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I wouldn't worry a ton if things are going well for you this far. I have a previous runners knee issue that I had to adjust the program for slightly, but I don't think anything I did on her program actually caused me any injuries. If anything I was able to build up the muscle to do more with my legs than I would have…

I didn't technically. I did do it for the appropriate amount of time, but my knees wouldn't let me get through all the cardio she laid out toward the end, and I didn't have the budget to follow the food plan. That being said, I LOVE the increase in strength and all the exercises that I learned from that program. Definitely…

Hooray! I'm glad phase 1 had such an impact on you!

That's fantastic!! I'm really bad about that. I kinda stretch inbetween sets, then check my text messages, and leisurely start again. I really need a more disciplined approach like that.

I was at the gym for 2 hours or so - they're long!

I felt silly doing the plyo too! But eventually I decided I don't care, they can all stare, and then stare a little more as they watch me transform before their eyes lol

So, I wasn't super strict with the program, I missed days and can't afford the food plan. But I did work hard while at the gym! I'm on the last week and I still can't do those stupid narrow pushups. On the knees, as many as I can get through, I just did what I could. Pushups and pullups - so difficult! But I can't wait til…

Hello! Did you end up doing the cardio? I stuck to just the weights. It was pretty easy for me since I don't care for cardio, but from what I can tell she's really set on building muscle only in this phase. I'd recommend sticking to the program : )

Awesome! Good luck and keep us updated. I love that this program keeps me constantly sore. Lets me know something's happening : )

I'd go with the plan. Phase 3 is super focused on lower weight high reps to balance that out - you'll need the strength you build in Phase 2 to get through them all.

Yeah, I don't get it either. Quite frankly I feel like a bunch of girls together in bikinis look like a blob of skin to me - all the same. Maybe I don't oogle individuals enough? I'm way more impressed by an open back tankini top, or maybe a cropped one, with some cute short shorts. Still shows enough skin for everyone to…

I always hit weights first. I feel like I have a better chance of lifting more and lifting properly if I'm not tired from cardio. The cardio at the end I basically use to burn out whatever energy is left.

That sounds great! I've had to do a ton of modifications, especially to the pushups. Just can't keep up with them all, and still do most of them on my knees, even in phase 3. I think that modifying so that you're doing something is so much more effective and awesome than just skipping because you 'cant'. Good job : )

Dude, if I only slept for 4 hours, I wouldn't be motivated to be alive, let alone workout. Do you have the option of napping? Mondays as an off day sounds pretty neat. Honestly, I missed several days during Phase 2, and I'd just double up the workouts the next day to make up for it. 6 days is intense!

Real reasons? I want to be flexible and strong and bad@ss, and just generally comic book superhero curvy hot. Superficial motivation? I get told I'm gorgeous constantly, I'm all my boyfriend wants, and I completely believe him. But we watch a movie with Jennifer Love Hewitt, Kate Beckinsale, Scarlett Johansen, etc., and…

Oooh, James Wilson. I should remember that. I'm going to need a new program when this one is over, and I want it to be more weight loss focused since I still have a lot more to lose. Let us know how it goes!

Started Phase 3 yesterday. I couldn't do as many reps of each thing as planned, but I made it through! And I feel awesome today. I realize I have absolutely no muscle endurance, although that's obviously about to change. Next time I do this program I'm hitting Phase 2 twice for sure, and actually doing the cardio - I was…

I think I split up the four day routines over 5 weekdays - I didn't even attempt anything on the weekends. So my 5 days stayed within the work week as well. Right now I'm on the 6 days, and honestly I miss some. I try to make up for it and do two workouts in one day (legs and chest/abs/cardio, etc), or just cut out one of…

I'm not going to lie - I missed pretty much all last week. Hormone issues!! Just needed the break. So this is the last week of phase 2 for me, and I'm supposed to be pushing as much weight as I can, but I feel like I'm going to be pretty unprepared for the last phase. I plan on kicking through as much as I possibly can.…

So my bf and I were talking about this yesterday, and he said that in high school his coach had them do negatives, but a little differently so they didn't need the help the way Jamie's version says. For bench presses, apparently they would lower the weight as slowly as possible, and then as soon as it hit the chest they'd…

Hello! I hope you enjoy this program - I'm loving it. I really enjoyed not having cardio in the first phase, and it made me want to do it more when it came back into the plan. I do use a gym, though. Good luck!

Yeah, I definitely feel like I should have taken some pics. Regretting it a bit now!

Same here. I decided this on my last round of bench presses last week - if that thing fell on me it would hurt! Need a spotter.

Tee hee! I feel so special :blushing:

I did that 2nd leg day over the weekend, and I'm still walking like a wood legged penguin. It's crazy - but I love it : ) it is making me delay my workouts a bit, though, because I despise doing a body part that's still sore. That being said, I'm enjoying this small break of a day I decided to take and just let myself heal.

You totally sound like my boyfriend : ) I have my own place and take care of myself just fine, but I had him fix the oven handle and take out my trash, just because he likes to be the man. He knows I can do it myself, but it makes him happy to take care of me, and it makes me happy that he loves me enough to want to. Never…

I think the guy should pay, hold the door, etc. The woman can definitely offer to pay, and certainly plan on having the money there if she needs to, but really, just accept the chivalry. Saying 'I'd like to take you to dinner' is a really far cry from 'I am the man and you will wash all my clothing in silent obedience and…

Bumpin this! I"m on week 6 now, phase 2, and I'm loving it. I reeeeally want to be able to make it through all the pushups, and be able to do a pullup!

Same here - I love this! It's wonderful that she has such a variety of exercises, and the perfect amount of challenge increase every time. Let us know what you think!

Before people go loopy on me (cuz wow, defensive much?), I'm putting out the disclaimer that I'm not looking down on everyone who's posting clevage, blah blah. Do whatcha want. But I will say that it's nothing that I would do, for a couple reasons. Number one, it's not classy. My line of classy is probably different from…