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Day 8 of Level 3 completed. I was somewhat angry so it fueled my workout. Even the traveling pushups seemed easier.

I have the same issue. My biceps are looking great, but my triceps look like they belong to another body. I think I will start doing tricep extensions and kickbacks again and some tricep pushups.

^^This^^ I can't laugh without feeling pain in my abs the day after doing this, but my abs immediately feel tighter and it's a great burn. Sorry, reading is fundamental. You wanted butt and thigh target exercises...I don't have a specific DVD that I've done that focuses on that. Squats (static and jump), lunges and leg…

Day 7 of Level 3 completeted. I got a little shaky on the row/leg raise combo so I had to modify the second set, but overall I pushed it as hard as I could. Can't believe I'm almost finished.

Day 6 of Level 3 completed. Took my weekly measurements and I am down 2.7 inches overall in 2 weeks and down almost 4 lbs in the same period of time. I've found the technique for the row/leg raise combo, so I feel better.

Same here. I went as high as 1900 and maintained. I dropped to 1700 and still maintained. I dropped to 1500, would gain and lose the same 3 lbs every other week. I dropped to 1200 a few weeks ago and have lost 7 lbs within 2 weeks. I also decreased my daily exercise to one that will burn about 250 cals a day instead of…

I've had a Polar FT4 for about 2 months and I'm glad I finally bought it after looking at HRMs for quite a few months. I was overestimating some of my workouts which are mostly circuit training. I also found the machine calorie counts were over by a decent amount. I use it when I use DVDs, the elliptical, stationary bike,…

It's 265 calories -- most of those coming from the protein powder itself.

I have a green smoothie each morning. I include vanilla almond milk, protein powder, matcha green tea powder, raw baby spinach, 1/2 of a med banana and nonfat greek yogurt and a few ice cubes. I blend it for 5 mins until it is frothy.

Yes, I went to Red Lobster and only ate 1 cheddar bay biscuit. The extra biscuits ended up being sent away. I ordered mashed potatoes and fries (their broccoli is always overcooked, so I had no more green choices except asparagus, which I still hate) and didn't eat either one. I find myself taking home portions of food…

Just get started, modify when you need to and keep moving. You will see results. If somehting seems difficult but doesn't seem to pose a risk of serious injury, do it to the best of your current ability. Your performance will improve daily as you do it. Have the goal in mind that you will finish what you start even if you…

I think experimenting to find your true net calorie goal for weight loss is the key. I have bounced from 1480 up to 1700 to 1900 and am now back down to 1200 net and I'm losing weight now. I decreased my strength training a little and increased my cardio by that amount and it seems to be working. I know that I will…

Day 5, Level 3 completed. The hate for the traveling pushups is still going strong!!! Everything else is challenging yet not hate-producing. I really feel like I will start over again with Level 1 once I finish this. I like the consistency of the routine and I love the results so far.

Take the 2nd column (which is for the popped product) and multiply the values by 2.5 (which is the amount of servings in 1 bag according to the top of the label). So it is 2.5 x 35 cals for a whole bag of popped kernels. A popped bag always has unpopped kernels and much of the oil coating is left on the bag and not on the…

Day 3, Level 3. I don't hate it so much now. Well, except the traveling pushups.... I still have a strong loathing for them :laugh: . I will survive this and maybe start it over again. I finished up with The Firm Cardio Explosion to burn some more calories. 30DS gives me about 255 calorie burn and I was way over on food…

Lect, that sounds delicious. I sometimes buy a rotisserie chicken and shred the breast meat and add that to raw spinach with Ken's Light Options Honey Dijon Dressing. It's 70 cals for 2 TBSP of that dressing. The chicken is the source of most of the calories. As for the OP, it is sometimes (or often) better to get a lean…

If there's meat, ask that it be lightly prepared (no butter, mininal or no seasoning and not fried). Ask for the dressing on the side and watch the sodium in the dressing along with calories. Some of the low-cal options have high amts of sugar and sodium. I try to find a balance. I go for a moderate cal dressing with…

I don't have creamer. I wonder what it will taste like without it.

Day 2 of Level 3 done. I still don't like it, but it was better than yesterday. I went down from 8 to 3 lb weights for the rows and jumping jacks. I modified when I got tired on the second round of jump lunges. Me thinks I can do this whether I like it or not.

I officially hate Level 3 for the most part. I will try not to quit, but if I don't grow to love some part of it soon, I probably will. I despise the row with leg raise because my hands keep slipping off the weights. The walking push-ups make my shoulders hurt. Other than that, the other segments are boring. I will have to…

I'm doing Day 1 of Level 3 tonight. Took my usual weekly Sunday measurements and had a few NSVs. NSV 1: Have lost 5 lbs in the first 2 levels of the Shred NSV 2: Have lost 1.6 inches overall in the last week of doing the Shred; 1.5 inches of that in my hips :bigsmile: ! I'm pumped!!!!

My HR goes between 65-85% of max with her DVDs if I do full exertion on all moves. I burn about 7-8 calories per minute doing her workouts. i can do that even without weights because I sink into the squats and I jog during the turbo segments instead of walking. When I did the entire 5 Really Big Miles DVD, it was 87 mins…

Just finished Day 10 of Level 2. Level 3 here I come... in 2 days. I take my rest days on weekends, so I will resume at Level 3 on Sunday or Monday.

You can do it!! I personally feel Level 2 was much easier than Level 1. Maybe that's because I did a 90 day strength training program before it and my core is really strong. I laugh when she warns you before the plank twists because I don't find them that difficult except that I'm tired because it's the end of the workout.

I finish my workouts between 9:30 and 11:30 each night. I sleep well. I'm not an early riser so I'm more likely to not skip a workout if I workout at night. My mornings are hectic.

My base is 1 scoop of chocolate protein powder, 1 cup of almond milk unsweetened (or 1/2 cup sweetened to control calories) and a tsp of matcha powder. I then either add in natural PB (1/2 serving) or 1/2 a frozen banana. If I have fresh baby spinach, I add 1/2 to 1 cup of it since it adds nutrients without affecting the…

Day 9 of Level 2 down. I'm actually sad about leaving this level. I still work up a sweat with it and my weight loss has started up again after several months of bouncing the same few pounds. I've lost 2.5 lbs in the last 7 days. For those who've done Level 3, do you have any tips/advice? I haven't looked at it in order…

I bought a food scale and a second set of measuring spoons/cups. I use most of my utensils now. I've always been a kitchen gadget junkie, but I just let them sit. Now they are all used. The blender/food processor that sat on a shelf for years literally is being used every morning (for green smoothies) and every evening…

I'm with NS1216 .... anything from Lush. I'm addicted. Especially love the Dream Wash, Dream Cream, Creme Anglaise, the mud bar (don't know the name) and the Cupcake facial mask. I should just electronically transfer my pay to their company. i love that place!!!

I take it out if I didn't actually eat it. I workout at night, so I do my "balancing" at night to make sure my log is fairly accurate.