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Yup - I track Bust, Chest, Waist, Hips, Thighs, Calves and Upper/Lower arm

Agree on the body comp testing. Rather than picking some arbitrary number, based on feelings, base it on science! It was very eye opening to me. It doesn't matter what you WEIGH, it's how you LOOK! :) If you start doing strength training, you'll probably start to look smaller, even though you'll put on a few pounds.

...you leave the gym on a cold winter's day and you fog up the car windows from YOUR OWN BODY HEAT!!

Also, I think the problem with eating such few calories is that it is not a long term solution or a "lifestyle change". If you eat more to weigh less, while not losing muscle mass....that is the healthy, sustainable way to go. That's why you see some people lose a lot of weight at these low calories counts...but they gain…

I use GNC's AMP Whey Powder. So far, I've used Vanilla and Banana Cream. Both taste very good and they aren't too chalky. If you have a GNC Gold Card, you can get 20% during the first week of every month. So you can get a large container for about $50-$55. 3 scoops = 280 calories and 60g of protein...

agree on not buying it on the kindle. i did, and i totally regret it. its so hard to not be able to flip back and forth easily...there are pictures and diagrams, charts etc. they are very hard to read. definitely buy the book version.

I've done it both - first thing in the morning on an empty stomach (not gonna do THAT again) and in the evening. For some reason, I find that by the evening I have more energy and do a better workout. I guess it's all about what works for you!

And I apologize, I did not read your post as clearly as I should. I thought you were just looking for a schedule!

http://www.jpfitness.com/showthread.php?t=29198&highlight=stage+1+schedule See if that helps!

If you go to jpfitness.com, there is a forum for new rules for women. someone has posted a nice breakdown of the schedule...because it IS confusing at first. If I can find it, I'll try and post the direct link...hang tight...

Yes, and you should follow the diet plan for the best results...were you able to find it?

That's what I thought...my coworker said he was going to double up for a day to get caught up. I missed two days but just adjusted my calendar accordingly. omg, i hated those tricep dips too! arrrrgh! chastity...i haven't been weighing myself but I definitely have noticed changes in my body. I would take measurements for…

Anyone fall behind and try to double up on a few days to catch up? Or is that just...insane??

nevermind what color your pee is...how about #2?? no water = dry hard stool! lol......

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Hurricane_C: I'm with ya on this one. I've been working out for the past few months, 4 times a week and thought i was pushing it hard then! This workout is SO hard. I'm having a LOVE/HATE relationship with this workout. At first I hate it, but when I'm done, I'm so glad I did it!! I can't wait until Day 60 when we…

WOW what a great creamed spinach recipe! Will try it....

I love to spread it on some whole grain crackers, and top with a few craisins. Has a perfect combo of savory and sweet :)

Wow, congrats on both!! :) Honestly, the Old Navy one hit home to me. I look forward to the day where I can walk into a store and not beeline for the XL size. Which, for some reason, is the most sold size! I am so happy for you! Wear that Medium with pride, girl!

Hey Guys, I started on 3/1...a few days behind, but hopefully that shouldn't make that much of a difference? Switch Kicks: 54 Power Jacks: 37 Power Knees: 84 Power Jumps: 20 Globe Jumps: 4 (God, I hate these!) Suicide Jumps: 7 (Hate these even more!) Push Up Jacks: 6 Low Plank Oblique: 28 i've got about 60 lbs to lose, so…

I'm starting tomorrow, 3/1. Close enough right!

And agree on the macros...up your protein.

I had my body comp and bmr tested professionally and using the Katch-McArdie formula it was within 10 calories. In any case 1400-1500 cals for a guy is not enough, I think. Which one did you use? They all actually seemed on the higher end to me, not low.

I just looked at your diary and to me, it looks like you are not eating enough. Check out the excel file in this posting - helps you figure out how much you should be eating if you want to maintain, lose and build. At 1500 cals a day, you must be eating below or at your BMR which is not good...…

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you look AMAZING!! Look at that flat stomach!

Thanks for the link! This is very helpful!

It all depends on your body type! And BMI Calculators are one size fits all...not very helpful. The best thing to do is to get a body composition test. I just got one today and boy, it's a real eye opener! They broke down my weight into body fat, skeletal muscle mass and water. So now, I know exactly how much fat I have on…

If you follow the Jillian Michael's school of thinking...there is no such thing as a "fat burning zone". in order to get the best results, you need to push yourself as hard as you can go. you will burn more calories and lose more weight overall if you push to your max, rather than try to stay in your fat burning "zone". I…

oh i wasn't implying you should do both on one day!! LOL...I haven't started yet, but I've been going back and forth on which one to do. I am leaning towards Insanity. When I saw your post about a hybrid, I thought to myself hmmm.... ;-)