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I was really overweight too when I started using Beachbody programs. I started w/ ChaLean Extreme b/c I heard how important strength training is. I LOVED IT! It was extremely easy to follow and Chalene is awesome! I then moved on to INSANITY and did 2 full rounds of it!!! Another great program!!! I moved off of Beachbody…

Awesome to hear!! I'm trying my hardest to stick this thing out! I'm only going on week 3 of eating more but I know this is the right thing to do - even though that blasted scale keeps creeping up right now!! Patience is what is needed and you proved that!!

Just finished day 1 today!

I've done both Insanity & TapouT XT. If you're running currently, then I would choose Tapout! Insanity is a lot of cardio and not as much strength. I fell in LOVE with TapouT! It was by far one of the most fun workouts ever!! You can keep challenging yourself by upping your resistance throughout the entire program!! I've…

MICHIGAN WOLVERINES!! GO BLUE!!

It was definitely a struggle at first but now it's truly 2nd nature!!! I don't even think about it - I just get up and get at it! It took about 2.5 weeks to make it a habit - Helpful advice is to have everything you need laid out for you so you can just grab and get at it! I'm up by 4:00 soon to be 3:30!! I love getting my…

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Just finished the program this morning!! Didn't get insane results but the strength & muscle definition is worth it! This was by far my favorite program so far to date and I will be redoing it at some point! Hang in there if you're doing this - it's great!! I'm moving on to P90X next to see if I can continue to increase…

Yes, I was on VLCD forever it seems like. Here are my stats: HT - 5'5 WT - 162 (as of this morning) I workout out for about an hour 6 days a week (strength & cardio) Macros are 40, 30, 30 and I'm usually pretty good on hitting them (can be under on fat and over on protein most days though) Water intake is about 15-20…

Truly encouraging to hear!! I'm just starting out on EM2WL journey and it's nice to see that it actually works!!

I believe they are supposed to keep the tendons & your patella in place through your movements. I've just recently started wearing them and the knee discomfort has gone down just a bit.

I'm in the EXACT same boat as you but I have embraced the early morning workout!! It was a struggle at first but now it's 2nd nature to get up. I'm up by 4:00 every morning but that is now moving to 3:45 since my new workout is longer and I still need to make sure I'm out the door by 6:00. The days that I miss a morning…

Bumping - this is exactly what I'm afraid is going to happen so I'd love to hear people's responses.

I've just recently gotten the courage to start running outside and I'm actually amazed at how nice other runners are! They always smile and wave to you. They know that at least you're out there doing things!! I'm my own worst critic and I always think everyone is staring and laughing at me but in the long run, my butt is…

This may be a stupid question but I'm trying to wrap my head around all of this so bear with me!! I use a fitbit to track all of my activity except for my workouts - I actually track them on mfp. Now with my fitbit linked to mfp, it gives me food credits for anything above and beyond my workout calories burned throughout…

I'm starting this on the 08/20/12. I'll be a little behind all of you but I'd love to hear how you all are doing.

I'm up every morning by 4:00 am to get my workout in. I'm going to have to move that to 3:45 am starting soon though since the new program I'm doing has longer workouts in it. Once you get into the habit, it's 2nd nature but it does require you to go to bed a heck of a lot earlier than you ever thought you would!

I wouldn't say "crystal clear" but definitely readable.

I have a few "before" pics but they weren't at my worst which I do kind of regret! But I HATE to have my pic taken b/c I always know I'm going to look terrible. For this experience that I'm now going through, I do which I had one when I was over 300 but I'm also trying to forget that person!

Such a talented man!!! I'm truly going to miss watching him race!! Maybe I should start swimming since they're all so ripped!!!

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Fage plain 0% is the best. I add blueberries and cinnamon to mine! Sam's Club sells a 4 cup container of it for under $5! That's an amazing price for such an amazing product IMO!

Greek yogurt & sweet potatoes are my MUST haves every week.

HAIL TO THE VICTORS!! GO BLUE!! LOVE MY WOLVERINES!

I was just getting ready to cut my calories back down again since nothing seems to be working for me! Plateaus SUCK! This is good to hear though. I may have to rethink cutting now.

I personally love mine! The downfall is that you have to remember to put it on and make sure you charge it every once in awhile (I have it set up to actually send me a text message if I haven't put it on the charging base for a few days) and it isn't waterproof. The great things about it is that its pretty darn accurate…

Will be finishing week 8 tomorrow! LOVE IT!!

Have you tried hemp protein? It's a non-dairy protein that may work for you.

I've done absolutely ALL of my working out at home! I love it and couldn't imagine doing it any other way!

Awesome results!! I think I'm starting P90X in September!!