bogden78 Member

I'm on track with you. I start recovery week today. I'm nervous for Month 2 based on everything I've read, but I was also nervous about Month 1 until I tried it. So we'll se ehow it goes next week, LOL. I'm also looking ahead to a new program. I've been considering Brazil Butt Lift, but I also know that Focus T25 will be…

When I wear my HRM I'm at about 300 calories burned for 50min.

I ride a recumbent bike on weekends and when I finally got a HRM I discovered that the bike was WAY overestimating calories burned. By A LOT! If you want to know accuracy then you need a HRM. I bought the Polar FT4 and love it.

I noticed at 10lbs, but others' didn't until about 20lbs. And it's only gotten better as I would trade in my baggy clothes for better fitting ones and people were amazed!

I've done both and some other JM dvd's. I started with 30DS then moved to RI30. I liked RI30, I found it slightly more advanced, but really, they are both good. You can try 30DS free on youtube, RI30 you would have to buy.

I started MFP back in October at my highest weight 240 (I'm 5'9"), at first I just started watching my calories, then slowly added in exercise. Did 30DS, RI30, BFBM and am now doing Insanity. I'm down 62lbs (178) and would like to get to about 160 and see from there. You can definitely do it! Feel free to friend me if you…

You can do it! I am only on week 2 and I am feeling soreness that I never had with any of my JM dvd's. I can't keep up with them but keep pushing myself. Gettign stronger every day!

I've done 30DS, RI30, Banish Fat Boost Metabolism and really loved them!!! I kinda liked Extreme Shred & Shred and Killer Buns & Thighs. Not a huge fan of 6 week 6 pack or No More Trouble zones, but many people are.

Agree with the others. I just started on Monday and knee push ups were all I've ever done, but I'm going to keep trying till one day I get it! I already feel stronger and I've done 3 JM DVDs, this one is torture, but wonderful!

Haven't used it yet, but just bought the polar ft4 based on reviews from MFP users.

I've done both and loved both! Did 30DS first then RI30. Yes, RI30 is a bit harder, I probably got equal results with them, but very glad I started with 30DS first.

I started yesterday as well. Holy Cow the fit test is insane!! I've been doing JM for months, but nothing compared to that. I am nervous to actually start a real dvd tonight. I hope it's not as intense as the fit test!

After 30DS I did RI30, same thing as 30DS, just more intense. I loved it! I then went on to to BFBM and ES&S. I am thinking of starting Insanity tomorrow.

I don't usually eat back my exercise calories, especially not if I feel full. There have been times where I do still feel hungry and I will eat something small, but this doesn't happen often and I don't feel guilty about it b/c I I did burn all those extra cals.

No, but on the occasion that I am having a 'hungry' day I don't feel too guilty.

I borrowed it from the library, but have yet to try it, and it's now overdue. oops! i should really try it. I've loved pretty much all the JM dvd's so far.

As people have already mentioned, there are a lot of factors that can go into it. I am not quite at 4 months and am down 50lbs today! But I have been working hard and really sticking with my calories. I would think that aiming for 6lbs a month is very doable and if you have a bigger loss then great!!

spreadsheet posted, see the weekly check-in post

yes, that is what i was thinking.

I want to lost 2lbs per week and initially set my exercise at nothing. MFP set my calories at 1340. After I lost 10lbs. it recalculated and I was at 1200. When I had lost some more I changed my info to exercise 6 days a week and my cals went up to 1280.

Age: 34 State: MA Start Weight: 240 Current Weight: 196.5 Goal Weight: between can't wait to see 180, hoping to get to 160 and see from there Favorite Healthy Snack: fruits! Favorite Exercise: loving all the JM workouts

I think I have to agree with this. I did 30DS in December and saw some great results. I started RI30 this January and just started level 4 yesterday. I am seeing results, losing weight, feeling stronger and can see more muscle definition in my legs. I think overall I saw more with 30DS, but I don't know if it's better,…

I'm in MA, but North Attleboro, closer to the RI border.

it's hard to tell, since i really saw a difference doing the 30DS. My arms are starting to look fab and I can really feel it in my legs. I'm down 2 pants sizes so it clearly is working!!

I just started Day 1 Level 3 yesterday. So far I am really enjoying it, especially after completing 30DS. Level 3 was great, really worked hard and certainly the hardest level yet, can't wait for level 4, maybe not, lol!

just counting my calories. I started off just walking 30 min during my lunch break, then i added to bike riding (recumbent). I then decided to do 30DS in Dec and am now doing RI30 for Jan. But nothing special, just diet and some exercise.

NE Patriots!! Gonna be a fun time with the husband at the game tomorrow! wahoo!!

and I do want to add that I add what I eat into my daily calories, so I'm still within my daily calories, it's just not my first choice of food

I really like your thinking! In the trash or on my hips. I will have to remember this next time. And I do make small portions, they are just so picky, sometimes it's 1 bite then refusing to eat. It's even day to day what they like one day they won't the next, lol!

lol! i wish i had a dog to eat what is on the floor. i swear half their meals end up on the floor, at least my 1yo.