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I have to work out in the morning at 4:45 am. It was the only time I could find the uninterupted time to workout, and it gives me energy throughout the day. I suggest getting a nice thorough stretch before you start.

Thanks. I am convinced it was mostly TF but chasing the kids, picking them up and jumping on a trampoline didn't help! It feels a lot better, and now my back is stronger to play with my little trouble makers!!

Hello all! I actually finish a round a CLX earlier this year. Now, I have decided to do the CLX/Turbo Fire hybrid. I'm using the program that Chalene posts in her TF book. The first 2 days are mostly stretching, but tomorrow I am doing Burn 1. I miss the lifting and can't wait to get back into it.

My plan this week: Mon. - Stretch 40 Tues - Ab Burner & Recharge Wed. - Rest Day Thurs. - Burn 1 Fri. - Core 20 & Stretch 10 Sat. - Burn it Off & Stretch 10 Sun. - Ab Burner & Recharge This is the basic hybrid that Chalene has, but I am not sure how I feel about it. I may change it up if I do not feel chalenged enough.

I just quarter it, and place it (cavity down) in a microwave safe dish in 1-2" of water. Microwave it for about 6-8 minutes, until it is soft when poked with a fork. Turn it over and add seasoning to the cavity. I prefer a little butter, cinnimon and brown sugar (it doesn't need much). Microwave for another minute. I…

Hello all! I just started the CLX/TF hybrid that Chalene put in her TF booklet. I have already done one round of ChaLean Extreme and loved it! I wanted to push myself and add more cardio.

I hate when people use "literally" improperly. For example, "I am so hungry I could literally eat a cow!" Unless you plan to eat the whole thing including the hoofs, please choose a different word. Another phrase that drives me crazy is a favorite of my SIL, "He's all boy." What does that even mean? Was it possible that…

Last summer I went through a cucumber water phase. It's very refreshing and tastes even better when very cold. 1 pitcher of water 1 whole cucumber (sliced thin) 1 lemon cut into slices (I love lemon and use 2 instead) A few fresh mint leaves

I think the first idea sounds the best also. I try to follow the schedule, but life gets in the way! When it does, I modify the schedule to alternate lifting days and cardio days.

I actually started my 2nd round of CLX today. I was doing Insanity but just didn't enjoy it, and I loved CLX. I have a few accountability partners but could always use more!

Another of my favorites is strawberry spinach salad. I cut up the strawberries and mash them a little with a fork. I throw them over baby spinach and sometimes add sliced almonds. The smashed strawberries act as a dressing, so it's a very heathly side or snack.

If you have a busy schedule, steaming them in the microwave is very easy and delicious. Ziploc sells steam bags, and you just chop up the vegetable (carrots, brocolli, cauliflower, zuchinni, yellow squash, asparagus, etc) and throw it in the bag and microwave for a few minutes. Add a little bit of butter and seasoning, and…

You'll sweat and burn more calories when you start lifting heavy weights. Your muscles will start shaking, and it'll have more of a cardio effect. It's very important that you choose weights that make you fail between 10-12 reps (or 6-8 on the push phase). She mentions that throughout the entire program. It's definitely a…

I fill out my day's meals after I exercise. I usually know what I am eating for the main meals, but then I use the extra exercise calories to plan my snacks. Pre-planning really helps me stay in track and really decide what I want to spend my calories on throughout the day. My favorite snacks include Fage 0% greek yogurt…

Fage 0% Greek Yogurt. I love this stuff! It's the best thing I discovered since changing my diet.

I'm 5'0" and my GW is 115-120 lbs. I want to be fit but still curvy also. I am focusing on toning so I can become more lean instead of "skinny".

I started with 3, 5, 8 & 10 lbs, and it was enough for me for a while. Later I got 12 & 15's. I have strong legs for my size and really wished I had 20 lbs for the squats in the Push phase, but I finally bought them for the Lean phase. For the arms I usually stayed in the 8 -10 lb range. It completely depends on you. She…

I am on day 2. Wow! I looked through the videos before I started this program, but it is harder than I expected. I couldn't keep up with them the whole time. I slowed down a little but didn't stop. That is all I ask of myself... push as hard as you can, rest if you have to, but don't quit!

I just started Insanity today also, and my husband has decided to join me. I just finished ChaLean Extreme, but this is his first workout program. It would be a huge accomplishment if I can get him to complete the program with me.

I finished CLX on Saturday! Today I started my first day of Insanity.

The program only comes with one band. Later in the program you may need a couple extra bands with higher resistance. In some of the workouts, the person using the bands has 3 different bands to choose from and switches between them. I personally prefer the weights. At the beginning of each phase, I would choose a weight…

I do not recommend the Timex. Mine works just fine for the Heart Rate function, but it is awful at estimating calories burned. It's wonderful for a confidence boast, but I know I do not burn as many calories as it estimates.

I second this. Some days I am starving for no reason, and other days I barely want to eat my calorie limit (rarely do I have these days!). I wouldn't worry about it if you are still losing weight. It wouldn't kill your whole weight loss journey if you ate an extra 200+ calories one day.

Hello! I am 29, and I a mother to 2 young kids (2 & 5 years old). I also work full time and am studying at night to pass an exam for my job. A few months ago I decided that I have lost most of my extra weight, but I wasn't in the shape I wanted to be in. "Skinny fat" is a good way to put it. I bought ChaLean Extreme and…

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^ Yes! Especially the chest exercises (either Lean 1 or 3). My chest will ache for a few days. Lean 2 today, Week 4. I only have a few days left. I have decided to really push myself this week . Many of the upper body exercises I am using 12-15's, and I am squatting with 20's. I know a lot of people use heavier weights,…

Are you sure sodium is the problem? A lot of things can cause hair loss, including simple stress or a hormonal change. I lost hair after I had my 2nd child. I know other people who lost hair after a stressful time in their life.

This is it! I am on my last week of Lean. I like the army crawl also. She always manages to make you push a little further, when you are already ready to quit.

Thank you for that! That's enough of a reason for me to continue weight lifting.

Do not get discouraged and stick with it. I have been tracking my weight loss for 20 months. I always hit plateaus for 2-3 months, and then I jump down a few pounds to a new plateau. My weight loss chart zigs & zags a lot, but still consistantly goes down. Overall, I have lost 14 lbs and have firmed up a lot. I am…