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Hi there! I tried this once before but only for about 2 weeks and fell off the bandwagon due to 32hrs of school/week and 30hrs of work/week. I didn't give myself enough time to prepare. I just ordered my 2nd round and have left overs from the last challenge so it may turn into a 30ish day challenge for me. I think I should…

here is the start of my journey.... http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/730733-5-3-3lbs-lost

They say you could do it at home, but unless you have a a whole weight system at your house I don't think it seems possible.

New Rules of Lifting for Women- workout program for lifting. I had NEVER lifted before, perfect for beginners!

THANKS FOR THE HELP!!!! I was on the fence too about buying. It was either spend hundreds on a workout video program I was thinking about or $15 for a book!!

and now I can't get the pics to load...arg..help!

HW-153 SW-150 CW-147 GW-125 (medium build)

Is a smith machine just the bars that are in one position or can smith machines also be the ones that you can move forward with as well? I don't know what machine I am using I guess. And want to make sure I am not using a smith machine since many people seem to say their no good. Hope what I wrote makes sense, hard to…

Finished the first workout this morning!!! The workout felt really good! I thought it would be too easy. I definately need to give myself more time. Didn't realize there was 20min of just resting for inbetween sets. I know they say you should do them, but man that's a long time.

I thought I finally understood the workout and just was reviewing it before I start tomorow morning. Am realizing now, I am STILL so confused! Looks like I need to start reviewing all the info again.

I HAVE to start Monday! I had lost 10lbs and then gained it all back in a month! Time to get my butt in gear! Would love to support eachother along the way!

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10lbs lost -Haircut - got this a couple weeks ago! :) 15lbs lost -pedicure 20lbs lost -new outfit 25lbs lost(goal weight) -shopping spree with my change jar money I've been saving up

I am 5' 3" SW-150 CW-143 GW-120-130(not sure yet, since I haven't been that size in a long time) I will say that when determining your goal weight you should definately look at your frame size as well as height. I never realized until a few weeks ago how different 135 can look on 2 people both 5'3, but one small frame and…

Love this article! Great info! What formula should you use to find out maintence calories? I found 2 different ones and one my base w/o excercise factored in im at 857.5 and the other I found I would be at 1464.7, quite a big difference! I'm 5'3 and 144lbs. Thanks!

Is there a lot of jumping in ripped in 30? I work out very early in the morning and live in a duplex, so people live below and don't want to wake them. Trying to find a few Jillian videos with no or only one or two moves of jumping. Jumping jacks/jumprope/run in place is fine. The only issues I had in 30DS were the moves…

SW: 141 3/8: 144 3/15:142 3/22:141

SW: 141 3/8: 144 3/15:142

what are the no foods?

I HEAR YA!!!!! keep at it! and I strongly suggest taking your measurements. I didn't do that until a month in, but think it keeps you encouraged when you realize your loosing inches even if your not loosing lbs. Just turning fat into muscle! :)

SW: 141 3/8: 144 so frustrating...the mid 140s will not let me go! been sticking to my calories and working out 1-2x a day. keep on keeping on and hoping for a better week next week.

1st Week trying this challange last week did 3500 for the 1st time in probably a LONG time Weekly Goal: 4000 Mon: 716 (30 day shred, Feb fab ab challange,elliptical, walking) Tues: 693 (30 day shred, Feb fab ab challange, elliptical, walking) Wed: 469 (Feb fab ab challange,elliptical,walking) Thur:771 (30 day shred, Mad…

took measurements 2/23/12 Neck:12 Shoulders:37 Mid Arms:R-11 L-11 Bust:36.5 Waist:30 Hips:36.5 Theighs(widest):R- 23 L-23.5 3/1 weight-141 Finished Day 11 of shred yesterday. I only do the video 3-4x a week so I should finish at the end of March with everyone :)

3/1 weight- 141 Goal weight by 4/25- 125

1st Week trying this challange last week did 3500 for the 1st time in probably a LONG time Weekly Goal: 4000 Mon: 716 (30 day shred, Feb fab ab challange,elliptical, walking) Tues: 693 (30 day shred, Feb fab ab challange, elliptical, walking) Wed: 469 (Feb fab ab challange,elliptical,walking) Thur:771 (30 day shred, Mad…

1st Week trying this challange last week did 3500 for the 1st time in probably a LONG time Weekly Goal: 4000 Mon: 716 (30 day shred, Feb fab ab challange,elliptical, walking) Tues: 693 (30 day shred, Feb fab ab challange, elliptical, walking) Wed: 469 (Feb fab ab challange,elliptical,walking) Thur:calories burned (how they…

1st Week trying this challange last week did 3500 for the 1st time in probably a LONG time Weekly Goal: 4000 Mon: 716 (30 day shred, Feb fab ab challange,elliptical, walking) Tues: 693 (30 day shred, Feb fab ab challange, elliptical, walking) Wed: calories burned (how they were burned) Thur:calories burned (how they were…

I also do the elliptical on some days as well as play dance central 2 on the kinect Also I have a lot of lower back problems and found when I really concentrate on pushing my lower back flat into the ground it hurts more in the ab section and a little less in my back.

I use 5lb, but for the side squats with arm raise I have to use my 2lb weights.