stmariepearl Member

Hey, I'm looking for some motivation too, I'll add you!

Last week I had a mad craving, so I went to the bulk store after work and bought a single serving amount of some good candy :) I'm amazed that I can leave the bulk barn and be happy with just that, I used to come out with a weeks worth of calories in candy!

Hello hello, I'm from interior BC. and I need some motivation to keep the momentum!

I just did L2D10 and the last strength set still kills me. I'll stick with level two until I can do it without feeling half dead.

mine is open I believe

I cheated a bit last night and did workout one of the extreme shed and shred instead of another day at level two. But tonight I will get back to it! I'm determined to do the 30 days

I have been using 3 pounds for the raises, and maybe one or two other moves, and I've started using 10 pounders for the rest. They are about right for me for the bicep and tricep exercises, but I think 5-7 pounds would be better for some of the moves. I only the have two options at this point so I just keep them both handy…

I have just started adding it to my 30 day shred so that I have a longer workout. I am on day 4 of Ripped in 30. I like how the strength moves switch up quicker than in the shred work outs.

I used to go to a bouldering gym a few times a week. It is so much fun ( for me at least!). Boulder routes won't go over ten feet high, some can even be horizontal. So you don't need a helmet or ropes, makes it super simple and accessible. I look at the routes like puzzles that require strength. I found it was addicting…

I just noticed this morning that I can bend over without having my tummy hang down, which was impossible before I started even if I flexed my abs with all my might. I'm verrrry excited about this change! I don't have a scale so I'm fully relying on changes like this to keep me motivated:

Hello! I'm from interior British Columbia and I have a couple dozen pounds to lose. I don't have a scale so am going by how I feel and how my pants fit! I am on day 9, and have done level 2 the last couple days. Today I did week one of her Ripped in 30 dvd right after the shred. . .nearly killed me. I'm feeling good about…

Personally I avoid artificial foods and splenda freaks me right out! I switched from honey to NOW Better Stevia (not the same as Truvia, NOW brands first of two ingredients in the original flavor is stevia leaf extract) to save calories for other honey infused goodies, and it's doing the trick. You can get it at natural…

I'm having my coffee and then will jump into L1D5. I read a magazine article with Jillian and she suggested (according to fitness magazine) having a 200 milligrams of caffeine 45 minutes before workout to 'increase your burn.' Said it helps you work harder and longer and 'mobilizes fat stores.' Sounds kind of hoaky but the…

Avocado blended with cocoa, a little honey or dates, vanilla, and cacao nibs if you like a little texture. And voila! My favorite chocolate pudding. I also spread it on rice cakes with pepper and salt and whatever spices I feel like and find it a very satisfying texture and taste combination. Yum

I just finished my 3rd day, 4th session :) Yesterday I did it twice, Getting excited by how much stronger I feel everyday. I am having a bit of knee trouble (was doing a different video with a lot of knee bending and jumping for a couple of weeks prior), does anyone have any tricks for knee care?

I have it on my popcorn every time. So i guess the con is that it encourages me to eat more popcorn.

Wow, thanks to everyone for the motivation.

I am also a big chocolate fan. I've switched from more sugary treats to buying one nice dark chocolate (85%) bar and having one row a day (100 calories) I also drink Creo Bru, which is just ground cacao beans that you brew like coffee (10 calories), for a hot chocolate alternative. For a really good(still healthy) treat I…