Chalean Extreme Group Starting Monday 5/23

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.

OMG. If I find a code for 40% off I'm going to act like I just won the jackpot on the slots! :laugh: Thanks so much for the tip (and if you don't mind sharing if you ever come across any that'd be great too! - I'm going to add you )!

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?

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? I do my own personal weight and measurement check-in every week on Sunday morning, but I will probably only post results at the end of every 4 weeks (I'm also doing the hybrid). I do plan on posting results photos when I'm done.

2) Are you following the ChaLean Extreme diet or just staying within your calorie goals? I don't follow her plan - just try hard to stay within my goals, though some days it's proven difficult to do that! :laugh:

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. Going over protein is not bad (unless your kidneys are in poor shape). So, if you go over don't worry about it. You're absolutely right - the protein helps to rebuild those muscle fibers we're ripping apart. I do two types of protein on lifting days - casein at bedtime the night before and whey directly after working out.

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 definitely take my rest days. I have four children, three of whom are graduating (high school, middle school and kindergarten) within the next couple of weeks so my life is BUSY. I started the program so that my rest days are on Sunday and I definitely leave it that way.

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!

My answers to you are above in bold!

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? I'VE BEEN WEIGHING IN ALONG THE WAY, NOT MUCH CHANGE THERE. I FORGOT TO RECHECK MY MEASUREMENTS ON DAY 30. NOW WITH ONLY ONE WEEK LEFT IN PUSH, I'LL RECHECK AT THE END OF PUSH AND THE END OF LEAN.

2) Are you following the ChaLean Extreme diet or just staying within your calorie goals? STAYING WITHIN MY CALORIE GOALS, BUT EATING MORE PROTEIN.

3) Do we want to be eating more protein than what our goals at set at? I EAT (OR TRY TO EAT) 40% CARBS, 30% PROTEIN, 30% FAT

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? JUST ONE REST DAY A WEEK.

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.

I would put the weight lifting routines as Circuit Training and the rest as Aerobics (Burn Intervals, etc.).

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?

I'm only watching my bodyfat%, but I can post that if we are tracking or whatever the rest of the group choses! if you are having trouble with the tape measure, you can buy body measuring tapes that work pretty slick - they are hard to describe, but they have a handle and you pull out the tape, wrap it around your body part, then put the end of the tape in a slot on the handle. You push a button which retracts the tape down around your body part and you read the result at the handle. They cost about $5 and you can get them at some sporting goods stores and on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/AccuFitness-MT05-MyoTape-Body-Measure/dp/B000G7YW7Y/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1306420305&sr=8-1

2) Are you following the ChaLean Extreme diet or just staying within your calorie goals?

I don't follow the diet, but again, I've done this program several times before. I stay within a specific calorie goal and also make sure that I eat a quality lean protein at each meal, along with veggies (sometimes fruit) and a whole grain at at least one to two meals. My snack also always contain protein.

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.

I don't know where MFP automatically drops in the protein goal, however I tend to stick to the rule "1.2 grams of protein per lb. of lean body weight" and it seems to work for me. My diet works out to about 45% carbs (note that's GOOD carbs, veggies, fruits and whole grains - not garbage carbs!!), 35% protein and 20% fat. Again, everyone is really different, so you have to listen to your body and adjust as needed. If I've lifted particularly hard, I'll up the protein. If I'm low on sleep (which seems to happen pretty often these days), I'll up the carbs for energy. It just depends.

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 tend to do Yoga or stretching on rest days. Occasionally, I'll take them completely off, but I happen to be a creature of habit and try to work out at the same time every day, which is my "me" time. So if I'm not going to do yoga, then I still plan something that's 'me' time!

Good questions and good work by everyone!! I did Burn Circuit 2 last night and was able to increase my weight on several exercises - but boy were my arms shakin' after!! Don't you just love the feeling after a really great workout??!!

Beckajw~ It is a tad disheartening NOT to see the change on the scale isn't it? Especially since I have 50-60lbs to lose, I was hoping to see a continuous drop for a little while before it started showing the increase that others had warned us about. But oh well! I am putting my faith in the program, even when the scales says I've gained a lb here or there. Stupid thing..... Where you at a "healthy" weight when you started or did you have excess like I do? Cuz I'd better be seeing a pretty good drop on the scale at the end of 30days! LOL Or at least I'm expecting to.

I was and still am above what is considered a healthy weight for my height. I'm 5'0", so healthy is below 128. I started CLX at 135, so only 7 pounds to lose to get to that healthy weight. After 6.5 weeks, I'm at 130.8. The weight loss is there, it's just really slow. I assume that is because I'm building muscle (I see the muscle when I flex) while burning the fat. I have lost 1.5 inches in my waist though, so it is working.

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?

I'm going to take measurements every 4 weeks, because inch loss doesn't always happen every week.

2) Are you following the ChaLean Extreme diet or just staying within your calorie goals?

No, I'm just going to stay within my own goals - I don't like following diets - too restrictive....!

