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There is nothing wrong with taking a vacation from everything. If that's what you want to do. But if you are the type of person where that would break your routine, and you wouldn't be able to get back into it, then you might want to consider taking the dvd's along. I usually rock climb, kayak, etc. on my vacation, they're…

How are you measuring the body fat reduction? If you are using calipers or anything like that, then its obviously reading that inches are off. I have found, in the Army especially, that people rarely measured in the exact same spot, especially for hips and waist, or kept their clothes on, and so that can affect…

Well its not too complicated of a machine, its probably that its just not giving you the level of support that you need at this time. Nothing wrong with that. I mean, the bands on the assist are about the size and strength of my husbands medium sized resistance bands, and I couldn't lift myself up with those, so I wont be…

I just bought a knockoff too, I have three bands in it for maximum help. I'm still not strong enough to hardly pull myself up with it. I think it will definitely help improve my form. I don't think its really supposed to support you, so much as just give you a little boost. I still use the chair for most of the moves, I…

I feel like 40 calories really isn't much of a decrease. I mean, that could just be fluctuation in the connection between your HRM and your skin, and missing a few beats I would think. You notice this decrease consistently over multiple weeks?

Eat something right before workout that will boosts salts in the body but will also increase blood sugar. This helps combat my naturally low blood pressure. sometimes this still doesn't work and I have to wait to get my balance back. If I had an HRM I would be keeping my heart beat down, so maybe just dial it back for a…

I felt that way during the first week of every video. I felt like I should have been posting videos of myself to youtube. Every move requires coordination and balance... things I really do not have :D

Like Tony says, no amount of exercise can undo diet. When girls want to "tone" they need to build muscle at the same time as adjusting their dietary habits. You just need to pick what you want. I love LOVE craft beers. I'm fine with looking a bit soft in the middle as long as I'm also in shape enough to do everything I…

I just bought one from Walmart (I live in the boonies, its the only store near here!) and it was 27.00 and tonight I give it my first try. I also bought power bars because my wrists frequently hurt, and I already love those. So much easier on the joints, and you can get lower in the pushup so they're a much better core…

That does help. I just wondered what people's averages were. I try to eat my workout calories back (and then some) for muscle gain, but I just feel that the 150 calories MFP gives for 45 minutes of Strength Training isn't accurate since in P90X3 it seems that cardio/strength is all jumbled, and combo anaerobic and aerobic…

definitely exciting changes. I rock climb in the summer, which inevitably leads to pictures of my *kitten* hanging out over some rock in a harness. I'm looking forward to having a smaller butt in those pictures! LOL It just stands out so much. Not having the extra weight to lift will be helpful too.

I make instant chicken and veggie soup. I always have cut up raw veggies, boiled chicken, and Swanson's Chicken and/or Veggie broth in my fridge. If I don't have left overs, I will steam the veggies real quick, toss them in a bowl with broth and chicken and heat it up. Boom. Food. I usually have broccoli or spinach in the…

My first days are on Monday...Ive only done week one, started week two. Feel free to add me!

According to MFP I'm eating right around 30-35% protein each day, my Carbs normally come from whole, natural foods like vegetables and fruit, whole grain pasta maybe one a week, or from other complex grains like quinoa. I keep my fats high too, yay yogurt! I don't follow the meal plan. I drink LOTS of water, and eat three…

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/photos/view/32602311 This is a little lazy, but I don't use Flickr or any of those other websites. The first picture and the last picture are the difference between two years- several rounds of P90X, and in the red sports bra, starting P90X3. Hoping that a daily workout instead of intermittent…

I started CVX with my 8 pound dumbbell, then went down to 5, and then went down to 3. LOL. I may have over estimated myself there. I was so sore the next day, but it did NOT compare with Warrior. Warrior was like, damn near EVERY exercise I hated in basic training! It was a lot easier without combat boots, but…

I wake up at 5:50, so I'm usually pushing play on Cold Start at about 6:10. I have a few prunes, or a few spoonfuls of oatmeal before the workout otherwise I bonk out (which resulted once in terrible trembling, a fever, and almost passing out) because I'm already eating at a deficit for weight loss((**note I'm not eating…

I don't use shakeology, but if you break the price down I think it really comes out to 4.00$ a serving, which frankly, isn't an expensive meal. I eat mostly veggies and fruit, and especially in winter that couple with some meat can easily come out to more than $4.00. I always do wonder though if it will keep you full, and…

Wow I've never hard of that thing before. I'll have to look into it. I use the chair, and I really try to focus on my arms, but my thigh gets tired so I KNOW I'm relying on them. This seems like a great intermediary to use.

I just realized that since I do cold start every single day I'm already close to doing Doubles. As this is my first week I'll wait and see what Dynamix is like, but I might start doing that in the evenings or over my lunch hour depending on hour rigorous it is.

I am specifically not wearing running shoes. Last time I went and bought shoes I asked for good crossfit/all purpose gym shoes. They're pretty light, well-aired, but good for my arches. My husband wears actually running shoes but on agility, etc. they don't track so well with the quick movements. He ended up kicking them…

My husband and I, since we do it together, always settle on Classic. It seems to be the best middle ground for us, and its nice to work out together. I will never. ever. do Doubles. Crazy people :D

I will if someone can tell me how to post pics in a thread...

I make large batches of food once a month and then freeze it. I highly recommend http://onceamonthmeals.com/ it makes it easy by providing you even with a shopping list. Theyre update the site soon so you can just do breakfasts and lunches with no dinner. Eating frozen soup all the time was getting boring, but this has…

****, I like my abs, but I hope they come out with one for my *kitten* - I am all BA-DONK. Hopefully it will leave just enough cellulite to still have that "natural" look, that I so desperately want. I would love to not have to do squats other than to get down on the toilet! And finally, the fact that you cannot suck your…

Celebrate and Sing it! Amazing changes have taken place in your body. New goals are great, but dont let unrealistic expectations, get you down.

Such a difference all over, but your arms and face are really looking magnificent. ChaLEAN is a great program! Have fun with it!

You can definitly see the lift!!!

Obvious adventurer!

You look much younger, and your skin looks so healthy now, its glowing! Excellent work, you are very beautiful!