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Maybe you can do cardio and some weight training at the same time. Something like Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred. I'm on day 8 right now. As for diet, I just try to stay in the guidlines set for me here. You have come so far already, don't get down on yourself now!

L1D8 Done! I got it in earlier today and did not use the DVD. I've pretty much memorized everything on it and did not need Jillian telling me what to do. I found that I actually worked out harder and longer just by counting out my time per circuit and reps than I do with the DVD. I didn't take a clock in with me, just went…

L1D7 done. I dunno 'bout you ladies, but this is still very hard for me. I can't imagine what level 2 is going to be like. Every time she says that if we are on day 5, 6 or 7 we should see how much easier we should be finding it (can't remember her exact words) I want to scream! Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.

I've considered this, as the feeling reminds me of that 'need to stretch' feeling you get when your muscles are tight. Thanks!

Thanks, Zachery!

Happy Monday! I actually gained 2 pounds this week, however I lost 3.25" since May 16th. Go figure! I'm not going to sweat it since I feel very PMS-y and I've been doing The 30 Day Shred. I've had a lot of people tell me that they gained in the first couple weeks and then the weight started dropping off when they did it.…

Sunday's challenge is fixing to be done. It is officially Rest & Recoup. Day for me exercise-wise, but I will be scrubbing bathrooms and cleaning my bedroom, running the vaccume and other misc. household chores.

Today is Rest Day for me! Thank God! My shoulder is just screaming! And of course, the best part about it all is.... NO JUMPING JACKS !! :laugh: :drinker:

Three bins - Keep, Donate, Trash. Then take it 15 minutes at a time. Maybe a third box for just the paperwork that needs to be filed. Try not to get overwhelmed. Do 15 minutes and take a break. Go back for another 15 minutes. You'll be surprised how fast it gets done!

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Make the IMG lowercase!

Check out the local non-profit organizations in your area. They are always looking for volunteers. Plus, you would be able to meet other people as well! Even if you volunteered at the local humane society! (If you like animals, that is..)

Unfortunately, I have peeked at levels 2 & 3 and the jumping jacks never end! O_O

Though I was never in the military, I do have experience with injuries that have kept me from doing things that I used to be able to do! Feel free to add me! :)

I agree with the 30 Day Shred! I'm doing it now. As for food, the most important thing is to educate yourself on what you are putting in your mouth! (READ LABELS & LOG YOUR FOOD) You will start being able to make better choices once you see what everything consists of calorie-wise, etc. Don't give up! You can do it!

Today's Challenge will be done. I usually work out in the evenings, but I will be doing at least 30 minutes of Just Dance 2 and the 30 Day Shred (Im on day 6!) As for motivation, my #1 motivator / supporter is my 14 year old daughter. She has consistently encouraged me and kept me feeling good about what I've been doing.…

Great job so far!!! Keep up the good work! Glad you are here!

I'm right handed, however I seem to be ambidextrious when it comes to batting and smoking :ohwell: PS Smoking my last (15th) cig for the night right now.

I seem to be consistently doing my workouts in the evenings. I just have more energy then. I got Just Dance 2 today and it is very fun! I'm adding it to my daily workouts along with the 30 Day Shred I've been doing (just completed L1D5!) Met today's goal, by the way!

Just checking in to say that I completed D5L1 . I really wish I could find a way to do this in the AM instead of the PM! I just have so much more energy in the PM. :P I made it through the jumping jacks this time, however the second round of pushups about killed me. I think it was because of the Just Dance 2 routines I was…

My scale is moving in the wrong direction as well, however, I saw a post today on the boards that may explain it: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/255052-no-you-probably-didn-t-gain-weight The way I'm seeing it is that our bodies are building muscle, and though the weight gain isn't muscle gain per say, it is that…

Thanks for explaining that so well. I have gone from a pretty much sedentary lifestyle to working out regularly and my muscles are certainly feeling it. However, when I peek at the scale, I am seeing an increase instead of a decrease and was beginning to wonder what on earth was going on. I also noticed that since I…

LOVE when that happens! Congratulations!

Yep, that weaning thing is what I'm doing. 15 per day for this week, 10 per day for next week. However, I went over my 15 for today (18). I did so well yesterday! But I have been less active today, too and have less healthy snacks to chomp on. Can't wait till the 8th when I can go grocery shopping! ANYWAY, I've been…

Day 4 done. My body is basically refusing to do one more jumping jack. Everything else seems to be getting a little bit easier, but those jumping jacks!! They are killing me! If she tells me one more time how 400 pound people do jumping jacks I am going to scream! (guess that will be tomorrow) But, seriously. They really…

It could be. The 6 lb.s could be water weight. Plus, if you have been exercising a lot, maybe you are gaining muscle. I wouldn't give up though. My weight fluctuates a lot and it took me a while to even lose anything at first. Since your TOM is over, just keep at it and see what happens in the next couple weeks! Our bodies…

Way to go! You are doing wonderful! You should be proud of yourself! I can't wait till I have some during and after pics!

Awesome! I am on Day 4 of Level 1 ! Hoping to have some good results, too!

I'm actually heading to bed right now, but wanted to post that I will fill you all in on me tomorrow AM before I hit the hay! I set a goal for myself that I would only smoke 15 cigs per day this week, 10 per day next week, 5 per day the week after that and be quit completely by my birthday of July 1st. I think I will be…