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I used to buy into the whole "Eat small meals more often". I found I was thinking about food all the time. I started eating 3 meals/day (sometimes need a snack if I exercise late afternoon), and found I wasn't obsessing about food all the time. Some do better with more frequent, small meals, so I guess we each need to find…

I just started Level 3. I always use my HRM and burn 150-175 calories for the 27 minutes. Circuit training gives a lot more calories burned, so I would hesitate to use that. It sure feels like I burned a lot more than I actually do.

I am just starting Level 3. I started the program quite a while ago, but I do it only on M-W-F. I do at least 5 Jazzercise classes each week, so I get 15-20 min. of strength training with each of those. I missed a couple of weeks over the holidays, but am back to it now. I have lost inches and weight, but I am tracking and…

Hopefully I can explain another option for push-ups. On the floor on one side with your arms/hands in push-up position. Switch sides half-way through. Does that make sense? My wrists were a problem when I first started exercising, but gradually, I have been able to do a few regular push-ups and the rest on my knees. I…

I am a Lifetimer at WW. The Points Plus worked (slowly) for me when I was 9 lbs. over goal and wanted to get back to my goal weight. Once I got there, I wanted to reach a personal goal. My losses then were very, very small and slow. I started double tracking with MFP and discovered the problem. I got 26 points/day. Those…

I just started Level 3 today and according to my HRM, I burned 166 calories and that is the most I have burned since I started. I generally burn about 150. 5'6" - 130 lbs.

Jillian said that the "30 Day" was just a marketing tool. Her recommendation is 2 days of 30 DS - 1 day of cardio - 2 days of 30 DS - 1 day of cardio - rest day. So, she recommends 4 days/week, 2 days of cardio, and 1 rest day.

I haven't completed my first round of 30 DS, but I got "Ripped in 30" for my follow-up. I think it is the same format - 3 min. strength - 2 min. cardio - 1 min. abs. At least I hope that is correct because I really want the same format for after I complete 30 DS. Hopefully, someone will correct me if I am wrong.

The only thing to watch is that some protein powders clump up in liquid that is too hot. It is disgusting!! Warm your liquid (coffee, milk, etc.) a bit and add your powder. Then I use a frother to mix in my protein powder and then heat up more if needed. I love the hot protein drinks in cold weather.

I didn't care for the cardio kickbox set. I won't mind it a couple of times/month, but not on a regular basis. I also didn't love the cardio core set. Maybe I'm a party pooper!

I have tried for 3 years to hit 200 classes and didn't make it until 2012. I got in 251 classes!!! I am so happy because it was not an easy task as I travel a LOT. There were many days I did 2-3 classes/day. I did 5:30 a.m. and then back to back evening classes. I have added in 3 days of strength training (DVD's at home),…

I am a LT WW. I still weigh in once/month. I had never been able to reach my personal goal. I gave MFP a try along with PP and realized that 26 PP gave me a HUGE range of calories and was often too much. I dropped counting and only tracked on MFP. I am now 18 lbs. below my WW goal and 5 lbs. below my personal goal. I still…

I live in CO (seriously thinking of changing my screen name - iluvco - because of this. I would GLADLY pay higher taxes rather than have this law. Why not greatly increase the taxes on cigarettes, liquour, and junk food? I'm thoroughly disgusted! They better darn well use that income on the schools.

I weigh 18 pounds less than what is on my license. That is probably not that significant. What is more significant, IMO, is the fact that they use the same picture from 10 years ago. LOL!

Jillian recommends this schedule: 30 DS, 30 DS - cardio - 30 DS, 30 DS - cardio - rest. I'm doing 30 DS on M-W-F. I do 4 Jazzercise classes/week and a Fitness Bootcamp, so I guess I'm not following her recommended schedule, but I can tell a big difference in my strength and stamina. BTW..... I HATE LEVEL 2!!!! Sure hope I…

I always wear my HRM, but a couple of times I looked up circuit training and put in the time. MFP gave a lot more calories burned, so be advised.

Generally it takes something major to annoy me -usually just ignore things. However, when people quickly lash back with "Muscle does not weigh more than fat. A pound of muscle weighs the same as a pound of fat", it really annoys me. Really....do they think everyone doesn't know that? When someone says that muscle weighs…

I read an article about 30 DS and Jillian recommends 2 days of 30 DS, followed by 1 day of cardio, then 2 more days of 30 DS, followed by 1 day of cardio, the day of rest. Because I go to Jazzercise 5X/week, I do 30 DS on M-W-F.

I am on Level 2 now. I just do M-W-F. Jillian says the best way to do it is 2 days Shred-1 day Cardio-2 days Shred-1 day Cardio-1 day rest. I also attend 4-5 Jazzercise classes and one Bootcamp class each week. Even doing 30 DS like I do, it is amazing how fast you see your strength/endurance increasing.

There are no men who attend regularly, but we have had a few come sporadically. I lived in DE before moving to CO in 2002 and there was a guy who attended regularly. He was always talking about trying to get his wife to come. Nice fellow! Our instructor gave him a t-shirt when he hit 100 classes that said, "REAL MEN…

Anyone been going to Jazzercise long enough to remember the 100 Club t-shirt and the 200 Club one. I always got the 100 one, but this is the first year since 1999 that I have reached over 200. That was my goal for this year.

Our Summer reward was an insulated cup with lid and straw. I had to really push myself for that competition. I was going to be traveling most of July, so I got in my 30 classes in the first 20 days of June. I didn't want to let my partner down. All those classes got me to my 150 in July and I got my shirt. I love the…

I'll be at my Jazzercise center in Castle Rock, CO today. Thursday is double class for me, too - 4:30 Regular and 5:35 Body Sculpting. We have only one Body Sculpting class each week. It is so strange because after 13 years of Jazzercise and I always hated Body Sculpting, I now enjoy it. Weird, but I'm glad I like it now.…

I do 4 Jazzercise classes and 1 fitness Bootcamp. I just do the Shred on M-W-F.

I wear a HRM when I do the 30 Day Shred. If I plug it into MFP,using circuit training, general, it gives me WAY more than my heart rate monitor. I just started level 2 today. I have been burning 135-150 calories. First time I did it, I couldn't believe that is all I burned, but the amount burned has been pretty consistent.…

Not sure how I feel about the "old lady" post. :(. I am one of those old ladies, but I promise, no leotards, headband, and legwarmers. I am a total addict - 13 years. I have already surpassed 200 classes for this year. When someone says find an exercise you love. That is just what I did. I'm 63, but there is a lady who…

I love SB and followed it for a long time. I owe my love for vegs to SB. I tried a couple of times to do Phase 1 and could not do it. I felt awful and had great difficulty with exercise. If you find yourself weak and light headed make sure you are getting in that dairy and beans. So, I just started with Week 1 of Phase 2.…

Absolutely works just with the water. Only thing...I have never had 3T. Of the mix be 50 calories. It's always more than that.

Another suggestion, since you mention hunger, is to change your macronutrients to give you more protein. I have mine set for 40% carbs, 30% protein, 30% fat. The default setting for MFP has carbs much higher, with protein and fat much lower. Changing those will definitely help with hunger. Good luck!

The way I trained myself to avoid the neck issue and learn that you have to keep your chin up, is to put a tennis ball or orange under your chin. I know it sounds silly, but truly, it works. Also, make sure your elbows are NOT pulled forward. That pulls on your neck also. You may feel that you don't feel it as much in your…