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The videos are on youtube, and it is not hard to erm *torrent* them >_> <_< Do level 1 for 10 days, level 2 for days, etc.

110 lbs - I've seen my body at 111 lbs and I liked it. This time hopefully more of it will be muscle though! It's a nice round number too, and it means I can still donate blood.

1) Protein is very filling 2) Protein has very few calories per gram 3) Protein is essential for tons of bodily processes (including repairing muscles after workouts) 4) About 30% of protein is burned just digesting it, as opposed to only 5% for fat. You should try to make your diet at least 30% protein if you're trying to…

That makes sense. I'm doing the 30 day shred and gained some water weight (I know it's not muscle haha) but this is pretty low key as far as strength routines go, just getting myself from couch potato to some level of fitness before I join a gym.

I had this too, I'm not tooo concerned about the number on the scale as I know it's impossible I'm eating enough to gain weight. How long until it goes away?

I'm bi, but I looove fit girls as long as they still have a good hip to waist ratio :-) Often super low body fat and strong core in women can make their torsos more rectangular. I love a defined tummy, legs that flex instead of jiggle, and knowing she has dedication and knowledge about her body.

freeze them, and put in a food processor with some sugar/sweetener and cocoa powder for vegan choc ice cream! I also like to blend them into smoothies and protein shakes to make them thicker

Hooo! Just finished day 4, I decided I'd bring the dvd to my boyfriend's and move his coffee table. He just laughed at me the whole time then gave me a calf massage, lol. Those jumping jacks and jump ropes always make my calves so tight x.x and those lunges still kill me! But the workout feels shorter every time. My school…

When you eat your food doesn't really matter, it's the amount you eat. In fast, intermittent fasting puts its focus on eating 75% of your carbs before you sleep (and all your other food too, it's not for everyone though). Your body is not dead at night, it's asleep! It still carries out a HUGE array of functions including…

I can do the pushups the whole time, but I do the girlie pushups on my knees. If you're heavier it will literally be harder as you're essentially bench pressing your entire body weight - as you get thinner and your muscles get stronger you should be able to do more! It doesn't matter where you start as long as you're…

Crazy time zones, I'm still in the same day I did my day 3 on! :P The static lunges always KILL me but otherwise I feel like it's getting much better. Tomorrow is Friday and I'm going to my boyfriend's where there isn't room to do the shred at all, which kind of sucks but I can rest my muscles to come back it hard.…

Yum! Smoothies are my staple breakfast. They go down easy in the morning and are super delicious. You should experiment with adding some spinach, a handful can't be tasted at all and is an easy way to sneak in those veggies :-)

I'm actually looking forward to my day 3! My delicious whey protein came in the mail and I passed a big fat school assessment so I'm in high spirits :-) I highly recommend Optimal Nutrition's 100% whey in extreme milk chocolate, it's the first protein powder I've tried that isn't acidic and gross. Hm, what was the…

My little sister loves baking so we got her a cake pop recipe book... they are delicious!! Oh my goodness. Her baking is the bane of my existence haha.

"Excellent, ladies. you've just finished level one of the shred-" PRAISE THE LAWD. Lol. I found it was a tiny bit easier today, except some discomfort doing lunges etc when my legs were already sore. Definitely not as sore as the first time I tried the shred though! Time to shower :)

I used 40/30/30, carbs/protein/fat. But whatever works for you. MFP sets protein way too low. Too much protein is only a bad thing when you are eating CRAZY amounts, where it begins to take a toll on your kidneys. And I mean eating more than double your bodyweight in grams (ie, if I'm 120 lbs, I like to eat 120 grams of…

Wellington, NZ :) Next year I am moving to Vancouver with my boyfriend to attend art school, and he is going to VFS to study game design. I love drawing (obviously) and reptiles!! Oh my gosh working at a reptile & exotic pet store would be my dream job. I can't wait to move to Vancouver where it's legal to own ball…

I'm doing the 30 day shred and the only jumping is ~2 min of jumping jacks, 2 min a day will probably not bother your neighbors, and jumping jacks aren't that high impact anyways. This is the only dvd I've tried so far, I'm sure someone else will have more information!

I really recommend making pre-made meals in large batches, ie salads, stews, etc. Keep them in tupperware in the fridge and you will always have an easy, healthy meal. Or even the night before, you can make yourself something a bit fresher like a chicken wrap =] Whenever you find you have free time, think about if there…

That's technically true, it's just interesting information for people trying to fill their bodies with the best foods they can, where they can :-) A lot of people try but are thwarted by thinking multigrain is as good as wholegrain, or not realizing how much sugar some low fat foods can have, etc.

You will put on weight very quickly if you stop the diet, and it can do damage to your organs if you keep it up long enough. You will also lose WAY more muscle than dieting healthily, which will just make you a smaller version of the same flabby person. It strikes me as impatient and lazy, or maybe you feel you can't lose…

I like to slip in a treat on Friday or Saturday. I will almost always fit it into my macro goals though, maaaybe going over sugar of fat a bit, and always in calorie range. If you have this treat to look forward to, eating healthy is not drudgery nor the end of the world! I also enjoy eating healthy now, lol.

It's well known that it is incredibly difficult, and impossible for your average dieter, to put on muscle MASS while eating a calorie deficit. Your muscles cannot create new matter out of thin air. However, working those muscles will cause them to strengthen (just not increase in size) explaining your strength…

Like! It especially gets me when children's cereals are marketed as multigrain to make the parents feel better about it, haha.

I just got some new choc whey, will pb really blend into it with milk? And not just be all chunky? That sounds delicious!!

Banana calories do not include skin, no. :) However, I'd eat the apple skin, it's where most of the apple's fibre is and really is not much of a calorie cost.

Mine are pretty thick and slushie-ish, because mine are mostly frozen berries. So good! For 2 smoothies (I make it all and split with my boyfriend in the morning): 125 mL organic fruit juice, 125 mL water (less sugar!) 250g frozen mixed berries (or use any frozen berries or fruit you want, mango is GREAT) 1 banana (about…

You might find buying a heart rate monitor useful for exercises that are tricky to log! MFP's exercise database also largely overestimates how much you burn, in my opinion. An HRM will tell you much more accurate calories, based on your weight, age, and how your heart rate rose and fell during the work out. :-) This is…

I'd be pissed off if an overweight person expected to me to do an expensive, space-costly renovation just to cater to his unhealthy habits! Pull up a chair or go eat a salad.

My favourite is a smoothie in the morning! Use half water and half fruit juice to lubricate the blending, full fruit juice just adds unnecessary sugar. Frozen berries and other fruits, half a banana, and a handful of spinach (you won't taste it) make a super yummy breakfast! I like my smoothies really thick so I don't use…