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24 hours = 1440 minutes At this point my progress is pretty pitiful but I am in it to stay motivated and see how close I can come! 01 - running 30 02 - walking 40 03 - strength training 30 05 - strength training 30 07 - strength training 30 10 - strength training 30 13 - biking 5, strength training 60 total done: 255 to…

01 - running 30 02 - walking 40 03 - strength training 30 05 - strength training 30 07 - strength training 30 total done: 160 to go: 1280

Here is the link to the study that all of the news reports are based on if anyone is interested. http://www.cell.com/cell-metabolism/retrieve/pii/S155041311400062X#Summary

01 - running 30 02 - walking 40 03 - strength training 30 05 - strength training 30 total done: 130 to go: 1310

01 - running 30 02 - walking 40 03 - strength training 30 total done: 100 to go: 1340

01 - running 30 02 - walking 40 total done: 70 to go: 1370

I'm in ! 01 - Running 30 1410 to go.

Kind of in awe/disbelief at people who seem to be managing on less than their BMR. I am definitely at goal (or more, everyday) and on a downward trend. I try to cook as much as possible and would like to do a better job of hitting my macros. Feel free to add me!

Estrogen concerns have already been mentioned. There seems to be some distinction made between traditional soy foods like tofu or miso and soy supplements (not sure if the protein bars you mentioned would fall into this category). For example:…

Today was my first day of SL and I ended up getting psyched out by the Pendlay rows too and replacing with dumbbell rows. Thanks for the info on inverted rows - I will try those next A day. Interested in what the responses will be to gixbr's questions.

Made this today! So good, thanks for sharing.

Sorry hear about your accident and your ear infection! Good news that you and your daughter are okay and that no one else was injured. There's even a small pro - more walking! You are totally on track for your Christmas goal - congratulation!! I haven't checked in for awhile but just finished my final exams and decided to…

This thread is awesome! Thanks to all the lovely posters - you guys rock!

Wow - nice work! You are totally on track. It's awesome that you are noticing a difference in your joints and your clothes. My starting weight was 167 and I weighed in at 162.4 today so I think that I am also on track for 157 by Christmas. Haven't been the most diligent for this whole challenge but had a good week diet…

This looks delicious. Thanks for sharing!

Nuts Edamame (steamed or dry) Slice up your apple and add some peanut butter Hummus is really simple to make, and while it isn't HIGH protein, it does add protein to veggies which make a good on the go snack.

A little behind after an unwarranted 3 day break. Finished level 1 day 6 today though. Glad you guys are all sticking with it - great motivation! I'd be interested in doing Ripped in 30 after this too - helps to have a group to 'check-in' to.

day 5 AKA friday aka 1/2 way through level 1 !!! I am only using 3lbs weights and my arms burn so much. Getting stronger though! If you've really done something like injure your rotator cuff it might be wise to take more than one day off - in terms of things that would have an effect on it. Maybe there's some…

A bit late but day 4 is down. Today is the first day where my 'bicycle crunches' are anywhere close to resembling something co-ordinated. Going to try to get up early enough tomorrow to get this in before my day gets started. This would only mean getting up at 6 or so, you early risers are my motivation! Great job guys!!…

Probably would have been tempted to take a day off today if it weren't for you guys! Definitely hard going today. Totally agree about the jump ropes, I think for me it because the push-ups are the hardest. The shorter cardio segments at the end are definitely easier, maybe because it's easier to push through when I know I…

Foregoing wine - that is true sacrifice ! Fit in time on the treadmill and have resisted post-dinner snacking. Keep at it guys !

Excited to be taking it one day at a time with you guys! Great motivation (and accountability). Just concentrating on pairing good eating with some form of daily activity for now. Am doing 20-30 minutes of circuit training daily and trying to commit to a 30min run at least 4x a week. Definitely didn't eat as well as I…

Finished day 2 ! Definitely feeling sore. Going for a run later - great motivation to hear about others who are pairing this with their other work-outs! Also trying to ignore the scale for at least a week - I really like the idea of fitness markers. Keep at it guys !!

Day one down ! I am remarkably un-coordinated. I am also down to keep at it for 10 days at each level without any rest days, I could use the daily activity.

Great idea - I'm in. Day 1 tomorrow ! Let's keep each other on track.

I made this chickpea and butternut squash salad this week and it was a hit with other members of my family. http://smittenkitchen.com/blog/2009/01/warm-butternut-squash-and-chickpea-salad/ Under 400 cal/serving and I think one could use less oil both in roasting the squash and in the dressing! Am planning to make a…

I am a full-time law student but am definitely not juggling all of the responsibilities that you seem to be (family, etc). I have been "scared straight" by the toll 1L seems to take on many upper-years health and am determined to develop good habits that will help me get through this degree! Try to have some staple snacks…

That's awesome! Good for you and stick with it! Re-do weeks if you feel you need to and don't give up.