the first week, when I realised that I needed to go a lot heavier. They're not that pretty - there were others that looked a lot better on Amazon - but didn't go as heavy as these.
Oh, they're not as easy to change as the select techs - but I already felt sick at paying $160 for them..... and can't ever see myself paying out more than that for some weights.0 -
Glad to hear I'm not the only one that seems to be more hungry after doing this a little bit! Seems like I have a major case of the munchies today, so I'm trying to grab healthier options. Also I'm one day ahead of the schedule (I started Sunday night instead of Monday), so I'm on a cardio day. Thankfully, or I wouldn't have any calories left for dinner without going over my goal! lol0
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:laugh: I understand what you mean. I've definitely gone over a few days!! Tomorrow is my first TF day. So excited! (And I think I've said that already :laugh:). Please don't mind me. I just love Chalene so much! Anyone here doing or have done her 30-day challenge?Glad to hear I'm not the only one that seems to be more hungry after doing this a little bit! Seems like I have a major case of the munchies today, so I'm trying to grab healthier options. Also I'm one day ahead of the schedule (I started Sunday night instead of Monday), so I'm on a cardio day. Thankfully, or I wouldn't have any calories left for dinner without going over my goal! lol0 -
I did Push Circuit 3 this morning. I'm up to 25 pounds already on my legs and my weights only go up to 25! I'm also on 15 pounds for my back (I'm really pushing and lifting heavy, as Chalene tells us we should be doing). I wish I could afford the 52.5 pound Select Techs that Chalene uses. I'm aiming to get those some time in the future.
Google "selecttech coupon" periodically and some times a good one will pop up! I did this all last summer, then close to the end of August, I hit paydirt and found a coupon for 40% off!! I got my SelectTechs for $235! I consider that a screaming deal when they are $400 regular price. Now, I'm on the lookout for another coupon to get a set for my daughter.0 -
Google "selecttech coupon" periodically and some times a good one will pop up! I did this all last summer, then close to the end of August, I hit paydirt and found a coupon for 40% off!! I got my SelectTechs for $235! I consider that a screaming deal when they are $400 regular price. Now, I'm on the lookout for another coupon to get a set for my daughter.
Holy cow!!! I will absolutely be feverishly and compulsively checking this!!! We have all our free weights lined up at the edge of our mat but we don't have enough weight range and we don't have heavy ones--my hubby (who I convinced to do this with me) and I each dive for the 15 & 20 pounders--it's everybody for themselves now!
This morning I did the cardio routine--Burn Intervals? I don't know--the 45 min one---wow!!!!!!!! Now I'm starting to feel psyched about this program--it seemed so slow. I'm getting the love! Ran out of time, but I'll get to the Ab Section in the afternoon. Can't wait to do that one!
I was wearing shorts to do the workout, and I look down to check my knees and--there is definition in my legs!!!!!! It actually looks great.
I wish everyone a fantastic day! I'm glad you're all here.0 -
I don't yet have an HRM so I'm still using the database here--for the Burn Intervals--do you record it as Cardio or Circuit?0
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I don't yet have an HRM so I'm still using the database here--for the Burn Intervals--do you record it as Cardio or Circuit?
I put it in as Circuit training. But I know this database is ALWAYS higher than what I actually burned according to my HRM ( which the battery died in last night so I didn't get to use it during the interval DVD) so I don't pay attention to what it says I burned doing it.
ALMOST thru the first week!!! Anyone else feel like they are going to fall to pieces when they have to climb stairs?! LOL I just keep thinking ahead to Day 30 and the results I hope I see then.
1) Is anyone going to post their results along the way? Or are you going to wait til Day 30 to recheck measurements and update pictures?
2) Are you following the ChaLean Extreme diet or just staying within your calorie goals?
3) Do we want to be eating more protein than what our goals at set at? I've been over every day this week, but figure since we are breaking down our muscle fibers and rebuilding them, that more protein can't be a bad thing. Everything else is under goal though.
4) Are you all taking the rest days as scheduled, or are you still trying to do some cardio on those days? Or just taking one rest day a week? I did a Turbo Jam workout on my first rest day, but I know I'm taking my next rest day! Do our bodies need those 2 rest days a week to recover? Anyone know?
I think that's all the questions I have been thinking about. Keep up the great work everyone!! WE CAN DO THIS!!!! We WILL do this!! And Chalene will be there, kicking our butts every step of the way! 0 -
I don't yet have an HRM so I'm still using the database here--for the Burn Intervals--do you record it as Cardio or Circuit?
I record it as Circuit. MFP is higher than my HRM, but it's the closest workout. Just as an example, I'm 5'0' and weigh 130.8. My calories burned for Burn Intervals are generally around 320.0 -
I don't yet have an HRM so I'm still using the database here--for the Burn Intervals--do you record it as Cardio or Circuit?
I put it in as Circuit training. But I know this database is ALWAYS higher than what I actually burned according to my HRM ( which the battery died in last night so I didn't get to use it during the interval DVD) so I don't pay attention to what it says I burned doing it.
ALMOST thru the first week!!! Anyone else feel like they are going to fall to pieces when they have to climb stairs?! LOL I just keep thinking ahead to Day 30 and the results I hope I see then.
1) Is anyone going to post their results along the way? Or are you going to wait til Day 30 to recheck measurements and update pictures?
2) Are you following the ChaLean Extreme diet or just staying within your calorie goals?
3) Do we want to be eating more protein than what our goals at set at? I've been over every day this week, but figure since we are breaking down our muscle fibers and rebuilding them, that more protein can't be a bad thing. Everything else is under goal though.
4) Are you all taking the rest days as scheduled, or are you still trying to do some cardio on those days? Or just taking one rest day a week? I did a Turbo Jam workout on my first rest day, but I know I'm taking my next rest day! Do our bodies need those 2 rest days a week to recover? Anyone know?
I think that's all the questions I have been thinking about. Keep up the great work everyone!! WE CAN DO THIS!!!! We WILL do this!! And Chalene will be there, kicking our butts every step of the way!0 -
I don't think I'll EVER get the hang of this quote thing....grrrrr.
Anyway, thanks for the replies about how to count the cals...maybe I should just count it as aerobics since that records less calories.
@timeformajorchange--I work out in my basement and I think the hardest part of the workout is making it back up!
1) I"m just going to post my results at the end of Day 30--everyone else is welcome (of course, not like you need my permission!) to do what works for them. I did the measurements, but it wasn't easy! The tape measure kept slipping and sliding and it felt like I pulled it tight in some areas just to keep it up--I'm worried that it won't show any losses!
2) I'm a vegetarian, so I just follow my own eating plan and try to stay under the cals. I binge (although it's been less frequent and I'm consuming much less at a time and I have NO unhealthy foods in the house so I figure that while I'm eating more than I should/need, at least it's on frozen mango or granola bars than cheese sandwhiches or cookies! perhaps that's a rationalization, but as long as it's less frequent, I'll use that as an accurate measure of improvement)
3) Protein--as a veg I still struggle with that--and this is an aspect of the strength training I hadn't considered--thanks for bringing it up! I'll have to work with that.
4) Rest days--so far I've added things in--it's hard not to and I feel like I'm "slipping" if I don't do something. But that's not the healthiest way to do this. I do know that if I were advising someone else, I would suggest pretty strongly that they take at least one day off completely or perhaps do stretching or pilates or yoga. Maybe one day I'll take my own advice. The other thing is, this is only my first week so I'm not pushing as hard as I expect to--we'll just have to see.
Thanks for thinking of these questions--it helps me to clarify my own approach.0
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