Chalean Extreme Group Starting Monday 5/23
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Welcome, new CLXers! Come on in!
Time: I feel ya on those expensive weights. I need 25s & 30s ASAP!!
Catniss: That is AMAZING!!!! Would you like to teach Yoga as well? Cuz Chalene has these workshops to teach a class called PiYo (pilates & yoga) that you might be interested in!!! I heard you can get certified right after the class! Check out this Chalene site...
http://www.turbokick.com/index.php?content=PiYo_InstructorTraining
I'm with Cee about teaching Turbo Kick!!! I'm thinking when I hit my 100 lbs lost goal (in 17.5 lbs!!! WOO HOO!), I want to seriously give it a go! I'm thinking of going to school to get my nutritionist license as well. I want an inspiring job/jobs!
Cee: Do you know when you want to check out about teaching Turbo Kick?
Guys! I lost 1.5 lbs! I'm 181.5 lbs- haven't been at this weight since I was 16! I'm hoping to hit my 100 lbs lost goal (164 lbs) when I'm done with the 90 days!
Chalene's always talking about sharing your goals to bring them into reality. I just told you most of mine. What are goals that you all want to hit? We should totally post them as a team to create them in our lives! Just look at Catniss, she is rockin it out!!!
You guys rock my world! 0 -
I did Burn Intervals and Abs tonight. I really like this one instead of burn it off... I was able to do all but 3 burpees tonight. I did most of my weights with 5lbs. I am whooped..... I can't wait until bed time...:)
Tomorrow is Burn 3 and then Burn it off. I am going to have to run in there sometime too... There are not enough hours in the day when you like to sleep in....
Congrats to you Cubana on your weight loss!
Welcome CLxs! This is an awesome group
Congrats to you catniss!!! That is fabulous.. You should be so proud of your self!0 -
Welcome to all who are new. I'm glad you found us...and yes, I plan on being around for a long while yet. I'm almost done with my 2nd month of CX but there's so much more and this is a fantastic group!!!
Congrats Cubana and everyone else who KEEPs PUSHING PLAY (that's all of us:happy:),
Man-oh-man, am I tired! I did my push 2, turbo fire 30 minutes, and I received my Brazilian Butt Lift so I had to try it. The bum, bum video is TOUGH!!!
I wonder if I'll be walking tomorrow?! At least I don't have work again until Monday, so hopefully I can focus on getting this exercise and food thing under control. My biggest problem is either eating way too little or way too much...no happy medium...
Good night everyone! Bev0 -
I just wanted to post and say hello to the fellow CE people! I am starting my first day today. I will continue to use some turbo jam workouts on the days when I feel like I can push myself a little harder!0
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Marianne, I plan on redoing the hybrid after I'm done but this time starting at week 1 (burn phase) instead of week 5. So, I'll be here for a long, long time, ladies! :happy:
Janine, I love your energy!! I just looked up instructor training for TK in my area (NONE for MD - hmph) but there is one in VA in August. I think I may shoot for that one. My BB coach told me that I should definitely go for the certifications before I reach my goal so that when I do reach my goal I'm ready to roll with instructing. She's so right too! The Zumba site is down for maintenance so I'll have to see when there's a certification class being offered close to me later.
As far as goals, my ultimate goal is to be in the size 4-6 range (I'm only 5'3" and in a size 8 now) as well as getting my BELLY down. I don't even need washboard abs, but just to not have this spare tire any longer! I will be content when I get there. My ultimate goal, of course, is to be able to maintain that body once I reach it.
I did TF Stretch 40 today and survived. :laugh: I actually liked it. I like stretching in general though so the class didn't bother me much at all. The Core 20 class on the other hand...I'm going to be sore later, I just know it. :laugh:
Enjoy your day!!0 -
Thanks to everyone for the warm welcome! I know everyone is so different but I was wondering if anyone had suggestions about weight amounts to get. I was originally planning on getting the bands but have heard they can easily snap sometimes (?). There is a deal on Amazon for a set of 3, 5, and 8 lb weights right now. I know that the whole point of this program is to lift the heaviest weights possible for you. Does anyone have advice in terms of where to start for someone who hasn't worked out for quite a while?0
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Man-oh-man, am I tired! I did my push 2, turbo fire 30 minutes, and I received my Brazilian Butt Lift so I had to try it. The bum, bum video is TOUGH!!!
