MicheleWE Member

I am awaiting answers as well. I can lift myself slightly and hang now, but it is taken a long while just to achieve that. In the meantime I do pull ups with assistance (hubby holds my legs). I've been working on push ups as well as weight training the back,shoulders, arms and chest and I believe all that is helping.…

YES! I used to describe myself just like OP. I never had one cookie, it always ended up being way more. Homemade cookies were banned from my home because I couldn't control mysel. Eating sweets would set off a whole chain reaction, sugar overload then the search for salty foods to counteract it (sounds silly now, but that…

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I know it seems so contrary to dieting but don't be afraid to eat a little more. I experienced this with another program, I was to afraid to eat the recommended intake thinking I knew better (and yet I am the one with a weight problem. Hmmm) and I kept myself from experiencing results until I gave in and upped my calories.…

Just finished Day 2 of Level 2 This workout makes me sweat so much! I didn't get sore at all with level 1 and while it was challenging I knew I could do it, but this workout makes me have to pep talk myself. So if you hear me shouting "YOU CAN DO THIS", don't be surprised.

I guess it's time to get some calipers! I do believe I've got enough protein on board-funny it's much easier to get after doing a two week push of really high protein (230 g per day-don't judge-I was following a carb cycling portion in the weight program I was doing but decided that wasn't good for MY body). My calorie…

Thank you-work in progress!

You are a beautiful girl and want to take good care of yourself so you will stay that way. Your current way of eating WILL destroy your metabolism and make it very hard to maintain your desired weight in the future. Learn what you can now so you don't have to diet and fight weight gain your whole life. It looks to me like…

I know all things are permissible and it requires discipline but I tend to steer clear of anything Alfredo, Crisco made products, and deep fried. I just can't go there. I also try to avoid sugar loaded things (I am not against having it, but I know it's bad for me),

Amy Andrews-I just finished LiveFit last week. Definately challenging, especially for someone new to weight lifting. I didn't lose much as far as pounds, but I didn't comply with her diet 100% either, but can see a difference in body composition, and I really like the muscles I've found. So good luck to you, just do your…

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I am pretty late to this party but I just finished day 5 of level 1 today. It is just challenging enough and I sweat like crazy but I've been lucky not to have any muscle soreness. However my knees have been very unhappy. I already notice a difference and have lost 1/2 inch of the waist so far. Really excited to see all…

I often use a green drink by Dr Shulzs called Superfood and I feel the energy hit me with no jitters or other side effects. It has a lot of B vitamins in it and it is absorbed quickly. It does have a green drink taste, but it I mix it with juice it's not bad at all.

I keep protein bars around for those desperate times, and usually have a Pure Protein or Quest bar. I also like to make my own and you can find several good recipes here: http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/jamie-easons-livefit-recipes-apple-cinnamon-protein-bars.html My favorite recipe is for pumpkin bars with nuts.

Yes it is. I just saw a web page today with an at home dumbbell workout. http://www.weight-lifting-workout-routines.com/Dumbbell_Workouts.html Have fun!

I bulk up soups and casseroles etc by adding veggies, especially spinach. I put spinach in just about everything, eggs, chili, soup, etc. Also, while I don't like all of their products I do like to use Waldon Farms pancake syrup, chocolate and caramel syrups, balsamic, and asian dressings and bbq sauce. I get the flavor…

I've done both but prefer to exercise alone. To often when I start with a buddy they fall to the wayside and I lose motivation too. If I am doing it alone, then I am motivating myself because it is all for me. I started weight lifting and then my hubby joined me, but he really slowed me down. I was nice about it because I…

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Love It! I identified with far to many of these. You all rock!

Bump-there's a few combinations I'd like to try, low carb or not.

DatMurse, In phase 3 the last three weeks are carb cycling. Once you click into one of those days there is a calculator to figure out your macros. I am not even going by my current weight because the protein would be even higher, I am calculating based on goal weight. In Jamie's recommendations she does suggest one or two…

The plan on low carb days is 1690 calories, 45g fat, 236g protein, 85g carbs. I am following Livefit from Bodybuilding.com and I am in phase 3-the cut. The plan is to follow low carb for 3 days followed by 1 high carb day-1690 calories, 211g carbs, 148g protein, 28g fat. Repeat the cycle for a total of 3 weeks. YES, I feel…

I was having the same problem so I went back a few weeks and averaged my calories for the three week period then I used that as my daily goal and did not eat exercise calories back. It worked out very well. I didn't have an excess to eat at the end of the day and I could add things like healthy oils into my breakfast,…

Hands down peanut butter! If I am running low on calories for the day I use PB2. I usually add a few drops of stevia. Also cinnamon alone, or with the peanut butter is great. This is my nightly snack, I am addicted!

I have never run a half marathon, but I have speed walked one, and I walked a 60 mile walk which is definately an endurance event. This is what I learned: Don't eat/drink/wear anything during your event that you haven't broken in while training. My 60 mile event had a different type of electrolyte drink than what I had…

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I haven't heard of this diet, so I can't help you there. What I can say is since January I've been eating 3 meals (200-500 calories) and 3 snacks per day and I am never hungry. I try to eat every three hours. In addition to not getting overly hungry, I also am not craving sweets. Of course I've cut sugar and try to eat a…

Can't wait to try some of these.

Walked 48.97 miles, biked 14.54. Surpassed my goal of 50 miles.

Yes, I am really curious as to what your doing along with 30DS. Awesome results so far, congrats!