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Finished L2 D6 today after taking a day off yesterday. My back is still killing me but I didn't want to let it make me miss another workout. I am getting stronger and can push through more of the circuits than I could when I started. I can definitely tell a difference in my endurance. And lost 2.3 pounds since last Monday…

I can relate. I brought home Wendy's for my husband last night but didn't get anything for myself. He looked at me like I was crazy. By the way, I was STARVING, and had to drive for 2 miles alone in the car with those french fries. Not even a nibble! I kept chanting, do not eat the french fry. Almost home. Made it. Ha!

Hahaha, my 4-year-old knows all about calories-in, calories-out now. He picks up one of my hand weights and says, Momma, I'm burning calories. And he asks, Momma, where do the calories go? LOL. Good question. I had to google it. when... ...you pass up birthday cake at work--this happened today :) ...you throw your child's…

This wasn't directed at me, but I'll jump in anyway since my monitor says I burn only 117-120. I am 5', 143 lbs. I also know that I have slower than average metabolism (I was tested for this at a health clinic). MFP says I burn 217, so it's 100 calories off.

Glad to hear I'm not the only one who registers low on the calorie burn. I have a Bodymedia armband and it reports that I only burn 117-120 calories for both L1 and L2. Much less than MFP's "Circuit Training - General" gives me. I think the calories burned varies widely by person.

I also like the chest flies. They seem easy compared to everything else and that makes me feel strong. I like the ab exercises too except for the plank twists. Sweat is dripping off of me by the end of the plank twists. Gross, I know. My worst.... Chair squats with V-raises on L2. It's the V-raises that get me and they go…

Just finished L2 D2 after taking a rest yesterday (I have no excuse). I'm on day 9 total. Proud of myself for getting back to it today. It's so easy for me to completely fall off the wagon after missing a day. But I forced myself to do it tonight and I'm so glad I did.

I just found this group. Hope you don't mind my joining in. I just moved to Level 2 Day 1 after doing a week of Level 1. This is my second round of 30 DS. I went through it once last year. I'm trying to re-condition myself and prepare for Ripped in 30 because I already bought it and I've heard it's harder. Level 2 wasn't…

I've done this but with Splenda brown sugar blend and a little spray butter. It adds some calories but so good.

Oh wow. I totally just noticed that the two posts previous to mine made some of the same suggestions. Great minds....

100 calorie cocoa roasted almond packs 100 calorie microwave popcorn I usually have a chocolately protein bar in the evening after I work out. It's like my dessert treat for the night. And I don't feel bad because I just worked off the calories for it.

I did try this with chicken tenders and it worked nicely. My kids loved them.

Thanks for pointing this out. I'll have to try it.

I'm a mommy to a 4 year old and a 1 year old and I work full-time also. It is really tough to find the time and energy to lose weight and live healthy but I am determined to do it! All mommy's here, feel free to add me as a friend :flowerforyou:

Wow. Truly amazing. You're an inspiration. Thanks for sharing.

Hey we have some things in common. I am also 5' and my goal is 120. That's what I weighed when I got pregnant with my first baby.

Great job sticking with it! I can definitely tell a difference.

Nice! Thanks for the tip. I have the opposite problem. I can't get mine off! Maybe one day .... :wink:

I think some people do additional cardio. I have been doing only 30DS and have 2 more days to go!!! I've seen moderate but not dramatic results. Although my endurance and strength have improved tremendously.

You look wonderful! Nice work! I wish I had a ball to go to :happy:

Sounds really good! Thanks!

Hang in there. Just think, think, think. There must be something you can grab to curb your cravings without going overboard. How about a glass of milk? Or hot tea? A piece of toast? A quick scrambled egg?

Thanks for the tip. I've seen them in the store but haven't tried them yet. I also do the fork trick in restaurants. I use very little dressing that way and it's all I need really. I don't like my salad to be drenched anyway.

This was fun! Thanks for posting. Although I would be VERY happy at the suggested weight, I don't want to set unrealistic goals so I'll keep my current goal weight for now (which is about 8 pounds greater).

I have a chocolate weakness and a four-year-old who couldn't finish all of his Halloween candy if he tried all year! I will definitely be controlling myself more this year than in the past. I might indulge in one or two of the minis but I really have to set limits for myself. I will be logging every chocolatey calorie.

I have also had 2 c-sections. I gained a lot of weight with both pregnancies and it definitely shows in my lower abdomen. I am doing 30 Day Shred and have lost inches in all areas EXCEPT for my gut! I am afraid of "Insanity" but after I lose the weight, if I still have th gut I may have to give it a try. Also, my scar is…

Wow, amazing! And you look sooo young!

Wow! Great results!

Great job! I am just about through Level 2 of 30DS. I really hope I get results like yours!