Ooooh... oooh, I've got Brazilian Butt Lift ... is it good?
How long is the bum, bum video?
I seriously need to work that area.... to give it a major lift before I lose any more weight, because if I don't I will be flat as a pancake....!Thanks to everyone for the warm welcome! I know everyone is so different but I was wondering if anyone had suggestions about weight amounts to get. I was originally planning on getting the bands but have heard they can easily snap sometimes (?). There is a deal on Amazon for a set of 3, 5, and 8 lb weights right now. I know that the whole point of this program is to lift the heaviest weights possible for you. Does anyone have advice in terms of where to start for someone who hasn't worked out for quite a while?
There is a girl in the video who uses lower weights, I think uses the sizes you mention above - plus 10 lb ones.
Personally, I think you would be better investing in some adjustable ones if you're serious about this program - because you'll be surprised at how quick you get stronger.
Have a look at these:
http://www.amazon.com/Jillian-Michaels-Ultimate-Adjustable-Dumbbells/dp/B0045GRJCM/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1308758123&sr=8-4
http://www.amazon.com/Jillian-Michaels-Ultimate-25-Pound-Adjustable/dp/B0045GPUPK/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1308758123&sr=8-3
http://www.amazon.com/Pair-25-lb-Adjustable-Dumbbells/dp/B003JVGEVQ/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1308758123&sr=8-60 -
marianne--the bum bum video is about 30 minutes long...I had to laugh at my balance...somewhere along the line he says you can use a chair but I don't know how that would work!!!:laugh: I really loved it!!! And it's exactly what I need, so if you have time and have it--throw it in!
remisenforme--I am w/marianne, by the 2nd week of push, I wasn't using anything less than 12's (except for the intervals and burn it off and warmups). I am still only going up to 20 b/c of my back and my one arm can hardly hold on for very long. I don't think you should bother w/3's at all.
Hope that helps! Bev0 -
Bev! I was looking at those videos at BB the other day! You gotta let me know how you like em along the way! There's so many I waan get! Shaun T's Hip Hop Abs, Yoga Booty Ballet, Chalene's Ball Work outs. I think I just wanna work for BB & spend my whole pay check on videos! LMAO
Cee: Those goals sound fantabulous to me! Get it, girl!
Remisenforme: Marriane's got some awesome links on there as far as weights. You wanna give yourself LOADS of choices cuz you'll find you get stronger faster than you know!!! I wouldn't suggest any lighter than 5 lbs. And really, I only ever even use the 5 lbs for Burn Intervals. You are going to be surprised at how much weight you can lift! This program makes you feel like she-Hulk in just the first WEEK!
Jayelle: Welcome! You'll LOVE how CLX mixes with Turbo Jam! A few of us are doing the same combo! It's hard giving up Turbo Jam cuz it's so dang FUN! And don't forget to check out the bonus Fat Blaster Workout on the Burn Intervals DVD. It's a free Turbo Jam bonus with 8 TURBO DRILLS! LOVE IT!!!!!!!
GO TEAM! GO!!!!!!!0 -
marianne--the bum bum video is about 30 minutes long...I had to laugh at my balance...somewhere along the line he says you can use a chair but I don't know how that would work!!!:laugh: I really loved it!!! And it's exactly what I need, so if you have time and have it--throw it in!
Bev.... I'm going to have to figure out where I can fit that in..... I'm finding that having a set schedule, is what's keeping me on track
Push 2 completed today.... no cardio though... no time....
I'm going to take a rest tomorrow... got another blind date.... :bigsmile:0 -
Did Push 3 today--gotta LOVE those boots!!!! Thanks for the heads-up on those Single Leg Sumos---I had such a hard time walking up the stairs after the workout--I should count that as a whole 'nother workout it took so long!
We have so many new people--it's great!!!! And there are so many wonderful things happening to all of us. I'm sorry I don't have time to congratulate everyone individually but I am keeping up with the posts and sending everyone fist bumps.
My HRM is recording much lower calorie burn than MFP. This is good to know because I have been eating my cals back--and stuck at the same weight FOREVER--well, no wonder!!!
