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Hi Vincent! You're in the right place for support and motivation! Lots of small realistic and sustainable changes add up to big results. You can do this! It won't happen overnight but if you're consistent, you will reach your goals. Get in touch anytime for support, motivation or fitness tips! Have a wonderful day :) Jess
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^^^^Complex, healthy carbs are your friend, I agree. So are healthy fat like Omega 3s. Carbs from processed sugar and fats from fried foods are not though. Any carbs that aren't burned for energy are stored as body fat. Any fats that aren't burned for energy are also stored as fat. If you consume more carbs or fats then…
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Insanity is tough for sure but you can get through it! Set your mfp macro goals to 35% protein 35% fat and 30% carbs. Your body uses carbs in the bloodstream first for energy then switches over to fat stores. By lowering your carbs slightly, your boosting fat loss. Also, excess carbs are stored as fat so you're ensuring…
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That's interesting. You'd think the weight difference at the doctor or gym would be accounted for by weight from clothing and normal fluctuations due to the time of day and how much liquid/food you've consumed between your morning weigh-in and doctor/gym weigh-in. I got pretty lucky with my cheap scale being pretty…
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^^^^ I hope you don't have the same issues I did! Which color did you get? I loved the maroon which was a deciding factor in my initial decision. The 7 definitely stores a lot more info about your workouts too in addition to the extra training files. It works best if you get the Polar Link to sync your files with the…
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^^^ I've heard lots of good reviews on the men's FT7 model and it doesn't seem to have the same issues as the women's model does which why I initially went with the women's FT7. I was kind of relieved I had a reason to exchange it for an F4 without having to pay a restocking fee because I didn't need all the features it…
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I have a Polar F4 and absolutely love it! I paid about $60 at heartratemonitorsusa.com (they also have an eBay store). I initially started with a cheaper Mio Drive HRM ($15 at stores.ebay.com/N-Y-Bill) that worked well but did not have a chest strap and requirements constantly taking your heart rate using a sensor on the…
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Thanks for the info on the Aria! One of these days I'm going to upgrade my cheap, Wal-Mart digital scale and that's the one I'm thinking about going with!
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We have August West - a 3 year old Shepard/Retriever mix we adopted from a rescue as a puppy who's a complete sweetheart, Lucy - a 15 month old Shih Tzu puppy who thinks she's the queen of the world (or at the very least our house), Dylan - a 9 year old boy that can bounce off walls and Aleni - a 7 year old girl who is…
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I have a Polar F4 and absolutely love it! I paid about $60 at heartratemonitorsusa.com (they also have an eBay store). I initially started with a cheaper Mio Drive HRM ($15 at stores.ebay.com/N-Y-Bill) that worked well but did not have a chest strap so my calorie burns weren't as accurate as they could be. I did a lot of…
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Thanks for the info on BBL! I wasn't sure if it was worth it to order the deluxe set but you just helped me decide to get it! I'll definitely check out your progress photos - every after pic I've seen from BBL shows the nicest butt! I want a BBL butt :) I haven't heard of trendweight yet, I'm sure it works similarly to…
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I gained everything I lost and then some after my first round of CLX when I had to stop working out due to an injury. It's so frustrating to have the same weight over again >< It's a lot easier to stay motivated when you know what to expect - a lot of people gain a little in the first few weeks due to water retention and…
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Way to go making that first step towards changing yourself! The first week or two are tough but once you get into a routine, you start looking forward to the workouts. It helps that TurboFire is really fun too :) You got this!
