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I don't eat before my workout because I don't have time.. It takes an hour for your body to use food as energy so I make myself a mocha first thing in the morning. It consists of a cup of skim milk, nestle chocolate, and a shot of espresso. I read somewhere that liquids are better to eat if you don't have a lot of time…

I would try to incorporate more protein into your foods so you don't go over on calories due to the shakes. Or you have to decrease the food by eating lower calorie options.

My problem is food too. I usually don't have a problem getting my exercise (assuming I have time), but food is a completely different story.

nuts, cucumbers with hummus

I eat pretty often. It really depends on my hunger at the moment. I have something pre workout and post workout. I'll eat again once I get to work, then lunch, a snack, dinner, and another snack. I guess I eat about 7 times!!

I bump up resistance and speed. I go all out during my high intensity interval to the point of not making it a full minute at times.

Here's what I do: 5 minute warm up moderate intensity 1 minute high intensity 2 minute moderate intensity repeat intervals 4-5 times 5 minute cool down

I can't give up my sweet treats. It's soooo hard. I'm trying to limit them, but that's hard too!

There is a HUGE difference in losing weight and body fat. You can lose body fat and you may never see a drop on the scale because of the weight you gain from muscle mass. I've finally stopped trying to lose weight and am focusing on lowering my body fat. If you can't get enough protein from your regular foods, definitely…

I think C25K is a great idea. If you don't want a formal program, you can always start doing intervals. Start off slow and work your way up.

I finished my last workout in Stage one of the 2 sets. I'll be moving onto 3 sets, 10 reps! How much longer did the 3 sets take you than doing just 2 sets?

Have a protein shake after your workout to get those extra calories in. That's what the book says to do.

Definitely eat more. You will find the workouts REALLY hard to get through if you don't eat enough.

It will burn extra calories. What's nice about strength training is it will burn calories AFTER your workout when you're resting. Don't stop strength training!!

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I have wii fit and kinect. Kinect is definitely a lot better.

running!

I tried 30 day shred when it first came out. I got past level one. Level two was too up and down for me and I got dizzy and light headed (I get motion sickness).

Do planks!!!

Anyone have success with the program doing it just twice a week? I'm just curious. I started off doing it 3 times a week but my muscles were still fatigue from the prior session.

I agree with this!! Vacation should be fun and relaxing!!! Not tiring.

The only time when I don't wear shoes is when I'm doing yoga or stretching.

Hi there! I'm in a similar boat and we have similar stats. I'm 5' 7" and 140 pounds currently and have been STUCK here for over a year. Just know it's going to take time and be very patient! I've recently switched my mentality to lowering my body fat rather than dropping more weight.

I've been eating hummus daily as an morning snack. I eat two servings (160 calories total) with a giant cut up cucumber (30 calories). It does a pretty good keeping me satisfied for 2-3 hours. Personally, I don't think it has a lot of protein compared to meat. I also have a protein shake in the morning (banana, whey, milk,…

I don't do an active rest. I rest after each exercise. I thought the rest time is just shorter for the alternating sets because you are working different muscles than it would be if you were doing 2 sets of the same exercise.

Great job! I'm right behind you. I've done the 12 reps once now. I can't wait until I'm stronger too. I feel so weak! I'm looking forward to lowering my body fat percentage as well.

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Just curious - anyone try making the high protein cheesecake recipe in the book? I was thinking about trying it but wondering how it would turn out without cream cheese!

Personally, I haven't been able to do that for all the exercises. I've been able to increase on bigger exercises like deadlifts and squats. I have been able to increase when going to lower reps.

I don't think you're eating nearly enough. Try to eat lean meats, fruits, veggies, and whole grains. It seems like a lot of your food is processed too and sodium is probably high.