3) Do we want to be eating more protein than what our goals at set at?

I'm going to mix up some drink whey protein & unsweetened soya milk after each lifting session

4) Are you all taking the rest days as scheduled, or are you still trying to do some cardio on those days?

I'm only taking one rest day a week, and doing cardio on the other - plus I do 30 minutes of cardio on the Burn days as well

Just finished Burn Circuit 3 and I have to say that I took it too easy on myself on some of the exercises. Even with the achy muscles I needed to go heavier than I did on at least 3 of the exercises! WOW!! I did the rest at a great weight, and I'm already upping my upper arm weights! YEEEEESSSSS!! I am going to try the band next time I think though, because I don't want to have to keep running out to buy heavier weights every week or so. Besides, the heavier you need, the more they cost!!! I spent $40 today on just 15lbs ones. I really can't afford to be shelling that (or more) out every week or so to increase the weight. So I'm going to try to do the cardio AND the band basics tomorrow (and maybe on saturday too, which is my scheduled rest day) just so I don't end up all tied up trying to do it during the workout. LOL

I'm thinking I'm going to try to tackle some cardio yet tonight too, simply because I feel a bit disappointed that I didn't give it my all in BC3. Have a great night all!!

HI!
I did horribly with eating yesterday. I am SO GOOD until dinner time! But to make up for it I did a Turbo Fire workout.

Am not losing weight (and last week no inches)...hope this week is better (in one or the other at least).

I start push phase today...here's to another 30 days :flowerforyou:

Does everyone actually add the food calories after exercising? I don't get how if you add those calories back in you will loose?!

I live in Saline, MI

Bev

Ok for those of you who have done at least the Burn phase already (if not the whole program)..... I've been reading a few posts that stated they didn't lose much or as much as they expected, etc etc...

I'm starting out 50-60lbs overweight so I am expecting a pretty big difference between now and even at the 30day mark. Is this realistic or am I setting myself up for disappointment? I'd like to lose at least a couple clothes sizes, and HOPEFULLY somewhere in the 8-12lbs range. Is that too much to expect do you think? I am following the program schedule, and will try to fit in cardio of some kind on at least one rest day. I am not following the diet included but I have kept my net calories under my goal every day so far (my cals are set at 1510), but the protein is always over.

I know it's impossible to guess how much someone else will lose doing a program, but for those of you that have done at least the first phase.... were you slightly disappointed in your results after the first 30days, satisfied with them but not overly joyed, or extremely happy (and surprised) with them? Did you start out at significantly overweight as I am, or where you at a more healthy weight? I'm just trying to judge about what I can expect after 30 days so I don't expect too much, get disappointed, and quit. I'm REAL good at that. So I'm trying to give myself a reality check about it.

This is my sister's response, who is almost out of the push phase but has done the burn:

I loved the Burn phase. I lost my 10lbs during that phase. I was pretty surprised since I wasn't expecting to lose all that weight in the first place. My goal has always been to tone and LOOK like I lost weight. Never imagined that I would have had that much of a weight loss during the first month. She should definitely take before/after pics because even if the scale doesn't move she will definitely see more muscle tone and a smaller frame.

I don't know why I had to post that since she's a member of the site too! :laugh: But there you go. She initially only wanted to lose 3 pounds, if that's any reference for you.

Leslie, do you mind if I add you as a friend? I can use as much support as possible! I'm doing the TF/CLX hybrid though - not that that makes any difference. :laugh:

Just finished week 2 of Burn Phase today!!! I'm gonna wait to measure myself tomorrow & do another weigh in! Last week, I lost no weight. But this week, I've already lost 2.5 lbs!!!!! ::giant smile:: That leaves me at 184.5 lbs. When I lose that half a pound, I'll be down 80 lbs with only 44 to go!
@ Leslie: Thank you for the info & for friending me! I'm sure I'll be asking you lots of questions.
@ TimeForMajorChange:
1. I'll be posting my progress every week on Saturday (which is my start day for each week).
2. I'm roughly doing the CLX diet. My breakfast, snacks & dinner are almost always from the Fat Burning Food Guide.
3. I try to aim at 100 grams or more of protein a day.
4. I hardly ever take any rest days. I know my body needs rest, but I only take one if my body is asking or it. I just feel better doing something every day. I'm doing a Turbo Jam/ CLX Hybrid I'm making up as I go.
*Feel free to friend me, my food diary is open for anyone to see.
SO PUMPED about starting week 3 of burn phase tomorrow! Everyone keep on rockin it!

So many posts since I was last here. That's so exciting...

Leslie, thanks for the friend request...it's great to know someone who already pushed through this.

I haven't been losing a lot of weight either but I know my clothes fit A LOT better. I was pushing a 16 and now can get back into a few of my 12's. The places I've been losing are the ones you can't really measure, so there isn't a good "record" to show the progress...just really wish my stomach would go a little away

So with that being said...it is SO WORTH IT TO KEEP GOING!!!!

Bev


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