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I started my weights really low because I've been out of lifting for a while. I started well under the recommended weights they suggest and since you add weight to the exercises each time, I thought it would be better to build up slowly rather than killing myself at the beginning. I also am using dumbbells for the moment…

I started yesterday but I've lifted in the past. It's been a while for me so I started really low on my weights since you move up weight so quickly. I have some back problems that I'm dealing with and I know barbell rows kill my back, even with good form, so I opted to do one handed bend over dumbbell rows instead. I'm…

Ok, I was just going by what the trainer at the gym said for calories. 1600 calories is a lot. I think 1400 is more reasonable. I am going to start tracking again like I was before and see what i find out

Great job!!! How did you get those abs??

I feel the same way. I get discouraged so easily and fast and I just want to give up. I do well for a while but when I don't get the results I'm looking for I give up and I need to stop doing that because I think it's making me more depressed because then I feel like a failure. Start slow with working out until you have a…

I only said the butter and the bacon thing because thats specifically what she told me. Seems strange to me. Thanks for everyones responses!

I am eating 1000-1200 cals and not eating back the workout calories. I havent weighed myself in a while but i went to the doctors and according to their scale I'm down 1lb lol. Im on L3D5 tonight. I heard you lose weight and see a difference most in level 3. We will see. I feel like I am seeing a difference now but I am…

I am on Level 3 Day 4 tonight. The first 2 days of Level 3 I could hardly get through without stopping for little 2-3 second breaks but last night was a little better. I havent seen much, if any, change in my body but I feel different. I feel stronger, more motivated, and I can feel my body building muscles where I didnt…

Good job! I just started level 2 last night and its tough but I want results too! Good luck!!

I am 5'2 and i fluctuate between 133-135 and it is terrrrrible on my small frame. i feel like a house so I know exactly how you feel. I started shred yesterday again and I did it once before but didnt last very long because I got sick and never picked it back up. I am done day 2 today woohoo. If anyone wants to add me,…

I want to be a runner too but every time I start the c25k program or any type of running I get shin splints really bad and I'm down for a few days. My shoes are getting kind of old so I am guessing it probably is related to that but it's crappy. I have been walking and doing the elliptical to start strengthening my legs a…

Great job everyone!!

Good job everyone!!!! Keep up the good work Team 3!!!!

I am 5'2", 22 years old and I am currentl 131 but I would love to be 115-120. I have never really had to work out or do anything to maintain my 110-115 before but then I started a medication that tacked on the lbs quick! It was terrible and now I am trying to find the energy, motivation, and strength to get healthy and…

that sounds soo good! I will have to try it. PS take the milk back to the grocery store you got it from. usually they dont need a receipt and they will just let you get a new carton

I ordered the actual DVD a few days ago on amazon. I have part one or whatever on demand through fit tv but i figured it would be better to have the DVD so I am going to start once I get it hopefully. Been sort of under the weather this last week so hopefully I will feel better by the time the dvd comes.

I just went back and looked at my log: Water: 5/7 Weights: 3/7 but I only worked out 5/7 so thats not tooo bad I guess.

SW: 133 CW: 132.5 Lost .5 lbs I got the 10 cups of water in most days and tried to add more weight to my workouts. I also worked out 5/7 days last week which is a NSV for me since I usually give up if I am a little sore instead of pushing through so I'm feeling pretty proud of myself.

Thank you everyone for posting on this. I guess I'm not really concerned if they go away or not, I would just like them to be less noticable and it seems like from what you all have said, if I start losing the weight they might shrink and wont look as bad. I'm not sure what changed but it seems like recently they all got…

Same here with the jeans thing...I want to just fit into all my clothes comfortably again.

I would like ot know too!! I am 5'2" and around 133-135. These before and after pictures make me feel like weight loss and just getting fit and toned is actually possible.

What does eating your excerise calories mean? is that a good or bad thing?

Oh I forgot to list one of my goals....I'd really like to get the courage to go to some of the classes offered at my gym. I'm really intimidated by them but i need to just bite the bullet and go :ohwell:

Checking in! CW: 133.0 GW: 125.0 Goal: 8.0 lbs NVS: Have my jeans feel loose again rather than skin tight. Also, I am really working towards actually using my gym membership more consistantly and create an actual schedule to work out. I am going to start Jillian Michaels Shred and really try to stick to doing that at least…

HI! I am 5'1.5" and I want to lose 15-20lbs and would love to join this group and make some new friends that are similar in height and weight and this group is perfect! Please friend request me!!

Thank you for your help! I will think about it this weekend and try to come up with some goals!

I am really interested in trying this challenge. I do not know what a resonable goal for myself would be though. I don't know what is considered an attainable goal and I don't want to set the bar too high and not even come close. Can anyone give a newbie a little advise? Thanks :)

I am new here too. I signed up a while ago with the mobile app but never really explored the website until today. I was really curious what NSV was too! I am glad I did some exploring today and found these message boards. There are a lot of inspiring stories and it seems like there is a lot of support and I'm hoping that…