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Way to go sticking with it! It's great you found a cardio workout you enjoy - that's what's important :) With an intense strength training program like CLX, you won't really see drastic weight loss for a few reasons. First, your body composition is changing - you're losing fat and gaining muscle which cancels out the…
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The challenge is to workout (any fitness program or routine), eat healthy and post your progress in the private facebook group we use for the chachallenge. It's another avenue of support and motivation and great way to connect with other women doing similar workouts on a more personal level. I sent you a message withthe…
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^^^^ tracylee - you are going to love the SelecTechs especially since you've used a less then optimal set for CLX already! I used 2 cheap bar, clip and plate dumbbell sets for my first round of CLX. They got the job done but were clunky, took a lot of time to switch (I always felt rushed) and I didn't feel 100% safe using…
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I love my Polar F4 and don't notice the chest strap under my sports bra. Yes, the F4 has a watch that needs to be relatively close to the transmitter but you can wear it on the shoulder strap of your bra (that's where I put my Fitbit), put it in your pocket, etc as long as it's attached to your body, the watch doesn't need…
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Hey! I stop in here every so often to post and meet new members. I'm a 31 year old mom of a 9 & 7 year old. I didn't really struggle with my weight if I was active until after I broke my ankle in 2010 and suffered permanent nerve damage from the surgery to repair it. The physical activities I can do since then have been…
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It was a rest day for me and took all my energy not to put on my workout gear and sweat it up with Chalene. I'm soooo looking forward to my workout tomorrow! I'm 2 weeks into my second round of my TF/ChaLean Extreme hybrid I put together last spring. If anyone is looking for extra motivation and support, I have a 30 day…
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I do my own hybrid of CLX and TF because I prefer the TF classes over Burn Intervals and just didn't like the Beachbody hybrid. I have the old TF set with Core, Tone and Sculpt. I follow the "TurboFire Class Schedule" (sometimes skipping the resistance band classes) then add it the CLX strength circuits each week. So for…
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________________________ I completely agree! I actually didn't even notice your comment :) I really mentioned it because it wasn't until my second round of CLX that I realized what "failure" really meant and used heavy enough weights to reach it. What takes one person to fail for a particular muscle is much different then…
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Hi everyone! I just finished week 1 of my TurboFire/CLX hybrid where I follow the original TF class schedule then add in the CLX circuits 3 times a week (Burn Circuits for month 1, Push month 2 & Lean month 3). This is my 3rd time doing CLX (second time as a hybrid with TF) so if anyone has questions or needs support, I'm…
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Hi! I've had mine for a month and love them! They're perfect for switching between CLX exercises. I don't think they're bulky but I like having a more solid weight. The grips are perfect sized and I could actually lift more because the grip is thicker than my old set and my forearms don't tire as quickly. You do have to be…
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That's a great hybrid! I have the old set without the low HIITs but with Tone, Sculpt & Core instead. I follow the TurboFire Class Schedule then add in ChaLean Extreme Circuits 3 times a week, doing the next Circuit Phase each month. I started adding CLX in month 2 so it's a 16 week hybrid. Once I get to weeks 13-16, I'm…
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Cardio & Shakeology but mostly Shakeology and it's super healthy for you. My weight loss increased from 0.75 pounds a week to 2.25 pounds a week just by having it for breakfast instead of shredded wheat. Plus it boosts energy, reduces muscle soreness, helps with muscle repair and promotes digestive health (the main issue…
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Hi! Way to go on losing those 7 pounds....keep it up! I sent you a friend request. I'm always looking for new buddies - anyone can add me :)
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You are going to love your results! Strength training is an important component of a complete fitness routine. Cardio alo uses fat and muscle for energy. When you add strength training to a cardio routine, your body only uses mostly fat to fuel cardio workouts and very little muscle, if any. You will see tone and…
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Hi! I'm in week 9 of a TurboFire/ ChaLean Extreme hybrid. I'm dropping 6" a week between all my measurements combined (39.25" so far!) and 9 pounds. My weight loss is slower than average due to health issues that cause weight gain. I really started to see my weight loss increase since adding Shakeology though. I have…
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Way to go ladies! You're going to love the program - it's so much fun, I forget that I'm working out sometimes :) Anyone can add me or message me with questions about TurboFire (or ChaLean Extreme, I'm doing a hybrid). I'm happy to offer support and motivation. I'm starting a Challenge Group soon, space is filling up fast…
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I just got an Ft60 (women's version of F7) are your calorie burn low? Has anyone else had this problem? I had another (accurate) HRM that I used prior to the FT60, I get there is variation among HRM equations but the FT60 is saying I burn appx 4 calories a minute when at 150bpm (83% max) for my HIIT workouts. This is way…
