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I'll add one more thing - after you've checked everything else, if that still hasn't helped, check your iron levels. If you're anemic, that might be contributing to the fatigue, and would easily be fixed with some more protein, a fortified cereal, supplementation, or some combination depending on your specific needs.

I saw someone else recommend Cheerios, so I'll throw in another fortified cereal option - Cream of Wheat. One serving is about 110 calories and 50% of your daily iron needs, which makes it a lot easier to make up the other half with what you normally eat. I also find that using a fortified cereal is easier on my stomach…

I can sympathize. My husband and I moved back to the United States after spending three years in Japan for a job, where I stayed at home, due to being on a dependent visa. While in Japan, I filled my time with sightseeing, touring, travel, language learning, photography and also that was when I started really getting…

With all the love and kindness in the world, may I suggest that you engage a therapist? MFP forums are great for some things, but the amount of self-loathing that you managed to squeeze into this short post is well beyond anything anybody here could help you with, nor was your post helpful to anyone at any stage in their…

Full disclosure, I am a Curves circuit coach so my perspective on this will be a bit different. At its core, Curves is circuit training, which can be used highly effectively to burn fat and build muscle within the same workout in a shorter period of time than some more traditional gym routines where you spend 30-45 minutes…

Level 2 is a big change from Level 1 and I find a lot of people actually prefer Level 3, even if the exercises are "harder.". My best advice is to modify where necessary and allow yourself a 5 second beat if you need it to catch your breath. Also, set yourself mini-goals. Just get through the workout and make a note of how…

Hey there! I'll reiterate what others have said - welcome to the plank level! Unfortunately, plank position is one of the most effective moves you can do and because it's Jillian Michaels, you're going to see a lot of it. If you're having trouble with this level, but not the first, remember to flip the conversation in your…

First, congratulations on your 20 pounds! That an accomplishment and you should be proud of it. You mentioned that your sleep is beyond screwed up? Aside from being consistent with your food diary and steps (I've got a Fitbit One and I'm in love with it!), since you're battling asthma, I'd see if you can get your sleep…

I'm using it right now, actually. What I tend to do is alternate No More Trouble Zones with it's companion, Banish Fat Boost Metabolism. They really are meant to be used together, however both of them are fairly intense, so I'm doing a rotation of NMTZ, BFBM and then Yoga Meltdown on the third day. As for, is YM "real"…

Hey! Glad to hear you're trying the Shred - I just finished it early this month and now I'm experimenting with alternating Banish Fat Boost Metabolism and No More Trouble Zones, which are much longer workouts. I kinda miss being in and out in 20 minutes, but that's what Ripped In 30 is for (yes, she's got another one if…

*crawls in* Hey everyone! Note to self - BFBM might not have been the best video to jump back into training with, especially since I'd mostly been walking while sick. I had to stop halfway through the fourth circuit because I was starting to feel lightheaded, which hasn't happened since I was younger - and if I didn't…

Thanks cbraun, jmht and DLD53 for your help! I'm not finding anything under "power yoga" in either the cardio or strength exercise sections, so I logged it as straight yoga and figured that I'm better off underestimating the calorie burn than overestimating it. (It gave me 101 calories for 30 minutes, so I'm not going to…

Well...today sucked. I spent yesterday getting sick and denying it. Woke up this morning and there was no more denying it! Sore throat, muscle aches, headache - but I dragged myself over to the scale and did my weigh in. Up .2 kilos - not much, but the best I did this week was maintain my weight. Not what I'd wanted.…

Glad to see everyone having a good time with JM! I've been silent the last week or so as I kept working through Level 3 of the 30 Day Shred, but today I'm proud to say that I completed it! It took me about two months instead of one, with a few setbacks, but I finished it! I was debating doing the Slimdown Challenge next,…

Circuit training, under the cardiovascular setting for the most part.

Awww, darnit! Now I'm torn! I was planning on alternating NMTZ, BFBM and Yoga Meltdown with one rest day for a month, but I'm tempted to get in on this once I finish the 30DS on Friday (more like the 60 Day Shred, but the important part to me was that even if I stopped for a few days, I got back on). Decisions, decisions...

I'll chime in with the thank you! I posted over in the original thread, but I'll go ahead and reiterate my crazy - I doubled up on the 30DS today because I felt like "a bit of a challenge." (Can't you just hear JM's voice saying it?) Level 3, Day 5 and then I took a couple of minutes for water and re-cuing my iTunes before…

lobster888 - Nice! I listen to her podcast sometimes, but I'd love to actually listen to her speak. Also, good luck with your sugar detox! I think I've gone certifiably insane. I doubled up on the 30DS today. Level 3, Day 5...and then I threw in Level 1 switching between 3kg and 1kg weights if I felt like the lighter…

I'm going to put together a proper capsule wardrobe - between 10-12 pieces, but good quality.

So, after a few days without doing Jillian, I decided to try going back to Level 1...but this time, I upped my weights from 1 kilogram to 3. I didn't like the anterior raises w/side lunge before, but now they're a LOT harder. But at least I feel like I'm actually doing something during the chest flies. Depending on how I…

The very first thing I'd do is speak to your doctor - I can tell you what would make sense to me personally, but I don't know the details of your situation the way your doctor would. With that said, my very first thought (given that you and I have just about the same amount of weight we're trying to lose) would be to…

chunkybun, congratulations on finishing! Unfortunately, my own progress is a little disappointing today. I just downloaded The Walk (it's made by the same people who did Zombies!Run) and since I love to walk, I've been doing that for a few days and took a few days off from Jillian. And boy did I notice it in my workout…

I started Level 3 of the 30DS! Considering that I always stopped before after finishing Level 1, I'm feeling pretty proud of myself! That said…I found the jump squats! *gives Jillian a nasty look through the TV* Also, the pile hops are pure pain, but considering that I've always been sensitive about my inner thighs (going…

You're the only person who can make this decision, but since you've asked the opinions of people in a public forum, I feel comfortable putting in my two cents worth. ABANDON SHIP! ABANDON SHIP! You say you've put weight back on because you've been dealing with a lot of stress in the last four months…and his response is to…

Victory!!!! Level 2 of the 30 Day Shred complete! Even better, I managed to do it without taking any five second breathers, even the plank twists at the end! Level 3 starts on Monday!

I'm on Day 9, Level 2. Feel free to add me - especially since today's a day where I'm just staring at Michaels' picture on iTunes and thinking, "I don't WANNA!" Still, after today and tomorrow (I rest on weekends), I'm done with Level 2!

I just finished (as in five minutes ago) Day 8, Lv. 2. Someone please reassure me that Level 3 is more fun than Level 2? I have an academic appreciation for plank, but today was the first day I was able to complete the plank twists at the very end without dropping onto my knees once or twice.

I think you need to take a deep breath, try to relax as much as possible, and talk to the nutritionist about what you've read. I also think you need to discuss with your doctor, your therapist, or another trusted source about whether MFP is even appropriate for you to be frequenting until and unless you're in recovery. All…

I'm actually about to start up the Zombies Run! 5k training too - I'm trying to finish out the 30 Day Shred first and I'm also hoping the weather warms up just a little bit in the next few weeks. Feel free to add me and keep me updated on how you're doing.

I'm in a similar boat - I'm trying to go from 85kg to 60 (185lbs to 135 - ish…very fuzzy conversion there!) and I'm smack dab in the middle of the Shred! Feel free to add me - my diary's open and if you don't mind helping push me on the days where I just. don't. WANNA, then I'll be happy to reciprocate. :D