I'm finding it really hard to give myself a full rest day. I love working out and I miss the endorphin rush and the sense of satisfaction and accomplishment. Also, when I don't work out, I hate how much I have to restrict my eating...
OK, back to real life..0 -
LaCubana9:
Thanks for the warm welcome! I actually have the Fat Blaster dvd and have used it for some time. I absolutely love it! I plan on using that often!
I have a bit of a question regarding tracking Chalene Extreme workouts on MFP. I am currently waiting the arrival of my Polar HRM however it is not being shipped right now due to the Canada Post strike
I am thinking about asking them to send it via Purolator. Anyways, any suggestion on how to track the Burn Circuits and the Burn Intervals/Burn It off workouts in the mean time?
Thanks!!
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Jayelle--when I'm not using a HRM, I usually only count burn intervals, and burn it off as cardio. I use the high aerobics option. It's been pretty close to my HRM. It's a good guess anyway. Good Luck!! Hopefully you'll get your HRM soon.
I need to tell myself I CAN'T DO THEM ALL! So...I did my burn intervals and abs, then BBL cardio and hips/thighs, and then TF55 minutes...am I crazy????
I just couldn't not do the TF, I love it so!
I liked the bum bum workout better from BBL. But that's mostly b/c I'm am so uncoordinated.0 -
This evening was Burn 3 and ran a mile.. Whew!! I went heavier than usual and feel like I can barely lift my arms. .I am lovin this!!0
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:flowerforyou: Burn Circuit 2 for me yesterday....I am on week 3.....anyone still kinda recovering from Father's Day dinners? It was held at my house on Sunday and the stinkin' fridge is full of leftovers...dangit! :grumble: I will:
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Did Push 3 today--gotta LOVE those boots!!!! Thanks for the heads-up on those Single Leg Sumos---I had such a hard time walking up the stairs after the workout--I should count that as a whole 'nother workout it took so long!
But don't you love the burn, Catniss? Doesn't it make you feel that it was worth it? I love that feeling.....My HRM is recording much lower calorie burn than MFP. This is good to know because I have been eating my cals back--and stuck at the same weight FOREVER--well, no wonder!!!
I wear a KiFit (UK BodyMedia Fit) and for yesterday's Push 2, it only recorded 113 calorie burn.... which I'm not that surprised about... because it was mainly upper body exercises - even though I was sweating like a pig....!
But it seems Chalene is correct, that the glutes & hamstrings are the major muscles in the body which are responsible for burning the calories. Because when I do the other circuits with a lot of lower body exercise, I burn around 150 - 170 calories.I'm finding it really hard to give myself a full rest day. I love working out and I miss the endorphin rush and the sense of satisfaction and accomplishment. Also, when I don't work out, I hate how much I have to restrict my eating...
You should give yourself the full rest day, because when I do I usually drop 1 pound or more...
Did my weigh-in today and I've lost 1.4 lbs.......... I'm finally under 15 stone (UK weight).... this is a big thing as I haven't been this low since I had my daughter 6 years ago....:happy:0 -
:flowerforyou: Burn Circuit 2 for me yesterday....I am on week 3.....anyone still kinda recovering from Father's Day dinners? It was held at my house on Sunday and the stinkin' fridge is full of leftovers...dangit! :grumble: I will:
STEP AWAY FROM THE LEFTOVERS!!!:laugh:
ME!! I had a graduation cookout on Saturday and then Father's Day plus cookout leftovers to deal with. Let's just say I gained a few pounds and have some water retention I'm trying to get rid of lol
I'm on week 3 as well and completed Burn Circuit 2 on 6/22/11. I'm still experiencing a slight dulling pain in my quads right above my knees. I iced them last night. I'm trying to work through it.0 -
I'm finding it really hard to give myself a full rest day. I love working out and I miss the endorphin rush and the sense of satisfaction and accomplishment. Also, when I don't work out, I hate how much I have to restrict my eating...
Its hard for me to do also. I try to sit around and do nothing but I usually end up popping in a Zumba dvd. When I don't exercise I feel like I'm cheating myself instead of giving my body a well deserved rest. I guess I need to deal with that.0 -
If you are really finding it difficult not to do something on rest days. You can still do stretches. Actually, if you have P90X, it does say on their calendar rest OR stretch. So...try that :bigsmile:0
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Good advice on the rest days--thank you--and the idea that the rest might actually help the weight loss--well, that's certainly motivating! I'll shoot for Sunday....
