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A lot of other people have given great advice and I have to throw my hat in with the 'try to finish the entire video, just slow down/modify/take breaks as needed' crowd. Trying to stick with it for the full length of the video, even if for long portions you just march in place and watch, will get you moving for a sustained…

The problem with T25 (and Shaun T's workouts in general) is that his shtick uses the same series of moves and has you repeat them faster and then FASTER (but always with good form!!!) to get results. If you're a beginner or aren't working near mirrors this can get tricky because the faster you go the more your body has to…

Be the change you want to see in the world. That's far easier said than done but you are the crusader for your family and more likely than not when they see you getting results and looking and feeling great they're going to be more motivated to work with you. Some may be jealous and try to sabotage your but for every…

I make a genuine effort to always remove my makeup before heading to the gym/working out. Eye makeup is not quite so bad, but any facial makeup can really mess up your skin's ability to sweat properly. It causes the sweat to clog your pores and leaves your pores more open to clogging from makeup. I have sensitive skin so…

I mean this is in the best possible way, but nothing you do or contemplate doing should ever be centred on a desire to get a boyfriend, or a fabricated aversion to ice cream. Ever! This is about you getting healthy, and you've still been doing that this entire time (the numbers may just be a bit skewed).

This whole thread guys, this whole thread is just too hilarious I mean seriously some of your deserve applause you made me laugh so hard. Continue being awesome! On the topic at hand, if you are in fact being serious about this incident I think the most likely scenario is that the scale showed you a false lower number in…

Just started too, thought I'd post my beginner stats for the fit test which were: Switch Kicks - 100 (<-- this made me tired though, right off the bat) Power Jacks - 50 Knees - 82 Power Jumps - 25 The Foursquare Things - 7 Suicide Jumps - 10 (I am horrible at these things, but will get better!) Push-Up Jacks - 25 Oblique…

Hey I'm 5'7 and started at 156. I'm down close to my goal now (138), but still want to hit about 130. Feel free to add me and all the best to you! :)

If you're a beginner doing this, then you should start out with workouts that use your own body weight to help you exercise. This typically means back ye olde floor routines with crunches, sit-ups, bicycle crunches etc. that will work your abdominals. But also include some basic core strengthening work like planks that…

Hahaha I startled myself when I first came to this realization too! It's like we're made to think of exercise as something horrendous that you only force yourself through because you have to. But I'm convinced that everyone has to have at least one physical activity that can count as exercise and also be something they…

I am in the same spot myself also! Started off needing to lose 20, first 10 came off easy, now I'm about 7lbs away from my goal and I've been stuck here for months. It's like my body is just determined to hold onto that last bit. It's difficult, but I've been trying to change up my routine and the foods I eat to see what…

Yeah it can be tricky, especially if you know the workout you had planned for today was a real high calorie burner. I don't think its a bad thing to take the day off from exercise at that point, but if I'm in the same position I tend to do light weights or a yoga session, something I don't burn a lot with, instead. I never…

One of the things that has always concerned me about aspartame is how much it can negatively affect a developing fetus. Now in terms of a full grown adult, we'd never be as sensitive to the affects of aspartame like that of an unborn child but all the same long-term, large exposure to it cannot be beneficial. I'd say…

I own the same device and noticed the same issue, although only machines designed to pick up electronic signals from HRMs will be able to do so. The pieces of equipment that can all have an override ability to stop it (at least they do at my gym). I would not consider your purchase a loss at all, just go about using it and…

I use the same Polar unit and (as a 22 year old woman) get 198 as a maximum. And that works well for me. Again it is a maximum, so it will send out a little beep if/when you reach it, but it shouldn't be treated as a goal. I don't know what kind of exercise or intense cardio routines you do, but I've found I typically…

I've tried both and would say I definitely prefer BL. The 30DS just wasn't as difficult for me to complete and I like to challenge myself. However I found that some of Jillian's other workouts, like the 6 week 6 pack, were a lot more difficult and really made you feel the burn haha. Honestly though if you like both then…

The human body grows according to its own hormone production, so the science out there can really only pinpoint the age at which most people stop growing. However for women it's still usually 18-21 years of age, which means that you, at the age of 19, could most definitely still be growing. Your body shape as well is…

With a foot or leg injury I never underestimate the amount of cardio you can fit in from your upper body alone. Fast-paced punching combos can work wonders to get your heart rate up and really burn through those calories. If you can stand on your foot (with it properly wrapped to protect it) than it works even better, but…

Awesome, you realize how much this can improve exercise ability and overall health. So great!

I'm early on in the TurboFire plan, but I'll just add my voice in here and say that I'm loving it so far. It's really a great set of exercise routines, the cardio is really high energy, fun and burns a ton of calories. Her toning and sculpting routines are great also, and more fitted to women that doesn't require a…

Such a phenomenal change! You look gorgeous and so healthy, congratulations!

I prefer cheat items throughout the week/month myself, but either way you need to indulge every once in a while. Healthy eating is all about shifting your focus from food as pure enjoyment to food as fuel, but that shouldn't mean denying ourselves things we love (so long as they are kept in moderation). :)

Welcome aboard, that's so great to hear! :D

I'm 22 and looking to lose 15lbs or so, feel free to add me I love new friends and motivators! :)

There's no set amount that anyone can tell you. It all depends on what class you're doing and more importantly your own height, weight, energy put into it etc. When I log it I use my heart rate monitor to get an accurate reading and then log it as a personal exercise. For the Fire 30 class for example I can burn anywhere…

I just started with the 20 week plan as well. I'm about halfway through week 2 at the moment but by the end of week 2 I'm going away on vacation for 10 days. I plan to pick right back up once I get back though! So far I'm absolutely loving this program. :)

I want to join in with you all! My push-up ability is abysmal to say the least and I think this program will really help me. Week 1 Day 1: 6/6/4/4/10 = 30 Good Form Push-Ups :)

Week 3 Day 3: Did a good Shoulder and Arms workout today, although my strength still hasn't fully recovered. I think that tomorrow I will attempt to do the Yoga X again all the way through to see if I like it any better than previously.

Week 3 Day 2: I have been sick these past few days D: oh no! So I've decided to reset my scheduled week, since next week will be recovery for me and I want to make sure I can do this one properly. I did Day 2 again doing Plyo and since I'm still recovering somewhat it was very difficult for me and I thought I was going to…

Week 3 Day 2: Accidentally did Shoulders and Cardio X instead of Plyo :P so I'll be doing that tomorrow instead. Silly mistake, but still no harm done. Good workout regardless lol!