I lost 7 inches total during stage 1, and 2 during stage 2. My calorie range varies - I eat 1600 + whatever I burn exercising.

I lifted 2-3 times a week and did cardio 4-6 times a week (more or less depending on whether or not I was lifting as well. And by cardio I mean mostly walking.)

stage: very end of 1
caloric intake: started at 1600, eating back most exercise cals, now at 1200, read on to see why
how many days lifting: 2-3, usually 3
cardio how long and how many days: 3-4 on non lifting days, 45-90mins
inches lost: -1.5. i gained inches. also got really sick (unrelated) so now i'm getting down to goal weight before starting stage 2.

Me:

stage 4
caloric intake 1,800/day
how many days lifting 3 x per week
cardio how long and how many days 2-3 x per week - T/Th 20 minutes HIIT and Sat 75 minutes aerobic step
inches lost - some all over

(I don't know where you are measuring to come up with a total - most of the challenges I'm in have me entering data for 6 - 8 different metrics.)

stage - end of stage 2
caloric intake - 1500 (sometimes more)
how many days lifting - 3
cardio how long and how many days - 3 - 30 minutes, sometimes 45
inches lost - 2

I have more muscle definition all over, especially butt and inner thighs. cheers:drinker:

stage - just finished state 1.
caloric intake - 1600-1700 calories. I eat back cardio exercise.
how many days lifting - on average twice a week. At the start I lifted three times a week but March was not a good month in between moving then getting ill.
cardio how long and how many days - First off I count cardio as getting on a machine and doing exercise. I'm not counting walking to work (about 40 minutes a day five days a week) or playing softball (which was twice a week until mid March. So three days a week for the first six parts of the workout. I haven't really done much cardio the last two parts, I think because I was REALLY struggling with getting over my sickness. Did about 25 today though on my last workout. These were all on lifting days as I hate going to the gym (but enjoy the workout) and don't go every day)
inches lost - haven't done my inches yet (Saturday) but here's photo evidence. The second photo was taken after six weeks.





That's a difference of 4kg.

stage: 2
caloric intake: 1800ish
how many days lifting: 2-3
cardio how long and how many days: 15 Mins on Lifting days plus 1/2 days where I only do cardio no lifting
inches lost: honestly...no idea!

a good a place as any for a record:


stage - 1 (about to start Monday 16/4/12
caloric intake - 1500 - 1700
how many days lifting - 2 although I need to be flexible and foresee a problem - why?

Mon - lift
Tues - Tai Chi
Weds - Yoga possibly followed by lifting
Thurs - climbing - but if lifting Weds will be unable to climb (anything, stairs included!!!)
Fri - alternative lift day, although with summer approaching I am often heading to the coast to dive
Sat/Sun - spare days, often taken up with diving

So my problem is fitting in the 2nd lift workout. Climbing takes the place of the 3rd and I don't mind taking longer to get through the phases because I know I am doing other stuff. Tai Chi, yoga and climbing are all things I want to do and I can't change the days. I just have to be flexible and make sure I fit a second day in per week. Of course, scuba kit isn't light either!!!!!


cardio how long and how many days? -
Cardio - yeah, right, like I have time to fit that in. Maybe some on Monday after lifting if I can still stand.... Or maybe I should take up running military style whilst kitted in drysuit and all my dive kit (not fins maybe). The sweat alone I produce should shift a few pounds.....

inches lost or a record:
none so far. Took measurements the other day in millimetres. Great for seeing tiny changes!!!!

I'm at Stage 1. workout B7 today 4/13/12
Caloric intake 1600-1800
Lift 3x a week, mon, weds, fri
Pilates or horse-riding on tues, thurs
Inches lost - 8.75 so far.

I am in shock that I can eat more & still lose. It's working, it's working!!!
Read the book, & reread the food section every couple days for meal ideas.

Stage 1
Calories: 1500 rest days 1700 workout days (I was eating what book recommended but I gained so I cut back)
Lifting 3 days a week
No cardio other than my lifting warmups which is 1/4 mile sprinting.
Inches: I didn't ever measure. I look better to me though

My question is how is everybody getting their protein requirements? Do you stay at 30/30/40 like the book recommends?
I try to eat more protein but I often have to supplement with bars and shakes

My question is how is everybody getting their protein requirements? Do you stay at 30/30/40 like the book recommends?
I try to eat more protein but I often have to supplement with bars and shakes

I do try for 30% protein. I would say I average about 115-120 g a day but some days but occasionally it's lower. I have protein shakes after I lift. Other than that I get it mostly from chicken, turkey, eggs, milk, soy milk, yogurt, cottage cheese & nuts. I do occasionally have protein bars also if I need a quick snack.

nice job everyone! Very inspiring! Here is my info:

stage finishing up stage 1
caloric intake. 1300-1500
how many days lifting 3
cardio how long and how many days 3- 25-45 min depending on how my body feels
inches lost. I haven't measured but I'm down 2 pants sizes

bump to read later.

Awesome results everyone!

stage stage 1
caloric intake. 1800
how many days lifting- 3
cardio how long and how many days-none- but I walk every day, don't really consider that cardio.
inches lost.- chest -2.5
waist -2
hips 0
thighs +0.5 (grrrrrr!!)

My pants feel loser despite the gain of 1/2 inch in my thighs, but I'm happy with the amazing results so far! I see changes in the mirror with more muscle definition and firmness- and this is just stage 1!!

Wanted to add that despite the inches lost, I have lost zero pounds since starting- that's OK though!