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Day 3, Level 1 with you all :). Day 9, Level 1 in total. Good job everyone. You're doing great! This group is so motivating!! For those working out with no shoes, just be careful about the surface you're on. You're more likely to get shin splits if you don't wear shoes and are working out on a hard surface. Get a mat or…
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Special K Protein Shakes... taste wonderful
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It's because you're body is just warming up. Also, if you're running in the morning, your body has to wake up too.
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Up your calorie in-take to at least your BMR. Also, think about what you're eating. Fresh, whole-grain foods are always better than processed foods.
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I'm having the same realization. My goal was around 1400 calories, but always went under sometimes by 200-300 calories. Being that I used to be very active, I have a good understanding of when my body is doing well and when it's not. After of week of my low calorie in-take, instead of feeling energized from a workout, I…
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Day 2, Level 1 done (actually 8 days now). Actually felt very tired in the beginning, but I pushed through. Only had to do girly push-ups for the second set and I'm proud of that! Good job everyone!! Be glad your sore because it means you're working something hard!
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Personally, I don't really want to talk to anyone when I'm at the gym. However, it is flattering at the same time if not over done. (Seeing someone check you out once - flattering. Seeing them eying you multiple times is super creepy). I recommend trying to talk to them when they aren't in the middle of something - like…
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I don't have any good recipes but start eating wild rice. It's much better for you; Near East Long Grain and Wild Rice is what is at my local grocery store.
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Try doing wall push-ups instead. Exactly the same as doing them on the floor, just not with as much resistance. Stand 1-2feet from the wall when you do them.
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I'm following a lot of recipes from Jillian Michaels Making the Cut book. I have yet to have something I didn't like.
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Almonds are my new favorite thing! Bananas are good, too. Some natural peanut butter on whole wheat/whole grain bread is a solid choice.
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Protein, lots of lean protein - fish, for example. And strength training - add a 30 to 45 minute weight training regime to your schedule a few days a week.
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You look great! Good luck with the second half!
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Day 1 (well, I started last Tuesday, but whatever :smile: ) Using, 3 and 5lb weights... I've done the shred before, but never all the way up to level 3, so I'm excited to finally get there. Jillian, Natalie cheats with lunges and definitely doesn't sink low with the punches either! Man, those lateral arm raises get me…
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I had a similar knee problem in high school. I almost had surgery to loosen a tendon around my knee cap... instead I had 3 months of physical therapy. My problem was having week quads. To strengthen them, I recommend doing leg extensions (and squats). If you don't want to do these on the machine this works too: sit on the…
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Well, it's not really a snack. Yesterday, after dinner, I was 600 calories away from my goal. And everyone has me paranoid about the "starvation mode."
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I've been doing it for 4 days. My sides hurt the most as well as my chest. I think it depends on where you're the strongest. I was a runner for years, so my legs are strong and don't get very sore. You can always get heavier arm weights if you're worried about it.
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This used to happen to one of my friends on my college cross country team. She ended up drinking tea in the morning which helped her 'go' more during the morning/afternoon. Then when she ran in the late afternoon/evenings, it wasn't a problem anymore. Myself, I always go to the bathroom before running. Even if I don't…
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Oooh count me in please! I actually started it on Tuesday, but I need a group to keep me going! :)