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Look up Tabata and High Intensity interval training and play around with those principles for your cardio and lifting. They are intense. Start slow and gradually bump up intensity.

I do agree with you. My response is mostly in regards to the hand eye coordination and motor control struggles. Doing machines that run unilaterally will help them to learn what movements they struggle with control first and they can address that prior to moving on to dumbbell routines. Just a difference in opinions on…

I switched to dark chocolate and try and limit to once ounce per day

Yeah trying to keeping the snacking and drinking as healthy as possible is the first step. We've switched to popcorners boom chicka pop halo ice cream etc diet mixers for drinking

You are doing a great job! I think you have a good start. With the motor control and coordination issues I would suggest getting a gym membership as the machines may be a larger benefit to you to increase in strength and endurance faster. It would be a great idea to have a trainer for a few weeks to help you with form and…

Assuming you have no injuries or health concerns. The best way to start is find 8-10 machines that you can learn. Start with 2 sets of 10 reps of those exercises and do them 1-2 days per week. After a few weeks you can increase to 3 days per week and 3 sets of 10. Try to have one exercise per bodypart. Chest shoulder back…

Great job. It seems like you found an award winning combination for success I'm so happy and excited for you!! Keep in touch going forward

Ok I also have Thorsmom at -7.4 Thinupgirl at -13.5 So we are at 31.1lbs lost thus far. 153 More people to go if they all remember to post their loss!!

Here is my Final. SW: 215 End W: 212.6 (-2.4lb) Body Fat 24.4% - 22.6% (According to Bio-Electric impedance by OMRON Handheld and Foot Sensors) Waist 38-36 I am stronger on most lifts Cardio is getting easier every day went from level 10 ---> 16 on the elliptical I'm now doing sprint intervals at 9.5 mph / 4 mph walks 1…

Great to see some highly motivated people on here. After the first weigh in when we had about 15% of the people weighed in I was discouraged. I personally have been fluctuating between 213-220 lbs. I'm trying to figure out where I am going wrong myself. I'm still willing to help I've been crazy busy with my business in PA…

Grab on to some dumbbells and start doing reps of curls shoulder presses tricep kickbacks extensions. Lay Flat crank out dumbbell presses flys seated crunches. If you can get on the floor do lots of crunch variations. In addition to that keep eating well and staying hydrated. You will come out of this on top don't let it…

I just got 5 more people weighed in on a different board and they lost 33.7 lbs so we are up to 113lbs Lost Thus Far!!

Great Job everyone with the posts on here!!

We are actually at 79.3 lbs lost so far. Great Work Everyone. For those of you who have lost inches and not weight congrats you are still winning the battle of the bulge your just packing on some muscle which is awesome as well!

It looks like 80.6 lb loss so far if calculations are correct. Great job everyone I can't wait to see all these numbers continue to come in this week :)

Great Board!

Not meant to step on your PTs toes I think they just are referring to the amount of sugar and cream most people put in coffee which causes to potentially hinder weight loss results.

The walking is fine still. I would make use of all the dumbbells you have use a weight that doesnt strain your abs and do enough reps that you can still feel the muscles burning. Anything that hurts DON'T DO. Your body has to be the indicator with this type of injury. I think you can still do the bike and incline treadmill…

You are welcome !! Arch tears can be nasty I'm glad you are getting better. Golfing will be great, I was able to spend all day outside yesturday 60 degrees in PA I loved every minute of it. Waxed Washed the car, picked up more leaves, two workouts it was amazing. The warm weather will serve us all well in the upcoming…

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/12925-mike-h-12-week-summer-challenge-group If you are not in already!!

Cup your equation in half on cardio day 1/2 and 1/2 this will help you maintain your nitrogen balance so you can get active muscle gains out of the cardio days as well

Don't be bummed I weigh 213 pounds which is why I burn more calories then you do becuase you are at what 150 pounds? So I would burn 30% more calories then you which would do some of the math for you. Keep doing what you are doing and look into High Intensity Interval workouts those really shred calories. Also look into…

You are all on FIRE!

Weight loss has lots of benefits, but keep in mind shrinking hips and shrinking waist = higher metabolism which means more fat loss down the line =)

Molly look up Better N PEanut Butter its got better nutrient breakdown and healthier for you as an alternative form of PB

Your welcome Pam and everyone else. I do my very best!! I can't wait to see the end of week 4 results we are rocking it =)

There is so much debate on this subject. Bodybuilders go 1.2-1.5 grams they recommend 1 gram per pound for people trying to put on muscle I like .6-.8 per pound bodyweight of your goal weight. As long as this protein comes from high quality sources (Lean meat, beans, veges, fish, nuts,) I think that this is more then…

I think this is your week :) you got this enjoy the journey because now you are getting on the right track

Pam. Trainers that try and explain things away generally aren't very good. There will always be variables which are out of the client and trainers control that is why adjustments need to be continually made :) hope you feel better and therapy went well today.

I received a question regarding Weight Training and Rep Ranges. Here is how I answered it for you all to benefit from the question. "6-20 reps is idea for building muscular strength flexibility functional muscles muscular endurance and helping to burn stubborn fat. My reasoning? There are Two main types of muscle type one…