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handabearry Member

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  • I always encourage strength training and cardio together - You will be amazed at the progress picking up the heavier dumbbells will bring! And of course the old adage is true - you can't out-exercise a bad diet. That's totally my downfall too. I'm not a bride-to-be but likely will be soon.. I wanna look cute in those "OMG…
    in Looking to tone up for my wedding! Any other brides-to-be? Comment by handabearry May 2015
  • I've added you as well - Welcome to the MFP family - You can do amazing things!! :)
    in Readyyyy Comment by handabearry May 2015
  • Added - Sounds like we're in the same boat!
    in Looking for friends who need to lose 20-40 pounds Comment by handabearry May 2015
  • Added! Welcome to the community - You can do it! :)
    in New to this and looking for friends Comment by handabearry May 2015
  • Day 5 (starting on L2) done! Wah, I really abhor the second circuit of cardio on Level 2... Damn you Jillian! Stop smiling, Natalie! :p Haha. I got through it! How did everyone else do?
    in Hi! Comment by handabearry January 2015
  • When doing abs, stay focused on looking at the ceiling (not at the TV, not at your abs/legs/etc) - Focus on squeezing your abs while lifting rather than the actual sensation of lifting your shoulders/back - Hope that helps!
    in Hi! Comment by handabearry January 2015
  • I use a heart rate monitor, but before I had one I logged 20 minutes of circuit training since technically the "work out" portion is only 18-20 minutes, "moderate stretching" is 5-10 minutes). :smiley:
    in how do you log your workout?! Comment by handabearry January 2015
  • Hear hear! I never really considered myself a "yo-yo-er," but came to that realization recently. what you described fits me to a T! I always start the year strong and fall off the wagon in late June/early July and gain it all back. Just turned 25 in December and decided that was not a fun way to spend the first half of my…
    in Looking for friends to keep motivated! Comment by handabearry January 2015
  • Is the problem that you can't breathe flat on your back? Maybe if you have something you can place behind your back you can perform the exercises at a decline rather than flat on your back, leaving more room in your airway. Just push yourself as hard as you healthily can - everyone gets sick, and pushing your body too hard…
    in Happy Shredding! Comment by handabearry January 2015
  • Agreed! I've never noticed a huge change on the scale, but as far as NSV's go 30DS is the shiznit! I always gain muscle and much more tone by Day 30.
    in Hi! Comment by handabearry January 2015
  • Just completed day 2 on level 2! Woofda, I hate/love those skaters and oblique twists! Followed it up with some blogilates.. Aaaand now it's time for a shower. Keep it up everyone!!!
    in Hi! Comment by handabearry January 2015
  • The rest of my comment went missing! Anyway, I'd love to join the group. :smile:
    in 30 Day Shred for January 2015 Comment by handabearry January 2015
  • Just completed Day 1
    in 30 Day Shred for January 2015 Comment by handabearry January 2015
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