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YES!! :grumble: And it's at those times that I REALLY need to focus on healthy choices ...... which I might add is REALLY tough because of the "kid snacks" in the house ..... I keep plenty of healthy choices but a handful of vanilla wafers or something like that is quite enticing sometimes!! I find myself eating a Tbsp of…

Day 3 - Sept. 3rd Level 2 ...... whew!! I did it with 5 pound weights the whole time!!!! YAY!! Usually I alternate between 3 pounds and 5 pounds. One of these days when I'm feeling especially strong and motivated I'll try Level 3 ...... one of these days ...... :bigsmile: Woooooo ...... I feel good!!! :tongue: Great job…

Sept 2 - Day 2 I did Level 2 :happy: The plank cardio ones KILL my wrists!! During that part on these I hold onto my weights while in the plank position so that my wrists are straight rather than extended (which is what kills my wrists). Then during the very last ab workout (in the plank position) I tried going down onto…

Day 1 ...... Level 1 Beginning Weight: 137.0 Goal Weight: 130.0 I did Level 1 today - I've been alternating between L1 and L2 for the past week and a half - I haven't been brave enough to try Level 3 yet ....... maybe next week!!!! Bring it on, Jillian!!! :drinker:

Day 1 ....... finally here!! I did Level 1 this morning!! Beginning weight: 137.0 My Plan: Alternate Level 1 and 2 ....... eventually Level 3 when I feel up to it ...... because L1 & L2 are kicking my butt already ........ walking pushups??!!!?? ...... OMG!!! I started out with 3 pound hand weights - I have since bought 5…

I just got mine last week - I did L1 only twice and then I tried L2 - I've been bouncing between L1 & L2 since then ....... I haven't gotten the nerve up to try L3 yet. I'll probably wait until I get a little more comfortable with L2 before I try L3. During the challenge I'm planning on bouncing between all 3 levels to…

Hey AJCM (Amanda) ......... I think Jillian should give you a kickback for all of these DVD's that are being ordered for this challenge!! HaHa!!! :laugh: BTW: I just finished Level 1 again - I'll do Level 2 again tomorrow just to balance things out. I am ringing wet with sweat - time to hit the shower!!

I figure that the DVD has 3 different levels so once I get through all 3 levels (I'm only on level 2 right now) I can alternate which level I do each day (they each work a little different muscle group). Level 1 is hard and Level 2 is definitely harder ....... whew ..... not sure what I'll think of Level 3 yet .......…

It does a combination of cardio, strength training and abs. You are probably in better shape than me - but it definitely gets me breathing hard during it!! It has 3 levels (20 minutes each) - I have only done levels 1 and 2 so far (I just got it last week) and it definitely gives me a workout!! I will probably still do…

I think that I am going to measure myself on the day (or the day before) we start on Sept. 1st because if I had to guess - there will be some inches lost too. I have posted this before on how I measure (to be sure I'm measuring in the same place each time) but I will again .... this is the future PTA (physical therapist…

Great idea on the 30 Day Shred Challenge - I just posted on that thread too!! I might try level 2 today - just to get used to it and then alternate once the challenge really starts in September. I agree with using the MP3 - I'll have to try that!! Oh - and what do you log it under - do you think I'm right in logging it…

Count me in!!! I just bought the DVD this week and have only done it twice so far - am planning on doing it again today after I take my son to a birthday party. Level 1 is kicking my butt already but am looking forward to the next levels. My goal is to lose my last 7 pounds during the month of September!!! Great idea,…

Well ...... I finally bought Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred and all I have to say is ....... WOW!!! I have only done it twice (level one, of course) and boy can I feel it!!!! I am using 3 pound hand weights (because that is all that I have right now) and my arms DEFINITELY get tired during it!! Amanda - you have been…

My Tuesday weigh in ....... 137.0 ...... YEAH!! I measured today too and was down a little bit more in a couple places!! Actually (since I'm addicted to my scale) ...... the last couple mornings were better than today's weight!! Sunday morning I was 136.5 and Monday morning I was 135.5!!!! I think that was a fluke though!!…

lost50 - 10 pounds at a time - I like that!! With small goals it is easier to see the light at the end of the tunnel!! Great job!! Keep up the good work!! :flowerforyou: FitShark - I hear you about that fluctuating weight!! Some mornings I wake up and am really excited about what the scale says and other days I feel BLAH!!…

