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I've missed you guys! Runz: Holy crap look at your legs in that picture! That's what I'm going for absolutely! Sunshine: You ABSOLUTELY have to set boundaries. I'm doing that now with my ex and while it hurts to know that my boundaries may hurt him I need to make sure that I'm okay first and you need to do the same! Good…

Maya: I just finished workout 3 and every time I finish a workout I just want to lay out and wait for someone to come scrape me off the ground. Sunshine: Enjoy your week off! I know your body will really appreciate the rest. I lost .8 lbs this week which means I've lost a grand total of 4.6 lbs since May 11! I'm really…

7-1 is finished and I completely understand why Lou says if you do 2 rounds of stage 7 you're a better man than him. Stage seven is non stop go go go go and by the end I just wanted to ooze onto the couch. I managed to do one Tabata complex before my body gained the consistency of pudding. It was nice to be doing normal…

Cat: I will always take virtual hugs. Thanks so much Maya: Thanks. Sorry about the knee. Have you tried foam rolling? I've heard people swear by it. Sunshine: If you're not feeling healed don't do it. The last thing you want to do is exasperate an injury. I start stage 7 tonight. I'm really excited about it. Bikinigeddon…

dna: comments like that always suck harder when they come from close family members. I'm so sorry she said that to you. Jamaica: you'll figure this thing out. And you're not the exception to every rule. I'm sure theres at least ONE that you fit with :laugh: beeps: I had a horrible eating weekend too. ah well. 2/3 this…

Was supposed to lift today but I drank an entire bottle of wine last night and just can't deal. I'm going to Philly tonight with a friend and tomorrow and will lift when I get back home. Sooooooo tired and hungry!

Mns: I'll be starting stage 7 . I'm really excited to start. 3A4 is done and my legs were mush after the bodyweight matrix. Got it done in 1:24 on my second round and then collapsed. I'm loving how my upper body looks. My shoulders are getting more defined, my arms look good and my upper back is looking string. Also I'm…

3A4 tonight 3B4 on Friday and then I'm going to start stage seven. Yes you heard that right stage seven. Then I'll come back and do stage four then do stage seven again then do stage five. I think mixing the program up like that will keep me interested and help accelerate fat loss like someone mentioned. Happy lifting…

Barbell: I've had several dates with that same flavor of Talenti. As well as the southern butter pecan and the Double Fudge. WillLift: That made my day. I've done that too. One time I hit the chandelier in the dining room with the bar. Luckily no casualties but it was 6pm so I didn't have sleepiness to blame it on. Manic:…

mnsmov: I loved stage 3 and as far as abs and my back this is when I'm starting to see results. I know that this is all stepping stones and that without stage one and two I wouldn't look like this in stage three so I'm not calling stage three a magic stage. It was a difficult stage and the rest breaks were killer. I could…

I won? I WON?!:blushing: :drinker: My god I didn't even have a speech prepared.... I guess first I'd like to thank the academy and body fire protein powder. I really couldn't have done it without them :tongue: :laugh: Just kidding. It's been a rough week and weekend for me. I just ended a two year relationship with my best…

3A3 is done. Can't believe stage three is almost finished. Only three more workouts. And since I'm most likely skipping stage six that means I'm halfway through the program which is mind blowing. I don't think I've ever stuck with a workout program this long. Dropped my calories again because according to a very impressive…

I do have a good stash even though it's not a secret. And it only has one thing in it....Talenti. Jo: congrats on your accomplishments! Barbell: I know you'll get back into the swing of things quickly. Have fun with basic training tonight. I have my Greek yogurt with peanut butter and mini chocolate chips. It. Is. Awesome.…

SUE IS BACK! Beeps: I double up on the protein powder myself especially when I'm on a pb&j kick like I am this week. Pmag: at one point Greek yogurt was 25% of my grocery budget. I've since gotten help for my addiction. 3/3 this past week but barely. I had to drag myself through my workout last night. I'm really sick of…

