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When you get to level 2, there is a LOT of plank work which was hard on my wrists. For the "ab hold", I used two of my bigger hand weights as "bars" to hold instead of putting my hands flat. (You'll know what I'm talking about when you get there). You can also go down to your elbows to modify a little. Good luck!

Here's my schedule (If I put it in writing, I have to do it, right?) : May 1: RI30 L1 May 2: RI30 L1; 5 mile run w/ 1 mile at tempo May 3: RI30 L1 May 4: RI30 L1; 5 mile run w/ speed repeats May 5: rest May 6: Half marathon! May 7: RI30 L1 May 8: RI30 L2 May 9: RI30 L2; 3-4 mile run May 10: RI30 L2 May 11: RI30 L2 3-4 mile…

Awesome! I'm starting Ripped in 30 tomorrow, hoping to lose 5-8 lbs and lots of inches!

Hi everyone, I'm Liza. I'm so glad I found this group, I turn 40 on May 31 and I'll be spending a week on the beach so I really need this! I'm running a half marathon May 6 and I've been doing the training for that, using Ripped for my strength 2-3 days a week. I'm ready to commit to it 6 days a week for the next month. I…

I'm 5'4", 141, want to be 125. Age 39.

Madonna, for sure.

From personal experience -- every spring when I start running again (I live in snow country), the compliments about my legs increase. I run a lot though -- half marathon training.

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None. But I've been thinking about getting one for my 40th birthday. I just wouldn't know what to get.

This. I am single and if an attractive man did this, or even just gave me his card, I'd be game. And flattered!

Have you had children? A few of my friends who have had children struggle with the stomach area even though they are all very fit.

Try cutting back on your sugar -- it's over every day. Lose the sweets, change to a whole grain cereal or oatmeal in the morning. I have a friend who just dropped 8 lbs in a few weeks just by cutting sugar out of his diet.

Jumbo shrimp -- you can buy frozen at Costco so it's not too expensive

What was your running schedule like when you were doing it?

I'm thinking of trying it but I'm a runner too. Other runners, how do you split your workouts? I do training runs 3 days a week, easy runs 3 other days, and I've been doing Jillian Michaels DVDs 2x a week. Wondering how I can fit Insanity into my running schedule.

Have a clothing swap with your girlfriends! I do it about once a year, just to swap out stuff that bores me.

I'm running a half on May 6 too! My second one, first was two years ago. And I'm going to Cabo May 31 for 7 days, so even more motivation!

Almost any restaurant will do a piece of plain grilled fish or meat and a side of steamed veggies or salad with dressing on the side. Also, tell them you can't have dairy so they don't try to sneak some butter into anything.

Manicures, massage, shopping trips! (check my profile pic :) )

5'4" SW 148 CW 141 GW 125 UGW 119 (just under 120, haha) I'm going on a beach vacation 6 weeks from today, so I just took "before" pics and measurements.

Grande half caf soy latte -- 130 cals I think. They use vanilla soy milk so it's a little sweet without the addition of the chemical-laden syrups. I personally don't like they way anything artificially sweetened tastes.

I tried it with no success. I don't have a lot to lose, 10-15 lbs, but I didn't notice a difference in my eating. I think you still need the will power to turn away larger portions/fatty foods. I would not recommend it to anyone, waste of money.

Brownies! I can't make them because I'll eat the whole pan! And cookies, potato chips, cream cheese (I'll eat it straight from the tub with a spoon), and I know better than to ever buy Nutella.

Guess that's a "no"???

"Baby" Justin Bieber -- I get fired up and happy every time it comes on.

http://www.zumbacalories.com/ I agree, it should be in the database!

I call that a NSV, realizing how disgusting McDonalds is, especially twice in one day. BTW, the filet o fish is probably the worst choice on the menu. Grilled chicken sando would be far better. Also, do you have a Subway nearby? Not as quick, I know, but leaps and bounds better than Mickey D's, and you can eat while you…

Going veggie is great IF you can do it healthy -- you can still eat pizza, fries, potato chips and chocolate on a veggie diet. If you can get a variety of vegetables and non-processed protein choices, then it will be much healthier and environmentally friendly than a meat-based diet. I personally tried to go veggie for a…

Go cold turkey, and in time you'll be disgusted by it. I have access to free soda at my job and I NEVER drink it anymore, not even in a cocktail. Sometimes I think I'll have just a little to curb a sweet craving, but it just tastes like chemicals now. And this from a girl who lived on Big Gulps in college. Now, if only I…

Thanks for this! I always do the almond milk/vanilla protein with a banana, but I have to try this!