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Yay, we filled up a thread! I am tucked in bed, having fasted for 26hrs I will break my fast tomorrow at 11, giving me 36hrs (I went to the movies late Fri and had popcorn and candy!). I worked today and did circuit training and cardio fasted. I don't remember how to stick to my calories without IF. I'm hoping eating…

Reminds me of kutti pi, an Anglo Indian dish of goat fetus... I don't eat unborn animals, not even fertilized eggs. I don't eat cute little squirrels or turtles either. Oh yeah, and no intestines (what if there is still poop?). My husband is Jamaican and they made mannish water (goat head and intestine soup) to celebrate…

For the plyo (jumping) moves, you have to practice your form so you land softly. Practice jumping quietly as if you are trying to keep from disturbing others. It actually requires more muscle work to control your landing and it protects your joints. Also make sure you have good quality sneakers on. If push comes to shove…

Oh, whoops! Ok I did both levels yesterday anyway so I will just retreat back to level 1 until Monday, then spend extra time on 2. Don't think I will be using weights with level 2 anytime soon!!! Jrhstarlight sorry to hear about your foot. Get better soon! Maybe you can do the static and isometric moves in the meantime.

Level 2. I thought we were supposed to move on this week? Wait, when do we start level 2? I'd be happy to go back to 1.... This sucks!:laugh:

Ok, so I did week2 today and I was like, WTF?!! Actually, I was like %^$@!!! It will take me a few more days to figure out which move I hate the most, but this definitely damaged my relationship with Jillian. :laugh: Ouch!

Lol, you can't expect an instant response in the middle of the work day when many may not know the answer to your question! Obviously double check your calories (shouldn't need much beyond maintenance since female muscle gain is slow), but it is normal to retain water in the muscle tissue from inflammation caused by…

for the cyber lazy interested in week 2: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/348705-topic-week-2-jillian-michaels-killer-buns-thighs-close?hl=Killer+buns#posts-4706935

I gave into poppycock today instead of the fruit I brought with me...And sugar goes straight to my thighs.... Grrrr! If you are not feeling your butt make sure you are squeezing isometrically. Also, a lot of women, especially quad dominant women like me, have trouble activating glutes. Try stretching out your quads and…

I occasionally fast till dinner but usually till midday, aiming for 14 hrs. My biggest problem seems to be stopping myself from eating at night. I can do it once I decide but a part of me pouts. I ate from 1 to 8pm today. Do you guys have a ritual for ending the eating window?

I know! And here I thought I was doing something with my 5lb weights today! :laugh: Committed, I read some reports that the calf weights don't work for "big legged" girls. I have always had large calves, so I'm worried they wouldn't fit me. What kind of room do you have?

You can, but adding even 10 minutes of weight training can help you lose a greater proportion of fat compared to muscle. I strongly recommend a little strength training to avoid being "skinny fat"

Fit for Fall - Week 3 - 9/18-9/24 My weight fluctuates a lot but. Will weigh myself tomorrow and report back. 1. Overall how do you feel about your progress last week? Eh 2. How did you do with the fitness challenge (finding new opportunities to incorporate exercise into your day)? I exercised more and tried to lead my…

I have a similar recipe, I tend to cook it with chicken. I like using kelp noodles for firmer texture. I have a kelp spaghetti recipe floating arond that is yum!

Don't forget how easy it is to out-eat your training ladies! Eat smart!

Did day 3 with weights right after Insanity just to hate on myself, then went walking :laugh: body was not too happy but hopefully it will shape up! Thanks for the reminder, sexy cook, I was thinking about doing the workout twice today just to get in 4 before level 2. Instead I will do it everyday until Thursday to get in…

I diet in "secret" because I only have a few pounds to lose and don't want to hear "you don't need to lose weight". It will just become a tape i play in my head when I'm feeling lazy or extra hungry. DH doesn't believe in calorie counting and my counting annoys him so I am open about the exercising and count in secret…

I did level 1 again, this time with 3lb ankle weights - ouch, especially during the plank to squats and high knees. Burned more though, 320 cals. Followed it up with ripped in 30 week 4 after an hour break

Finally got to do level 1 today, will do it at least twice more this weekend. I was another low burner at 252. I liked how a lot of the moves activated the glutes and kept the heart rate up. Next time I won't be as shy about the weights, might even try ankle weights since I had to use them for floor work in Brazilian butt…

Just got mine late today (well yesterday now), will start tomorrow. Are you in the challenge? While waiting I did week 4 of ripped in 30 again - youch!!! It's a great program though. Congrats to all the ladies powering through the shred, it's totally worth it! I haven't worked much and my parents are in town but I think of…

Hi ladies, sorry I'm late, thanks to sexycook for the memo. My DVD didn't come yesterday and my mailman delivers late, so I guess I will be behind. The worse part is I saw it the other day at target! My measurements (gained an inch everywhere recently due to a failed pregnancy :frown: ): Waist - 26. Hips - 36. saddlebag…

I fell off this thread big time. Just finished a 36 hr fast. Pulling my hair out trying to lose more weight

Oh no! Having to do the modified stuff gives me a major complex. I hope I do ok in plank since I am dealing with a shoulder tendinitis and have had to modify some of the ripped in 30 moves because of it.

I am shooting for 115, one of the published "ideal" weights for a 5'3. Don't know if I can make it cause it's been rough

1. Overall how do you feel about your progress last week? I did pretty well, all things considered. I was really depressed almost this whole week because of the m/c but exercised almost everyday and stuck with my diet except for a binge yesterday. I have fasted all day today to make up for it. 2. How did you do with the…

Oh, great, I should get mine by then! Definitely in!

Jillian's stuff is about maintaining and sometimes building muscle. Don't be afraid to up your weights, follow the hardest modification, etc. When you're not getting weight loss it is 99% diet, however. Make sure your calories are appropriate and accurately tallied, your calorie burns are accurate, and consider your…

^^^Now wait a minute, you started this challenge, you can't go out like that! What would Jillian say? Girl, you need to take some DVDs with you and get on it! :devil:

Bump! Where did everyone go? I need someone to whine to about ripped in 30! :laugh: Anyone getting killer buns and thighs? There is a challenge starting up. Jennifer, I love/hate BFBM. It still kicks my butt every time. My goal today is to do ripped in 30 now and then BFBM just before going to work at 6. I bought a lot of…

Dang, I missed this thread! I'm not going to get mine until the middle of next week. I am in the process of getting my butt kicked by ripped in 30 and am waiting to receive Butt Bible (not JM but was tough on exercise tv), but I will at least stalk you ladies until I can start on Thursday or friday