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THIS. Also, open your diary...I bet it's in there. Could be too much sodium (which will cause you to retain water) or something else. However, if you've logged religiously every day (and been in a calorie deficit) you should see results. If you're burning cals and still gaining it's not a calorie deficit. Keep in mind you…
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You can do what I did....train (and run) another half, then plan for your marathon within 3-4 months after! You've already done 13.1 might as well keep going from there. I think there is a 12-16 week marathon training guide online. Definitely plan (and do it) withing 6 months after your half. I just want to encourage you…
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Many have seen mine before but figured I'd post them again... Like many I picked up the DVD from Target for $9 and thought this can't be too bad....well, I felt such a difference after 3 days of Level 1 that I bought Ripped In 30. By the time I got to Level 2, I was like, wow this stuff works. I'm doing 6 Week 6 Pack now.…
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You'll definitely see a change. Even if you don't, you'll definitely be stronger. I finished 30 DS, Ripped In 30, and currently doing 6 Week 6 Pack now. I'm one of those guys that don't care if Jillian is boring or if I don't see results right away...I just keep going. The results will come!!! Btw, I also alternate cardio…
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Let's wait a while before we make any rash decisions lol. Right now it's hard to tell because you're still a ways away. You can re-assess after you're closer to your goal. That being said, diet alone won't shape your body. You'll need things like circuit and/or weight training to do that. If you haven't already, pick up a…
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I've done 30 DS, Ripped In 30, and currently 6 Week 6 Pack....I've never done them in 30 days. Sometimes more like 45. I think Jillian recommends a day off. I also run so I alternate cardio with Jillian. Works wonders!!! OP you can do a search for "30 day shred" and you'll get lots of results :)
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NYE 2012 :)
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Trust me you will not put the weight back on after doing 30 Day Shred!! For one, you'll love the results so much you'll want to do another Jillian DVD or do the 30 DS again!! I did 30 DS, Ripped In 30, and I'm doing 6 Week 6 Pack now. After this I'll probably do another one!! The results are fantastic. As for me, I've…
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I think I have my calories set at 2,100 (or a loss of .2-.3 lbs a week). Although I'm maintaining I still try to stay close to my calories. Since I joined MFP really for my sister-in-law, that doesn't mean I don't have goals. I've always been a clean eater so that hasn't changed, just trying to find new recipes. I also ran…
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This thread could be titled "tips on reducing <cheesecake> consumption" or any other thing that we love to eat/drink. The formula is the same: eat less or move more. My friends and I drink all the time...heck I started a group here in Raleigh, NC called "Triangle Happy Hour" (the Triangle is the 3 cities of Durham,…
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It's probably your diet and not working out. I've never belonged to a gym (and I'm 45) but I've always been a pretty clean eater, even before MFP. I bet if you log consistently you'll see results. That said, I've always been a runner and exercise does help. However, it's 99% diet and 1% working out... Open your diary so we…
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Great job! You should be proud of all your hard work :)
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I've been maintaining for a while, well since joining MFP, and my secret weapon has definitely been eating as clean as possible and running. I ran track in high school, gave it up for a while and started running again several years ago. It definitely helps keep the weight off. I also try and vary my workouts. This year…
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There is nothing wrong with using MFP to log especially if you want to maintain. I joined not having anything to lose, simply to set an example for my family to do it! I lost 5 lbs running a marathon but that wasn't my intention initially. I was 5' 11 172 lbs when I found the site and pretty happy at that weight. I don't…
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Go to Settings > Diary Settings > Diary Sharing and change it to Public.
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Keep in mind I'm only 9 or 10 days into 6W6P, but I've done 30DS and RI30 previously. I also run so I don't do it every day, maybe only 3-4 times a week. (1) pic from last summer, (2) after 30 DS and RI 30, (3) 9 days into 6W6P
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Wow, talk about motivation to continue! Great job!!! Makes you excited for what the next progress pic will be, right? :)
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I log it as "circuit training". I've done 30DS and RI30, doing 6W6P now, it's great! Definitely see a difference in my abs.
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There is a saying I saw the other day that was quite interesting, it read: "Being over weight is hard. Losing weight is hard. Choose your hard." Either way, it's going to be hard...especially if you're doing Jillian!!! She is tough!! But if you stick with it you will see results. Lot's have gained in the first week, and…
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All of Jillian's workouts are great. I've done 30 Day Shred, Ripped In 30 and doing 6 Week 6 Pack now. My recommendation is to start with 30 DS and go from there. That is the DVD that seems to have the most results, although all of them are good if you give it your all. Don't forget to eat as clean as possible and take…
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Something is missing in your diary. You can try ball-parking dinner if you are busy in the evening, but you'll need a complete log to see your weak spots. Try logging what you might eat for the day in the morning and adjust it accordingly. My sister-in-law was at a stalemate for a long time. She was eating clean,…
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In all honesty, amazing results and you should be proud of all your hard work. You look great!!!! I wish everyone that started 30 DS and quit after Level 1 could just push through to Level 2...that is where the results happen. I've done 30 DS, Ripped In 30, and doing 6 Week 6 Pack now. I'll always rotate a Jillian DVD…
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For $9 and 20 minutes a day you're not going to get much better than 30 Day Shred. I did it and picked up Ripped In 30 right after. Eat right and give it your all and you WILL see results! I may move onto Insanity or P90X at some point, but so far Jillian's DVD's work for me! Plus I run a lot so don't do it everyday. 30 DS…
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OP you need to start tracking everything, EVERYTHING, in your diary....then you can come back and say "why am I not losing"? Just giving up soda isn't going to get it done...you could still be over in other areas, and things like sodium play a part as well. What is your exercise like? Weight loss is calories in vs.…
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Wow, amazing results!!!
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I know where you're coming from, in fact I run a group called Triangle Happy Hour in Raleigh, NC where a bunch of us try a different restaurant / bar each week...so I go out a lot. My friends might say I'm out all the time. haha. How do I do it? Well, for one I always put it in my diary beforehand so I know how many drinks…
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Wow, it is so true: "nothing tastes as good as thin feels"!!! Great job!
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Wow! Great job in just 4 months! You should be proud of your hard work and dedication :)
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I didn't join MFP to lose weight, I joined to set an example for my family to log and keep track of their food. I joined some 400+ days ago at 5'11 172 lbs...I've always been a runner and eat pretty cleanly...less the occasional gin & tonic ;) I lost another 5 lbs running a marathon but didn't intend to lose anything, it…
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Amazing! Great job everyone!
