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One thing I like about Pilates is you basically need space for a mat and a little extra room on each side. Admittedly, it's not the best for burning calories but it's a great supplement to your workout. For other types of exercises, I remember the DVD "Self Binkini Ready Fast" did not requite a lot of space, and you can…

I've just started Weight Loss Yoga and I really enjoy it. I also like the fact that we have a variety of different body types instead of only super fit people doing the workout. It makes you think "well they're my size/bigger than me. If they can do it, I can!"

Actually it was 130. haven't quite crossed that milestone yet but hope to surpass it with this weeks stress test. Congrats with your progress! Completed Week 5, Day 1 column 3 today Set 1- 54 Set 2- 60 Set 3- 45 Set 4- 36 Set 5- Maxed at 70 Feeling good!

I've never pushed myself like that. It's probably a good thing too. I hate throwing up so much it would probably freak me out. Are you liking Tae Bo? (besides the puking parts)

I've done Pilates DVDs a couple times a week for the past couple months. People are right when they say it's great for building core strength. It's turned me into the sit up queen! I would also suggest supplementing it with a cardio workout. It doesn't burn many calories on its own, but it makes me feel so strong.

Best topic title ever? :laugh:

Did my exhaustion test after week 4. Made sure to wait 24 hours after my last ab workout, and begin my test with unstressed abs. I was surprised that I managed to push out 130 (but wow were those last 5 tough!). This is a bigger improvement than I expected from my initial exhaustion test! Still unsure if I'll be able to…

This is evidence that program really works. Great job on your progress. That's more than double what you did during the beginning!

Two words "sexy lingerie."

You know I didn't even think of the time length. Thanks for pointing that out. And thanks to everyone for their responses!

Completed Week 4, Day 3 (column 3) Set 1- 45 Set 2- 50 Set 3- 45 Set 4- 45 Set 5- 62 Max Phew! I'm not doing the exhaustion test until tomorrow. For those of you on week 2 or 4, good luck on your upcoming exhaustion tests!

Can you provide a link to yours? I've been meaning to start watching weight loss vlogs.

Same as what others have said. It depends on how sick you are. If I'm just a little sick (runny nose for example), I'll still work out. But if I'm feeling the least bit nauseated, I'm not moving. I hate throwing up so much. I also do all of my workouts at home so I don't have to worry about infecting people.

1. Find a second job to supplement my income and rebuild my savings. 2. Pay off my student loan debt 3. Get married (I'm engaged, but cannot afford a wedding at this point) 4. Be able to afford to replace my beloved (but rapidly deteriorating) eleven year old vehicle 5. Become more adventurous 6. Be able to afford a house…

I lost count on my last set too. I need a handy little machine that will count them for me :)

Week 4- Day 2 (column 3) Set 1- 38 Set 2- 45 Set 3- 38 Set 4- 38 Set 5- Maxed at 58 (I think) Pretty sure I did at least 58 at the end. Got a little lost. I guess this is where I reveal that math is not my strongest subject? Today was pretty challenging. I suspect Friday will be even more so. By the way, is anyone else…

My mother always jokes that she can tell the sizes have changed because she's still a size eight when that's the size she was 20+ ago. Although it looks to me like you've lost a nice amount of weight to be plunging down the sizes so fast. Enjoy that :)

Today I did week 4, day one Set 1- 32 Set 2- 38 Set 3- 32 Set 4- 32 Set 5- maxed at 56 Total- 190 Feeling really good right now. I noticed that there's another stress test at the end of this week (like the initial test). I'll think I'll do that on Saturday.

Swimming. I "grew out of" my bathing suit from college a few years back and have been too embarrassed to go swim suit shopping ever since.

My favorite workout DVD changes a lot, but right now I would say it's The Firm's Bootcamp Maximum Calorie Burn. I've also done the 30 day Shred. I liked, but it wasn't enough variety for me.

I wouldn't, just because when I grocery shop, I don't walk consistently. For example, I'll stop to pick something up off a shelf, or to examine produce before selecting it. Now if I walked to the grocery store, I'd count it (but I wouldn't do it because I wouldn't be able to carry everything back!)

To me, the key is variety. I get bored with one single type of exercise easily. Since I cannot afford a gym membership, I buy cheap used DVDs from half.com and sell them back when I'm done with them. The library is also a great resource. You can only take the DVDs out for a couple weeks at a time, and thanks to ILL I have…

That's pretty badass (if you don't mind me saying)

Glad to see you're back on track. Keep on pushing it :)

Morning all! Completed Week 3, Day 3 (third column) today. Results: Set 1- 33 Set 2- 42 Set 3- 30 Set 4- 30 Set 5- maxed at 50 Total: 185 Today was challenging, but I still feel comfortable moving on to week 4 next week.

Apples are my favorite! Here's a good list http://commonsensehealth.com/Diet-and-Nutrition/List_of_High_Fiber_Foods.shtml

I don't work out if it's really heavy. If it's not, I make myself.

This is fun! Personality wise- My type of guy that is one I can have a good conversation with. Someone who listens to me, and is filled with interesting opinions and ideas (and not necessarily ones I agree with!). He also has to have a great sense of humor on multiple levels (everything from fart jokes, to…

Hope you join us soon! Just completed Week 3, day 2. Still feeling good. I peeked ahead to see what week 6 looks like, and I am a little intimidated by it!

I would say that as long as you're within your daily calorie goal, it's okay to indulge in moderation. I have a killer sweet tooth. If I completely deny myself sweets all the time, I would probably go crazy.