Father's Day weekend really put me back too--and it seemed that most of my friends had a tougher time than with Mother's Day!!
Keep your fingers crossed--leading my 1st Pilates lesson at the studio today---ready, but nervous!!!!!
Have a wonderful day to all the CHX'rs out there--go strong!!!!0 -
Thanks for the replies about the weights. I will definitely check some of those out. Right now I just have 5 pounders so I will test them out and see how much higher I need for now and go from there! It's hard with such varying movements to meet all of the weight requirements for each body area! 0
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Marianne: Congratulations on the awesome scale movement!!! the milestone! GET IT GIRL!!!! And keep those dates coming! You are rocking it in all areas of life! There is a girl on the move! I LOVE IT!
Catniss: I'm glad you're stressing to us the difference between MFP calories burned as compared to HRM. When I first started MFP in January, a friend gave me a warning that MFP is extra generous with the burned calories count & not to trust it. I never let myself go above 1500 calories eaten (unless I have a bad girl day like yesterday- stupid doughnut! LMAO!). And Marianne is absolutely right! Rest days help your muscle re-build itself instead of putting more trauma on them. I was ALWAYS one who NEVER liked giving myself a rest day but have been doing a lot of reading on the subject & realized I was setting myself back this way. Now I give myself one rest day a week & I've dropped 2 lbs already this week when beforethis, I ws dropping NOTHING! I really think it's because of the rest day. I also find I have such awesome energy or my work outs now that I'm allowing that rest day. This rest day (Tuesday) I did what Bev was suggesting: I did Recharge to stretch my body & I did a light cleaning to my entire house for about 75 minutes. Yesterday I was SO back in action I did Push 2, Fat Blaster AND Turbo Jam 20 minute work out. I was on FIRE!So get that rest day, girl! Don't worry about teaching your class, just share the passion you have for Pilates & everyone will be inspired! You're on your way to something beautiful! Share that joy, girl! I'm so proud of you!
Jayelle: I'm on the same boat with waiting for my HRM (not because of the mail thing, but because I haven't been able to afford one). I've just been logging how Bev suggests.
Bev: You are going WILD, girl! Share your energy with me! Can't wait to get Turbo Fire & be as addicted as you! Get it, girl!
Jenyfur: Keep rockin it out!!!!!!
FabulousFifty: I wasn't too bad on Father's Day, but I've got a party this Sunday I'm SO worried about. Then next weekend is 4th of July weekend! Someone HELP US!!!!! I'm at 181 now & am gonna be freaking out if I hit the 170's by next week then have a bad weekend. I wish I knew of something that dulled appetites & desire to drink alcoholic beverages! LMAO
Remisinforme: Tell me about it! I've been needing 25's & 30's for a week and a half now & can't afford to buy em! I wish Select Techs were a more reasonable price, like $150.
Desirai: Be careful with that soreness & feel better! It sucs when you wanna go, go, go & your body is aching! Hope it clears up for you soon! You guys! Keep pushing play!!! & "Guess what?!? YOU'RE NOT TIRED!" LMAO!!! 0 -
Jayelle--when I'm not using a HRM, I usually only count burn intervals, and burn it off as cardio. I use the high aerobics option. It's been pretty close to my HRM. It's a good guess anyway. Good Luck!! Hopefully you'll get your HRM soon.
I need to tell myself I CAN'T DO THEM ALL! So...I did my burn intervals and abs, then BBL cardio and hips/thighs, and then TF55 minutes...am I crazy????
I just couldn't not do the TF, I love it so!
I liked the bum bum workout better from BBL. But that's mostly b/c I'm am so uncoordinated.
Bev:
Thanks for the help! It is really hard to gauge how much I am burning without the HRM. I am anxiously awaiting Canada Post's return to work!
I did Burn Intervals today and Ab Burner. They were both really intense and I have been doing all the various Turbo Jam DVDS for 5 months now! I really pushed myself hard which I am proud of. When I woke up this morning, I was definately feeling muscle tenderness from Burn Circuit 2 (Wednesday's work out).