Welcome to new rules jpore! I'm currently finishing up stage three and think that you will absolutely love the program. I had trouble hitting macros in the beginning too. What really helps me is being deliberate with what I eat. I make all my meals for the week ahead of time and focus on protein. I made sure all of my…

I was all ready to get up and my progress pics but then my boyfriend brought up breakfast. So I guess they'll wait until tomorrow. 3A3 tomorrow and I'm the weirdo that's actually excited to do the body weight matrix. I'll poke my head back in later to see what you guys are up to. Have a great Saturday!

Maya: You are doing SO well! Look how far you've come in just five months! That is crazy amazing. I never want to see you doubting yourself again! I mean SERIOUSLY!!!! I wish I could properly drop a F-bomb on here. You've made such amazing progress and I'm so very very proud of you! **** YEAH GIRL!!! with all the asterisks…

Manic: You DID that! Great job with the protein! Runz: My measuring tape had me up an inch when I moved into stage two. I think I'm in the beginning process of going back down with all the extra intervals and BWM that stage three tacks on. Don't get discouraged. The measuring tape will be your friend again soon. jamaican:…

Sam: I never play guess the age because I always end up offending someone but I'd say mid twenties? And I feel like this is one of those freaky weight lifting stories where in the black bobbin you actually weighed less or the same weight but you LOOK like you weight about 10 pounds more in the black bikini. Pmag: that…

3A2 is done! I decided randomly to see if Pandora had a workout station. They did. It was the most amazing playlist and made my workout so much fun. I gave this workout all I had and feel really good now. Got the body weight matrix down to under 2 minutes and felt like wonder woman. Tomorrow I'm taking progress pics. I…

Jamaican: the number on the scale used to drive me crazy but now I'm pretty removed from it. I like your idea of buying a one piece abbr a bikini. I do my eye on this really cute one piece. I might have to borrow your idea. So I've gotten committed to these workouts but if my weight isn't moving its not Lou's fault. I…

Well i did make the very serious mistake of working out without music when I did the b workout. The a workout was long but it was bearable with music playing. Plus i was complaining that the a workouts were too short to possibly be effective. I can't really complain now.

Ooops :( sorry about that. The work out is long but I think and really really hope that this is when things get serious and you really start to see your body change. Idk. I'll let you know in two weeks. But you should definitely do it.

Oh and Sunday i went see a man about putting a hole in my lip because body perforation is fun and i got a new cell phone and my new shoes should be here tomorrow. I thought after that long and serious rant i just we should end on a light note.

Manic- when i was 18 all my mother and i was fight. I knew everything and she was just trying to hold me back. Six months on my own and was calling and apologizing for the fights and thanking her for everything she did for me. She's now one of my best friends. All that to say: give her time. If you guys were close before…

3b1 was finished on Sunday and that work out is loooooonnngggg. It took me well over an hour and i didn't even do the intervals. I was just too bored by the end. Doing 3a2 tomorrow. With all this work I need results like visible results in squishy middle land. My measurements actually went up when i finished phase one. If…

3A1 is in the books and while it wasn't complicated it is a long workout. Took me about an hour and twenty minutes. Of course I did spend some time watching Ken Jennings on Jeopardy so that may have had something to do with it. The long breaks make the work out manageable. At first I was all "my god you want me to sit…

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Bikinigeddon. ... so I made a bucket list for the summer and the main thing on it for me is to finally wear a bikini without shame. I'm buying there bikini June 21 and call this momentous day bikinigeddon. I either have to get a great body or accept the one I have. I've been working on acceptance for twenty some years and…

Cat: You can fit all your old pants! That's awesome! I love those moments. It's like you can go shopping in your own closet. That's exciting that your Bf is going to the gym with you. Having a work out buddy is always a plus. Mnsmov: You're losing inches! I'm so excited for you! You're doing so well with the program. How…