HA!! I think I'm more addicted to MFP than my diet ...... but by being addicted to MFP that means that I'm also thinking about what I'm eating, how much I'm exercising, etc. too!! I guess it goes hand in hand. :happy: I started on MFP in February 2008 at 146 - there was a point during the the fall of 2007 that I was around…

Thanks for the encouraging words!! You really are an inspiration on here for me AJCM!! I feel like I'm heading in the right direction. I believe I'm almost addicted to this - I think about it all the time!! I guess that's a good thing ??????? :huh: :wink:

I am 5' 5" - my goal is 130. Originally when I started with MFP I made my goal 135 but I changed it a while ago because I thought I was up for the challenge. Honestly the last two weeks have been hectic around here and I haven't been logging everything like I should - I have been exercising religiously but since I haven't…

Well - today was my official weigh in day - I probably shouldn't have (because it is day 1 of "that time of the month") So today I weighed 138.0 - I went ahead and posted it as my "check in" weight this week. Last week I was bloated from the PRE- time of the month (I was 139.0 and didn't post it). UGH!! I got up this…

Good for you!!! :flowerforyou: The measurements that you took are the same as me - I have also seen people post that they take measurements around their neck, bicep region (measure up from elbow crease), forearm region (measure down from elbow crease), lower thigh region (measure down even further from pubis - or up from…

Read the new thread: Measuring Team August (or something like that). I posted in there how I measure - which is a way that I am sure to be measuring in the same place each time. It's never too late to start measuring!! You will see results with the measuring for sure!! Hope this helps!! :flowerforyou:

Great Idea to start up a measuring team!!! Thanks country!! :flowerforyou: I measure in a way that I'm sure I'm measuring in the same place each time. I do this every couple weeks (or whenever I have enough time in the morning before getting ready). I last measured on 07/15/08 - will probably measure again next week…

Thanks for the support!!! Hopefully things will turn around again soon!! :flowerforyou: :tongue: :flowerforyou:

Hello everyone!! Well, Tuesday is my usual "official" weigh in day ......... this morning when I got up I felt constipated (still am - I know too much information - sorry) PLUS I am PMS'n and I weighed more. So I debated with myself all day long about it and I decided to give it another week before I posted my updated…

OK - OK :happy: Is there a lot of bouncing/jumping - I'm asking that because usually when I do DVD's the kids are sleeping (either early morning or after they go to bed) and I don't want to wake them. I've tried doing DVD's when they are awake but ....... oh my ...... way too many questions from my 4-year-old daughter!!!…

OK ..... I've been considering the 30 day Shred DVD but have also looked at a few others ......... sooooooo ........ after doing them all ...... if you could suggest one for someone ..... which would you suggest as a good total body workout?? I know that's probably a hard question to answer but I really am curious. I guess…

Wow!! I'm jealous!! I want a vacation ...... on the beach ....... with me in a bikini ...... drinking margarita's at every restaurant!!!!!!!!! WooHoo!! Sounds WONDERFUL and RELAXING!!!! Sounds like you all had a great time!! Good luck on your weigh in tomorrow - I'm sure you'll be just fine!!!! :drinker: Here's to a GREAT…

Great job!!!! It still amazes me that we are eating more and losing weight!! Awesome on the 40 pounds gone today!! You will look fabulous at your beach wedding!!!!!

I am still hanging in there!! I jump roped for 15 minutes on Wednesday night (I have never done it for that long - usually just 5 minutes to burn a few extra calories is what I do) and my calf muscles are KILLING me!!!! They were a little bit sore yesterday (Thursday) but today when I got up I had every intention of…

After arguing with myself back and forth as well as reading posts regarding eating more calories I was very hesitant to try eating more calories ........ but I have over the last week (as well as exercising diligently) and I have lost!!! I am still in the back of my mind worried about gaining - but as long as I am…