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I'm starting NROL4W this afternoon, so I don't have much experience with the specific program, but I have done 30 Day Shred a few times. I agree with the others: if you're going to be doing any lifting program, you need to give your muscles time to recover and repair between workouts, and I'm not sure 30 Day Shred would do…

July 20th is only two months from now. I think you made a commitment, you agreed to it before you moved, and you should honor it. If you can't afford two plane tickets, just buy one. Your boyfriend doesn't need to go. Tell the bride that money is tight, and ask if she has a friend or family member who would be willing to…

I agree with all of this - I'm so glad I took pictures and measurements! Just try your best at each and every workout. You'll be amazed at how quickly you improve. I'm in week 8 right now, and I can't believe how much easier #7 and #8 are than they were last week. Good luck, and definitely add some other JMBR people as…

My arms! My abs! My arms! But as much as I find them to be torture, I also love workouts 7 & 8. I started my second week of them this morning, and I'm amazed at how much stronger I seem to have gotten in just one week.

I can completely relate! Try to get out of the house today. Distance yourself from possible food splurges, and go to a park, or a museum, or shopping (if you can avoid the food court!). Shopping might actually be a great solution. Trying on new clothes (even if you don't buy any) has a great way of both showing you how far…

My mother commented out of the blue that she could see how much muscle I've been gaining in my arms! I love how strong I'm getting, and I love how much my posture has improved. I also love that my stomach is slowly disappearing. I can't wait to compare my before and after photos!

I don't play much any more, but the women's world championships were played in my hometown this week, and it was a fantastic tournament! The US lost the gold medal game to Canada in OT tonight. Awesome crowd, but not such an awesome result.

I'm going to do New Rules of Lifting for Women as well, and I'm going to combine it with C25K. I haven't quite worked out the details yet, but I just started Phase 2 this week, so I've got some time to figure it out.

So glad you guys are feeling this, too! I'm 20 lbs away from my goal, and I definitely don't have enough energy at 1200 calories. My calorie goal is currently set at 1350, but I'm thinking of increasing it to 1500 or so, since my BMR seems to be about 1475.

I wear these: http://www.amazon.com/ASICS-Womens-GEL-Express-Training-Shoe/dp/B003R0M5JO They have good lateral support, which is really nice for things like skaters. I've done Jillian's workouts in running shoes in the past, which really wasn't ideal. These aren't the most perfect shoe I've ever worn, but they fit my feet…

My understanding is that the kickstart is in place of week 1, and I went directly to week 2 after finishing it. If you think you're ready, definitely go ahead and jump up to week 3! I've actually gained a little more than a pound over the first two weeks. Thank goodness I took measurements! I'm apparently shrinking, but…

Thanks for asking this question! I'm looking forward to trying some of these.

I started week 3 this morning. Friend request is on its way!

I'm one week in and I'm finding I have so much more energy! I've been adding my own exercise records for each workout so that I can compare how I do on each one each time I do it. If you don't have a heart rate monitor though, I'd go with circuit training. My averages have been 250-300 calories per workout so far, but it…

I own 3's, 5's, 8's and 10's. I'm only on day 4, but so far I've used mostly 5's and 8's. I've used the 3's for some moves where I've traditionally been weaker, but those seemed pretty light this morning, so I don't think I'll be using them much going forward.

I weigh myself daily, but the fluctuations tend to intrigue me, rather than bother me. For me, weight loss or gain doesn't count until it shows up on Monday morning, because that's the one I track. I think you should do whichever method keeps you least stressed and most motivated. I had never really measured myself before…

I don't like salad enough to stick to the kickstart plan. I seem to have found my salad limit, and it's about half the lettuce she recommends. It doesn't help that I don't like tomatoes or peppers, either... I stopped following the kickstart plan on Tuesday, when I found myself extremely hungry and extremely exhausted. I…

Today was day 1 for me, so I haven't quite decided yet. I'm going to try to follow the kick start plan this week, and then see how I'm feeling. In the past, I haven't found that I have enough energy to put full effort into my workouts if I'm only eating 1400 calories or so. Also, depending on how much (or little) you have…

My goal is to improve the way I eat. I'm less worried about being able to do the exercises than I am that I won't be able to stay on any sort of reasonable eating plan. Goals: Stick with the program for the full 12 weeks. Learn to eat better, consistantly. Of course, weight loss is a goal, too. I'd love to lose 25 lbs,…

The tracking info for mine hasn't been updated on either the Fed Ex site or the USPS site since the 2nd. Fed Ex says it's estimated to arrive today, so that's what I'm hoping for! I think I'm going to wait and start next Monday, and, like you guys, use the time in between to take a look at the food portion of the program.…

I'm jealous! Mine made it to MA on the 2nd, but doesn't seem to have moved since. If it shows up in Monday's mail, I might start Monday night. I had wanted to do the kickstart, and the perfectionist part of me can't decide whether to wait another week (which I really don't want to do) so I can stick with the…

I ordered mine on 2/23, and it was shipped 2/29. I didn't get the shipment confirmation until just now (3/1), and the FedEx site says it's scheduled to be delivered by 3/7. If the delivery date is right, it'll be 13 days between my order date and the delivery date. I'm hoping it arrives sooner, though! I got the original…

I use an arm band. I like to be able to check my stats while I'm running, and you can use the touchscreen through the plastic cover on the arm band. It's not 100% comfortable, but I'd rather have the data than go without it! I chose an arm band over a waist band because my back likes to start aching if I carry too much at…

One thing that really helped me was to sit down and have a serious introspective look at myself, to try to figure out why I am comfortable being fat. What are you getting out of it? Why does being overweight make you feel more comfortable than being fit? Does it help you avoid things and situations you're afraid you'll…

I did the same thing as ScubyUK, though for different reasons. I lost a bunch of weight last year, but stopped tracking and holding myself accountable during the holidays and gained back four pounds. I reset my starting weight to my January 1 weight to reset my ticker, but edited my profile to keep track of the overall…

I eat an ounce of cheese. I like Cabot cheddar, and the packages come marked by the ounce. It's 110 calories, and it keeps me satisfied for a couple hours.

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I can't believe I've done 700 squats in the last week! And I'm pretty sure I've never counted to 20 that many times in a week, either. I can definitely feel my muscles getting stronger. How's everyone else feeling?

Hi all, My name is Mallory. I'm currently 166 lbs, aiming for 150 and then probably 140. My high weight was 189, and my body seems to really like it at 177 or so. I've spent quite a bit of time at 177 in my life, but I'm hoping not to go back there again!

I'm 5'6", too, and my high weight was 189. I'm currently 166 and trying to get to 150 before I decide whether I want to drop down to 140 or so. I welcome friends who have something in common, so feel free to add me if you'd like!