I'm on Week 2 of Lean Phase and BOY OH BOY! It's hard! I messed around and did a yoga class on Saturday and must have done something to my shoulder. I was not able to lift heavy today at all. Hopefully with another days rest I can get back to my 15-25lb weight range on the exercises. OH and I too hate push ups but I find that I'm getting much better at them and am able to add more regular ones each time!

Lean was killer. But my abs decided to make an appearance that month I like them like that.

Yay for abs!!

Week 3 of Push/Burn Intervals - 519 calories.

Yesterday was Week 1/Push 2. I don't know why but the "2's" are always the hardest for me--burn 2, push 2, lean 2. Hopefully that means I'll do better this weekend on Push 3.

Are those shoulders? Shoulder workouts kill me for some reason.

I've been lazy about posting in this thread! Today I decided to try Dynamic Flow Yoga. I liked it-- those weighted gloves took their toll after a while! Burned 232 calories.

Tonight was Week 1/Push 3 for 185 calories. It was MUCH better for me than Push 2. I do better with lower body and chest exercises than I do with all the lateral raises and frontal presses. I actually had 4 exercises where I felt I could go higher than 12lbs, so I finally ordered a pair of 15lb dumbells!

Hello! I just did day one of CLE. I loved the length of the workout, perfect. It was over quicker than I thought

I'd like to save up for some of the adjustable weights, though, I have a set of 40 lb barbells, which I used as 5lb weights throughout the workout. It was too light for some of the exercised, so I guess I'll have to start taking weights on and off during the workout. At 5lbs, they look a little funny too since the bars themselves weigh 2.5 lb, I could only put a 2.5 lb on one side.

I ended up having to do the modified push-ups, but I'm hoping to be able to do them on my toes soon. It's one of my main goals for myself. (I can do 2 push-ups on my toes but not at the slow pace that she does them! I collapsed on the floor both times when I tried.)

Round 3 of BC2 is done. My arms are feeling it. I also feel like I got a little better at those blasted Bowler's Lunges but I still don't like 'em.

I still haven't done a full ab workout. This will sound horribly lazy but I really wish she had stuck an ab workout at the end of some of the workouts. By the time I switch DVDs, I've lost a lot of energy, especially after a tough workout.

Round 3 of BC2 is done. My arms are feeling it. I also feel like I got a little better at those blasted Bowler's Lunges but I still don't like 'em.

I still haven't done a full ab workout. This will sound horribly lazy but I really wish she had stuck an ab workout at the end of some of the workouts. By the time I switch DVDs, I've lost a lot of energy, especially after a tough workout.

maybe you should do the abs first? if i remember correctly you do the Burn Intervals and then Extreme Abs. Your abs are already tired from those sexy oblique crunches and number 8s. If you did the abs first you wouldn't be out of stamina from all that crazy cardio.

thinking "out loud" here -you could also try a short workout on your rest days of JUST the abs.

I hated switching dvds and would do it before the cool down so that way my heart rate was still up. not to mention if the workout is on the same dvd you can't select "menu" and have to ff thru all the ads.

hope that helps

ETA: Lean Circuit has alot of combo moves that use your core. this will help you feel stronger there.

Officially done with the Push circuit. I will do a couple of cardio days and then take my pics and measurements this on Friday, and start the lean phase on Saturday. I am so excited. I ended the Push phase using only 15, 20, 25 and 30lb DBs I am so proud of myself.

Last night was Week 2/Push 1 for 346 calories. Definitely feeling stronger!

Cclancaster--congrats on finishing Push going heavy!! That's an awesome achievement. :smokin: