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I am starting my first round of TurboFire tomorrow! I just finished Chalean Extreme last week. Can't wait to see what TF does for me. If it is half as much as CLX then I will be a happy girl!

My husband is not in the military but he is extremely fit and always has been. I got lazy through my pregnancies and found myself quite overweight and finally decided I needed to get healthy. I am on daily! I think having a support system in place has been a huge help to me in the process. Tara

please feel free to add me. I am on daily. It is important to build a great support system. That has been a great help to me. Tara

I created my own exercises and put in my hrm calories in. If you don't have a hrm then do strength training under cardio exercises.

I just completed my first round of Chalean Extreme this past week. I lost 18.5 lbs. and 19.5 inches over the course of the workout. I am very happy with the workout. I am moving on to TurboFire and if I miss the lifting in CLX I am going to do the hybrid of the two!

I have pretty much followed CLX. However, I do take karate once or twice a week and sometimes I will jump on my stationary bike for a little extra cardio. I also occasionally throw in another short cardio workout--like Rockin Body!

hi! I don't have diabetes either but my dad was diagnosed just before he turned 60. His mother was diabetic and died at the age of 56! So the family history has me a bit scared. I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes with 2 of my 5 pregnancies. I managed to avoid insulin and tried to control it with diet but I do know…

I will be finishing up CLX this Wednesday! I didn't really follow her meal plan but I think what I am eating is fairly close to what she recommends. If you start to really feel hungry try upping your calories. I think when I started I was at 1200 and now eat 1600. I am still losing, just not as fast as I was earlier in my…

I am a SAHM of 5 kids! We also cyber school so my kids are with me all the time year round! I love it though. I found this site in March and it has helped me so much Building a group of supportive friends on here has been key in my success. I will send you a request. I am on daily (weekends are sometimes rough) but I do…

I will be finishing this next week! Love it! I have lost 17 lbs. I don't know how many inches yet because I won't measure until Wednesday. This workout changed my life. First program I have ever been able to stick with!

Welcome! So much of what you said struck a chord with me. I love junk food, hate exercising, lack motivation, etc... However, that has changed since finding this site. I have built a great support system on here. I found a program that I love and have been able to stick with for exercise. I feel so much better. Build a…

I will send you a request! I am always looking for friends who like to interact! The support here is what gets me through most days! : ) Tara

It depends on your strength. Chalene tells you how to create resistance if you don't have heavy weights. I don't have 12's and some exercises 10 is to light but 15 is too heavy so I just create more resistance with the 10's! I am in lean and I definitely can't go as heavy as in push. You are working both lower and upper…

yes!! This was me! I still struggle with it sometimes but it is getting better. MFP has helped so much! Knowing I am tracking and knowing I want to make good choices also has helped. I also have surrounded myself with great friends! I'll add you! Tara

I am finishing this program in a week! I am very happy with it. I have muscle definition in my arms now and before my upper arms were just all one blob. So far I have lost about 15 lbs and over 10 inches. I will know my final results next week! You do need weights or you can use a resistance band. You don't need to use the…

Congrats on committing to be a healthier you and congrats on the new grand daughter! Having support here is what has helped me! I am on everyday and I try to be supportive so I will send you a request! Tara

will send a request! I am on everyday and try to comment and encourage my friends! Tara

Welcome....feel free to add me! I am on daily and love to encourage my friends. I have found this site to be so helpful. I have a great support system on here and they help keep me motivated and hold me accountable. Tara

Happy to help motivate you! Feel free to add me! I am on daily and try to offer feedback! Tara

I am doing Chalean Extreme! I love it! She does have a guy in each of the workouts. He may enjoy the lifting aspect of it and the cardio in CLX isn't very dancy! LOL Hope that helps! Message me if you have specific questions I can answer about the program. Happy to help! Tara

I did shred and finished the first two levels and then I moved to Chalean Extreme. It uses weights 3 days a week and cardio 2 times with 2 rest days. The weight days are about 40 minutes. The cardio days are about 50 - 55 minutes. I haven't done P90x but I do know that it is a little longer. If you want to know more about…

I lived in CT for 3 years after my hubby graduated from college. We lived in South Windsor initially and then bought a house in Tolland! Our first child was born there. After that we decided that we really wanted to be closer to our families back in PA. I have fond memories of CT. Someday I want to get back so I can show…

Welcome! Surround yourself with supportive people! That has been a huge help to me. I am not from Ireland but really want to visit there someday! : ) Feel free to add me! I am consistent and offer support, motivation and encouragement! Tara

Happy to cheer you on! Feel free to add me! I am on daily and try to offer support to my friends! Tara

you are going to get people who say it was worth every penny and you are going to get people who say it is a waste of money! Ultimately you have to decide if you think you can commit to it and follow through! I haven't done Insanity. Just not brave enough yet. I am doing a different beachbody workout and I can tell you the…

Would be happy to support and motivate you! It is the only way I stay on track! I will send you a friend request! Tara

I have 5! 3 girls and 2 boys! Their ages are 13,11,8,7, and 2 and a half. We always wanted 4 but we got a bonus baby and I wouldn't trade him for anything! All five are truly amazing gifts! They inspire me to become healthier so I can be a better mom to them!

I haven't tried TF yet! I am starting it after I finish Chalean Extreme. From what I have seen it works. You might want to consider Chalean Extreme. It is also Chalene Johnson but you lift weights. You build muscle to burn fat. I actually have dropped about 15 lbs. and at least 10 inches. My final results will be next…

I am a mom to 5 and used the baby weight excuse for way too long! I also used the fact that my kids were little as an excuse. My oldest is now almost 14 so I no longer have an excuse. The older ones have helped watch the little ones so I can get my workouts in! I just had to commit! Finally found a program that works and…

I have been on here since March and haven't missed a day yet! I love having lots of friends on here. I love to offer encouragement and support. Feel free to add me if you would like. I started with a goal to lose about 40 lbs. So far I have lost 24 lbs. changing my eating habits and finding the right exercise program. Best…