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Hey, everyone. Still running a fever, so I stayed home from work today. I'm a teacher and I missed yesterday to go on a field trip with my club, so that's two days in a row I'm missing with my students. I hate missing school. Though my fever is finally down to 99.5 and not over 101, I'm still not sure I'll be up to…

Hey ladies, I'm logging on real quick to say that I'm running a fever of 101 and can barely move. I've been sleeping for about 4 hours and my fever still hasn't come down. Can't do the shred today, and I'm so upset. I pray I'm better tomorrow because I finally felt the encouragement and strength to push myself to the…

Oh, I'm so sorry to hear that. My thoughts are with your family. Michelle, great job passing up the boys Ben and Jerry! And for sticking through the DVD until the end. I just finished my day 1. Not horrible, but I definitely took several breaks...especially when doing the lunges. My poor knee just can't handle that. I did…

Hey everyone! Can't wait to start shredding. I'll be doing it in about an hour (giving my dinner some time to settle). I did take some measurements this morning, took my pictures, and weighed myself. I was 194.7. Gained a pound thanks to my TOM and the seafood festival I went to on Saturday, I'm guessing, since I've been…

Great challenges, Michelle! I took some pictures of myself over the summer, which was about 16 pounds ago. I can't wait to take some new ones now to see that difference. And then, of course, the difference before and after shredding! I'm going to try and do my shredding as soon as I get home from work. I run too, and I…

On the shred, the worst exercises for me are the push-ups, bicycle crunches, and the jump rope for me. I have tried and tried to do a regular push-up, and my upper body still cannot handle it! So I stick with the knees on the floor push-up. For bicycle crunches, I'm usually screaming and halfway through I move into a…

Hey everyone! I should be that new member Michelle talked about. I'm Cristina! I've started the shred twice before, and almost made it to level 2 last time, but quit on day 9. That was about a month ago. I really wanted to start it up again, and felt like this was just the motivation I need! So, here's my stats: Name:…

Ooh, thanks for info!

Yum!!!

I honestly thought I was going to pass out after running the 90 seconds...I would literally have to grab onto my husband because my legs and chest were exploding! However, last week I ran for 20 minutes!!! My husband and I are currently on W6D2 and love it! We're running our first 5K on 9/11.

YES. I do the exact same thing. I HAVE to weight everyday or I go crazy, lol. But, if I gain a wee bit, I don't freak out, just try to adjust. I record all my losses on MFP, but don't adjust it if I gain, just wait until I go below my previous MFP weight again. Keeps me motivated and I'm too curious to not weigh!

I would definitely do at least one day of Level 1 again to see how it goes. If you breeze through it, continue on to Level 2! If you're still struggling, spend a few more days on Level 1. I, for one, am skipping some days in between doing it. I'm doing c25k also and I tried to do both in one day, and could barely move the…

I always look up whatever the food item is, and then make an good guess as to which one that pops up it could be. For example, if I eat a brisket sandwich, I look that up in the database. I usually go for ones on the higher end of the caloric scale than the lower end, just to be safe. And if I eat at a mom and pop…

Congrats! I can't wait to finish. :bigsmile:

Great job! So nice to see the fruits of your hard work pay off. :smile:

You will walk A LOT! Make sure you walk beforehand. Call starting 180 days in advance for dining reservations. I have eaten almost everywhere, my favorites are: - Ohana's (at the Polynesian Resort, can reach by monorail)- Polynesian all you can eat (they bring it to you). Chicken wings, lo mein noodles, salad, pineapple…

MON - Ounces of Water 100 ~ Challenge: Crunches (100 done) TUES - Ounces of Water: 70 ~ Challenge: 35 mins of walking/jogging/running WED – Ounces of Water: ## ~ Challenge: THU – Ounces of Water: 45 ~ Challenge: 30 push ups FRI – Ounces of Water: ## ~ Challenge: SAT – Ounces of Water: ## ~ Challenge: SUN – Ounces of Water:…

Looks like everyone is doing great! My worst part is the jumprope and bicycle crunches...though jumprope is getting easier, I still cannot make it through the bicycle crunches! I think I'm starting to see a difference...we'll see when I measure next! Keep it up! And feel free to add for support! :bigsmile:

Oh my! That sucks about your thumb. I hope it feels better soon! I would definitely try it without the weights...at least you'd still be doing the cardio, right? :) And good luck with the hurricane! My sister lives in VA, close to DC, and I hope nothing happens! I lived through Katrina, I know how bad they can be! After a…

Oh, honey, I could write a book! I practically live in Disney World, I go there so often! I can write more later (at work now), but be sure to build up your walking, because you can easily hit 40,000 steps each day!

I take a rest day when needed. You're right, sometimes I feel like I'll perform much better if my muscles have a day to relax. So far, it's working out just fine!

MON - Ounces of Water 100 ~ Challenge: Crunches (100 done) TUES - Ounces of Water: ## ~ Challenge: WED – Ounces of Water: ## ~ Challenge: THU – Ounces of Water: ## ~ Challenge: FRI – Ounces of Water: ## ~ Challenge: SAT – Ounces of Water: ## ~ Challenge: SUN – Ounces of Water: ## ~ Challenge: Total ounces of water:…

Hey everyone! I'd love to join you, even though I already started a bit. Here's some info about me... 1) So today I'm 197.4. My measurements are: Bicep 12 Chest 45 Waist bb 43.5 (bb=around the belly button) Waist pl 44 (pl=pants line...almost right above the hips) Hips 45 Thigh 23 Calf 16 Neck 14 2) Comments: I just did…

1) So today I'm 197.4. My measurements are: Bicep 12 Chest 45 Waist bb 43.5 (bb=around the belly button) Waist pl 44 (pl=pants line...almost right above the hips) Hips 45 Thigh 23 Calf 16 Neck 14 2) Comments: I just did L1D6. It is getting easier! The initial jumping jacks/jump rope is very hard for me, but by the time we…

I am already seeing results! Definitely feeling better too. And I only just completed L1D6. I think it's a fantastic program! Don't give up, ladies!

Nice! I will defnitely try these challenges! Good luck, everyone! Think I'll try for the crunches today.

Awesome! I'm with you on the boot thing, I can never wear them because of my calves. I'm looking forward to this NSV too!

That's awesome!! Feels so good, doesn't it? :smile:

Ha, no, Level 1 is "easy" stuff, like push-ups, bicep curls, lunges, butt kicks, jumping jacks, crunches, etc. Nothing complicated and definitely not like what I heard p90x is!

I am had pretty much the starting stats as you, and I could do it! Now, it is hard the first couple of days because your body is not used to it, but it soon gets easier. There are 3 different levels. And yes, you do need some weights, I use 3 lb ones, and maybe a yoga type mat because you get down on the floor for some…