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I am also doing the 30 DS. I recently read a Q&A about it where someone asked if it is best to do 30 days straight. Jillian answered that what she recommends is 2 days Shred, 1 day cardio, 2 days Shred, 1 day cardio, 1 day rest. I am doing Shred only on M-W-F right now because I also do 4 Jazzecise classes and one fitness…

I am doing 30 DS now. I have done only 3 days so far, so Level 1. Logging as circuit training, general would give me too many calories. I do wear a HRM and am 5'5.5" - 138 lbs., so close enough unless age is a factor to consider (63). I burn 150-170 calories.

Hmmmm...the 30 min./day at moderate intensity or burn 300 calories is a puzzle to me. I could never burn 300 calories in 30 min. I wish I did. I burn less than 400 in an hour.

I am a lifetime WW member, but I no longer count points. I use only MFP. Once I hit my WW goal and decided to try for my personal goal, every little thing started to matter. For me (and I am not a fruit lover - have 1/day), 26 points ranged from 1250 calories to about 1450. I need to keep a closer watch on things since my…

I increased my base calories last week. I haven't been eating any exercise calories, so I know I was not eating enough, because I exercise quite a bit. I bumped it up by 100. My weight has been bouncing around within 1-2 lbs. Next week I plan to add another 100. I'm close to goal so I don't mind waiting it out.

I started this last week, too. The main reason is that I am losing SO, SO slowly now that I knew I needed to mix things up a bit. Look...I'm not looking to lose much. I'll be happy with 1/4 lb./week at this point. I make sure that I meet my nutritional goals for 4 days and then one day I have a meal or dessert I wouldn't…

This was true for me.... When I reached goal, my face was very thin. After about 6 months, it was like things readjusted and I didn't look as thin in the face. I have heard many other people says the same thing.

WVU vs JMU........Go Mountineers!! Seriously, learning to live your life and eat reasonably and healthy takes time. I'm finally learning and it's hard because of years of an "all or nothing" frame of mind.

Today was my first day and according to my HRM, I burned 176 calories. However, while I was waiting for the DVD to get through all that other stuff, I jogged in place, so that would make for more calories. I thought it was pretty intense, but then again....I'm old!!

Today was my first day for the 30 DS. I wore a heart rate monitor and it read 176 calories burned. There are so many factors that will effect your heart rate (like weight), that knowing what someone burned doesn't mean much. I think for your best estimate if you don't have a HRM, is to plug in Circuit. Good luck! Yesterday…

Last try... I posted on the 5:2 group, too, but that board is not all that active. TIA

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I weigh almost everything, except for items for which it just seems to make more sense to use measuring spoons - liquids, things that spread, etc. I guess I will start weighing those types of things if they are particularly calorie dense.

One more "bump", then I'll give up.

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You are to be commended for recognizing that your eating pattern is unhealthy. If there is ANY way you can stay off the scale, please do so, and if you are serious about wanting off this track of unhealthy eating, you will do whatever it takes. I agree that professional help is what you need now. Have a professional…

I put it at the bottom of the page where FOOD NOTES go. I want to see them along with my food diary. Ex. Jazzercise class #178 - 1 hour Calories burned - 398

Don't know if you are familiar with the book, THE BECK DIET SOLUTION, but your idea of the post-it notes goes somewhat along with the very first recommendation of that book. You list on an index card all the reasons you want to lose weight - doing this is a priority fashion. You read this card at least 2X/ day. I have a…

I have been a Lifetime member of WW for a long time. I weigh in at least once/month to keep my LT status. I think WW is a wonderful program. However, I decided I wanted to work towards a personal goal. My goal weight at WW is 148 and I wanted to try for a personal goal of 135. Really would like 130, but may not…

Based on that website, you would NOT eat your calories from exercise. They are figured into the TDEE, so you take the 20% from that number and those are your calories needed/day.

I usually have almonds to get to my daily goal on days like that.

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I use Champion Nutrition Whey Protein Stack - chocolate, vanilla, strawberry. One scoop has 23 g of protein - 130 calories - low carb and low sugar. I used to buy on Amazon, but now order on www.netrition.com.

I'm also just a tad under 5'6" and my goal is 130. I always say I have a large small frame or a small medium frame. However, I am 63 and by your pic, you are WAY, WAY younger than that. I still have 7 more pounds to lose and I am a bit concerned what my skin will be like (face in particular) at 130. My losses are SO small…

Just read your post again..... At 26 points I always came out between 1250-1450 calories. I do eat a lot of vegs, but very little fruit. Also, when you were comparing calories to points, did you add the calories for your fruit and vegs? I ask that only because 1050 sounds more like the total without. Lots of other people…

I am a LT member of WW. As a Lifetimer, I continue to weigh in once/month and I attend additional meetings when I can. I use ONLY MFP - no counting points for me. That said, I continue to follow the Good Health Guidelines of WW. The accountability of weighing in really helps me. The leader of the meeting I attend is…

I'm very new to MFP and just am seeing this. I would definitely like to be part of this challenge. September through mid-Dec. Is typically my easiest time of the year for losing or maintaining my weight. I am a LT member of WW and still weigh in once/month, but I have been tracking calories/nutrients for quite a while now…

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