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I just started my second day of Butt Bible. I think in this group ( http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/7456-the-butt-bible-group ) some had said they logged in in as circuit training, so that's what I've been doing. I know what you mean though, it definitely doesn't feel like one would be burning as many calories as…

I know a few of you have stated that you don't take supplements, but are still hitting your daily needs for calcium & protein. Are you achieving this with fortified foods, or strictly with all natural foods? I ask because I don't buy soymilk or other fortified foods, and while doing the food diary I'm having a hell of a…

Absolutely stunning!

I'm 30, but only looking to gain back tone & definition, but feel free to add me if you'd like. I've never taken exercise seriously until the past year or so, and even then, only took to walking a couple of miles at a time. I'm sick & tired of being ashamed that I've let my butt begin to sag and have simply accepted it by…

Feel free to add me if you want. I'm 30 & aiming to gain back tone & definition. I have a set routine I'm hoping to stick to each week, and also trying to maintain a balanced, vegan diet.

I'm 5ft5, F, 115pounds, looking to stay motivated to get back tone & definition. Brand new to the exercise game, but have been vegan for 5 years, vegetarian since high school. I've set my current goal as follows: Daily: 30 Day Shred (on day 6 of level 1) Butt Bible (day 2 of level 1) 2.5 mile walk, medium pace,…

I'm game. I joined this site last week to try and get back tone & definition. Been logging in my food & exercise daily and trying to stay 100% on top of things. I never was into exercise so this is certainly a new challenge for me. Just took my first "before" photos today, so now I'm really pumped to stick through this.

Welcome. I just joined last week with the goal of getting toned. Have never really been into exercise so this is certainly a challenge for me. Feel free to add me if you'd like.

Welcome, I just joined last week. I'm not looking to lose weight, but rather to get toned as I've let myself go these past few years and have trouble with staying motivated. Feel free to add me if you'd like, I love having the support of others trying to achieve their goal.

Just finished day 6 level 1, and have added in level 1 of the Butt Bible, along with my daily 2.5 mile walk. Took my first "before" photos today as well, & I'm really hoping to see some tone & definition with this routine. For those doing the 30 routine, how many of you are incorporating a rest day into the schedule, or…

Lately most of my meals have been coming from OhSheGlows or ADashOfCompassion. Both websites have killer vegan recipes and many of them improvise really well. Most are also written in blog form with lots of photos, or you can choose the simply recipe view as well. So far I've tried many OhSheGlows hot breakfasts & vegan…

I actually don't bother buying dairy free milks anymore, I either make my own by blending nuts or oats with water, and then work through a straining process to get the pulp out (use the pulp in another recipe). OR, if I'm short on time or it's not really vital to the recipe, I skip the straining process (for smoothies &…

Thanks for sharing this. I'll be giving this a go shortly. :)

I'm not sure if it will help you, but I know I myself tend to be a very lazy, unmotivated individual. The main thing that helps me is to set my goals for the workouts I want to do, and do at least one of the routines *the second I step out of bed*. That way, I go through the rest of the day knowing I accomplished that one…

I'll be starting my challenge early on Sunday when I pick up my first dvd (not sure which one yet). For anyone wanting to join in, feel free to post which dvd (or dvds) you'll try to stick with each day, along with any goals you have for the month. We can share our progress as the month goes along. My personal goals for…

Keep them coming gals. Seeing this thread encouraged me to finally take the dreaded "before" photos. Really, mine wont be anywhere near as significant as most, since I don't want to lose, but rather firm up and get my butt back where it should be. But this thread showed me that I really did want to be able to see my…

Just completed day 6 of level 1, and forced myself to take the dreaded "before" photos. Actually, seeing the before & after photos on this forum made me realize that I really did want to see my progress, and since I'm only doing this to try and tone, I was afraid I wouldn't really be able to judge any improvement without…

I'm on day 6 level 1. Definitely like her routines & the quick pace that she moves onto the next exercise, but a few of them are still giving me a run for my money. The side lunges/lateral raises & the final bicycle crunches still kill me (& I'm only using the 3 pound weights). But I am seeing a bit of improvement since…

This was exactly the question I was looking for. I too am wondering if the rest day is necessary, as I find I lose my motivation if I skip a day. Right now, I'm doing JM 30 Day Shred, level 1, and also taking a 2.5 mile uphill/downhill walk. I also just discovered Butt Bible level 1, and was hoping to add that to my daily…

@ Wizbeth: That's amazing... and a killer reminder that I need to take my before pics now. I did take some on day 1, just to force myself to accept what my butt currently looks like (it's drooped some on me and I've just been wearing long jackets & skirts for the past year), but then I deleted them because it's a shared…

@ dmcole: Level 1 of this dvd has been a bit rough on my knees as well (I've taken about 5 good falls on them and one has always felt like something got a bit tweaked). I was doing good until today, when I finally had to improvise another exercise in at a few points (I just sub in some squats or something easier). Day 5…

Ok, you ladies are all amazingly inspirational & you look fantastic! This thread has just kicked my butt in gear to take the dreaded before photos. I don't want to lose weight, but I definitely want the bum from my early twenties back. You ladies have taken away any excuse I can think of for accepting anything less than…

Personally, I think you should feel free to share the things that are important with you on your own facebook page. That is your own network of people, and if they don't want to share in your successes or what makes you happy, then let them block your page. I always think it's funny that people think others should alter…

@ cydthesquid: You have more than one of his dvds? Can I borrow one on Sunday to get started?

@ Tea: I was thinking Jillian Michaels for her only because I absolutely love that her dvds really seem to stick to 30 second intervals (I myself have a tendency to crap out on an exercise movement if I have to do it longer than 30 seconds). She's also pretty easy going about different styles of coaching, so I think she…

@ Rubberbiscuit: Glad to meet you & it's great to hear more positive comments on these workout dvds. I'm actually really looking forward to them with all the great comments I've heard, and am hoping my library zips the first one over in a jiffy. I had never really taken them seriously until now, but I guess that was…

Ok guys & gals, I'm not honestly sure how to run or moderate a group, let alone how to keep one interesting (or perhaps groups just kind of grow on their own when the members create their own topics), but I'm willing to try anything once. ;) For those who want to join & try and help me jazz up this group (or if anyone also…

I'm 30 years old and only taken a real interest in getting in shape and eating better within the past 4 years. I've been vegetarian since high school, vegan for over 5 years, but had never really thought about keeping in shape or exercise. A few years back I finally discovered that I loved walking outdoors, but found…

Well... I'm not sure if there will be any interest, but I suppose I'll simply start a group and see if it makes it or flops. Worst case I suppose I can always delete the group. :p

I've only seen him on tv, but I got the same impression. I have to give people credit for being themselves despite knowing how hard this world can treat them for it. & luckily, he seems to have a wonderful following of people who love him for what he does and for what he seems to be able to give back to others.