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I have started level 4 (after a small break in the middle where I pulled a chest muscle) and thought I would go back to level 1 to see if I am stronger. Turns out yes I am but it still killed. I actually like level 4 the best - I can't acheive each exercise though and I have not doubt that I never will.

I am on to my second Mirena and I swear by them. No periods or pain but still have other monthly cycle symptoms.

Hi, I'm from Brunswick, Melbourne and ready to feel the way I was feeling before Christmas. I think you would be surprised at how many Aussies are using MFP.

DVD's are great. I have just completed the 30 day shred and can't believe the results. It was only $15 Australian. There are heaps of exercises you can do in the lounge room - even if you don't have any weights. Lunges, squats, push ups, planks, tricep dips, sit ups, etc etc. Best of luck.

Well said. MFP is so helpful when it comes to calories. So many people are unaware of how many calories they are eating. Another issue is serving sizes, just another way MFP can help. Best wishes for your journey.

Have fun with the 30DS. You will definately notice a difference after that. I have just completed the month and I have lost half and inch off my tummy, hips and thigh and a quarter inch off my calf. Well worth the effort.

I can highly recommend the 30 Day Shred DVD by Jillian Michaels. I am up to day 26 and I can't believe how much my body has changed in this time. I have never felt so strong and have completely changed shape. Good luch with your journey and your wedding.

I have a heart rate monitor. I am 6 foot and weigh 154 pounds and I burnt 240 doing level 1.

On day 23 of shred and can't believe the results. I haven't lost much weight but feel so much stronger and can see heaps of changes in my body shape. So glad I did it but am already worried about what I am going to do afterwards to keep my new muscles from deteriorating. Think I will mix it up with cycling, jogging etc but…

don't dispair - it took me quite a while to get into MFP but now I am addicted. Stick with it and before long you will be on your road to weight loss. Don't stress too much, even if it's just helping you learn about serving sizes, exercise calories etc it's a start.

I have always believed it best to eat first thing to kick start your metabolism. This is why I am hungry by 9am and my friends who don't eat breakfast aren't hungry until lunch time.

Are your clothes fitting better? You have probably lost inches.

Day two was harder due to soreness but I am so motivated I rode to work after completing it.

Coincidentally started day one this morning. Bring on the other 29.

I am 180cm, weigh 69 kg and burnt 200 calories doing level one this morning.

Yummy with tinned pineapple

I find Friday is better as if the result is good you are motivated for the weekend and you don't ruin your weeks good work over the weekend.

19.7km per hour is 12.24 miles pers hour so that would be the best one. Are there cycling ones on MFP that are in km per hour. I can only find miles per hour and therefore convert for metric.

I didn't know there was a KM per hour. I use the 12 to 14 MILES per hour one - I ride around 19.5 to 20km per hour for 35 minutes and it's almosts identical to my heart rate monitor reading which is 330.

I find with weights it's best to have a day in between to let your muscles recover. Maybe 3 times per week. It's also good to change your weights routine after 4 to 6 weeks as your muscles don't respond as well after long periods of the same exercise.

Can't wait to try this recipe.

I find if you are exercising heaps that it helps to eat back at least some of the extra calories as you then have more energy to put into your exercise. It saves your body going into starvation mode too.

I have just finished my afternoon protein bar which I have if I intend to exercise after work. It's great for giving me energy and stopping the hunger. A snack pack of almonds are always good too - careful of the portion sizes though.