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I do that too! Also, when I get on the scales my eyes still go to my old weight and it takes me a second or two to realise that it's at a much lower number!

Definitely don't go by the scale with 30DS - measure yourself as it's excellent for toning and tightening. If you want to get the scale to move then consider doing some extra cardio (but do eat back your exercise calories!) in the day. @Spence_ You could certainly start off using cans of beans but you will need some proper…

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I don't know if Frankie & Benny's let you as some restaurants don't like it - but could you order from the kid's menu? That way you could have a smaller burger without having to feel like you're missing out?

I 2nd, 3rd and 4th anyone saying Jillian Michaels DVDs! I'm a convert since being on MFP - I used to do Davina workouts and they're pretty good but I didn't rate her 30 minute workouts as highly as her hour long ones and I needed something 30 minutes-ish to do before work. I'd say probably start with the 30 Day Shred…

As BerryH said - it might actually be a good thing. I know it's totally counter-intuitive but sometimes the way to break a plateau is to eat more! It worked for me recently - I was stuck at 66kg and spent a couple of weeks eating slightly above (100-200 calories) my daily target then last week went back to MFP target…

I think (if I remember rightly) you only do the knee circles in the L1 warm up - I used to pause the DVD and add them in on the other levels before moving into circuit 1.

I completed Banish Fat Boost Metabolism this morning (still shocked that I love Jillian Michaels workouts so much!) and I'm thinking I might have a go at Wii Zumba or Just Dance 2 this evening...

When running: "Legs OK? Lungs OK? Keep going then!" When doing reps (especially squats and lunges!): "This too shall pass"!

I love baking too (maybe it's a reaction to the rubbish English weather!). I guess I would say that this is what makes MFP so great - you can input the recipes so you know how much each piece of cake is in calories, etc and then you know what you need to do exercise/other food-wise on the day that you're baking. Maybe you…

I did the first day of week 3 this morning so I'm just over halfway through (I don't do it at weekends). I decided to only take measurements at the start and end so can't give you definitive results but I feel like I've worked out after it! I'm pretty fit (now!) and close to my goal weight so I don't think I'm going to see…

If you like Jillian and the 30DS then it's probably Ripped in 30 next as it builds on 30DS really well. It's similar length workouts and uses the 3 minutes strength, 2 minutes cardio and 1 minute abs formula. I've only done those two of hers as I don't have time to do a longer workout DVD but I love them. I've heard good…

For 30DS I burnt about 230 on levels 2 & 3, and about 170-190 on level 1. Ripped in 30 weeks 1 & 2 is between 250 and 275 (so far - I've only done 3 days of week 2). I include the warm up and cool down as my heart rate is still up. For 30DS I was approx 70kg (154 lbs) and now, for RI30, I'm 66kg (145 lbs).

As previously mentioned try upping the weights and doing all the advanced versions. Level 1 is more about getting the technique ready for the harder moves - also, even if you're not feeling it too much afterwards it's still good to do it as it is definitely progressive and your muscles will be ready for the next level. If…

I stuck with each level for the 10 days because, even though it was getting easier, I figured I needed the 10 days to make sure my muscles were ready for the next level! If it's really too easy then up your weights for the remaining days. When I finished it I still found Levels 2 & 3 really good workouts and I mixed those…

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Yep! Parly out of curiosity but also because it'll help keep me a little bit honest and rein in excesses. I intend to either run or work out on Christmas morning to help make some room for the delicious dinner (and the chocolate that will be in my stocking!)

I set mine going as soon as I start exercising and stop it after my cooldown stretch - definitely want to get credit for all the calories I'm burning! When I'm at the gym I keep it going and I log it in my diary as 'Gym workout' and then, if I want to, I'll add in the notes what I actually did at the gym (machines,…

I haven't experienced any knee pain while doing the 30DS but I make sure I do the knee circles in the warm-up on all the levels (I think she leaves them out in level 2). You can modify the jumping moves and make them lower impact if you do get any twinges. It's an excellent workout for getting you moving and giving you…

I tend to go for soups when I'm ill as they're low calorie, easy to eat and (for me anyway!) comfort food. I don't worry about pushing myself exercise-wise as it'll only prolong the illness. If you feel up to it a walk around the block is a good way to get out of the house, get some fresh air and keep muscles moving…

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Just think about how awesome it'll feel when you can take that ring back to be resized down to fit your pointer finger!

Wow, that must be really tough! I guess the advice would be to know what the calorie and fat counts are for the different foods and if you're tempted really think about whether or not it's worth it (do you want to have to walk 6 miles to burn it off or something), also, if you have your favourites there, don't deny…

Search throught the recipe forum on here - there're some great recipes including some lower fat/carb versions of old favourites as well as some new ideas. Don't forget turkey and lean beef are good as well as chicken. You can also reduce the portions of carbs that you have so you still get them just a bit less. As for…

30DS is a great workout - if you're happy with an intense 20 minute workout then definitely go for it. I'm doing it as the 30 days in a row, 10 days on each level but I've heard other people mix and match the levels (although usually once they've been through it once already) and combine them if they want a longer workout.…

I think quite a lot of people combine the 30 Day Shred with cardio. I do 30DS in the morning before work then run or gym in the evening with one or two days off the cardio a week (I'm not doing weights at the . 30 DS (30 Day Shred) is a Jillian Michaels workout DVD. There are 3 levels, each one harder than the last, which…

I'd wait and see if you stiffen up today! That's what happened to me. That said, after a couple of days I stopped getting stiff on Level 1 (possibly due to adding in extra warm down stretches!). It might feel a bit tougher the 2nd and 3rd times you do it as the muscles will be tired but not built up yet. However, a few…

I'd say probably look for some pilates moves - they worked for me! They don't feel like an ab workout because they're not the traditional crunch type ones but they really work to strengthen the core muscles.