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I LOVE THIS!!!!!!!!!!!

Good for you!!! I took similar pictures a while back, but I don't know if I'll ever be able to post them...we'll see... The lighting isn't the same, so it is a little tough to compare - but I think I do see a difference, particularly in the midsection. Can't wait to see what your pics will be in 22 days!!!! Maybe when this…

Just finished...and I am SWEATING!! I felt like the cardio was easier today. I just wasn't as out of breath, and I did butt kicks Natalie style :) Anyone else finding it is getting easier? I also tried using 5 lb weights with the squat and press...only managed it for the first set (and didn't think I was going to be able…

I am in the beginning stages of 30DS, and I didn't enjoy the pictures either...My hubby took them for me - and somehow, my brain doesn't get the same message when glancing in the mirror. The pictures seem worse!!! That said, I am so glad I took them! The results I've seen posted are amazing - and many commented that they…

Looks like YMTaylor was a faster typer than me....sorry for the repetition - when I started, there was only one response :)

It should... Are you entering stuff under "strength"? This option is mainly to help you keep track of reps, etc. - no calorie burn is awarded. Make sure you enter the workout under cardio to see the calorie allotment go up in your food diary :) (There is a strength training option, as well as circuit training, depending on…

The bicycle crunches are killer!! (Not for my abs...for my legs!!!) I am finally able to actually do them the whole time, but at the end I just collapse... As for the cool down...I actually quite like it. I have started being able to touch my toes (rather than my calf!!). A great NSV for me! Haven't done my workout…

Welcome! Not sure if someone has mentioned this, but you can enter breastfeeding into your food diary - it will subtract 500 cals from what you've eaten that day to accomodate (choose the exclusive option). I agree with bluestarlight...take it easy! It is not unreasonable to lose some weight, but you need to take care of…

Thanks for being so honest about this...So many mums feel this way, but when it first hits, it is unexpected. Aren't we supposed to be overjoyed? Shouldn't being with my baby be enough? Talking about it, and knowing that many of us have these feelings, is the first step to feeling better about it.

Did my workout for today, even though I was exhausted...baby boy had me up every two hours last night, and the gloomy weather here isn't helping...Thanks to you guys, however, I pushed through and got it done! See you on day 8!

Oh no!!! Glad to see you still have a sense of humour about it :) Take care of yourself and feel better soon...Jillian will be waiting for you, when you are ready!

Hang in there - you will feel like this again :)

Wow! Fantastic work! These pictures say it all...

Great advice!!!

Don't try to change your whole life in one day! Take it slow, tackle one habit at a time. Be in it for the long run!

At last...Day 6 is DONE! I too am upping my weights, but on an exercise by exercise basis. I tried using the 5 pounders for the dumbell row today (along with the bicep curls and chest flys I was already using them for). I think the dumbell press will be next? I suspect I'll be using 2 lb weights for the lateral raises for…

I worked a little space in each day for a small sugary treat. Then after two 1/2 months, I felt ready to try to tackle the cravings more directly, and went 5 days without sweets! (chocolate is my vice) The first day was hard, but after that it was pretty easy. After the five days, I had a "cheat" day where I allowed myself…

I am LOVING reading your NSVs, ladies!!!! So exciting! Here are some of my personal NSVs: - stopped needing bra extenders! - can squeeze back into some of my pre-preg jeans (with some muffin...) I am back to pre-preg weight, but the shape is different! - when stretching at the end of my workout, I have started being able…

Welcome to the group!! Yes, some of the breastfeeding options only subtract calories without consideration for macronutrients. My guy is 9 months, so I'm not breastfeeding exclusively...I use the "6-12 month old" option and it does take into account carbs, protein, and fats :) If you have a good sense of the amount he is…

Welcome and congratulations on your new baby! First of all, take it easy....If you just had a baby, you want to make sure that you recover properly, and you don't want to restrict your calories too much so that your milk supply gets up and running. Perhaps tracking your food is good to get you into the habit, but don't…

Don't worry about Jillian...she is always referring to "ladies" in the dvd, but my husband has done the workout, and he was totally sweating!!! Since the exercises either use your own body weight (i.e. planks, push-ups) or free weights (choose the weight that challenges you), I think you will find it a good little 20…

I'm nursing...so I always measure under :) (Too much variation otherwise :)

Lots of ways of doing it...you just have to find what works best for you and your schedule. For me, I've found logging my food before I eat it makes me more aware of what I'm putting in my body, and also helps me stay on track. It is easy to go back and make adjustments if you end up changing it, anyway. With exercise - if…

Fantastic!!!! No better motivator than results! Regarding the rest days...I am counting the rest days as part of the 30...so I guess I'm actually doing the 26 day shred? Doesn't quite have the same ring to it, does it? :)

Nothing derail's progress like feeling hungry...Some possible ideas: - readjust your weight loss goal. If you go down to 1/2 lb per week, you will get more calories to work with. Better to have slower progress and feel satisfied (and stick with it) than fail completely because you are so hungry!! - exercise and log it! It…

Welcome to MFP!!! This site is the only thing that has shown results for me. Some things that I have found useful: - took it slow...I didn't try to change my whole life at once, just tackled one thing at a time. I started just logging without changing anything, then tried drinking more water...then staying under…

I definitely don't hate you!!!! It is great to see that this IS possible!!!

Thanks for sharing, fitmommy!!! I am going to look into this - I am always looking for new ideas to keep things interesting!!!

Welcome, Kayla2284!!! I have a 9 month old son (my first) and I am NOT an athletic person. I'd like to blame my situation all on the pregnancy, but I can't. My lifestyle was lacking even before I put on 40 preggo lbs!!! Exercise is a big challenge for me. I do not currently have a gym membership, and have been doing…

Great advice fitmommy!!!!!!!