darrenw74 Member

I can't even believe this, but I hit my summer target. I've lost 30 pounds. My cruise is coming up in 3 weeks, and I feel fantastic. I'm so excited. I've changed my goal to maintain. Any loss from here is just gravy. I'll probably be logging on less frequently from this point. Good luck everyone!

You rock! I'm still on W3D2. Yesterday I fell 4 push-ups shy of completing it. I can almost always equal or better my last attempt by a couple push-ups. I'll get there some day. Despite my slow progress, I am having quite fun with the program overall. I also need to hit abs, but will wait till after I finish this I think.

Calories from food, minus the calories burned from exercise. To me, net calories is the number one most important thing to watch.

Thanks, and I'm happy to say today was the day. I officially completed W3D1, 1.5 months in.

I think it makes sense to include them, since they do have caloric value. If you are in your daily calorie range, and if your saturated fats are under control, I wouldn't worry too much about going over. I like to eat things like peanuts also, and it seems to help control hunger. I'd just keep recording it, and if you…

Last week I was able to get closer, but still not able to close out Week 3 Day 1. 12,17,13,13,14/17 I'm hoping to finally get past W3D1 this week.

The bad news is I totally fell off the wagon this weekend. The good news is I'm down another 1.4 pounds. I'm trying to get back on track this week and log everything I consume.

Well, I finished off the week getting about 4 push ups further than last week in the 5th set. 12,17,13,13,12 Here's to hoping I can squeeze the last 5 out next week.

Still here. I'm going out socially tonight, so hopefully I can keep the damage to a minimum. Life must go on.

The fitness range for a female is 21-24%, and you're not too far away from that. Check out this link: http://www.healthchecksystems.com/bodyfat.htm.

Still going strong. I lost 1.4 pounds since my last weigh-in for a total of 26lbs lost, and now have 5 weeks till my cruise. I'm planning to spend 2-3 more weeks on this weights+cardio routine, and the last couple weeks on an all cardio increased calorie deficit to get that extra lean look.

Question to those of you making good progress on this program. Are you in a calorie deficit? I'm trying to figure out why I'm struggling so much to progress. I am maintaining a 1lb/week deficit currently, but I'm eating plenty of calories (including exercise).

Week 3 Day 1 - inching closer to completing the 5th and final set. I got a couple push-ups further than last week. 12,17,13,13,11/17 If I can just squeeze out 6 more, I can finally put this day behind me.

I still have not gotten through Week 3 Day 1. Today and Wednesday went about the same. I have made progress this week, in that I've gotten through the first four sets, and just need to complete those last few in set 5. Today's report: 12,17,13,13,8.

Great, just when I started getting excited about finally getting into "modern fit" clothing, I realize that I'm still 20 lbs overweight :noway: I'm just going to go by what feels right.

Nicely done! How long did it take you to get there? I'm struggling to keep up with this program.

I forgot to post my Friday results. W3 day1 redo 12,17,13,10, then 3 and 17 on knees.

Am I the only one who thinks 6 weeks is impossible? This is my 2nd week on the week 3 day 1. Anyway, I finally got past the 3rd set. 12,17,13,8,0

Week 3 Day 1 Redo 12 17 13 13 9, 4 knees 17 knees

Awesome job! Absolutely, eat those exercise calories. I forgot to report in yesterday. I'm at 196 this week for an additional 4.5 lb loss. My goal for the summer is basically met, so I'm mixing in strength training and increasing calories.

I'll bet this is my issue. My running shoes are the same size as my casuals. I need new shoes this year anyway.

Yes this exact thing happened to me last year, but like you I haven't noticed it since losing some weight. I've been running on a treadmill this winter, and am curious if it'll come back when I start running outside this summer. I have very flat feet. I got an ultrasound done on my legs a couple months back to make sure I…

Week 3 Day 1 redo 12 12 good 17 17 good 13 12 good 1 knees 13 13 knees 17 9 knees Overall, a small improvement over Mon. I did 4 more good push ups and 9 more push ups overall.

77 pounds, wow...excellent.

Nice job!

My wife and I have one comin up in April. Can't wait!

I personally prefer to separate cardio days from strength training days, though I do agree with doing a small amount of cardio before lifting to get your heart rate up.

Week 3 day 1 (again) 12 - good form 17 - good form 13 - 10 good form, 3 knees 13 - knees 17(incomplete) - 10 knees I feel like my progress is going very slow. I'm increasing my calories this week, so maybe that will help.

I'm at 201 this week for a total 18 pound loss. My first goal is to hit 199, so very close. In general, things have gotten much easier in week 5 of this new lifestyle. Working out seems routine, and not a chore. Eating the smaller portions makes me full, and I seem have far fewer periods where I'm starving and could gnaw…

Restarted week 3 day 1. Still abysmal 12, 17, 7 good form 13, 13 knees Thinking of going back to week 2 on Friday.