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well, I guess I wonder.....do I need to worry about the calories? If I could use 100% cream, is that actually better than 50% cream/50% water? I was making alfredo sauce to go over broccoli, which is what caused my original question. Should I be loading up on fat?......maybe I'm just wondering the classic "do fat calories…

Well, as far as eggs, let's say I was debating between 2 eggs and a pat of butter or three egg. I think 3 eggs would be more satisfying, but adding the butter increases the fat % for the meal. So which is better. Maybe I'm really wondering if fat calories count? Can dietary fat be converted o body fat if you maintain…

This is just my theory. For me, I will sometimes have days where I just want to eat and eat, and I find that exercise is the ONLY thing that eliminates my appetite. Work out and I can finally get a handle on my eating. My theory is that it has to do with insulin levels. That I tend to eat a lot of sugar, my insulin goes…

Abs!!

you look awesome!

I'm in. Good idea!

I can't do the rock stars at all hardly. Definitely an anita move. Anyone else struggle with these?

Started level 3. That was tough! 9 more days to go.

I am interested to see everyone's results!! I have one more day of level 2 left.

Completed level 2 day 5 last night. Half way done!!! The only one I can't do is the squat with the arms going out front to eye level. I have to do the squats and arms separate. If I had lighter weights....maybe. But I only have 5 lbs. I can't say that I am seeing much of a difference.....which is kind of sad. Will…

I did level 2, day 1 last night. I wanted to watch everyone's progress since most are ahead of me.

I completed day 1 of level 2 last night. I was sweating a lot more! Some of the arm moves I couldn't do with my 5lb weights. I really need 3 lb weights for those (or less). I don't think I've lost any weight. Kind of a downer......especially when the box says something along the lines of "lose 20 lbs in 30 days".…

I am finally finished with level one. Starting level 2 tonight......feeling a little scared. How much harder is it????

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I have finished 8 days of level one. Finally, it doesn't hurt when I sit down or stand! Major improvement! 2mare days then on to level 2.

I"ve done it for 5 of the last 6 days. My legs still hurt when I sit down or get up. How long does it take to get past that?

I agree that the first circuit on level one is the hardest. I feel like once I get past that I am over the hump! I did it 4 days in a row, but I had to take off yesterday. Felt like a knife had been stabbed thru my right thigh. I'll be back on it tonight though. 31 day (hopefully) shred for me.

Going up steps hurts! I run three miles a few tines a week and thought this wouldn't be bad. Wrong!

I had to put my weights down (5lb) for part of the side lunges. I was wondering........is everyone doing it for 30 days in a row (or trying to!)?

I am feeling it today.....more than I thought i would!

I just dis level 1 day 1. Yeah for small successes!

It is so tough to resist the temptation......and to stop. I can relate. I've been drinking a lot of fat free hot chocolate (20 cal a cup) and sugar free popsicles (or two or three). Feels like a treat without a bunch of damage.

I was wondering, are most people trying to "shed" or "shred"???

What size weights is everyone using???

Hi, I just ordered off Amazon a couple of hours ago.....just waiting on it to arrive in the mail, then I will jump in.

Follow up question that I just thought of.....what size weights do you use? Thanks for all the great responses....I'm going to get it on amazon right now!

anyone?

I have the same problem with quasi- "grazing". I have been eating Progresso light soups. ~140 calories in a can. Pretty filling and taste good. I will also eat a bunch of cooked califlower with a little cheese. Sugar free banana popsicles (15 calories each). Good luck. Will be checking back for other suggestions. :)

I think I understand your question. How do you keep the diet and exercise from seeming like a job, that you HAVE to do or you are going to panic. I don't know......but I can certainly completely relate to your problem Curious to see what kind of responses you get. You are doing great!

I eat a lot of Progresso Light soups. ~140 calories per can and taste good.