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I had extremely bad skin since I was in 7th grade. No matter what I tried it didn't seem to help. I tried ProActive, Murad, and numerous other products out there. Too many to count to be honest. I was so sick of always breaking out and always wearing makeup. I did see dermatologists but even that didn't stop my breakouts.…

I am in. Might not make it to the gym today so I got to try to do some extra stuff at home.

I was sitting rocking my newborn while my 3 year old daughter played with her toys next to me. I watched with horror on TV. My husband, who is a firefighter here in Wisconsin, was just getting off shift. I could not get a hold of him and was worried about whether there were attacks going on across the country. I called my…

I ended up getting a mild case of shin splints when I started 30DS. I got thru Level 1 but I ended up taking a break after that cuz my shins would hurt from the jumping jack and the jump rope. I did a lot of power walking too so that didn't help. My problem was I was using old shoes. I went to a running store and got…

I am 5'4" and before children I weighed 110 lbs. I had my first when I was 20 and have had 3 more since then (1 was a C-section). About 3 months ago I got fed up with the tummy that I still had and didn't like the scale showing 130 lbs. So I started to work out and watched what I ate. I am now 118 lbs or so and I am so…

All done! Thanks for the challenge!

I'm in. I didn't get my crunches in yesterday. I'll also do the sit-ups and add in some planks for good measure. :)

Thanks for the breakdown. I guess I will be making sure to pack some extra protein for snacks if they do ever take hot lunch.

Look at the table at the bottom of page 23 on the following link.... http://www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/Governance/regulations/7cfr210_12.pdf As a mom of 6 kids, I almost always pack lunches because I know that what they are getting are things they will eat and are healthy.

The Dual Fusion is a running shoe but it might not be the right running shoe for you. I had a pair of Nikes but ended up getting shin splints once I got back into running. I went to a running store and had them look at the way I walked/ran. Then I Tried on a few pairs of shoes that were suggested for me. I did end up…

I dealt with shin splints when I first got back into running. I didn't have any knots, just pain running up and down the shin area. The only real way to know if you have shin splints (or stress fractures) is to go see your doctor. I AM NOT a doctor but this is what I did and now I don't have any problems... Went to a…

Just finished. I did 3 sets of 20 push-ups, so I actually did 60.

Just read this and I'm in. :)

I don't list walking when I go to the grocery store or run errands. I also don't list housework like going up or down stairs doing laundry (we have a 3-story house). To me, these are things that are part of my normal week and things I did before I started working out & watching what I eat. I just feel like I am cheating…

I am a proud mom of 4 children, ages 14 yrs down to almost 3 yrs. I am currently almost done with Level 2 of the 30DS. I also go to the gym and just started using kettle bells. Good to see so many moms on here. I haven't been on MFP that long but love it because it keeps me accountable to myself. Also, my two oldest, both…

GOOD INFO FOR THOSE DOING THE 30 DAY SHRED... Hey everyone! Best of luck with The 30 Day Shred! It is so worth it! I am 1/2 through level 2 now. I have lost 5 pounds already! I do have a couple of suggestions to help avoid potential injury. This workout is pretty hard on the knees and lower legs so... 1) always wear a good…

On YouTube you can find Jillian Michaels "30 Day Shred". Many people have had great results in the 30 days. I am currently on Level 2 of this workout and in a little over two weeks have about 5 pounds, seeing more definition in my arms and I'm sure I have gone down in waist size but I forgot to measure that. I do use 5 lb…

I classify The 30 Day Shred as Circuit Training. Hope that helps.

Each level is to be done for 10 days. However, for me, I decided not to move onto the next level till I can get thru the prior level w/o stopping to take a break. I want my endurance to be able to handle the next level. I ended up doing level 1 for 12-partly cuz I didn't feel ready and partly cuz I was not looking forward…

I am currently on Level 2, Day 4. I sweated pretty good on Level 1 but Level 2 is a lot tougher. I think my toughest part on level 2 is the last circuit-strength training. I have a real hard time doing that. But I know that my endurance will keep getting better. I did Level 1 for 12 days instead of ten and There were a few…