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Awesome!!! Great work!

Way to go!! Lots of mornings I have to make myself get up and at it. I finished Day 28 today and haven't missed a day. I will complete the 30 days Friday morning!!! WOOHOOO!!!! Keep getting yourself up to do it and you will be so glad you did!!! Best of luck to you.

I also get up around 4:30 or 5:00 am to start my workout. I feel better all day long and I don't have to keep thinking I have to make time to workout. IT'S DONE!!!! It becomes a habit after a while. I still get up earlier on Saturday and Sunday so I can get my workout in before I get started with my day!

I have a Polar FT4 and LOVE IT!!! The chest strap is so comfortable I even forget I have it on sometimes. I did a lot of research on HRMs - I had previously bought a cheap watch at Walmart for my HRM and found that it was not accurate at all. I finally invested the money in the Polar and I am soooooo glad I did. Around $90…

Awesome post. Thanks for helping to keep me on track. Today is going to be a beautiful Thursday!!!! Thanks so much for the reminder. Today is a new day!!!

Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred work out DVD. It has 3 levels and each level consists of warm up 3 minute strength 2 minute cardio and 1 minute abs for 3 circuits and then a cool down. Do Level 1 10 days, Level 2 10 days, and Level 3 10 days. I just started Level 3 and have done it consistently every day. It is a great…

Great job!!! Best of luck reaching your ultimate goal!! You've got this!!!

Thanks for that. I may have to modify (as I did in Level 2) but I WILL keep at it and complete 10 days!! Thanks for the insight.

I am 20 days in and did Level 1 and Level 2 10 days each. I am starting Level 3 tomorrow - previewed it today and it looks HARD!!! However, I will start tomorrow and do 10 days at Level 3. When I complete the 30 days I think I will take a couple days away from it and then alternate Level 1 - 3 to keep changing up my…

Awesome!!! Congratulations to you!! Enjoy the swimsuit shopping.

Congratulations!!! You surely derseve to scream it. Keep up the great work!!!

Great NSV, especially to end the work week. Keep up the awesome work!!!

The best way is to get a good HRM (heart rate monitor) with chest strap to monitor your calories burned while exercising. I use a Polar FT4 for all my exercises, including Curves Circuit Training, work out DVD's, treadmill, Zumba classes, etc. I found lots of machines as well as MFP over-estimates calories burned and HRM…

Hi. Lady rider too. I have a Harley Super Glide and ride every chance I get. No helmet law in SC but do not leave my yard without my helmet on and always wear jeans (usually not a jacket in the heat though)!!! Excited to see so many other lady riders. Feel free to friend me if you like. Safe riding ladies (and guys too).

I have the Polar FT4 and love it. I wear it anytime I am doing any exercise (Zumba class, workout DVD's, Curves Smart etc). I found the MFP and the watch only HRMs way overestimated the calories I was burning. With the Polar, 60 minute zumba I generally burn around 500-550 calories. I know this sounds low, but since I…

Wonderful NSV!!! Congratulations on politely declining the Chinese!!! You've got this girl!!!

I use a HRM for my calories and added 30 Day Shred in my exercises.

I agree. The Polar FT4 is a great HRM. I tried the cheaper watch only and it was not accurate at all (way overestimated). I wear mine only while actually exercising and I love it!!!

You are awesome!! Thanks for the great post!!!

I am on Level 2, day 4 of the JM Shred and it is a great workout. Level 1 was sore the first 4 to 5 days but kept at it and Level 2 and have no soreness, but it is hard!!! I hate planks. I also have Zumba for the wii and I like it too. Ordered the regular zumba dvd's and toning sticks but haven't really used them yet…

I weigh at home sometimes several times a day, but my official weigh in is on Curves scale on Monday mornings which I record every week. The scale at Curves is actually around 2 pounds lighter than my scale at home, so it's a good feeling to see more of a loss or not so much of a gain when I officially weigh in. Pretty…

Welcome. Good luck on this journey. Where in NC are you from? I am in SC. Friend me if you like. Sorry, looked and see you are in Dunn - don't know where that is.

Wonderful!!! Congratulations to you!!! I know that is an awesome feeling!!!

Awesome!!! Doing the happy dance with you!!! What a great NSV! Congrats!

Also FT4 Polar and absolutely love it!!!

Actually having that problem today and was wondering what the problem was. I guess next time I will try no cucumbers.

I also use the Polar FT4 and realize how off I was when using other calorie counting devices (websites, etc.) Chest straps are the most accurate, and you can't even tell you are wearing it. Best money I have spent recently. It was a reward for my 20 lb weight loss.

I finished Day 7 today, but would love to encourage, get encouraged. Feel free to send me a message and add me. Good luck to everyone. The first 4-5 days I was sore, but I am getting over that. I am doing level 1 for 3 more days and then Sunday I am starting Level 2 (at least thats my plan).

Welcome. I have been here about 4 months and love this site. Good luck to you and hope you will enjoy it as much as I do. I am also from South Carolina (Easley). Feel free to add me if you like.