I am pretty pumped for the next 3 months - I am looking forward to having a detailed program to follow.
I will be taking my measurements and before pictures today Can't wait to see my results after the Burn Phase ! 0 -
Hey everyone!! I'm finishing up my second week of Chalean Extreme (mixed with some Turbofire) this week!! I used to be pretty active on the boards but have been away for awhile.
I've done Chalean before and had awesome results the last month when I cleaned my diet up to near perfect. Hoping to keep myself on track this time! =D
Does anyone have the deluxe dvds? I've been wanting them for forever now and my bday is just around the corner, wanted to know anyone's thoughts!0 -
Good morning, gang! How is everyone on this beautiful Friday morning??
Hi, TByrd!! I don't have the advanced DVDs for CLX because they were so expensive and I didn't need them for the hybrid. I wound up getting the TF advanced DVDs because I needed them for my hybrid. Isn't it just one more DVD for CLX? I can't wait until I get to the lean month myself. I've been taking baby steps towards cleaning my eating up. I'm getting better. I do have the occasional relapses but it's definitely not that often. Right now, I'm in the HIIT month of the TF/CLX hybrid so it's mostly all TF. Tomorrow, I do, I think, Burn It Off and Extreme Abs though.
Jayelle, can't wait to see your results too! You sound so pumped up!
Janine, sometimes I scoff at Chalene when she says that because there have been days when I'm really dogging it out trying to get through the workout. So, every now and then when she says that, I'm like, WHATEVER! :laugh:
You ladies have a fabulous day and an even better weekend!!0 -
I don't have the advanced CLX either. I just thought TF was worth it more, so that's what I bought. I am also doing a CLX, TF mix mostly with some Brazilian Butt Lift and Hip Hop Abs thrown in.
So...I finished the last week of Push today (except still need to do the recovery later (I really don't like it!)). I am so excited to begin Lean on Sunday.
So...2 months of exercising...amazing for me!!!! My weigh-in day is Monday, so we'll see how I did then.0 -
Hey everyone!! I'm finishing up my second week of Chalean Extreme (mixed with some Turbofire) this week!! I used to be pretty active on the boards but have been away for awhile.
I've done Chalean before and had awesome results the last month when I cleaned my diet up to near perfect. Hoping to keep myself on track this time! =D
Does anyone have the deluxe dvds? I've been wanting them for forever now and my bday is just around the corner, wanted to know anyone's thoughts!
I have the first 3 from the list below (source: http://www.extremely-fit.com/chalean-extreme-dvd.html), but not the others...
They will be part of my LEAN phase
•Fat-Burn Challenge Push yourself to your outermost limits with this mega-calorie-burning workout. (33 minutes)
•Get-Lean Intervals These ultra-intense intervals will have you huffing and puffing those fat stores away! (42 minutes)
•I've Got Abs! Work all angles of your abdominals to reveal the 6-pack abs of your wildest dreams. (17 minutes)
•NEW! Lower Body Extreme Zone Blast your hips, buns, and thighs with fast-paced cardio and strength circuits using your stability ball. (40 minutes)
•NEW! Extreme Core Circuit Melt away fat with Chalene’s secret weapons—the stability ball and weighted gloves. (12 minutes)
•NEW! Extreme Intervals This super-challenging interval program uses the stability ball to take calorie burning to the extreme! (40 minutes)
•NEW! Dynamic Flow Yoga Lengthen and strengthen your muscles for a long, lean silhouette with this energizing workout. (40 minutes)0 -
ceelove - I completely forgot there is a schedule for the turbofire/chalean! I was just doing taking it day by day, LOL. Thanks for the reminder!
Bev - congrats on finishing the Push phase!0 -
Started week three with Burn 1 and some yoga, hope everyone has a good one!0
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Hi everyone...
Today I did Push 3 and 30 minutes of Turbo Jam - Kick, Punch & Jam....
On the squat exercises, I'm actually lifting heavier than Chalene...... 38.5 lbs....!
5 hours later, my KiFit display shows my metabolism is burning 4.1 calories per minute......!
I normally only burn between 2 & 2.5 calories.
Isn't weight lifting great......? :bigsmile:0
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