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Did you stay within your nutritional goals? Need to start tracking again, don't think I'm eating enough Did I reach yesterday's personal goal? Didn't set one What did I do yesterday that I am proud of? Cleaned my kitchen What would I have done differently? Exercised in the morning What is today's personal goals? Mow the…

Hello All! Sorry I've been gone for awhile - I got laid off from my job and spent a little while feeling sorry for myself :sad: - but I decided enough was enough, and I did my Shred today! :drinker: My husband bought me a new yoga mat and 5# weights for my birthday - man are my arms sore after today's workout! For those…

I mix canned pumpkin in with my oatmeal in the morning. It really helps me, because I don't really like the consistancy of oatmeal, so adding pumpkin to it makes it smoother (and I can tell myself I'm almost eating dessert!) :wink: I alternate pumpkin some days with unsweetened applesauce on others, and I also add cinnamon…

Good morning Ladies! My exercise this morning was shoveling snow! :grumble: But I wanted to chime in on the fav's list: I, too, love Jillian - I love the way she can read my mind & tell me not to even THINK of turning off that DVD! :laugh: I like that the exercise changes every 30 seconds or minute, so I don't have time to…

Congrats on getting in your shred, Melissa! I did L1D5 today, and I didn't have to take any breaks! Not even during the push-ups, which are the hardest part for me. I think it's time to up the weights to push myself a little more. Lauren, I think this program really does work! I too was so sore after Day 1 and Day2 that I…

Level 1 Day 4 done! (though I have not been doing in every day - three times a week rather). It seemed much harder today than it did last week. Is anyone doing this everyday? I'm wondering if that would help my stamina? I had to take several of the "Jillian-approved" 5 second breaks today. Congrats to everyone who is doing…

Kelynn, you could try just using something around the house (like two cans of soup) for the first few days to determine what size weights you should buy.

Hi Kelynn, and welcome! Yes, there is only 1 DVD - it has three different levels on that one DVD. There is no specific size of weights recommended - it's whatever you want to use. I am only using 2# weights right now, but I think I'm going to up it to 5# next week. Happy Shredding! :flowerforyou: PS. Congrats on the Bruins…

I did my shred today, too! And my husband was home, so I made him do it too. :laugh: I'm so proud of all you ladies - just think, we've got a jump on all those people that are just starting their New Year's Resolutions today. Hope everyone had a safe & happy new year.

I completely agree - I could barely get out of bed this morning! I don't know how anyone could do that workout again today! But think of all the fabulous results after doing it 30 times! Have a great New Year's everyone!

I just did Day 1 today, and at the beginning, she just said that you can move onto the next level when you feel ready. Personally, after the way I feel after just 20 minutes at level 1, I don't know if I'll be ready for level 2 any time this month! :) There is another thread where a group of us are starting it together,…

I'm getting ready to start this program for the 3rd time - the first two times I stopped running after week 2 - and I'm determined to make it all the way thru this time! I use Suz's podcasts - it's all R&B and hip-hop (for us youngin's I guess) :laugh: When is everybody planning to start?

equilateral :wink:

I would also love to join! I just did Day 1 today, and I can feel it already. Like others have said, I don't think I'll be doing this everyday. I plan to do 30 day shred alternating with the C25K program on off days. I did my weight & measurements yesterday - I was very disappointed to see that I'M A RECTANGLE!! SW 167…

I would also love in - I just did day 1 today, and man am I exhausted!! I searched online, and found something that said a person weighing 154 lbs should burn 503 cal in 60 min of Shred. When I logged it under general circuit training for 20 min, it gave me 202 cal, so I guess that's about right. I'm am thinking about…

I need simple & quick, or I won't eat. I cook one pkg Quaker high fiber instant oatmeal (using 1/2 c. milk), then I mix in a single-serving cup of unsweatened apple sauce & 1/2 a scoop of protein powder. I stay full for hours, and I have a very active job.

Thanks for all the feedback!! chgudnitz - CONGRATS on loosing all that weight!! I can't wait to be at my goal! nicolee - could you share what book it is that you read? I don't come from a very active family, so I don't even know the basics about getting into shape. I've been reading as much as I can.

I LOVE this quote!! I never thought I'd be running (I tell everyone, "I'm built for comfort, not for speed"), but I'm loving the benefits I see from it already. I love looking at all those calories I burned this week. And believe me, I still have the voice that says "This sucks, you don't want to run" - but I just turn the…

I'm in the same boat. But man did it feel good to get up & run this morning!! I don't remember who said it, but running in the morning is WAY easier than coming home from a long day of work & running. I guess I'm going to have to skip hitting the snooze button in the morning so I can get up & run!

Okay, so I ran on Monday evening, and Tuesday I was feeling really good (the knees were just a little sore), but today, my calves are killing me!! Any reason for this delayed reaction?

Hey Swimming, wonder if we're related!? ;) Under tools, you'll find a ticker that will visually track your weight loss, if that's what you're looking for.

I just started Week 1 yesterday. I'm new to this whole thing - but I'm jumping in with both feet - I have some serious losing to do! I do love my Wii Fit, but I don't get on it as often as I should, so I'm hoping this will keep me accountable. My favorites are the step and hula hoop, but I'm going to focus more on the…

Any room for a new member of this group?? I'd like to use my Wii Fit more & this would give me a reason to get on it. I'd like to use it more for strength training as I am already using the C25K program for my cardio. I can commit to 30 mins 3 times a week.

I too ditched the diet soda awhile ago, and I was surprised how easy it was! (Actually, I ditched ALL caffiene for two months, but I couldn't live without tea & coffee). I would really love to wean off the Crystal LIght too, because I just don't think the aspartame is good for me. I went on to webmd to research it, and I…

Day 1 in the bag!! I didn't think I could run that far without being chased! Any advice on how I should log this in my excercise thingy ?

Can I still get in on this action?! I downloaded suz's podcast, and my iPod is updating as we speak. It's my first day on here, and already I have workout buddies!!

You ladies are all SO inspiring!! Congratulations on your amazing successes! Thank you all for the support. I look forward to being another success story here. :happy: PS. Noblefairy, I already have 4 glasses of water in for today - a record for me!

Yeah! I found it!

Thank you so much! Water consumption is a big hurdle for me. Thanks for reminding me of a good goal! Okay, first question: how do I get that cool little "pounds lost" counter that's attached to your post?