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I just added up my inches lost, and it came to 7, total! I only gained .5 in my calves, but overall, I lost inches! Woohoo! :bigsmile:

I haven't noticed a lot of change in my body (like at all. :grumble: ), but yesterday, I was able to do the push ups on my knees without needing a break. All ten in a row is awesome. I'm debating about adding a plank challenge for phase two. Just time myself every morning to see how long I can hold a plank. Right now, it's…

My gym doesn't have the machine, either, so I hold a dumbbell between my feet, lay on the floor and do it. But if you have a knee injury, I don't know if that would help of hinder you. I also use the seated leg curl machine, but I see in later workouts that she requires both in one day.

I probably would've taken me 90 minutes if I'd done the walking lunges, but when I was doing the squats for the leg portion, I felt something funky going on in my left knee, so I didn't want to risk it. Good thing, too. It's been feeling weird all day. :frown: In the end, it took me about 75 minutes.

Good plan. This IS a new lifestyle. It'll take some getting used to, but just doing it is a step in the right direction.

Oh, I'd never say anything to them, but it's like waiting on firecrackers to pop.

I'm kind of thinking breaking up the cardio and doing it on days I don't have to work. I have three days without work that would be good to work on it.

You know, I told my sister that last night, and she retorted, "I've seen some women at Walmart who would argue with those 'Facts.'" *rolls eyes* I guess I'm just going to have to be their proof. It's a cross I'm willing to bear. :wink:

I got the ones that came with the Stack Jamie recommended, and I'm not crazy about them. They're (literally) hard to swallow for me. Next time, I think I'll get the drink mix and pray it tastes like Kool-Aid. :bigsmile:

As heavy as I can safely go. Sadly, it's not much, but it varies. For my lower body, between 90-150 lbs, and for my upper body, 8-70 lbs. It depends on what part I'm working out, and what machine/dumbbell/barbell I can safely lift. For example, I could easily squat 50 lbs with a barbell, except my weenie upper body won't…

I'm going on a cruise to Cozumel and Grand Cayman in February 2014, and found a super cute Wonder Woman Monokini that I want to wear. Right now, I'm in Phase 1 (of 3) of Jamie Eason's LiveFit trainer, and lifting as heavy as I can with good form. You'd be amazed how quickly you can move up weights when you lift heavy.…

It depends. Last night, I was craving Runza French Fries (God's food, I'm telling you!), but I think I was just really hungry. I went home, where dinner was waiting for me, and I was fine. Then on Monday, lunch wasn't really sticking with me, and I couldn't figure out why, so I had a banana with melted peanut butter and a…

Age: 27 Location: Iowa/Nebraska Start Weight: 282 Current Weight 279 Goal Weight: 140-150 Favorite Healthy Snack: Apples and green juice

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I just weighed myself this morning, and was happy to see I was FINALLY down some weight. I'm just trying to eat clean and follow the workouts. I'm also eating every three hours, which is keeping me energized (which I'm loving!). Has anyone been doing cardio? I have a little bit here and there, but I definitely prefer…

Feel better! I always seem to get sick when I start a workout program in January, and have been fortunate that all I have right now is the sniffles. I'm hoping the clean eating and taking my vitamins is bosting my immune system.

Me either, but I can definitely tell that I'm building muscle. Loving lifting heavy, though.

You're totally NOT a weenie! I do 8-10 lbs dumbbells for my arm exercises, but attempt to lift heavier the next time around. You'll get stronger. Continue to lift heavy, and results will come! Good for you, though! :bigsmile:

Thanks for this. Just checked my box of Stevia (HyVee brand), and the first ingredient is Erythritol, a 0 calorie sugar alcohol, but not exclusively Stevia. Stevia is the second ingredient (though called Rebiana). Might have to check out Stevia in the Raw or something.

This entire post is awesome. :bigsmile: For me, it would have to be I honestly don't know what food I would choose. The more I think about it, the more I go, "Why would I eat that?" Though, Kraft Macaroni and Cheese (with SHAPED pasta, be is Scooby Doo, Spongebob, etc) is amazing. Yeah. I'd go with mac n cheese.

I also eat mini meals throughout the day to boost my metabolism, so I renamed all my MFP meals: breakfast, second breakfast, elevensies, afternoon tea, supper, dinner (I'm a fantasy dork. What can I say?). But at least I don't look at the one originally labeled "Snacks" and automatically think of myself as a piggy. This…

I've got 40% carbs, 40% protein and 20% fat, and I try to follow my MFP calories, but also eat as clean as possible with a complex carb, protein and healthy fat at each meal. I don't know if it's helping, but I figure, it can't hurt. Her meal plan confuses me a bit. :ohwell:

I'm looking forward to it. I love working out my legs, even if I can barely walk to my car when I'm done. :blushing: I keep meaning to make the turkey meatball thingys, but I get lazy. That's what I need to work on. Everyone is doing awesome!

The cinnamon swirl protein bread tastes like French Toast. Yummy!

I start week 3 today. Doing days 15 and 16 together, as I got lazy yesterday. :wink: Thanks for all the feedback. I hate how we're expected to live and die by the scale. I was only going to weigh myself at the end of each phase but curiosity got the better of me. Let that be a lesson! Scales LIE! (Or at least don't tell…

Yeah. I'm trying not to let it frustrate me. I can see the difference, but it's 27 years of society telling me the scale number is the one that matters. I WILL change this mindset, but dang, it's hard! Eat Clean and follow your dreams!

I start week three this week, and am looking forward to more moves, and continuing to lift heavy. I'm not really following the meal plan to a T, but I am trying to eat clean and eat more protein and keep my carbs in check. I'm also trying to keep my unhealthy foods (cookies, cakes, trigger foods, etc) in check.

This is why I buy cheap panties at Target.

I got through my entire shoulder routine with 8 lbs weights today. Last week, I had to switch to 5 lbs for part of them. Also, my mom told me my arms don't look as flabby. :bigsmile: That's what a girl likes to hear!:bigsmile:

Good for you! I could've added more sets, but I'm so OCD about doing programs exactly as they say. :laugh: I'm looking forward to next week, too! If memory serves from the first time I tried this, I really enjoyed weeks 3 and 4!